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Playhouse On Park Launches Biggest Fundraiser Of The Year, Encore! On Tap
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Playhouse on Park is gearing up for the hottest fundraiser of the year - named one of the top three Best of Hartford Charity Events - ENCORE! Tickets, sponsorships, and advertisements now on sale.

Club Passim's Campfire Festival To Return For Labor Day Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Over sixty artists from New England and beyond will gather for four days of music at Club Passim on Labor Day weekend for the Campfire Festival. Learn more and see how to attend.

Playhouse on Park to Host Annual Fundraiser ENCORE! POP ROCKS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Playhouse on Park will host their annual fundraiser ENCORE! POP ROCKS! at the Bristol Event Center, one of the newest Connecticut event venues. Learn more here!

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIVE Raises Over $230k for The Ali Forney Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Jay Armstrong Johnson’s annual Halloween concert-meets-party I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall, benefiting the Ali Forney Center, played to a packed standing-room-only crowd last night, October 21.

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Stream on Broadway On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALiiVE at Webster Hall will stream on Broadway On Demand during Halloween weekend, offering a theatrical experience from the comfort of your home. Learn how to watch!

Todrick Hall, F Michael Haynie, and More Join Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIIVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

The complete cast has been announced for I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall. The lineup will include Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Straight Outta Oz) as well as F. Michael Haynie.

Playhouse Theatre Group Reveals Lineup For ENCORE! Fundraiser
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Playhouse Theatre Group has announced the entertainment lineup for their biggest fundraiser of the year, ENCORE! The theme is MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH. ENCORE will be held on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at The Hartford Club in Hartford, CT from 6pm - 12am.

Playhouse Theatre Group Announces Hosts For ENCORE! MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. has announced this year's emcees for ENCORE: Award-winning actor Jamil A.C. Mangan (FENCES at Playhouse on Park) and the Playhouse's own Victoria Mooney! The theme is MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH. 

Latanya Farrell Will Perform at Playhouse Theatre Group's Annual Fundraiser, ENCORE! MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024

Join Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. for their annual fundraiser, ENCORE and dance ‘till midnight to the music of CT local Latanya Farrell.

Leg Up On Life's ROYALTY: Royals Of ROCK Takes to Red Eye Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Leg Up On Life's first ROYALTY of 2024 is taking to the Red Eye stage in just a week! Thursday, January 25th Leg Up On Life will be presenting an evening of electrifying rock performances at Red Eye NY.

Tickets Now On Sale for Playhouse Theatre Group's Biggest Fundraiser of the Year, ENCORE! MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023

Join Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. for their annual fundraiser, ENCORE! MADLY MARVELOUS: A RETRO BASH. Get your tickets now for this exciting event on May 18th, 2024 in Hartford, CT.

Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: THE WITCHES ERA Will Stream on Broadway on Demand
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. The show returns to New York City’s Sony Hall on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 8 pm. The concert will also be available to stream on Broadway on Demand.

Jay Armstrong Johnson, Robyn Hurder, Taylor Iman Jones, and More Will Bring I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Sony Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

Jay Armstrong Johnson welcomes a new cast of characters for this year’s Halloween concert-meets-dance-part I Put a Spell on You: The Witches ERA. Learn more about this upcoming concert performance and find out how to get tickets here!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the Wiedner in February 2024
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

The reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Green Bay on Friday, February 9 at The Weidner. Learn more about the musical an dhow to get tickets here!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Comes to the Starlight Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Starlight Theatre from June 20-25.

State Theatre New Jersey to Present JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023

The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar for four performances on Friday, June 9 at 8pm; Saturday, June 10 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, June 11 at 2pm. This production is a fast paced 90-minutes without intermission. Tickets range from $29-$79.  

Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. Launches Online Silent Auction for their Annual Fundraiser, ENCORE! RAZZLE DAZZLE: A Tribute to the Work of John Kander
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Join Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. for their annual fundraiser, ENCORE! It will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The theme this year is RAZZLE DAZZLE: A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF JOHN KANDER.

Playhouse Theatre Group Announces Featured Performers And Guests Artists For ENCORE! RAZZLE DAZZLE: A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF JOHN KANDER
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2023

Join Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. for their annual fundraiser, ENCORE! It will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The theme this year is RAZZLE DAZZLE: A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF JOHN KANDER.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50th Anniversary Tour is Coming to the Kimmel Cultural Campus in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2023

Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of Jesus Christ Superstar comes to the Kimmel Cultural Campus.

Emcees Announced For Playhouse On Park's Annual Fundraiser, ENCORE! RAZZLE DAZZLE: A Tribute To The Work Of John Kander
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2023

Join Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. for their annual fundraiser, ENCORE! It will be held on Saturday, May 13th, 2023. The theme this year is RAZZLE DAZZLE: A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF JOHN KANDER. Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. have announced the emcees for the evening: Playhouse fan-favorites Thao Nguyen and Victoria (Tori) Mooney! The event will take place at The Society Room in Hartford, CT from 6pm - 12am. Attire: Art Deco Chic.