Connecticut Theatre Newsroom

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live, the worldwide smash hit 2.5D musical sensation based on the wildly popular manga (comic book), will launch a North American tour this March with technical rehearsals and previews held in Pittsburgh, PA and an official opening on March 15 in Austin, TX in partnership with SXSW (South by SouthWest).

To kick off its 2025 Spring Puppet Performance Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will welcome back Jim Napolitano of Nappy’s Puppets to perform Jack and the Beanstalk. Learn more!

Musicians from local community theatre group Fairfield Center Stage will recreate Carole King's 'Tapestry', featuring a rotating cast of singers and a live band performing the classic album in its entirety. Learn how to attend.

Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of the stylish and playful comedy Laughs in Spanish, a contemporary caper set on the eve of Art Basel — the major art event in Miami. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Westport Country Playhouse will present “An Evening to Celebrate Love,” featuring original and favorite songs about love, on Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m.

On Saturday, March 29th at 12:00 pm, join the Palace Theater for an afternoon celebrating the resilience of women. Presented during Women's History Month, this speaker event and luncheon will gather a panel of women to share their hopeful stories of moving forward after overcoming great tragedies in their lives. 

The 2025 Sharon Playhouse MainStage lineup has been revealed, featuring classics like Annie and many more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Paradigm Theatre has announced its upcoming production of 'Oklahoma' directed by Kristin Huffman, the artistic director of the theater and conducted by Jonathan Yates, the artistic director of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra.

What did our critic think of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at Westport Community Theatre?

If I had to summarize my winter break in one word, I would say “relaxing.” While it was also unproductive for the most part, I finally had time to simply sit around and do nothing, which I consider a treat.

THE AMAZING AVENTURES OF DR. WONDERFUL (And Her Dog!), by Lauren Gunderson and Music by Bree Lowdermilk, is touring schools across Connecticut through Playhouse Theatre Academy's Literature Alive on the Road program.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will host The Pennington Lecture with Annette Gordon-Reed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. On view through March 30, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will stage “Native Gardens,” a comedy about well-intentioned neighbors who become feuding enemies in February. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Yale Repertory Theatre will present Nikolai Gogol’s The Inspector, newly adapted and directed by Yura Kordonsky at Yale Repertory Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Castle Craig Players will continue their 2025 Season with ALMOST HEAVEN: Songs of John Denver, a heartwarming tribute to one of the most beloved folk music icons of all time. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Charter Oak Cultural Center and Immanuel Congregational Church has announced a one-time-only reading of author and activist James Baldwin's first stage play The Amen Corner. The reading, under the direction of acclaimed theatre artist taneisha duggan, will be on Sunday, February 23 at 3pm at Immanuel Congregational Church, located at 10 Woodland Street in Hartford.

The global phenomenon of Dirty Dancing in Concert will bring its magic back to North America for a tour spanning 50 cities including a stop at Torrington’s Warner Theatre.

 Music Theatre of Connecticut will continue its 38th season with Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo. This riotous comedy is a wild ride of eccentric characters, a show-within-a show, and a hilarious love triangle.

Comedy icons, writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey announced that their Restless Leg Tour will continue into 2025 including a stop in Uncasville at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of a new romantic comedy, “BackTalk,” about first dates and second thoughts, on Monday, February 3, at 7 p.m. The play is written by Rob Ackerman and directed by Jeremy Webb.

Lyn Dillies takes the Legacy Theatre stage in Branford for one night only in Magic of Lyn in February. Lyn Dillies delivers a dazzling display of spectacular magic for audiences of all ages. Learn more and see to purchase tickets.

The Warner Theatre is going to turn back time with The Beat Goes On, an internationally acclaimed tribute to Cher, featuring Lisa McClowry. Learn more about the show here!

Hartford Stage has shared that Jacques Cartier, the well-respected theater director, educator and founder of Hartford Stage Company, passed away in December 2024 at age 94.

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.

Goodspeed Musicals held a groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 18 to make its 150-year-old home, The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn., more welcoming and accessible for patrons.