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Review: A CHORUS LINE at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Jun 14, 2026

There is no denying the extreme talent of the A CHORUS LINE cast. Director Brad Blake, choreographer Diana Deaver, music director Mark Ceppetelli, and assistant director Steve Belli combine their talents to help bring out the best in this first-rate ensemble cast! The hard work and dedication of all people involved is evident, with the entire cast bringing their A game to this show! They all have excellent stage chemistry with each other, a strong stage presence, and clearly enjoy performing. The synchronicity in dancing is breathtaking, enhanced by the impact of real mirrors as the back stage wall, creating the illusion of twice the dancers being on stage.

Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Nov 2, 2024

On Friday, November 1st, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal opening night performance of IN THE HEIGHTS at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT! Set in Washington Heights in New York City, in a predominantly Latino community, this show delivers the right blend of drama, action, and comedy, enhanced by high quality dancing, singing, and acting, with music and dialogue delivered with the ideal combination of Spanish to create believability, and English so audience members who only speak English can clearly follow the story, while remaining intrigued and entertained.  The music, written by Lin Manuel Miranda includes moving slow ballads, intense rap and hip-hop, Salsa, and other mostly Latin influences.  Director Ben Tostado combines his talents with choreographer Olivia Rivera and music director Mark Ceppetelli to bring out the best in this first-rate cast!

IN THE HEIGHTS to be Presented at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Discover the story of community and dreams in Washington Heights with IN THE HEIGHTS at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport, CT. Experience Lin Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.

54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD to Return for Pride Month Kickoff Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, a benefit for Planned Parnethood’s Action Fund, on Thursday June 8th at 9:30pm.

Photos: First Look At DECADES IN CONCERT: THE 80s! At The Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Team BWW - Apr 10, 2023

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in partnership with Family Entertainment Live presents DECADES IN CONCERT: THE 80s! at Cabaret Theatre. See photos from the production.

Review: THE 1980S at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Sean Fallon - Mar 12, 2023

On Sunday, March 12th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal installment of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre’s Decades in Music series, THE 1980S.  Of the three so far, this one has been my favorite!  THE 1980S is written by Phill Hill, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Kaye, and performed at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport CT.  THE 1980S represents a trip through song, dance, and video clips of the decade I entered as a pre-schooler and left as a high school freshman.  Consistently with the Decades in Music series, the usual stellar cast of Robert Peterpaul, Everton Ricketts, Mikayla Petrilla, and Saige Bryan provide first-rate performances that truly captivate the feel of the decade and radiate positive energy throughout the audience.  The performers have excellent stage chemistry with each other, harmonize well, and truly look like they are having a great time up on stage, and when breaking the fourth wall and interacting with the audience!

Downtown Cabaret Theatre Announces Cast For DECADES IN CONCERT: 1980s
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre in partnership with Family Entertainment Live has announced the cast and creative team for their new show Decades in Concert: the 1980s.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; at Playhouse on Park Leads Best Ensemble Performance!
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Video: THE GOOD FIGHT's Sarah Steele Performs S.O.S. by ABBA at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022

Watch Sarah Steele perform a cover of SOS by Abba at 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, a benefit for Planned Parnethood’s Action Fund.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: Inside 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

Broadway’s best banded together for one night only to raise spirits and funds for Planned Parenthood in a special evening of music that aims to empower, inspire, and uplift. Featuring chart-topping hits by women for women, audiences heard a star-studded Broadway cast cover the music of Ragtime, Jekyll and Hyde, Lesley Gore, Janis Joplin, ABBA, Stephen Sondheim, Ben Platt, Brandi Carlile, and much, much more. Check out photos below!

Photos: 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 2, 2022

Gifted and important cast sings at 54 Below in a fundraising effort for Planned Parenthood.

See 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, Julie Benko & Jason Yeager, and More at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Taylor Iman Jones Will Debut Original Song at 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, a benefit for Planned Parnethood's Action Fund, on Monday November 28th at 9:30pm.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Playhouse on Park's PIPPIN Leads Best Musical
by BWW Staff - Nov 21, 2022

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Taylor Iman Jones, Jelani Remy & More to Lead 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2022

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present 54 SINGS FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD, a benefit for Planned Parnethood’s Action Fund, on Monday November 28th at 9:30pm. The show is hosted by Mikayla Petrilla and features the talents of Taylor Iman Jones, Tramell Tillman, Sarah Steele, T. Oliver Reid, and more.

Julie Benko, Santino Fontana, Leslie Uggams, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2022

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Cast Announced For RENT at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of RENT. The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opens September 16 and runs through October 15th at Connecticut's most historic Cabaret Theatre.

Cast Announced for RENT at Downtown Cabaret Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2022

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of RENT. The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical opens September 16 and runs through October 15th at Connecticut's most historic Cabaret Theatre.