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Review: A FLEA IN HER EAR at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts
by Jared Reynolds - Mar 19, 2025

A flea was put in my ear to get to Brookfield Theater. I was late to the party and tickets were going fast, but I was able to make it to closing weekend of their production of A Flea in her Ear and boy, was it worth it.

Review: A FLEA IN HER EAR at Brookfield Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Mar 3, 2025

David Ives’s new version of Georges Feydeau’s farce, A Flea in Her Ear is an ambitious three-act play for any small theater, but the Brookfield Theatre more than rises to it. Named one of the greatest farces ever written, it takes a lot to mount the play. You need a stage large enough to accommodate a cast of 14 players and part of a set that turns.

Photos: First Look at PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at The Sherman Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023

The Sherman Players continue their 2023 season with the area premiere of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, written by Kate Hamill from the novel by Jane Austen and directed by Michael J Frohnhoefer. Check out all new production photos here!

Sherman Players To Present PERSONALITY CONFLICTS By Dean Alexander in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

SHERMAN, CONN. On Friday June 2, The Sherman Players will open PERSONALITY CONFLICTS, written and directed by Dean Alexander.

Orion String Quartet Announces Retirement at the End of 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022

The Orion String Quartet, one of today's leading chamber music ensembles, will retire at the end of the 2023-24 season, concluding an illustrious 36-year partnership.

Photos: First Look at IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - A LIVE RADIO PLAY at the Sherman Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 10, 2022

Celebrate the season and enjoy the nostalgia of the golden age of live radio as the Sherman Players perform IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE -  A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry, directed by Steve Stott. The producers are Matt Austin and Michael Schaner. Performances continue through December 18th at the Sherman Playhouse. Check out the photos here.

Sherman Players Will Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

The Sherman Players presents its final show of the 2022 season, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, by Joe Landry. The show will be produced by Matt Austin and Michael Schaner and will be directed by Steve Stott of Brookfield. This production replaces the previously announced PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Kate Hamill.

Sherman Players Open Anthony Shaffer's WHODUNNIT This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022

On Friday, April 29, The Sherman Players will open Anthony Shaffer's comedy-thriller, WHODUNNIT as its first mainstage show for 2022. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a four week run.

Anthony Shaffer's Comedy-thriller WHODUNNIT Opens The Sherman Players 2022 Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2022

On Friday April 29th, the Sherman Playhouse will open the 2022 mainstage season with WHODUNNIT, a comedy-thriller written by Anthony Shaffer, directed by Alexis M. Vournazos of Danbury.

Park City Song Summit Tickets Now On-Sale
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 15, 2021

Musical performance and Lab conversations with: Adia Victoria, Amanda Shires, Andrew Bird & Jimbo Mathus, Cedric Burnside, Celisse, Devon Gilfillian, Fred Armisen, Iron & Wine.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD and THE LAST BLACK MAN IN SAN FRANCISCO Are Motion Picture Winners At The 7th Annual LMGI Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2020

The Location Managers Guild International /LMGI announced the winners of its 7th Annual LMGI Awards tonight hosted by Isaiah Mustafa, honoring outstanding creative contributions of location professionals in film, television and commercials from around the globe, and recognizing outstanding service by film commissions for their support 'above and beyond' during the production process.

Photo Flash: First Look at A CHRISTMAS STORY at Sherman Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2018

A Christmas Story comes to Sherman Playhouse, adapted by Philip Grecian, and directed by Keli Solomon. The show plays November 30, December 1, 7 ,8, 9, 14 ,15, 16, 21, 22, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee.

Cast Announced For A CHRISTMAS STORY At Sherman Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018

The Sherman Playhouse has announced it's cast of A Christmas Story adapted for the stage by Philip Grecian.

Photo Flash: The Sherman Playhouse Opens New Season with THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2018

The Sherman Playhouse opens their 2018 season with William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew on April 20 and closes May 12.  

Photo Flash: The Sherman Playhouse presents MURDER TAKES A HOLIDAY
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2017

On Today, December 1, The Sherman Playhouse will debut its hilarious holiday whodunit, Murder Takes a Holiday by Tim Kelly. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a four week run.

Photo Flash: The Sherman Playhouse presents MURDER TAKES A HOLIDAY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2017

On Friday, December 1, The Sherman Playhouse will debut its hilarious holiday whodunit, Murder Takes a Holiday by Tim Kelly. The curtain rises at 8:00 p.m. for a four week run.

Countdown to ALIEN: COVENANT Continues with Return of 'Alien Day' This April
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2017

In May, everyone will be reminded that in space, no one can hear you scream when Twentieth Century Fox's ALIEN: COVENANT launches into theaters May 19th. To commemorate the return of the iconic Xenomorphs to the big screen

'Alien Day' Returns in Anticipation for Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Thriller ALIEN COVENANT
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 3, 2017

Alien Day returns on April 26, a nod to planet LV-426 from the iconic ALIEN films, as the countdown continues for the highly anticipated new chapter in Ridley Scott's groundbreaking ALIEN sci-fi thriller, ALIEN: COVENANT

Photo Flash: New Poster Art Revealed for Ridley Scott's ALIEN: COVENANT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 23, 2017

The path to paradise begins in hell.  20th Century Fox has released a new poster for ALIEN: COVENANT, hitting theaters May 19, 2017.

The Washington Ballet Presents ALADDIN, 3/18
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 7, 2017

The Washington Ballet (TWB) presents Aladdin, an original adaptation of the 'Arabian Nights' tale about the adventures of a poor yet carefree street urchin named Aladdin who falls in love with a Princess, discovers a magic lamp and escapes the villainous plans of an evil magician who vies to overtake the throne. Aladdin features original choreography by CeCe Farha, instructor at The Washington School of Ballet and founding company member of Ballet Oklahoma, along with Arabic and classical musical arrangements from Cairo Arabic Music Ensemble, Praha Philharmonic Orchestra,  Cirque de Soleil and others.