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Praised as “the greatest songwriter on the planet,” by Sir Elton John, Rufus Wainwright joins Symphony New Hampshire for a special one-night-only engagement performing selections from his albums Rufus does Judy at Carnegie Hall and Want One, Want Two , and beyond. On the mark of...
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The...
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...
Come closer. Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal directs Cabaret in its most intimate production in 60 years, inside an immersive 75-seat Kit Kat Club.
A biographical story about an Irish-American whose fear of heights led him to break with family tradition and forge a career far removed from the dangerous steelwork of his father and grandfather. Written and performed by comedian Kevin Flynn, whose grandfather Paddy Flynn...
Guest moderator Allison Paul, a UConn Associate Professor of Illustration/Animation, talks with UConn Puppet Arts alum Maggie Flanagan about working in stop-motion animation. Flanagan shares insights from their time at LAIKA, where they worked on Wildwood, the longest...
An intimate event offering audiences an excerpt from ECCB's upcoming Dancescapes program, an interactive artist talk-back, and a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsal process. Part of a series leading up to the company's full fall repertory performance at the Quick Center.
A full-length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. This original production returns to the Palace stage! If you think you’ve seen Hocus Pocus , you’ve never seen it like this! With fantastic character look-alikes, including New England’s...
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and the UConn Puppet Arts Program present new and experimental short works by professional puppeteers and performers. Featured artists include New York-based puppeteer J Hann and UConn Puppet Arts alum Esme Roszel performing an...
East Coast Contemporary Ballet presents its full fall repertory in New York City ahead of returning to Fairfield County for its Dancescapes performance at the Quick Center for the Arts.
A new musical spoof mashing up the popular reality television show format with Washington Irving's classic American tale, featuring iconic characters like Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones and Katrina Van Tassel told through the eyes of wickedly wild, snarky and sassy housewives. Book...
It is that time of year again and Sister is preparing her classroom for another long year of Catechism. You are in store for another hysterical lesson with Back To School Catechism: The Holy Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales. In this session we find out the Church's take on all...
Adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Jackson Gay, this American premiere strips the classic gothic tale to its psychological core, exposing the female voices at the heart of the story. It becomes not only a story about monsters, but about who is labeled as one. The...
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra presents a program with special guests Wojciech Bonarowski, Laura Andreini, Moniuszko Choir, Polonia Children's Choir, and Schola Cantorum Sanctae Rosae Limanae. The concert features the world premiere of In Via, a meditation on John Paul...
Classic Seger brings their legendary tribute to Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band for one unforgettable night of rock & roll. This special performance celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Bob Seger's iconic multi-platinum albums Live Bullet and Night Moves, delivering the raw...
This exhibition celebrates the life and artistic legacy of Larry Reed and his company ShadowLight Productions, whose work combined Balinese wayang shadow puppetry traditions with contemporary theater and cinema. It features traditional wayang kulit shadow puppets, production...
Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling in this touring variety show featuring razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice, skillful magic, and delightful friends. Lucy is accompanied on piano, melodica, and other...
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra presents a program with special guests Conductor Przemyslaw Stanislawski and bass-baritone Laurentiu Rotaru. The concert features Henryk Wieniawski's Violin Concerto no. 2, and the world premiere of Bernard Stieler's Violin Concerto no. 1...
90 minutes of laughs! Showtime: 7:30pm Doors open 30 min. prior to show $25.00*, reserved seating BYOB! 11/7/26 COREY MANNING (Headliner) Corey Manning is a Comedian by Night and Superhero by Day who has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades. He has headlined the...
Comedy Night featuring headliner Corey Manning with opener Jess Miller for 90 minutes of laughs. Corey Manning has headlined the Apollo Theater, appeared on NBC's Family Feud with Steve Harvey and Nickelodeon's NickMom, and was featured in Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza. Jess Miller...
East Coast Contemporary Ballet opens its eighth season with a seven-work program bringing together pieces from across the company's history alongside a world premiere. The program includes Brushstrokes, Power Play, Through You, Then & Now, Constant Growth Propels, A Man Called...
This world premiere play, written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, is a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Married life at Pemberley is turned upside down when an unexpected houseguest arrives: Napoleon Bonaparte himself, whose presence ignites intrigue...
Punch Brothers, formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006, is known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In addition to Thile, the band currently comprises guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Punch Brothers...
Little Bear Ridge Road By Samuel Hunter Directed by Rob Ruggiero OCT 8 - NOV 8, 2026 TONY NOMINEE BEST PLAY Set on the remote edge of a small Idaho town, this gripping new play reunites a razor-tongued aunt and her long-estranged nephew, when circumstances suddenly force them...
Praised for their “tremendous variety of color” (The Strad), the American-Canadian-Taiwanese Callisto Quartet has quickly risen to international acclaim as one of the most accomplished quartets of their generation. Since their inception in 2016, the quartet has garnered top...
LeAnn Rimes is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum-selling artist whose career has spanned nearly three decades, selling over 48 million records globally and earning eight Grammy nominations and two wins. She made history as the youngest solo artist ever to receive a...
Almost Queen transports audiences back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen. This deliberate four-piece band delivers iconic four-part harmonies and expertly executed musical interludes. The band's authenticity shines through in their impeccable attention to...
In this play written by John Cariani, residents of the fictional small town of Almost, Maine find romance and heartache over the course of one chilly evening beneath the northern lights. This version is the play's most recent edition, and the Warner Theatre is the first to...
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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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WANTED: JUDY GARLAND Jorgensen Center (11/21-11/21) |
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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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Little Bear Ridge Road TheaterWorks Hartford (10/08-11/08) |
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The Real Housewives of Sleepy Hollow Milford Arts Council, The MAC (10/09-10/30) |
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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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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical A.C.T. of Connecticut (10/22-11/22) |
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PUNCH BROTHERS Jorgensen Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Both TheaterWorks Hartford (6/03-7/03) |
