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SUMMER THEATRE OF NEW CANAAN

11 Farm Rd, New Canaan, CT
New Canaan , CT 06840

Upcoming Shows

The Magic of Broadway Gala
May 8

The Summer Theatre of New Canaan (STONC) celebrates its 23rd season with The Magic of Broadway Gala, a one-night-only event at the Country Club of...



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

Disney's The Little Mermaid
Disney's The Little Mermaid
Jul 12 – Jul 27, 2025

Disney’s The Little Mermaid brings life to a heartwarming tale filled with humor, heart, andmagic and is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale...

Home For The Holidays
Home For The Holidays
Dec 12

Evening to benefit Theatre's Educational ProgramsEdmund Bagnell, internationally touring singer and violinist and star of Well Strung returns to STONC with his heartwarming show, Home...

Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical
Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical
Jul 12 – Jul 28, 2024

Everyone's favorite ‘practically perfect’ nanny takes the Summer Theatre of New Canaan stage in this ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ family musical adventure. With unforgettable songs and breathtaking dance...

Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Jul 15 – Jul 30, 2023

Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Opens 20th Summer Theatre of New Canaan SeasonThe Summer Theatre of New Canaan (STONC), opens its 20th season with the...

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Jul 15 – Jul 30, 2023

Disney's Beauty and the Beast is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan...

Once On This Island
Once On This Island
Jul 7 – Jul 31, 2022

Directed by Tony Winning Director/Choreographer George Faison, Once On This Island features book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty and is...

An Evening of Sondheim, A Cabaret
An Evening of Sondheim, A Cabaret
Apr 9 – Apr 12, 2020

New Canaan Dinner and a Show Night!To honor Stephen Sondheim's 90th Birthday. Social distancing, home isolation and health concerns are challenging. Well, here's a chance...

Balloonacy
Balloonacy
Jul 8 – Jul 29, 2018

Balloonacy, our second show for young audiences this summer season runs in rep with Peter Pan and James and the Giant Peach on weekends. Imagine...

Kiss Me Kate
Kiss Me Kate
Jun 28 – Jul 29, 2018

Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Sam and Bella Spewack Creative Team Director - Allegra Libonati Choreographer - Doug Shankman Music Director -...

Kiss Me, Kate
Kiss Me, Kate
Jun 28 – Jul 29, 2018

STONC's 2018 production of Cole Porter’s iconic Broadway hit musical, “Kiss Me, Kate,” features Mary McNulty, Tim Falter, Rachel Maclsaac and David Sattler. A “show...

Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Jun 23 – Jul 29, 2018

Written by Christian Libonati, Ella Raymont and Oman Sade Directed by Christian Libonati Featuring: Ella Raymont and Oman Sade Bros Do Pros, The Chicago based...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Jul 15 – Jul 29, 2018

July 15-July 29, Saturdays (3 p.m.) and Sundays (1 p.m.) The Summer Theatre of New Canaan is proud to offer free professional theatre in downtown...

Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain
Jul 6 – Jul 30, 2017

Tickets Go on Sale Mid May Performances July 6 - 30 Thu - Sat 8pm, Sun at 4pm Preview Performances July 6, 7 Opening Night...

Cinderella- presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Cinderella- presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Jul 16 – Jul 31, 2016

Connecticut’s professional family theatre for children presents Cinderella. Book by Melody Meitrott Libonati Music by David Hancock Turner Lyrics by Melody Meitrott Libonati & David Hancock...

James and Giant Peach presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
James and Giant Peach presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Jun 25 – Jul 31, 2016

Connecticut's premiere professional theatre for children presents James and the Giant Peach! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old...

James and the Giant Peach- presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
James and the Giant Peach- presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Jun 25 – Jul 31, 2016

Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Music & Lyrics by by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul Based on the book 'James and the Giant Peach' by...

West Side Story- presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
West Side Story- presented by Summer Theatre of New Canaan
Jul 6 – Jul 31, 2016

Connecticut’s professional summer theatre presents West Side Story! From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable...

Legally Blonde the Musical
Legally Blonde the Musical
Jun 27 – Aug 9, 2015

A funny and fabulous musical where sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone ‘serious,’...

Grease
Grease
Jul 20 – Aug 11, 2013

Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers,...

Pinkalicious the Musical
Pinkalicious the Musical
Jul 13 – Aug 11, 2013

Based on the book "Pinkalicious" by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann. ?Music by John Gregor ?Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann. "Can't...

The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat
Jun 29 – Aug 11, 2013

From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat In The Hat is the funniest,...

The Little Mermaid, Jr.
The Little Mermaid, Jr.
Jun 15 – Aug 11, 2013

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker...

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