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CT Critics Circle Awards Top Honors to PRIMARY TRUST and RAGTIME at 33rd Annual Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

The Pulitzer Prize winning play, Primary Trust, a moving, bittersweet drama about loneliness and friendship, which played at TheaterWorks Hartford, and a powerful, emotionally stirring production of Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards (ctcritics.org) held on Monday, June 23.

Photos: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY Opens At The American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025

This summer, the American Shakespeare Center is celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday with a brand new production of her beloved classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. Check out photos from the show!

FEVER DREAMS, RAGTIME and More Top 2025 Connecticut Critics Circle Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals’ production of “Ragtime” and two plays from TheaterWorks Hartford – “Fever Dreams” and “Primary Trust” - lead the shows nominated for the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards.  

Photos: A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The highly anticipated world premiere of A Hanukkah Carol, or GELT TRIP! The Musical will recently had its Media Opening at Round House Theatre. Check out all new photos from the event here!

Review: A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre
by Mary Lincer - Dec 2, 2024

What did our critic think of A HANUKKAH CAROL, OR GELT TRIP! THE MUSICAL at Round House Theatre?

A HANUKKAH CAROL Announced At Round House Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Round House Theatre has announced A HANUKKAH CAROL, a new holiday production blending Charles Dickens' classic with Jewish traditions, running from November 29 to December 31.

Kate Baldwin in THE PROM, Julia Murney Directed CHARLIE BROWN & More Set For Sharon Playhouse 2024/25 Season
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

The Sharon Playhouse, the historic arts and entertainment venue in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut has announced casting for the 2024 season. 

Olney Theatre Center Now Accepting Submissions for New Work Proposals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024

Olney Theatre Center is accepting submissions for new team-developed work as part of the 2024-25 Vanguard Arts Fund. Learn how to apply!

Review: MYSTIC PIZZA at Lesher Center For The Arts
by Steve Murray - Feb 18, 2024

What did our critic think of MYSTIC PIZZA at Lesher Center For The Arts?

Photos: Harris Center For The Arts Presents MYSTIC PIZZA West Coast Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2024

As part of its West Coast Premiere, Harris Center For The Arts will present six performances of MYSTIC PIZZA. 

Review: Fun-Filled Musical Remake of MYSTIC PIZZA Debuts at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - Jan 25, 2024

A lively, vibrant new jukebox musical based on the 1988 film, La Mirada Theatre's fun and entertaining new production of MYSTIC PIZZA—now playing through February 11, 2024—is a charming, if forgivably predictable coming-of-age tale featuring 80's/90's hits and a cast of likable actors and characters that will easily win audiences' affections.

Photos: Get a First Look at MYSTIC PIZZA at Center Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

Get a first look at Mystic Pizza at Center Repertory Company

Photos: First Look at MYSTIC PIZZA at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024

Check out production photos for the West Coast premiere of the new musical MYSTIC PIZZA here!

VIDEO: Casey Hushion on Directing MYSTIC PIZZA
by Joshua Wright - Jan 12, 2024

Watch as the director of MYSTIC PIZZA, Casey Hushion talks about bringing the production to La Mirada before the production begins previews on Friday, January 19. The show runs through February 11, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

VIDEO: Cast of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Talks About Their Connection To The Film
by Joshua Wright - Jan 8, 2024

Watch as the cast of MYSTIC PIZZA talks about their connections to the original film before the production begins previews on Friday, January 19. The show runs through February 11, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

VIDEO: Cast of La Mirada's MYSTIC PIZZA Talks Musical Score
by Joshua Wright - Jan 3, 2024

Watch as the cast of MYSTIC PIZZA talks about why audiences will love the music and the show when the production begins previews on Friday, January 19. The show runs through February 11, 2024 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Krystina Alabado, Gianna Yanelli, Kyra Kennedy & More to Star in MYSTIC PIZZA at La Mirada Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023

The full cast for the West Coast premiere of the brand new musical, MYSTIC PIZZA, has been revealed.

Review: 4615 Theatre Company Sets Sail with A DELICATE SHIP
by Morgan Musselman - Dec 10, 2023

4615 Theatre Company’s sunset production of A DELICATE SHIP underscores the company’s bittersweet farewell.

Final ICE FACTORY FESTIVAL At New Ohio Theatre Opens June 28
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023

The Obie Award-winning New Ohio Theatre's last ever Ice Factory Festival opens June 28 and features Artistic Director Robert Lyons' ULTRA LEFT VIOLENCE as the final show.

DON'T CALL US EMERGING: A SONGWRITERS CONCERT to Take Place at The Kraine Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023

A group of theatrical singer-songwriters are partnering with FRIGID New York to present the third installment of Don't Call Us Emerging: A Songwriters Concert (Saturday, June 3rd, 7pm at The Kraine Theatre).