(Nov. 6 3:21 PM) - The Yale Repertory Theatre presents Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED previews began, October 24th, and the show opened October 29th. The cast features Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.
(Nov. 6 12:22 PM) - The Windham Theatre Guild is holding open auditions for Steel Magnolias. The WTG is thrilled to welcome director Karyn Eves to its Main Stage line-up.
(Nov. 6 2:30 AM) - Pippin is Directed by Wilton's Ginny Ruggieri, Choreographed by Jorie Janeway with Musical Direction from Anna DiMasi, Pippin features a cast from across Fairfield County with leads from Wilton, Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield. Pippin is the lively coming of age story of King Charlemagne's oldest son. This dazzlingly colorful and imaginative tale first captivated audiences on Broadway and continues to appeal to the young-at-heart everywhere. Pippin is the story of Prince Pippin's quest to find personal significance.
(Nov. 6 2:00 AM) - On November 6, The Sherman Playhouse will stage the world premiere of SEE DICK..., a sharp new tale by playwright B. Peter Hughes. The show opens at 8 p.m. for a four-weekend run.
(Nov. 6 12:30 AM) - In November and December, The Sherman Playhouse will stage the world premiere of SEE DICK..., a new comedy by playwright B. Peter Hughes.
(Nov. 5 9:23 PM) - The Wilton Playshop opens its 73rd season with Stephen Schwartz' award winning musical PIPPIN with book by Roger O.Hirson, on Friday, November 6th and running through Saturday, November 21.
(Nov. 5 5:15 PM) - Shakespeare on the Sound (Joanna Settle, Artistic Director), Connecticut's premier outdoor summer theater company presenting free Shakespeare in the park, will present Othello, under the direction of Joanna Settle this summer.
(Nov. 5 4:34 PM) - Award winning guitarist Christopher Ladd will perform as part of the 2009-2010 Faculty Recital Series on Sunday, November 8, at 3:00 PM in Berkman Recital Hall, on the University of Hartford campus.
(Nov. 5 4:13 PM) - The Lee Duo will perform at Jorgensen on Tuesday, December 1, at 7:30 pm. A concert talk at 6:45 pm will precede the performance by these two talented and celebrated musicians.
(Nov. 5 1:30 AM) - Join Shakespeare on the Sound as we announce our 2010 season of free outdoor Shakespeare. Hear Artistic Director Joanna Settle's thoughts on the selected play, mingle with cast and apprentice company members ... and raise a glass along with friends and neighbors to toast the exciting summer season to come.
(Nov. 5 12:30 AM) - NO BOUNDARIES: A Series of Global Performances, presented by Yale Repertory Theatre and World Performance Project at Yale, launches its 2009-10 season with Wormwood by Theatre of the Eighth Day (Teatr Ósmego Dnia) at the Iseman Theater (1156 Chapel Street) for three performances only: Thursday, November 5; Friday, November 6; and Saturday, November 7, at 8PM.
(Nov. 5 12:30 AM) - Broadway's hit comedy, The 39 Steps, makes it National Tour Debut at the Shubert Theater in New Haven during an exclusive Connecticut engagement running November 5-7, 2009. The four performances, running Thursday and Friday at 8pm, and Saturday at 2 & 8pm are sponsored by Lexus of New Haven, Whitney Center and media sponsors, New Haven Register and WTNH, News Channel 8.
(Nov. 4 2:39 PM) - Storrs: Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present Bertolt Brecht's Galileo, December 3 - 12 in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu.
(Nov. 4 11:04 AM) - Pippin is Directed by Wilton's Ginny Ruggieri, Choreographed by Jorie Janeway with Musical Direction from Anna DiMasi, Pippin features a cast from across Fairfield County with leads from Wilton, Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield. Pippin is the lively coming of age story of King Charlemagne's oldest son. This dazzlingly colorful and imaginative tale first captivated audiences on Broadway and continues to appeal to the young-at-heart everywhere. Pippin is the story of Prince Pippin's quest to find personal significance.
(Nov. 3 5:05 PM) - The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Artist-in-Residence Program for the Advancement of the Arts
Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant style, and often daring repertory, the Pacifica Quartet has carved out a compelling musical path.
(Nov. 3 3:27 PM) - How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: Dance Cabaret Fri & Sat, Nov 13 & 14, 2009, 8 pm Doors open at 7 pm
(Nov. 3 9:18 AM) - Join Shakespeare on the Sound as we announce our 2010 season of free outdoor Shakespeare. Hear Artistic Director Joanna Settle's thoughts on the selected play, mingle with cast and apprentice company members ... and raise a glass along with friends and neighbors to toast the exciting summer season to come.
(Nov. 2 6:29 PM) - Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein will be lecturing about Athol Fugard, described by the New York Times as "the greatest playwright writing in English since Shakespeare," Sunday, November 15 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, 146 Thimble Island Road, Stony Creek.