Chris Coffey News

THE DUST BOWL RADIO HOUR will perform live in concert at Hill Country in New York City, bringing its radio hour stage show to a NYC audience.

In this interview with BroadwayWorld, Rob McClure discusses the world premiere of Spare Parts, a new play about anti-aging science, ethics, and the real research behind the story.

Jukebox musicals often rely heavily on nostalgia, weaving familiar songs together with a simple narrative. BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY largely follows that formula, but TheatreZone’s current production succeeds thanks to its energetic performances - especially its outstanding lead.

Playhouse on Park will open its 17th season with Million Dollar Quartet, the smash-hit musical inspired by the legendary 1956 recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

Sup Dummies will present an exclusive industry presentations of The Belfast Connection, a new play by John Donovan. Learn more about the reading and the cast here!

The John W. Engeman Theater is now presenting HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Performances began on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Check out photos here!

The John W. Engeman Theater is presenting HEARTBREAK HOTEL, now playing through Sunday, March 2, 2025. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!

The John W. Engeman Theater has revealed the cast and creative team of HEARTBREAK HOTEL. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.

Celebrate the holiday season with the Shubert Alley Cats! The New Year is just around the corner, so pop the champagne, pencil in those resolutions, and cut a rug. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at  Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT)'s production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET featuring the music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. The jukebox musical will rock the NSMT stage through Sunday, October 6, 2024.

North Shore Music Theatre will present MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, featuring the legendary music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

Surflight Theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary with a production of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET.

Riverside Theatre begins its 51st season celebrating an electrifying night of early rock ‘n roll with Million Dollar Quartet.

Redhouse Arts Center begins its 2022-2023 season with one of America’s most ambitious plays Angels in America by Tony Kushner. Artistic Director Temar Underwood will direct the cast in the playful and profound Pulitzer Prize recipient and Tony Award winner for Best Play. Performances will run October 14 - 23, 2022. 

PRIMARY STAGES announced today the launch of Primary Plus, a series of online programs aimed at helping artists connect with Primary Stages and with each other.

Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) continues its 2019-20 season with Tom Stoppard's Shakespeare in Love, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall and Marc Norman.  Vincent Tycer will direct. Performances will be held in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre from November 21st through November 23rd, and December 4th through December 8th, 2019. For tickets and information please visit crt.uconn.edu or call (860) 486-2113.

'GYPSY: A Musical Fable' closes out the Castle Craig Players 26th Anniversary Season, running through August 10 at their intimate cabaret venue in Meriden.

On Saturday, July 27, I had the pleasure of seeing the Castle Craig Players production of the musical GYPSY at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT.  This tale, based on a true story, has book written by Arthur Laurents, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.  Ian Galligan provides spectacular direction to this phenomenal cast, with the help of Chris Coffey as musical director and conductor of the talented live six piece band, and Erin Coffey as choreographer.

It's the story of the quintessential stage mother, her dreams for herself and her daughters, and the daughter who dared live her own dream. a?oeGYPSY: A Musical Fablea?? will close out the Castle Craig Players 26th Anniversary Season, running July 26a?"August 10 at their intimate cabaret venue in Meriden.

It's the story of the quintessential stage mother, her dreams for herself and her daughters, and the daughter who dared live her own dream. 'GYPSY: A Musical Fable' will close out the Castle Craig Players 26th Anniversary Season, running July 26-August 10 at their intimate cabaret venue in Meriden.