Powerhouse Theatre

Irish Trio Everdream to Celebrate 10th Anniversary With A Celtic Christmas Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

This holiday season, the beloved all-female Irish trio Everdream celebrates 10 years of music making with a return to the Pacific Northwest performing their popular show, A Celtic Christmas, in nine shows across Washington and Idaho.

Previews: BROADWAY BOUND PRESENTS A FALL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS at Town Players Of New Canaan
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 27, 2025

There’s nothing more exciting for serious theater lovers than to see new original plays. After last summer’s successful Broadway Bound Summer Festival, the creative team of the Theatre Artists Workship will present the plays on Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 and Sunday, November 2 at 2:00. Here are the new shows.

The People's Theatre Reveals 2025 Playwrights Unit Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025

The People's Theatre has seleced three exceptional playwrights for its 2025 Playwrights Unit: Rudy Bamenga, Alyssa Haddad-Chin, and Victoria Lino. Learn more!

James Monroe Iglehart, Julia Murney and More to Star in IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman’s irreverent and heartfelt new musical, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, will get a special workshop presentation at Vassar’s Powerhouse Theatre. See who is starring and learn more!

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Town Players Of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Jun 23, 2025

For many, the mention of The Shawshank Redemption instantly recalls the iconic 1994 film that brought Stephen King’s novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, to life. Etched into the American consciousness, it’s a slow-burn tale of cruelty, resilience, and—ultimately—hope.

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Town Players Of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Jun 23, 2025

For many, the mention of The Shawshank Redemption instantly recalls the iconic 1994 film that brought Stephen King’s novella, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, to life. Etched into the American consciousness, it’s a slow-burn tale of cruelty, resilience, and—ultimately—hope.

Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at New Canaan Town Players
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jun 15, 2025

Even if you saw the movie, don't miss this rarely performed play at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan.

Ian August's D.Q.M. OR DRAG QUEEN MAGIC Will Premiere at 7th Annual Durango PlayFest
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

Now in its seventh season, PlayFest has fast become a renowned incubator for well-known and emerging playwrights, actors, and directors to develop new works and test them before audiences.

Durango PlayFest Reveals Four Plays for 2025 Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Durango PlayFest has revealed the four new works that will headline its 7th annual play development festival in June. Learn more about the festival and the lineup and see how to attend.

Open Arts Alliance Students To Perform BEETLEJUICE JR.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Open Arts Alliance performs Beetlejuice JR. on March 20, 21 & 22nd at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT. Based on the blockbuster motion picture.

Truth Future Bachman Will Perform Trans Day of Visibility Concert at Joe’s Pub
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

Truth Future Bachman returns to Joe’s Pub in a one-of-a-kind homecoming performance. This special event showcases music from Truth’s anthology of queer/trans superhero musicals, Shapeshifters, and features some of NYC’s finest talent.

Review: TERRA NOVA at The Town Players Of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Feb 25, 2025

The play selections at TPNC have always intrigued me. I consistently leave their shows with new insights and feeling thoroughly entertained, or emotionally roused. Currently playing is Terra Nova, which won playwright Ted Tally an OBIE Award for its 1984 New York production. Tally also won an Oscar for his adapted screenplay of The Silence Of The Lambs in 1991.

Review: TERRA NOVA at Powerhouse Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Feb 24, 2025

Ted Tally’s Obie Award winning play, Terra Nova, tells the compelling story of the ill-fated British expedition based on facts and the letters and journals found on Captain Robert Scott’s frozen body. Briefly, in 1911-12, teams of five Englishmen and five Norwegians competed to get to the South Pole first. Five men did not return home.

John Cariani Comes to Laconia in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

One of the most produced playwrights in the world will be in Laconia for an exciting weekend of events this February. Learn more about the upcoming events here!

JUST DUET: BROADWAY STYLE to be Presented at Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative and Spectacle Live will team up again in 2025 for Just Duet: Broadway Style, a 'FUN'draising competition to raise money for Powerhouse programming and the Colonial Theatre Advancement Fund. Learn more!

NO LOVE SONGS Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

No Love Songs is a powerful and uplifting modern love story featuring heart-felt songs by Kyle Falconer, lead singer of the Scottish band The View, and starring Keegan Joyce and Lucy Maunder.

Review: A Seductive DRACULA at Town Players of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Oct 23, 2024

Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, written by Kate Hamill Is currently chilling audiences at The Powerhouse Theatre in New Canaan.

Review: A Seductive DRACULA by Kate Hamill at Town Players of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Oct 22, 2024

What did our critic think of A SEDUCTIVE DRACULA AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN

Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE is Coming to the Colonial Theatre in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative will bring Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE to the Colonial Theatre this October, exploring the Salem Witch Trials and the hysteria that gripped 1692 Puritan Massachusetts. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

ALICES ADVENTURE IN WONDERLAND Comes to Prescott Farm
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative is once again teaming up with Prescott Farm to bring audiences a unique theatrical experience. Follow Alice and the White Rabbit through the beautiful grounds of Prescott Farm and meet up with familiar characters along the way in this promenade theatre event - Alices Adventure in Wonderland.