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MERRIAM; Hakuna Ma-Hanukka
MERRIAM; Hakuna Ma-Hanukka
12/7 - 12/8/2024


MERRIAM; Hakuna Ma-Hanukka   Sat, Dec. 7th at 10:15pm Sun, Dec. 8th at 7:00pm Get into the Chanukah spirit with an unforgettable evening of laughter ...

The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical
The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical
12/4 - 12/22/2024


The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical December 4 - 22, 2024 East Coast Premiere THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL   By Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche ...

The Shubert Alley Cats


The Shubert Alley Cats Guest vocalists Hillary Ekwall & Olivia Fenton 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm BYOB Celebrate the holiday season with the Shubert Alley ...


RELATED STORIES

Cast Announced For North East Premiere Of THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL At Playhouse Theatre Group


by A.A. Cristi - November 22, 2024

Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. is producing the North East Premiere of THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL By Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick, directed by Kevin Cronin; Music Direction by Miles Messier & Robert James Tomasulo at Playhouse on Park. ...

THE UGLY X-MAS SWEATER MUSICAL Comes to Playhouse on Park


by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2024

Head to Playhouse on Park this holiday season for the East Coast Premiere of THE UGLY X-MAS SWEATER MUSICAL by Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick. Learn more about the show here!...

Coleman Green and Gene Norris to Perform at Playhouse on Park's COMEDY NIGHT Series


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2024

Join the Playhouse Theatre Group for a night of laughter with a lineup of comedians set to entertain. Discover more about this upcoming comedy event and plan your visit....

Cast Announced For 2024-25 Season Opener THE SHARK IS BROKEN at Playhouse On Park


by Blair Ingenthron - September 22, 2024

Playhouse on Park will launch its 16th Season this October with the bitingly funny comedy THE SHARK IS BROKEN written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon. Check out the cast here!...

Comedy Nights Return to Playhouse on Park Next Month


by Stephi Wild - August 30, 2024

Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 8pm. Linda Belt and Ray Harrington are set to co-headline. ...

Playhouse on Park To Present LISA LAMPANELLI: IRRELEVANT!


by A.A. Cristi - July 23, 2024

Join Playhouse on Park in August for LISA LAMPANELLI: IRRELEVANT!, a new one-woman show by Lisa Lampanelli. The performance aims to raise funds and awareness for the theater, sharing Lampanelli's humorous journey....

Open Mic Night Will Be Held at Playhouse on Park Next Month


by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024

Come to Playhouse on Park for Open Mic Night! The event will take place on Saturday, August 3rd after the 8pm performance of THE PROM (approximately 10:45pm - 1:00am). Open Mic Night is free and open to the public, and is BYOB....

Playhouse On Park Announces Cast for THE PROM Connecticut Professional Premiere


by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2024

Playhouse on Park has announced the cast for the Connecticut premiere of THE PROM. ...

Playhouse On Park Will Host Formal Wear Drive For The Health Collective


by Stephi Wild - July 02, 2024

 In celebration and alignment with Playhouse on Park and The Health Collective's shared values, Playhouse on Park will host a formal prom attire donation and collection drive during the run of THE PROM....

THE SHARK IS BROKEN, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, and More Set For Playhouse On Park's 2024-25 Season


by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2024

Playhouse on Park has announced its 2024-25 Season, the theme of which is “Reframing the Familiar.” Join Playhouse on Park for their 16th Anniversary Season as they explore new takes on classic films, traditions, and stories....

Past Shows


Playhouse on Park will host a reading of Lisa Lampanelli's new one-woman show, Irrelevant!, on August 24, 2024. The performance will explore Lampanelli's journey to ...

The Prom
The Prom
7/10 - 8/18/2024


A troupe of hilarious, self-absorbed and fading Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go ...

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY


Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. ...

STOP/TIME DANCE THEATER: UNPACKING


We all carry around baggage but when stop/time dance theater does it leads to some interesting adventures. See what they unpack as the show unfolds ...


