For an exciting musical that the whole family can enjoy, I highly recommend DRACULA: GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL at the Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre in Bridgeport, CT. A talent cast brings familiar characters and well known songs from the 1950s and 1960s into a new story about the adventures of teen... (more...)
The classic horror story of Dracula is magnificently performed by a talented ensemble cast at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre, in Berlin, CT. Between excellent acting, sound effects, and props, all on a brilliantly designed set, I highly recommend this show!... (more...)
On Saturday, September 30th, Tony Bennett gave a stellar performance at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The 91-year-old singing legend brought the crowd to their feet more than once, applauding him (and his strong vocals) time and time again.... (more...)
Of all of Shakespeare's comedies, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM is one that often rises to the top as a favorite for many theater-goers. Perhaps it is because of the universal themes of love and frolic, or maybe because it is a mix of the fantastical and ordinary, or perhaps because it is just downright... (more...)
A spectacular performance with first rate acting, singing, directing, choreography, and lighting brings a classic story to the stage, a story that touches on the equal humanity of all people, and the call to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every one of God's children, demonstrating that ... (more...)
As a young child, one of my favorite things to do was sit in front of the television, probably with a bowl of sugary cereal, and see what my friends who lived on Sesame Street were learning (and teaching me) that day. I consider the lessons I learned in my living room as the foundation that my futur... (more...)
We spend a large percentage of our lives working in some way or another. Whether someone works in a trade (Ironworker, Stonemason), an office (Project Manager, Receptionist), in the home, or anywhere in-between, working is something that is an integral part of who we are. For some, a person's profes... (more...)
The life of Katherine Hepburn is brilliantly presented in a one woman show that captivates the audience making us feel as if we are in the presence of the real Katherine Hepburn, both in the first act set in 1938 and in the second act set in 1983.... (more...)
As Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky once said "To regret the past, to hope in the future, and never to be satisfied with the present: that is what I spend my whole life doing". These words, from arguably the greatest Russian composer of all time, summarize well the life of this conflicted, yet brilliant mus... (more...)
When Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! premiered on Broadway in 1943, audiences were introduced to a style of theatre that would soon become a staple of American pop culture - the book musical. The show, borrowing from its pioneer subject matter, itself became a pioneer in the theatrical world, rede... (more...)
What do you get when you take one part book launch/cooking demonstration, add a heaping helping of auto-biographical comedy, mix in a portion of supernatural Jewish mother guilt and a strong dose of irreverence? In TheaterWorks' world premiere production of Jacques Lamarre's RAGING SKILLET, this rec... (more...)
The Castle Craig Players bring Monty Python's classic farce to the stage in a brilliantly comedic portrayal of Arthur, King of The Britons, and his Knights of the Round Table's adventures in trying to find the Holy Grail, a quest loaded with farcical encounters and some great musical numbers.... (more...)
"They have measured many a mile to tread a measure with you on this grass." A very appropriate quote from William Shakespeare's comedy LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, which is playing through July 30th on the grounds of St. Joseph's University in West Hartford - a performance of the Greater Hartford Shakespea... (more...)
Start spreading the news; the best musical tribute to Frank Sinatra that you will ever experience is now running in Berlin, CT, at the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre!... (more...)
The brilliantly conveyed intertwined stories of three couples will spark deep emotions as Thrown Stone Theatre Company gives MILK its American debut with innovative theatrical elements including smell and actors remaining in character while moving the set.... (more...)
There are many reasons why people love to hear stories of the underdog making his or her voice heard and creating real change in the world. Sometimes it is because they can relate to the lone voice of reason cutting through the noise, or the brave soul willing to stand up for what's right, regardles... (more...)
???????Very few people can claim to have seen all 37 of William Shakespeare's plays in their entirety. It would probably take a lifetime to do this, not to mention the fact that some of the more obscure plays are rarely performed. However, if someone wanted to get a flavor for the Bard's entire body... (more...)
Eight well written, acted, and directed short comedies are all performed at the Ridgefield Barn Theater, providing the audience with plenty of laughs and entertainment, all throughout the evening.... (more...)
Rowayton's Pinkney Park has been transformed into the Scottish Highlands! Shakespeare on the Sound's production of Macbeth is playing from June 15th through July 2nd at 7:30pm.... (more...)
Sunday, June 18th, marked the end of the Pippin National Tour. After months of performing the magical production came to a close at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. While the performers had an a-typical audience they performed with high energy and a renowned ability to treat this fa... (more...)
Sardines. Slamming doors. Relationships budding (and burning) before your eyes. A farce within a farce. And laughter, so much laughter. Take all of this and mix it together and you get Michael Frayn's masterpiece of a comedy NOISES OFF, which is currently playing as the Connecticut Repertory Theatre... (more...)
Joyce finds herself needing to juggle the needs of her 21 year old son, who she suspects may have Asperger's Syndrome, with the needs of her live-in partner. Her life becomes more complicated when a houseguest of questionable integrity arrives and shakes things up.... (more...)
Three widowed Jewish friends visit their late husbands' graves together each month. When one of those widows begins to enter a new romantic relationship, the other two take issue for their own unique reasons. This plays out in comedic and dramatic ways that will keep the entire audience invested a... (more...)
BWW Review: DRACULA: GOES TO HIGH SCHOOL at Downtown Cabaret Children's Theatre
BWW Review: DRACULA at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
BWW Review: Mohegan Sun Arena Hosts Tony Bennett
BWW Review: SEX WITH STRANGERS at Westport Country Playhouse
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Hartford Stage
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
BWW Review: AVENUE Q at Playhouse On Park
BWW Review: WORKING: A MUSICAL at Broad Brook Opera House
BWW Review: TEA AT FIVE at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
BWW Review: OUR GREAT TCHAIKOVSKY at Hartford Stage
BWW Review: OKLAHOMA! at Goodspeed Opera House
BWW Review: RAGING SKILLET at TheaterWorks
BWW Review: SPAMALOT at Castle Craig Players
BWW Reviews: GROUNDED in Westport
BWW Review: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST at Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival
BWW Review: MY WAY at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
BWW Review: MILK at Thrown Stone Theatre Company
BWW Review: NEWSIES at Connecticut Repertory Theatre
BWW Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at Playhouse On Park
BWW Review: AN EVENING OF ONE ACTS 2017 at Ridgefield Theater Barn
BWW Review: MACBETH at Shakespeare On The Sound
BWW Review: PIPPIN at Foxwoods Casino
BWW Review: NOISES OFF at Connecticut Repertory Theatre
BWW Review: BODY AWARENESS at Ridgefield Theater Barn
BWW Review: THE CEMETERY CLUB at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre
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Paula Garfield On 15 Years Of Deafinitely Theatre
