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Jim Caruso's Cast Party continues to pack 'em in at Birdland every Monday night at 9:30. This past week, August 20th, the 'extreme' open mic night was booked solid with spectacular talent. It was an evening filled with great music, fun folks, and so many laughs, all watched over by one of the ultimate New Yorkers, Mr. Tommy Tune. Check out photos from this week's show below!

Louisa May Alcott classic gets Broadway makeover in Hartford Children's Theatre production of 'Little Women'

Hartford Children's Theatre presents Little Women as part of the 2011-2012 Family Main Stage Series. Louisa May Alcott's classic American novel comes to life with music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and a book by Allan Knee. Directed by HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle with musical direction by Louise Fauteux, Little Women opens on Friday, January 13, 2012 at HCT's Carriage House Theatre (360 Farmington Avenue, Hartford) where it will continue through Sunday, January 29, 2012.

Hartford Children's Theatre presents Little Women as part of the 2011-2012 Family Main Stage Series. Louisa May Alcott's classic American novel comes to life with music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and a book by Allan Knee. Directed by HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle with musical direction by Louise Fauteux, Little Women opens on Friday, January 13, 2012 at HCT's Carriage House Theatre (360 Farmington Avenue, Hartford) where it will continue through Sunday, January 29, 2012.

Hartford Children's Theatre has won two 2010-2011 National Youth Theatre Awards and an additional three nominations. The sixth annual National Youth Theatre Awards honor outstanding work by young performers in the arts. More than 200 productions were considered for the awards, including shows from more than 100 theatres in more than 50 cities spanning 12 states. A limited number of adult performers were also recognized for their performances in productions for young audiences.

Marking the beginning of its 2010-2011 Family Main Stage Series 'Pure Imagination,' Hartford Children's Theatre (HCT) proudly announces a delicious new production of WILLY WONKA, directed by HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle with musical direction by Louise Fauteux and choreography by Keri Danner. A scrumptious treat for the entire family, WILLY WONKA opens on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Carol Autorino Center for Arts and Humanities on the campus of Saint Joseph College (1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford) where the show will run through Sunday, October 3, 2010. Tickets are now on sale.

Marking the beginning of its 2010-2011 Family Main Stage Series 'Pure Imagination,' Hartford Children's Theatre (HCT) proudly announces a delicious new production of WILLY WONKA, directed by HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle with musical direction by Louise Fauteux and choreography by Keri Danner. A scrumptious treat for the entire family, WILLY WONKA opens on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Carol Autorino Center for Arts and Humanities on the campus of Saint Joseph College (1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford) where the show will run through Sunday, October 3, 2010. Tickets are now on sale.

Marking the beginning of its 2010-2011 Family Main Stage Series 'Pure Imagination,' Hartford Children's Theatre (HCT) proudly announces a delicious new production of WILLY WONKA, directed by HCT Artistic Director Ryan Ratelle with musical direction by Louise Fauteux and choreography by Keri Danner. A scrumptious treat for the entire family, WILLY WONKA opens on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Carol Autorino Center for Arts and Humanities on the campus of Saint Joseph College (1678 Asylum Avenue in West Hartford) where the show will run through Sunday, October 3, 2010. Tickets are now on sale.