A Contemporary Theatre News

ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut has announced their fourth and final production of the 2021-2022 season – Jonathan Larson’s RENT.  This Broadway smash hit musical will feature an all-star cast of performers.

This timeless rock opera follows the last week of Jesus Christs life as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary, his disciples, and those in power.

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre today announced complete casting for its production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage (MJ the Musical, The Secret Life of Bees). 

The 5th Avenue Theatre announced its 2022/23 Season. The 2022/23 Season features a dynamic lineup of musical theater magic that includes a world premiere, a co-production with ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, and more. Check out the fill season

This week, Bruce Lazarus will present a by-invitation-only workshop of His Story, The Musical, an original musical with book music and lyrics by Anna Miriam Brown and directed by three-time Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun (Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde).

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Burry Fredrik Foundation championing the growth and continuing health of Connecticut's non-profit professional producing theaters. Since 2012, the Foundation has granted over $3 million to a dozen Connecticut theaters with a proven track record of accomplishments. In 2022, $500,000 will be awarded. The Foundation was established by Burry Fredrik (1925-2012), a Tony Award-winning producer and noted director, who lived in Weston, CT.

This spring The 5th Avenue Theatre will bring to life three new unique stories in the world premiere of the musical And So That Happened…, a collage of experiences that reflects and expresses cataclysmic change from the perspective of Northwest voices.

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre today announced complete casting for its highly-anticipated production of The Thin Place by Obie award-winning playwright Lucas Hnath. 

ACT - A Contemporary Theatre today announced that it will make digital streaming available for its World Premiere production of Yussef El Guindi’s play Hotter Than Egypt. This at-home virtual experience is on presale now with a suggested Pay What You Choose ticket price of $35, or a minimum of $10 per ticket.

It’s 2022 and ACT - A Contemporary Theatre is thrilled to officially announce casting for the first production of its return season, Hotter Than Egypt, written by acclaimed local playwright, Yussef El Guindi (Threesome and People of the Book).

Ensemble Theatre Company is presenting the second show of its 2021-2022 season, a romantic holiday treat for the entire family, The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley, by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon and directed by Michael Butler.

Scrooge is about to have the most spirited night of his life! The magic of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' classic story of redemption and charity, comes to life as ACT - A Contemporary Theatre presents the timeless tale on stage.

Thoughts of a Colored Man officially opens on Broadway on October 13, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast and learn more about who is starring in the play!

Directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran, Stephanie Pope Lofgren (Pippin, Chicago), the electrifying musical celebration of 1950’s Rock n’ Roll began performances Thursday, September 30, 2021 and continues through Sunday, October 24, 2021 at ACT of CT (36 Old Quarry Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877).

Noting that the health and safety of its audiences, performers, staff, and volunteers are a top priority, Marin Theatre Company announced today the postponement of the opening of its 2021­­–2022 season until November 2021.

The 5th Avenue Theatre joins area performance groups—including Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the Seattle Symphony, ACT – A Contemporary Theatre, Seattle Rep, and Village Theatre—in implementing these mandates in order to ensure a safe and successful return of Seattle area arts.

The 5th Avenue Theatre lineup for the upcoming 2021/22 Season, featuring a brand new production of the spellbinding classic Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the world premiere of Afterwords, which was produced as a musical radio play in last season’s Essential 5th Digital Collection, and more. Find out shows, dates and how to get tickets.

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/29/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

Center Theatre Group in association with UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television present “32 Acres,” a new uniquely enveloping outdoor soundwalk through Los Angeles State Historic Park offered July 14 through September 29, 2021, during park hours (8 am through sunset) at no cost through a free app in the Apple and Google app stores.

Center Theatre Group is marking the ninth anniversary of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) with “WET: A DACAmented Journey” written and performed by Alex Alpharaoh and directed by Brisa Areli Muñoz. Alpharaoh's deeply personal work will be available free to the public on the Center Theatre Group's Digital Stage.