A young author struggles to write the Christmas story that will become the most famous holiday tale of all time....

LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL


The time is 1959. The place is a seedy bar in Philadelphia. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holidays last performances, given ...

Pippin
7/6 - 8/21/2022


Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...

ELYOT & AMANDA: ALL ALONE
2/15 - 2/28/2021


Playhouse on Park is giving a special Artist discount for to their current Main Stage production, ELYOT & AMANDA: ALL ALONE from Noël Coward's PRIVATE ...


'Tis the season for holiday shopping! This year, you can give the gift of theatre. ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 is the ...


Playhouse on Park is presenting a panel via Zoom on Sunday, DECEMBER 27 at 4pm ET. The discussion will center around the historical Christmas Truce ...


Pride and Prejudice is a theatrical version of Jane Austen’s classic novel involving manners, courtship and relationships. Finding a husband is hardly Elizabeth Bennet's most ...


Produced by The Human Race Theatre Company. The story of film actress and legendary singer Rosemary Clooney comes to life on stage in TENDERLY, an ...

Playhouse on Park Presents Burlesque Extravaganza MAMA D's Christmas Stocking: Where's Santa?!


Mama D is back by popular demand, and this time with more twists than a peppermint stick! Come in from the cold as we heat ...

Elephant & Piggie's We Are In A Play!


n Elephant & Piggie's "We Are in a Play!" (lyrics by Mo Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma), Gerald and Piggie take to the ...

An Intimate Evening with Singer/Songwriter Jude Johnstone and Friends


The live stage is where Jude comes into her own. Seated at her piano, and accompanied by top musicians, she delivers her songs and the ...

The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
10/25 - 11/19/2017


Directed by Ezra Barnes, this gripping adaptation weaves together newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank with survivor accounts to create a contemporary, ...

A CHORUS LINE
A CHORUS LINE
6/15 - 7/31/2016


The musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ...

An Evening with Hillary, Carolyn and Friends


Playhouse on Park regulars and Falcetti Friday favorites Hillary Ekwall and Carolyn Cumming will gather their friends and put together a cabaret event to remember. ...

24-Hour Playwriting Festival


What happens when you put a bunch of playwrights, directors, and actors in a room and tell them in 24 hours they must write a ...

Swinging On A Star - The Johnny burke Musical


Based on the fabulous lyrics of Johnny Burke, this "dazzling, toe-tapping, finger-snapping delight" of a musical revue features over 40 tunes including such classics as ...

Metamorphoses
Metamorphoses
6/13 - 7/1/2012


Metamorphoses” is based on Ovid’s classic narrative poem, which tells the transformation myths of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Using contemporary language and familiar characters, ...

Golda's Balcony
Golda's Balcony
5/16 - 6/3/2012


The story of one of the great women of our time. From an impoverished childhood in Russia to Prime Minister of Israel, Golda Meir's life ...

CT Cage Match Improv Series


Heading into its third season at Playhouse on Park, the CT Cage Match Series rotates between Playhouse on Park and the Hole in the Wall ...

Show Stoppers!
Show Stoppers!
4/21 - 4/29/2012


Playhouse on Park’s dance company in residence has created a dance extravaganza filled with show stopping dance numbers from all of your favorite musicals. Directed and ...

Show Stoppers! with the stop/time dance theater


Playhouse on Park’s dance company in residence has created a dance extravaganza filled with show stopping dance numbers from all of your favorite musicals. Directed and ...

Go, Dog, Go!
Go, Dog, Go!
4/7 - 4/15/2012


From the book by P.D. Eastman A veritable canine cabaret, this beloved children's book comes to life filled with acrobatics, music and physical comedy. These ...

Josh Hiberman's Tapping Fools


Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00p.m. Josh Hilberman ("tap maverick-- Boston Globe) foolishly celebrates tap dance, joined by two international tap stars, the ...

