Connecticut Theatre Newsroom

Westport Country Playhouse will present “In Conversation with Tony Kushner'. See how to purchase tickets.

The Connecticut Theatre Exchange will present a reading of 'The Irish Rabbi' by Susan Cinoman on June 13th at 5pm-7pm.

Playhouse Theatre Academy is offering Adult Tap Classes this summer for ages 18 and up! Classes begin as early as June 3rd, and walk-ins are welcome. Darlene Zoller’s classes are continuing by popular demand, after successful winter and spring sessions. Registration is open, and slots are filling quickly. 

Academic integrity is incredibly important to me. It’s resisting temptation to take the easy route while also having the courage to do the right thing. While it may be appealing to look up the answer or have someone else do the work for you, it’s incredibly important to resist doing so. In the long run, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by remaining honest.

TheatreWorks New Milford will premiere a brand new comedy, Oat Squares, written by George Barnett of New Milford, produced by Gale Alexander of New Milford and directed by Rachel Jones of Brookfield.

Check out rehearsal photos from Playhouse on Park's Connecticut premiere of Lydia R. Diamond's Toni Stone here!

Playhouse on Park will host a Young Professionals Night alongside the Connecticut premiere of TONI STONE, offering a unique networking opportunity and an engaging theatrical experience.

Join the community for a free family-friendly event at the Twain House and Stowe Center's Lawn Party at Nook Farm, featuring activities, entertainment, and fun for all ages.

TrailBlazing Productions, a new nonprofit theatre company providing a platform for writers to further develop their works while collaborating with classic stars from the stage and screen, will launch its first production on June 21 at the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre.

“The Playhouse Sings: A Night for Swifties and More” will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The beloved Broadway show FUNNY GIRL is set to grace Hartford's Bushnell this June, bringing its iconic story and music to life for theater enthusiasts.

Watch L Morgan Lee & the cast of A Complicated Woman perform 'Nina Mae' from A Complicated Woman: A New Musical at The Terris Theatre.

Applications are now open for the GreenStage Live Arts 2024 Artists’ Awards, which will commission new works by Connecticut artists in dance, drama and music. GreenStage will award as many as three $5,000 grants for the creation of new work to be premiered at the next festival, in September 2025. 

Discover Connecticut's historic gardens on June 23, 2024. Learn more about what to expect and learn how to get involved!

Get a first look at 'Why Can't We Be Both?' from the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed's The Terris Theatre. A Complicated Woman is about embracing your true identity and features a gender-diverse cast. 

Staples Players present TRAP, a play blending documentary style, murder mystery, and horror. Inspired by a real event where an entire audience fell unconscious, it runs May 23-25 at Staples Black Box Theatre.

Former Deal or No Deal host and America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel is ready to let loose during his return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 19th during an 8:00pm show.

Liz McCartney as Princess Puffer belts out 'The Wages of Sin' in Goodspeed's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, running through June 2nd, in the video here.

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its upcoming 2024–2025 season.

Long Wharf Theatre has released photos of the spring production of Adil Mansoor’s Amm(i)gone, which will take place at Theater and Performance Studies Black Box at Yale University. 

The June Bingham New Playwright Commission honors the legacy of the late artist and playwright, June Bingham, by providing support to a new generation of early-career women/femme and/or non-binary storytellers as they seek to create work that manifests change in the world.

Experience the vibrant performances at the Fairfield County Dance Festival, showcasing diverse dance styles and talented artists from the region.

Watch highlights from the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed's The Terris Theatre. A Complicated Woman is about embracing your true identity and features a gender-diverse cast. 

 Elm Shakespeare Company has announced a new initiative to allow any individual aged 21 and under to attend their ticketed events for free, starting with this week's opening of 'Women of Will on May 16.'

David Sedaris will be returning to The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17.