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Pat Metheny
Sep 25

Twenty-time Grammy winner Pat Metheny returns to the stage in 2026 with his new ensemble Side-Eye III+, supporting the release of their self-titled album. Metheny's...



Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players


by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...

Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...

Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN


by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026

The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...

Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026

On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026

Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026

On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players


by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026

If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...

Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?...

Review: JERRY'S GIRLS at Center Stage Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 12, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another excellent production at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, JERRY’S GIRLS, a show that celebrates the music of Jerry Herman whose music was featured in Hello Dolly!, Mame,  and other musicals. Starring the phenomenal first-rat...

Past Shows

Snarky Puppy
Snarky Puppy
Apr 18

CABARET | Doors Open at 7 pmSnarky Puppy returns to the Jorgensen stage next spring. The five-time GRAMMY- winning collective, “has always been a band...

Snarky Puppy
Snarky Puppy
Apr 18

Snarky Puppy returns to the Jorgensen stage next spring. The five-time GRAMMY- winning collective, “has always been a band that prioritizes the sound of the music,” says...

Women of Americana
Women of Americana
Apr 11

CABARET | Doors Open at 7 pmJoin us for an inspiring and heartfelt celebration of early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music! This isn’t...

Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music
Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music
Apr 11

Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt celebration of early folk, country, gospel, and Western swing music! This isn’t just a concert—it’s an exuberant exploration of this singular...

Ulysses Quartet
Ulysses Quartet
Mar 31

The Ulysses Quartet has been praised for their “textural versatility,” “grave beauty” and “the kind of chemistry many quartets long for, but rarely achieve” (The...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Mar 28

Since 1987, when they were introduced to mainstream America with the release of Paul Simon’s groundbreaking Graceland album, these African troubadours have traveled the world...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Mar 28

No group is more closely identified with African song than this vibrant South African nine-member vocal ensemble. Since 1987, when they were introduced to mainstream...

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello and Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello and Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Mar 14

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, a leading cellist of the new generation known for his radiant stage presence, engages in a sparkling musical dialogue with his pianist sister,...

Natalie Macmaster, Donnell Leahy & The Celtic All-Stars
Natalie Macmaster, Donnell Leahy & The Celtic All-Stars
Mar 6

Cape Breton’s Celtic legend Natalie MacMaster and fiddle virtuoso Donnell Leahy bring some of the world’s top Celtic Musicians to join them for an incredible...

Natalie Macmaster, Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All-Stars
Natalie Macmaster, Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All-Stars
Mar 6

This musical journey will feature true all-stars from Ireland, England, Scotland and beyond. Natalie and Donnell will explore the connections between Celtic styles across countries...

Ruckus Ensemble
Ruckus Ensemble
Mar 3

New York-based Ruckus is a Baroque band with a fresh, visceral approach to early music. The ensemble aims to fuse the early-music movement’s questing, creative...

Ulysses Quartet
Ulysses Quartet
Mar 3

Founded in the summer of 2015, the group won the grand prize and gold medal in the senior string division of the 2016 Fischoff National...

Curious George: “The Golden Meatball”
Curious George: “The Golden Meatball”
Feb 22

Monkey around with the mischievous, lovable star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show in this fun-filled musical adventure! All-You-Can-Eat Meatball Day comes...

Ruckus Ensemble
Ruckus Ensemble
Feb 20

Lenard Chamber Music SeriesStrawberry Fields: Music of Handel and Sancho New York-based Ruckus is a Baroque band with a fresh, visceral approach to early music. The ensemble...

BODYTRAFFIC
BODYTRAFFIC
Feb 18

Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has conquered the contemporary dance world with its stunning performers, technical mastery, and commitment to the most...

BODYTRAFFIC
BODYTRAFFIC
Feb 18

Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has conquered the contemporary dance world with its stunning performers, technical mastery, and commitment to the most challenging...

The Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
The Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Feb 14

The Seven Wonders are world-class musicians paying homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks. Named after the Fleetwood Mac song Seven Wonders, the...

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
Feb 8

Follow the playfully adored story as the alphabet letters ambitiously climb the coconut tree, only to tumble down in a cascadeof color and laughter. With...

Watchhouse
Watchhouse
Apr 11

Watchhouse: Two singers and musicians with profound chemistry, performing earnest yet masterfully crafted songs that encompass the unknowable mysteries, existential heartbreak, and communal joys of...

Chanticleer
Chanticleer
Apr 9

The GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” byThe New Yorkerand is known around the world as “an...

Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz
Apr 6

Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion as they travel through a...

Alliage Quintet
Alliage Quintet
Apr 1

The Alliage Quintet is the most charming and creative fusion of four saxophones and a piano. Unique to this ensemble, which has been awarded two...

Standup Comedy Special: Preacher Lawson & Asif Ali
Standup Comedy Special: Preacher Lawson & Asif Ali
Mar 29

Preacher Lawson, comedian and TikTok sensation, made his mark as a fan favorite on a variety of television shows including a finalist onAmerica’s Got Talent.  Asif...

Noam Pikelny and Friends
Noam Pikelny and Friends
Mar 27

Bluegrass banjo standout Noam Pikelny brings together accomplished friends for this concert that promises virtuosity, playful and unbounded musicianship, and, if Pikelny’s self-deprecatingly hilarious YouTube...

Nano Stern
Nano Stern
Mar 13

Nano Stern, who weaves together the spirit of traditional Chilean revolutionary song with African and European elements to create a ground-breaking sound entirely his own....

Escher Quartet
Escher Quartet
Mar 4

The Escher String Quartet has received acclaim for its profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty. A former BBC New Generation Artist and recipient of...

Goitse
Goitse
Mar 1

Experience the vibrant energy and innovative spirit of Goitse, where traditional Irish music meets contemporary brilliance for an unforgettable experience. Goitse’s distinctive sound lies in...

Jazz at Lincoln Center
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Feb 27

Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing performance, celebrating the composers and inspired...

Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Feb 20

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra returns to Jorgensen following their triumphant 30th Anniversary U.S. tour in 2023, which also featured their Carnegie Hall debut. Under...

Holger Falk with Nuovo Aspetto
Holger Falk with Nuovo Aspetto
Feb 11

Step into a Venetian gondola with baritone Holger Falk and journey through a song repertoire beloved by generations including Mozart, Goethe and Rousseau. Falk, well-known...

Todd Dulaney: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Todd Dulaney: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 31

GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter Todd Dulaney, once drafted by the New York Mets (at the age of 18), left behind a career in professional sports...

Angelina Gadeliya and Decoda
Angelina Gadeliya and Decoda
Jan 26

Ukrainian-American pianist Angelina Gadeliya has received high critical acclaim for her performances as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician throughout the United States and across...

Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
Apr 5

ISABEL LEONARD, mezzo-sopranoA Lenard Chamber Music EventTues, Apr 5, 7:30 pm ET - In-Person & LivestreamWith her "chocolatey mezzo-soprano" (Opera News), passionate intensity and vocal...

Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
Apr 5

ISABEL LEONARD, mezzo-soprano A Lenard Chamber Music Event Tues, Apr 5, 7:30 pm In-Person & Livestream With her "chocolatey mezzo-soprano" (Opera News), passionate intensity and...

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