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Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - November 20, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Adrenalize to Bring Def Leppard's PYROMANIA to Life at Daryl's House
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
On the heels of their sold-out show at Lexington Village Theatre in Lexington, Michigan, Adrenalize: The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience is bringing that arena-sized energy to Daryl's House.
'Image, Magic, And Objects: The Art Of Maureen McCabe' Puppet Forum Comes to the Ballard
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
As part of its 2025 Fall Puppet Forum Series, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will host 'Image, Magic, and Objects: The Art of Maureen McCabe.'
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour To Play The Bushnell In June 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2025
The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL Will Return to Fairfield’s StageOne In December
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Black Rock Theater will present A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne from December 12–14, 2025. The production features Martin Giannini as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside a professional cast and 29 students from the Black Rock Theater academy.
Connecticut Repertory Theatre Presents AS YOU LIKE IT Through November 22
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Connecticut Repertory Theatre is presenting AS YOU LIKE IT, the musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. The production, directed and choreographed by Brandon Kelly, will run through November 22 at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the UConn Storrs campus.
Review: ANNIE at Fairfield Center Stage
by Sean Fallon - November 16, 2025
On Sunday, November 16th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another first-rate production put on by Fairfield Center Stage, ANNIE! The venue is at Wakeman Hall inside First Church Congregational of Fairfield, a location that has become common for Fairfield Center Stage productions.
Review: MARY POPPINS at Broadway On Main Theatre Company
by Sean Fallon - November 16, 2025
On Saturday, November 15, at 7:00 P.M., I had the pleasure of my very first experience with the Broadway on Main Theatre Company in East Haven, Connecticut, to see a phenomenal production of MARY POPPINS! This theater features scenery projections on the back of the stage wall and on the side house walls, to immerse the audience into the show, with a constant 270 degree visual experience! Sometimes the projections include motion, even moving images of some of the characters in the show! This is a unique concept, brilliantly applied, enhancing the quality of the production! This is a highly memorable show, wonderful for the whole family!
Connecticut Theatre Exchange Will Host Third Annual Winter Interchange
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2025
Connecticut Theatre Exchange, based in Washington, CT, will gather the community for the third annual Winter Interchange on December 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wesley Taylor and More to Star in HOLIDAY at The Goodman
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Goodman Theatre’s Centennial 25/26 Season will continue with Holiday, adapted by the late Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Richard Greenberg in a contemporary reimagining of Philip Barry’s classic Roaring Twenties love story
WHAT THE DICKENS? to be Presented at TheatreWorks New Milford
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
 For the holiday season, TheatreWorks New Milford wil present the return of a local holiday favorite, ‘What The Dickens? A Christmas Carol For Any Scrooge', written and directed by local playwright and comedian Matt Austin.
Mandy Patinkin Will Perform at Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Mandy Patinkin, accompanied by Adam Ben-David on piano, will bring his newest theatre concert Mandy Patinkin in Concert: JUKEBOX, to Westport Country Playhouse for one performance only.
Sesame Street Live to Bring ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES to Waterbury in May 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Round Room Live will bring the new Sesame Street Live production ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES to the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, on May 30, 2026. The tour will feature Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and other Sesame Street characters.
George Balanchine’s THE NUTCRACKER Returns To Lincoln Center For New York City Ballet 2025–26 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
New York City Ballet will present its 2025–26 season of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the David H. Koch Theater, beginning November 28. The production will feature the full NYCB company, students from the School of American Ballet, and Balanchine’s classic choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s score.
FOOTLOOSE To Open At The Klein Memorial Auditorium Tomorrow Night
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts will present the Broadway musical Footloose, opening tomorrow night, November 13, at 8 p.m. at The Klein Memorial Auditorium.
Tickets For & JULIET at The Bushnell to go on Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The National Tour of & Juliet is coming to The Bushnell. The musical features songs by the legendary Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Max Martin, a book by the Emmy-winning writer from “Schitt's Creek'.
4-Show Subscriptions Now On Sale For Playhouse On Park's 17th Main Stage Season
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
There are four Main Stage shows remaining in Playhouse on Park's 17th Season, and subscribers save 20% off individual ticket prices. Subscribe now to see GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! by Anthony King and Scott Brown, and more.
Ballet Hispánico Brings Performance by BH2 (BHdos) to Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Ballet Hispánico will offer an upcoming performance by BH2 (BHdos) at Ridgefield Playhouse. The program will feature an afternoon of gems from the Company’s repertory: Ritmo y Ruido, Sombrerísimo, and The Journey (Una-Keyae).
Review: THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 10, 2025
You don’t have to know the first thing about golf or even like it about it to enjoy Ken Ludwig’s The Fox on the Fairway, now playing at Connecticut Music Theatre.
Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - November 10, 2025
Believe it or not, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is being presented for the first time at the Westport Country Playhouse.
THE NUTCRACKER SUITE & SPICY: An Immersive Nutcracker For A New Generation
by BWW News Desk - November 08, 2025
The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy is returning for its landmark 16th year to delight audiences December 19-21, at the Aetna Theater at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, located at 29 Atheneum Square North in Hartford.
Joe DiPietro's ART OF MURDER to be Presented at Season Angels Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut will present Joe DiPietro's Art of Murder. Art of Murder is directed by Travis Kendrick-Castanho. This is the second show of Seven Angels Theatre's Five MainStage Season Lineup.
Pantochino Debuts WELCOME TO SANTA CLAUS in Milford
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Pantochino Productions Inc. will debut its new holiday musical “Welcome to Santa Claus” in December at the Milford Arts Council, The Mac in Downtown Milford. Learn more here!
Previews: SHE LOVES ME at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts
by Jared Reynolds - November 06, 2025
Celebrate this Holiday Season at Brookfield Theatre with 'She Loves Me,' an intimate and touching show featuring music by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof) and book by Joe Masteroff (Cabaret).
HAMILTON’s Elvie Ellis To Tour Hartford’s Historic Old State House
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
​​​​​​​Elvie Ellis, a cast member of the national tour of Hamilton, currently running at The Bushnell through November 16, will visit Hartford’s Old State House on Friday, November 7.

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