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THE FATHER was written by Florain Zeller and translated from the original French ("Le Père") by Christopher Hampton.
ONCE is truly a romantic musical delight.2012 Tony Award Winner for BEST MUSICAL - Total of 8 Tony awards of 11 Tony nominations. The touching, lyrical...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - March 08, 2026
What did our critic think of THE IRISH ... AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut?...
by Sean Fallon - March 07, 2026
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 2:30 pm, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate performance at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN SHOPKEEPERS....
by Pia Haas - March 06, 2026
There’s something wonderfully nuts about The Town Players of New Canaan taking on One Man, Two Guvnors, Richard Bean’s 2011 hit based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. The original, written in 1743, is a classic commedia dell’arte comedy built on disguises, twins, and glorious ch...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - February 15, 2026
What did our critic think of ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre?...
by Jared Reynolds - December 14, 2025
If I had a nickel for every time that I’ve reviewed the same show, I’d have 2 nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but I’m surprised that it took so long in my reviewing history to happen. It shouldn’t be a surprise, however, that in both cases, they are to review Christmas productions. For the fir...
by Jared Reynolds - December 12, 2025
Cozy, cute, and full of Christmas cheer. That’s what you get with Miracle on 34th Street. That was abound and aplenty at the Connecticut Theatre Company’s production of the motion picture classic! CTC’s production of Miracle on 34th Street kept the joy of the season at the heart of this produc...
by Jared Reynolds - December 06, 2025
Holiday traditions are sweet, but sometimes the stress of the holidays outweighs the joys. That's where Wreck the Halls comes in: It points out the pain of the holidays and is committed to making you laugh. And this raucous production of Wreck the Halls had the audience rolling!...
Past Shows
One of the most beloved books ever... come see Charlotte's Web... on stage! Talented cast of kids and adults.
Come enjoy this dark dramatic comedy!A charming devil arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton to bargain for the souls of its residents in exchange...
Would you trust love if it came from a pill? Is it real chemistry? Or just a chemical reaction? Come find out!
Adapted for the stage by Dave Johns and Owen O'Neill Based on the novella by Stephen King and the beloved movie.
OUR SPECIAL PRODUCTION. RARELY seen on stage! Based on the novella by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption brings the story of resilience made famous by the acclaimed...
The esteemed Oscar Wilde’s most well-known comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is rich with love, banter, friendship, and conflict.The story follows Jack Worthing and...
The esteemed Oscar Wilde’s most well-known comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is rich with love, banter, friendship, and conflict.The story follows Jack Worthing and...
The esteemed Oscar Wilde’s most well-known comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, is rich with love, banter, friendship, and conflict. The story follows Jack Worthing...
In the winter of 1911-12, five Englishmen and five Norwegians raced each other to the bottom of the Earth. Only the Norwegians returned. Terra Nova...
You may have read the book, or seen the movie, but there's nothing like SEEING IT LIVE ON STAGE! LAUGH YOUR WAY THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS!...
NOT YOUR TYPICAL DRACULA! GET READY TO SEE SOMETHING TOTALLY DIFFERENT. Bouncing between horror and humor, Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s seminal novel is...
A joint production between Norwalk's CRYSTAL THEATRE in collaboration with THE TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN. This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958...
Join us at the POWERHOUSE THEATRE in WAVENY PARK for our FIRST LADIES NIGHT OUT event! (2 Glasses of Wine Included!)We are so excited to...
A delight for your eyes... Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus's infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bridge,...
The MANHATTAN PROJECT's ALICE IN WONDERLANDWe are all familiar with Alice’s adventures, but this version is arrestingly different. Not children’s theatre - meant for adult...
WORDS FROM THE FRONT is a multi-media production which captures the effect of the war on real people: Russians, living in fear and moral outrage;...
PUFFS (A PARODY OF A CERTAIN SCHOOL OF WIZARDING)
The Christmas Holiday classic movie... on stage... filled with the quirky and lovable characters you love. This zany, heartfelt, and nostalgic play is a delight...
Based on the cult film... winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical! A campy toxic love story with an environmental twist!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The word's longest running musical which ran off-Broadway for 42 years! This funny, charming, and romantic musical tells an allegorical story concerning two...
We are so pleased to raise the bar once again at Town Players of New Canaan and creating this unique opportunity for top local non-union...
TPNC SERIOUSLY FUNNY IMPROV WORKSHOP!SATURDAY, MAY 20thfrom 1pm – 4pm$100.(introductory offer!)Email: info@TPNC.ORG to sign up!Limited class size!NANCY L. MEYER TEACHERNancy L. Meyer has been making stuff up her entire...
TALK-BACK and “CHAMPAGNE” RECEPTION after each performance. A portion of proceeds will be awarded to a New Canaan student as scholarship for excellence in writing… to follow...
TOP ACTORS WILL “WOW” YOU IN THIS POWERFUL PLAY … EXPLORING THE DIFFICULT ISSUE OF MENTAL HEALTH.This play is based on the Oscar-winning “Best Picture”...
ORDINARY PEOPLE (play based on book and Oscar-Winning movie)Auditions: Sunday, August 28 and Monday, August 29 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)Rehearsals start: mid-December (with long...
Our new PIP SERIES (Plays in Progress). WHEN TOMORROW COMES by local playwright Beatriz Allen is the story of two families; the sacrifices and extreme...
The show is JOYFUL NOISE by Tim Slover (not to be confused with a Joyful Noise movie with Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, or A...
Concert reading of three one-acts. ALL THERE IS by Joseph Hawkins. THE LAST RITES OF ORSON WELLES by Paul Smith. and THE TRADE THEY MADE...
The Town Players of New Canaan presents HAY FEVER, one of Noel Coward's most delightful comedies. Directed by Deborah Burke SHOWTIMES Friday, Apr 08, 2022...
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