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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.  

Weston Theater Company Celebrates the Music of John Denver in ALMOST HEAVEN
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Weston Theater Company invites audiences on a nostalgic journey through the music and legacy of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters with Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America, running June 11 through July 6 at Weston’s Walker Farm venue.

Round House Theatre Closes 47th Season With The Regional Premiere Of KING JAMES
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2025

Round House Theatre closes its 2024-2025 Season with the regional premiere of King James, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph and directed by Rob Ruggiero. 

Photos: WOMAN WITH EYES CLOSED At Pittsburgh Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2025

Pittsburgh Opera has performed the world premiere of 'Woman with Eyes Closed' at the Bitz Opera Factory on April 26th, the first of five sold-out performances. See photos of the show.

Des Moines Metro Opera Unveils Updated Cast For 2025 Festival Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025

Des Moines Metro Opera has revealed updated casting for the company's 2025 Festival Season. The season features the return of Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman and more.

KING JAMES to be Presented at TheaterWorks Hartford This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed detailed for its 2024-2025 production of King James. The Connecticut premiere of this funny and moving new comedy is from the mind of Pulitzer Prize-finalist Rajiv Joseph. Learn more.

TheaterWorks Hartford Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring FEVER DREAMS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

TheaterWorks Hartford has unveiled its 2024-2025 season, featuring Jeffrey Lieber's FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION). Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.

WOODY SEZ to be Presented at At TheaterWorks Hartford in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

WOODY SEZ, a musical about the life and music of Woody Guthrie, will be performed at TheaterWorks Hartford in July. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH at American Stage
by Peter Nason - May 19, 2024

It's a rollicking, raucous, adrenaline-pumping, soulful and yet sometimes sad affair

BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE Comes to Des Moines Metro Opera Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

Bluebeard's Castle comes to Des Moines Metro Opera in 2024. Performances run July 1-22, 2024.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; Lost Nation Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; at Lyric Theatre Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; Lost Nation Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; Lyric's MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: FUN HOME at TheaterWorks Hartford
by Brooks Appelbaum - Oct 19, 2022

What did our critic think of FUN HOME at TheaterWorks Hartford? The musical FUN HOME, based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir ('a family tragicomic') won five Tony Awards in 2015, including Best Musical. And Jeanine Tesori (music) and Lisa Kron (book and lyrics) made history by being the first female duo to win a Tony. Oh, and by the way, the musical was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Wingspace Theatrical Design Presents a Free Virtual Salon on The Prague Quadrennial 2023 and How Young Designers Can Get Involved
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

As part of its free virtual salon series, Wingspace Theatrical Design presents a conversation on Thursday, August 25 at 7:00pm ET with Patrick Du Wors, Shannon Harvey, Susan Tsu, and Members of the US National Design Team for PQ 2023.

Review: A THOUSAND ACRES by Kristin Kuster and Mark Campbell Makes a Stunning World Premiere at Des Moines Metro Opera
by DC Felton - Aug 8, 2022

When an organization reaches a milestone like 50 years, it can be easy to look back at everything that brought you to that milestone. While Des Moines Metro Opera's productions of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM and PORGY AND BESS do that, they are also looking at the future with the world premiere production of A THOUSAND ACRES. If this production indicates what Des Moines Metro Opera has planned for the future, then I'm sure we will see them around for another 50 years and more.

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Extends Through the Summer at Greenhouse Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022

Here for a good time, and a long time, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man has announced the production will extend its run at Chicago’s Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, through July 23, 2022.

Cast Announced for SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Chicago Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2022

Voted Best Comedy for Couples, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man, presented by Matt Murphy and Shawn Nightingale, has announced the cast for its Chicago debut. The show will star Adam Fane as Dan, Emma Jo Boyden as Robyn, and Bradley Allen Meyer as Stefan.

SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN Announces Opening In Chicago  
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2021

Voted Best Comedy for Couples, Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man has been sharing its interactive, upbeat brand of comedy with theater audiences all across America for nearly a decade! Becoming Off-Broadway's Longest-Running Comedy in New York and launching a national tour before making its Las Vegas debut, this “uproariously funny” show is finally bringing its 'big laughs and naughty fun' to Chicago at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Lincoln Park. Previewing April 8th and opening April 21st for a limited engagement, this interactive romantic comedy takes the audience on a hilarious and wild ride where no topic is taboo and the insider 'tips' come straight from the source: a gay man.