43 Lake Avenue Extension
Danbury, CT
2038378732
Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU is a theatre in Danbury, CT.
When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past, and what she finds has the power to transform both of...
In Hazlehurst, Mississippi, the three Magrath sisters gather to await news of their grandfather, who’s living out his last hours in the local hospital. Lenny, the oldest sister, is unmarried at 30; Meg, the middle sister, is back in town after a failed singing career; and Babe...
All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen’s classic 1813 novel come to life in this engaging new adaptation. Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet’s most urgent priority. But when she meets the handsome and enigmatic Mr. Darcy, she is determined not to let her feelings...
Set during NYC’s post-WWII industrial boom, New Yorkers Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas unexpectedly arrive at the mysterious village of Brigadoon while backpacking through the Scottish Highlands. After a day filled with magic and wonder, they find themselves having to choose...
After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture have become the live entertainment of a...
The O’Mallerys have gathered in their local park to share some barbecue and straight talk with their sister Barbara, whose spiral of drugs and recklessness has forced her siblings to stage an open-air intervention. But the event becomes raucous and unpredictable as familial...
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'.…
If you are old enough to remember the disaster movies and the disco songs of the '70s, you'll love this show. If you are too young to remember, you will still love this show.…
Over the weekend, female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa co-headlined with r&b group TLC for the 'It's Iconic' tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The evening began with a DJ spinning a mix of old-school jams to pump up the crowd for the main event. …
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SWEAT, written by Lynn Nottagedirected by Tim HowardStreaming Thursday, April 28th and Saturday, May 8thFilled with warm humor and tremendous heart, SWEAT tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together...
Hedda Freeman, a Contemporary Adaptation of Ibsen's Hedda Gablerdirected by Justin P. Cowan, adapted by Kamilah Bush and Justin P. CowanStreaming on Sunday, May 2nd and Friday, May 7thIbsens "Hedda Gabler" is perhaps one of the most polarizing plays of the 19th century...
The Covid Decamerondirected and curated by Sal TrapaniStreaming on Saturday, May 1st and Thursday, May 6thThe Decameron, written in 1348 during the Black Plague in Florence, Italy, is the inspiration for this modern and provocative series of reimagined stories of Giovanni...
CONNECTICUT SHOWSView Connecticut Ticket Central... Be More Funny, and Other Short Plays at Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSUDATES11/29/2020 - 12/3/2020THEATREVisual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU43 Lake Avenue Ext.Danbury, 06811Twitter Facebook InstagramTICKETS...
Organizing in the Time of Covid-19 And Other Lessons Members of Generation Z Have Learned, Are Learning, Will Learn Before Everything is Said and Done... Or, Also Too, Maybe Not?Written by: Keelay GipsonComposed by: J. Oconer NavarroDirected by: Chris BolanAbout the Play:This...
Written by: Mona MansourDirected by: Kimille HowardAbout the Play:At an elite high school for high achievers, an incident happens, an escalation of violence, something that never ever happens there. We see some of the lead up to it, as well as some of the fallout, and we see...
Music and Book: Amanda DArchangelisLyrics and Book: Sami HorneffLyrics and Book: Lisa MongilloDirected by: Tim HowardMusic Directed by: Justin P. CowanAbout the Play:The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical is a female-driven, horror-laced dark comedy inspired by the stories...
Written by: Benjamin ColonDirected by: Sal TrapaniAbout the Play:Dognap on Dekalb is a contemporary play set in the Bronx. The story follows Esther, a single mother grieving the loss of her son. Esthers plan to spend the holidays alone with her dead sons dog is ruined when the...
Join us for a night of virtual entertainment! Seven student directors have mounted seven unique One Act plays, written by a collection of dynamic women+ playwrights, in collaboration with the esteemed New Circle Theatre Company. Tickets are free, with a suggested donation to the...
Music and Book: Amanda DArchangelis Lyrics and Book: Sami Horneff Lyrics and Book: Lisa Mongillo Directed by: Tim Howard Music Directed by: Justin P. Cowan About the Play: The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical is a female-driven, horror-laced dark comedy inspired by the...
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HOCUS POCUS LIVE! Jorgensen Center (10/18-10/18) |
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Bright Star Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/09-10/18) |
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Cabaret The Press Box Theater (11/27-12/20) |
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CAMERATA RCO Jorgensen Center (10/21-10/21) |
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Hocus Pocus Live! an all-new parody musical Palace Theater (10/29-10/29) |
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical A.C.T. of Connecticut (10/22-11/22) |
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Disaster! Ridgefield Theater Barn (9/18-10/10) |
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DISNEY & PIXAR’S COCO IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM Jorgensen Center (10/23-10/23) |
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Carrie Connecticut Repertory Theatre (10/09-10/18) |
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Dracula Hartford Stage (10/09-11/01) |
