Rob Ruggiero News

Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre has announced its cast for MAKE ME A SONG: The Music of William Finn, its first Salem-specific musical theater production. Learn more here!

TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed its upcoming 40th anniversary season. The theater’s 40th anniversary season opens with ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi, the winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. See the full season here1

TheaterWorks Hartford has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming 2024-2025 production of Primary Trust. The Connecticut Premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth begins April 10, and runs through May 11, 2025 at TheaterWorks Hartford.

Barrington Stage Company has revealed the theatre’s 2025 season which includes seven productions, including two regional premieres and two world premieres. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The St. Louis Theater Circle has announced their 2025 nominations for their annual awards. Each year, the Circle honors excellence in professional theater with awards in 34 categories for producing, directing, acting, and technical theatre. This year The Muny leads all companies with 30 nominations spread across their seven musicals presented in their 106th season. STAGES St. Louis, The New Jewish Theatre, and The Repertory Theater of St. Louis earned 19 nominations each. St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s production of AS YOU LIKE IT and STAGES St. Louis production of RAGTIME are the most nominated productions of the year with 10 nods each.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!

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.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

TheaterWorks Hartford is launching a new Community Partnership with Hands on Hartford, a local non-profit organization that provides Hartford residents with food, housing, and health resources.

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Connecticut’s favorite twisted holiday will return to TheaterWorks Hartford for its 12th season on the naughty list. Conceived and directed by Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS features work from six playwrights, each adding their own spin to the canon of holiday traditions past.

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, will present the second concert of the 24/25 Living Room Concert Series, an intimate performance that brings local musicians, visiting artists, and the Greater Hartford community together for an experience that feels like home.

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its 2024-2025 season opener Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction).

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the artistic direction of Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, will participate in the Greater Hartford Arts Council’s Theater Week, a two-week event that makes theater more accessible to all, promotes the excellence of local theatrical productions, and builds a broader, more diverse audience for the arts in Greater Hartford.

TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed details for its 2024-2025 season opener Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction). Learn how to purchase tickets.

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.