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Hartford Stage is holding a concert fundraiser for the 10th anniversary of the musical "Anastasia," which had a pre-Broadway run at the theater in 2016.
It seems that for every show at one of Connecticut's major regional theaters, there's a unique story about how the cast came together. This is remarkable because in many ways the casting pro…
It seems like every Irish-themed act on tour this month has a place to play in Connecticut, from the big dance and music spectacles to small Irish folk or rock ensembles.
The Courant's arts picks for March 8-14 also include a Simon & Garfunkel show at the Warner Theatre and the Stamford Palace, Rod Stewart at Mohegan Sun and Jonathan Richman at Space Ball…
The classic political comedy, directed by Liz Diamond with choreography by Emily Coates and starring Reg Rogers, is experiencing a major resurgence at the Yale Repertory Theatre.
The one-of-a-kind performance art company, which has roots in Connecticut, returns for three shows on March 3 and 4.
The Courant's arts picks for March 1-7 also include Boy George at Mohegan Sun, Saxsquatch at Space Ballroom and renown music photographer Henry Diltz at The Kate and Sacred Heart.
The 22-date "Songs About Us" tour, named for the album he's releasing this spring, is coming to Hartford on Sept. 12.
One of the big problems with the musical at The Bushnell is that everyone in the show is constantly trying to be funny. In "Shucked," everything is a joke and nothing matters.
Billed as a "special casting call" for the upcoming civilian version of the series, the Mohegan Sun auditions will be held in March.
Symphony orchestras around the state have arranged special American music concerts through July to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
"Somos Uno: Mexican and Mexican American Puppetry" is on display through March 8 at the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry in Storrs.
The 2023 Broadway musical comedy, coming to Hartford from Feb. 24 to March 1, is on its first national tour.
Hartford Stage is taking the Arthur Miller classic, starring Peter Jacobson and Adrianne Krstansky, in some new directions.
The Courant's arts picks for Feb. 22-28 also include Miguel at the Oakdale, Mariah the Scientist at College Street Music Hall and Alejandro Escovedo at Infinity Hall Norfolk.
Meghan Kennedy play blends psychodrama with melodrama at TheaterWorks Hartford through March 22.
Each finalist will guest conduct a Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert during the 2026-27 season in a bid to replace Carolyn Kuan, who announced she would be stepping down after 16 seasons.
He will receive the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at a gala event on May 30 at the New Haven Lawn Club.
The Connecticut-based record label is living up to its goal of supporting independent artists by providing a space to elevate their creative practices.
The version of "Rent" playing the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Feb. 21 seems much more respectful of the forces that made the show so revolutionary.
The Courant's arts picks for Feb. 15-21 also includes guitar licks from Billy F. Gibbons and G.E. Smith and a Bruce Springsteen tribute from Hank Azaria.
The TV and film actor who died this week grew up in Cheshire and got some of his first big acting jobs while he was a teenager in Connecticut.
"Darling" isn't so much about growing up as it is about asserting oneself, questioning societal values and learning to fly on one's own terms.
Weekend shows range from a concert of love songs at St. Peter's church in Hebron to the "Pre-Heated Rivalry Queer Men's Comedy Dating Show!" at New Park Brewing.
Connecticut Ballet offers a mix of classical and modern dance on Valentine's Day weekend in Hartford, along with shows from Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Hartford Ballet.
