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...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026
What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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!...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community 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
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...
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...
She's got a body in Boston harbor, a Soviet spy on the loose, and the H-bomb about to blow.This Dame's got no time for a...
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...
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...
SHERMAN, CONN. - The Sherman Players continue their 2023 season with the area premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, written by Kate Hamill from the novel...
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?),...
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...
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...
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...
Inspired by the classic holiday film, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play brings the spirit of the season to life live on stage...
The Sherman Players will present their third production of the 2022 season, CARRIE THE MUSICAL, based on the novel by Stephen King, written by Lawrence...
A rollicking comedy about the attempts of a misfit bunch to overcome their inhibitions and left feet in a low-rent dance studio. Mavis, a former...
"THREE BY TENN" Directed by Katherine Almquist March 6, 7, 13, 14, 15 (Matinee), 20, 21, 22 (Matinee), 27, 28 Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00 PM...
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