Comedy Night At The Playhouse


One night – 3 Comedians – 90 minutes – only $15 - BYOB. Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. All Seats Reserved...

Comedy Nights at the Playhouse


One night - 3 Comedians - BYOB...

Young Wizards


A Mad Science Spectacular Stage Show!   This show deals with the science of magic—and the magic of science!  We explore magic and science throughout history, ...

Young Wizzards


A Mad Science Spectacular Stage Show!   This show deals with the science of magic—and the magic of science!  We explore magic and science throughout history, ...

CT Cage Match Improv Series


Heading into its third season at Playhouse on Park, the CT Cage Match Series rotates between Playhouse on Park and the Hole in the Wall ...

Improv: CT Cage Match Series


Heading into its third season at Playhouse on Park, the CT Cage Match Series rotates between Playhouse on Park and the Hole in the Wall ...

All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten


Book by Robert Fulghum, Conceived and Adapted by Ernest Zulia, Music & Lyrics by David Caldwell Based on Robert Fulghum's best-selling books, Kindergarten takes a ...

The Frog Prince


Lollipop Opera will present an original adaptation of The Frog Prince.  This one-act opera is a sparkling adaptation of the original story, set to music ...

The Amanda Carr Quintet Songs from the American Songbook


ONE NIGHT ONLY! February 11, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ??Boston-based daughter of a big band vocalist and trumpeter. Amanda Carr is a multi-styled vocalist/pianist that ...

The Amanda Carr Quintet: Songs from the American Songbook


Boston-based daughter of a big band vocalist and trumpeter. Amanda Carr is a multi-styled vocalist/pianist that began professionally in her teens in the rock and ...

Comedy Night At The Playhouse


One night – 3 Comedians – 90 minutes – only $15 - BYOB Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8:00pm. All seats reserved....

Fire and Ice - A mad scientist stage spectacular!


This show is comprised of two major parts.  The first part deals with fire and the properties of combustion!  We contrast the properties of combustion ...

World Rhythm band Entrain


BYOB and Bring Your Own Drums! "Entrain" brings their eclectic mix of infectious upbeat world rhythms and melodic catchy songs back to Playhouse on Park, ...

The Mystery of Irma Vep
The Mystery of Irma Vep
1/18 - 1/29/2012


The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam is one of the most produced comedies in US history. Named one of 1984’s best plays by ...

New Year's Eve Murder Mystery Party: Murder on the High Seas


Join us this year on a luxury cruise liner as we ring in the New Year! This interactive party includes beer/wine, hearty hors d’oeouvres, a ...

Company
Company
11/30 - 12/18/2011


Book by George Furth, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondeim The clashing sounds and pulsing rhythms of New York City underscore this landmark musical, considered ...

CT Cage Match Improv Series


Heading into its third season at Playhouse on Park, the CT Cage Match Series rotates between Playhouse on Park and the Hole in the Wall ...

Comedy Night At The Playhouse


One night – 3 Comedians – 90 minutes – only $15 - BYOB Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8:00pm...

Bunnicula
Bunnicula
11/12 - 11/20/2011


By John Klein, Music by Chris Jeffries. Directed by Kevin Barlowski. Based on the book by James and Deborah Howe. November 12 & 13 (Sa ...

The Clowns
The Clowns
11/5 - 11/6/2011


A Rock Opera by Andy Mayo and Mathew Dicks. It’s a plot fit for an opera: MC is a hopeless geek who can’t get a ...

Entrain in Concert


“Entrain” brings their eclectic mix of infectious upbeat world rhythms and melodic catchy songs back to Playhouse on Park, after the successful Blue Back Square ...

An Enemy of the People
An Enemy of the People
10/12 - 10/30/2011


Play by Arthur Miller Adapted from the play by Henrik Ibsen Directed by Kyle Fabel The strongest one is the one who stands alone. When ...

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