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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

Zapata: A Folklorico Superhero Musical
Zapata: A Folklorico Superhero Musical
Sep 6 – Sep 7, 2025

Zapata is a brand-new family musical in the spirit of animated favorites like Coco and Moana—filled with music, culture, and family bonds.Set in the present...

Bound to You: a New Play in Development
Bound to You: a New Play in Development
Sep 4

There is a devil that lives on your shoulders, and it's telling you to let go of yourself and your inhibitions. Bound To You, is inspired...

Broadway in the Vines: A Celebration of Live & in Color
Broadway in the Vines: A Celebration of Live & in Color
Jul 21

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening as Live & In Color returns to Sunset Hill Vineyard for our annual celebration and fundraiser in support...

ZOMBIES, INC.
ZOMBIES, INC.
Sep 7 – Sep 8, 2024

Going through a midlife crisis is hard…going through a midlife crisis during a zombie apocalypse is even harder. ZOMBIES, INC. follows a down-on-his-luck accountant stuck...

i know why iris chang died
i know why iris chang died
Sep 6

"i know why iris chang died " follows graphic novelist May and her twin sister April as May grapples with depression and attempts to create her...

Broadway in the Vines: A Tenth Anniversary Celebration for Live & in Color
Broadway in the Vines: A Tenth Anniversary Celebration for Live & in Color
Jul 15

Celebrate Live and In Color’s 10th year of creating groundbreaking new and diverse theatre for the stage at Sunset Hill Vineyard on 7/15 from 5-8...

We Start in Manhattan - A New Queer Musical
We Start in Manhattan - A New Queer Musical
Sep 9 – Sep 10, 2023

September 9th @ 3:00pm & September 10th @ 2:00pmFilled with humor and heart, this musical tells the story of a one-night stand turned month-long road...

Howdyland!
Howdyland!
Sep 10 – Sep 11, 2022

Howdyland! A New Musical by JB Tang Jackson and Dominique GlinSeptember 10th @ 3:00 pm September 11th @ 2:00 pm A part of Live &...

Wetlands
Wetlands
Sep 7

September 7th @ 7:30pmA new play developed under the June Bingham Playwright commission. This commission opportunity provides resources and support toward the creation and development...

Live & In Color's 24 Hour Virtual Play Festival
Live & In Color's 24 Hour Virtual Play Festival
Feb 20

Live & In Color's Annual Play Festival is back! Join us for some virtual fun! Just 24 hours before the curtain rises, teams of artists...

With Bells On!
With Bells On!
Sep 11 – Sep 12, 2021

A Developmental Reading on September 11th & 12th, 2021 at 2:30 pm Book by Tommy Newman & Devanand Janki Music & Lyrics by Tommy Newman...

La Egoista
La Egoista
Sep 9

New Play Reading on Sept 9th, 2021 at 5:00pm La Egoista - a dramedy by Erlina Ortiz Directed by Abigail Grubb Tickets to this event...

Together Again!
Together Again!
Jul 11

We are pleased to present an intimate outdoor concert to celebrate being able to gather together once again. Please join LIVE & IN COLOR forTogether...

Live & In Color's 24 Hour Virtual Song and Play Festival
Live & In Color's 24 Hour Virtual Song and Play Festival
Feb 21

Live & In Color's Play & Song Festival is back by popular demand! Just 24 hours before the curtain rises, teams of artists will be...

Live & In Color's 24 Hour Virtual Song and Play Festival
Live & In Color's 24 Hour Virtual Song and Play Festival
May 31

Just 24 hours before the curtain rises, teams of artists will be randomly assembled and randomly assigned words, phrases, and props to include in a...

The Golden Threshold
The Golden Threshold
Sep 21 – Sep 22, 2019

Set in 1930 British India, The Golden Threshold follows two young women named Maya and Harini as they join Mahatma Gandhi's revolutionary protest known as...

Life is a Cabaret!
Life is a Cabaret!
Sep 15

Join Live & In Color for a festive evening of Broadway show tunes, jazz standards and pop hits featuring performances by the guest artists of...

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