Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today. …
On Saturday, October 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another quality show performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, MOON OVER BUFFALO, a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. Director Ian Galligan helps bring out the best in this cast! Comedy dr…
In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…
On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT. Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…
On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…
Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …
'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…
On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…
From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…
Sometimes you get a perfect storm of circumstances that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether by design or by luck, the Sherman Players have taken advantage of this perfect storm with their production of 'Inherit the Wind'.…
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Brad Blake’s gloriously “naughty” holiday revue “Wreck the Halls” plays weekends through December 20 at Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route 39 North (just behind the Sherman Firehouse), in Sherman, Connecticut. Nothing is sacred in this “slay” ride of adult humor that rips the shiny bows...
A sparkling holiday treat - fun and festive! The Wonderettes' gorgeous harmonies will melt the iciest of hearts!
She’s got a body in Boston harbor, a Soviet spy at large, and the H-bomb about to blow! This dame’s got no time for a honeymoon in Havana... RED HERRING by MIchael Hollinger, Directed by Michael J Frohnhoefer is a homage to 1950's Film Noir Suspense - with a huge dash of comedy!...
On Friday, June 7 , The Sherman Playhouse will open its second production for the 2024 season, the dramatic comedy EVELYN IN PURGATORY . Witten by Topher Payne, directed by Terry Sagedy and produced by Steve Stott , the curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a four-week run. It is 2008...
Bradford Blake’s hilarious holiday musical revue is back at the Sherman Playhouse with new material added for 2023! Wreck The Halls is directed by Brad Blake with musical direction by Andrew Gadwah. Nothing is sacred in this SLAY ride of adult humor that rips the shiny bows and...
SHERMAN, CONN. - The Sherman Players continue their 2023 season with the area premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, written by Kate Hamill from the novel by Jane Austen and directed by Michael J Frohnhoefer. The play will open on Friday, September 15th and run four weekends through...
The Sherman Players will present a staged reading of A FOR ALCOHOL, a new script by local playwright Morgana Kate Watson (Are You My Sister?), directed by Stacey Snyder. Performances are Friday September 1 and Saturday September 2 at 8 p.m. As a kid, Addison was verbally and...
The Sherman Players will present YASHICA 8, written and directed by Kevin Sosbe. This drama will be the second of two Special Presentations to come to the main stage in addition to the four productions in the 2023 season. The producer is Al Chiappetta. Set in a Dallas suburb, a...
The Sherman Players continue their 2023 season with the area premiere of FOUR OLD BROADS, written by Leslie Kimbell and directed by Kate Kovacs. The play, originally scheduled to open Friday, June 30th, will now open on Friday, July 7 and run three weekends through July 22nd at...
The Sherman Players will open their 2023 season with ON GOLDEN POND, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Jane Farnol. The play will open on Friday, April 21 and run four weekends through May 13th at the Sherman Playhouse. This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer...
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STOMP Stamford Palace Theatre (11/25-11/25) |
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Cabaret The Press Box Theater (11/27-12/20) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
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Dracula Hartford Stage (10/09-11/01) |
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73 Seconds TheaterWorks Hartford (8/03-8/29) |
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Pride and Prejudice Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (11/20-11/22) |
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All My Sons Town Players of Newtown (12/04-12/19) |
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Sister's Back to School Catechism: The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (10/31-10/31) |
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Avenue Q Opera House Players (11/06-11/21) |
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The Lehman Trilogy TheaterWorks Hartford (4/01-5/02) |
