Ben Franklin News

Crystal Theatre's High School Advanced Group will present LOUDER THAN WORDS by David Jackins at the Ben Franklin Theater on March 10 and 11.

Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele just announced Asolo Repertory Theatre's 54th season, containing four Pulitzer Prize winning plays, Three Tony Award® winners and one world premiere, all centering around the theme The American Character.

H2 digs deep into the hazy backstories of renowned leaders, famous events, and notorious criminals to reveal startling chapters of history in 10 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW, a new series premiering Monday, February 27 at 10pm on H2.

Created by 2 Ring Productions, "Cirque Le Jazz" is the perfect fusion of circus arts, musical theatre and vaudeville. Set to the vibrant rhythms of numerous Big Band anthems and celebrated Great American Songbook standards, "Cirque Le Jazz" radiates heat and brings back the bygone days of swing with a fresh and contemporary style. The dynamic company of 4 diverse and accomplished artists take to the stage and the air in an intimate spectacle of aerial artistry, Broadway-style dance, traditional circus arts and unflappable charm.

Created by 2 Ring Productions, "Cirque Le Jazz" is the perfect fusion of circus arts, musical theatre and vaudeville. Set to the vibrant rhythms of numerous Big Band anthems and celebrated Great American Songbook standards, "Cirque Le Jazz" radiates heat and brings back the bygone days of swing with a fresh and contemporary style. The dynamic company of 4 diverse and accomplished artists take to the stage and the air in an intimate spectacle of aerial artistry, Broadway-style dance, traditional circus arts and unflappable charm.

H2 digs deep into the hazy backstories of renowned leaders, famous events, and notorious criminals to reveal startling chapters of history in 10 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW, a new series premiering Monday, February 27 at 10pm on H2.

Created by 2 Ring Productions, "Cirque Le Jazz" is the perfect fusion of circus arts, musical theatre and vaudeville. Set to the vibrant rhythms of numerous Big Band anthems and celebrated Great American Songbook standards, "Cirque Le Jazz" radiates heat and brings back the bygone days of swing with a fresh and contemporary style. The dynamic company of 4 diverse and accomplished artists take to the stage and the air in an intimate spectacle of aerial artistry, Broadway-style dance, traditional circus arts and unflappable charm.

Created by 2 Ring Productions, "Cirque Le Jazz" is the perfect fusion of circus arts, musical theatre and vaudeville. Set to the vibrant rhythms of numerous Big Band anthems and celebrated Great American Songbook standards, "Cirque Le Jazz" radiates heat and brings back the bygone days of swing with a fresh and contemporary style. The dynamic company of 4 diverse and accomplished artists take to the stage and the air in an intimate spectacle of aerial artistry, Broadway-style dance, traditional circus arts and unflappable charm.

On Sunday, April 1, the hometown of California cuisine hosts a day of "Delicious Fictions" featuring Golden Globe Award-winner Jill Eikenberry and Emmy Award-nominee Michael Tucker.

The Red Shoes will play Saturday, December 10th at 6:30pm and Sunday, December 11th at 3:00pm at the Crystal Theatre.

Norwalk's Crystal Theatre will be presenting a heartwarming new Christmas musical, THE RED SHOES, as part of their Holiday Spectacular.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, a beloved family tradition, Holiday POPS!, returns to the Kimmel Center for seven festive performances.

For centuries, America has been an engine of invention and innovation, creating the technology that has shaped world history. From Ben Franklin to the Wright Brothers; Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs, this country has been a consistent generator of revolutionary ideas. Today many Americans, in basements and backyards around the country, are trying to turn their dreams into the next big thing.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, a beloved family tradition, Holiday POPS!, returns to the Kimmel Center for seven festive performances.

The Red Shoes will play Saturday, December 10th at 6:30pm and Sunday, December 11th at 3:00pm at the Crystal Theatre.

For centuries, America has been an engine of invention and innovation, creating the technology that has shaped world history. From Ben Franklin to the Wright Brothers; Thomas Edison to Steve Jobs, this country has been a consistent generator of revolutionary ideas. Today many Americans, in basements and backyards around the country, are trying to turn their dreams into the next big thing.

Director Elaine Gatchell presents two musical Christmas love stories, Dec. 2-11, portraying the essence of our holiday season. Gian Carlo Menotti's immeasurebly beautiful 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' is the poignant story of an 8 year old crippled boy, played by 8 year old Ryan Dever of Exeter, who lives alone with his mother and is visited by three Kings. The mother is exquisitely played by Jessica Squire of Portsmouth.

Director Elaine Gatchell presents two musical Christmas love stories, Dec. 2-11, portraying the essence of our holiday season. Gian Carlo Menotti's immeasurebly beautiful 'Amahl and the Night Visitors' is the poignant story of an 8 year old crippled boy, played by 8 year old Ryan Dever of Exeter, who lives alone with his mother and is visited by three Kings. The mother is exquisitely played by Jessica Squire of Portsmouth.

'America, open your arms to a poor wandering soul.' These opening lyrics set the tone for this epic musical adventure. Set in 1907 (the peak immigration year), this sweeping musical tracks the lives of two Irish immigrant couples as they struggle to make a life for themselves in New York City. The story unfolds against a backdrop of the fight for women's suffrage and the contrasting lifestyles of the super rich and New York's underclass.

'America, open your arms to a poor wandering soul.' These opening lyrics set the tone for this epic musical adventure. Set in 1907 (the peak immigration year), this sweeping musical tracks the lives of two Irish immigrant couples as they struggle to make a life for themselves in New York City. The story unfolds against a backdrop of the fight for women's suffrage and the contrasting lifestyles of the super rich and New York's underclass.