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MADISON LYRIC STAGE

581 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443



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

Amadeus
Amadeus
Jul 18 – Aug 3, 2025

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company on the Connecticut shoreline, presents Peter Shaffer’s suspenseful, music-filled drama Amadeus July 18 – August 3.  The history, legacy and rivalry...

All That Jazz: The Music of Kander & Ebb
Sep 20 – Sep 22, 2024

Madison Lyric Stage presents a concert revue featuring the music of legendary songwriting duo John Kander and Fred Ebb from September 20-22. This performance showcases...

The Fantasticks
The Fantasticks
Jul 12 – Jul 28, 2024

"Try to Remember" a time when this romantic charmer by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt wasn't enchanting audiences.

Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening
Jul 21 – Jul 30, 2023

Madison Lyric Stage, a professional theater company on the Connecticut shoreline, will present the electrifying rock musical Spring Awakening, July 21-30.  Based on Frank Wedekind's controversial play...

Evita
Evita
Jul 14 – Jul 23, 2016

Madison Lyric Stage, now in its fifth year of bringing professional theatrical experiences to the Shoreline, will present the musical Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber...

Videos


Guys & Dolls in Connecticut Guys & Dolls
Kweskin Theatre (6/05-6/27)
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM in Connecticut A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19)
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory in Connecticut Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
Kweskin Theatre (8/06-8/15)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in Connecticut How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
The Press Box Theater (5/15-5/24)
Brighton Beach Memoirs in Connecticut Brighton Beach Memoirs
The Kate (6/11-6/14)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in Connecticut A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
The Klein Memorial Auditorium (6/28-6/28)
Annie in Connecticut Annie
Goodspeed Opera House (10/30-12/27)
A Goodnight Kiss at Five Points Arts Center in Connecticut A Goodnight Kiss at Five Points Arts Center
Five Points Arts Center (6/13-6/14)
A Chorus Line in Connecticut A Chorus Line
Downtown Cabaret Theater (6/05-6/28)
O.A.R. in Connecticut O.A.R.
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater (9/20-9/20)