THEATER
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park: Bessie’s Big Shot
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre W 79th St, NYC, NYThrough August 31, 2024 Thursday-Sunday at 11AM and 1PM. Now Playing: Bessie’s Big Shot will return to the Cottage! In this fun and high-flying, family-friendly adventure, Bessie the cow dreams of joining the circus. But can she lift more than Ziegfried, the strongest man in the world? Fly on the trapeze high above the crowd? Come root […]
The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center 60th Anniversary Party
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center 305 Great Neck Road, WaterfordThe Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is throwing a party in honor of its 60th Anniversary of supporting new work and new artists on its gorgeous campus. We hope you'll join us under the tent, overlooking Long Island Sound for this celebratory evening featuring cocktails, a seated dinner, tons of exclusive auction items, and a performance by […]
2024 Fishers Island Golf Tournament for The O’Neill Theater
O'Neill Theater 305 Great Neck Road, WaterfordThe 2024 Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. For over 30 years, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has hosted an exclusive golf tournament at the beautiful Fishers Island Golf Club. The tournament sells out every year, with 112 golfers eager to spend the day on the course.Golfers arrive by private charter […]
Circus Smirkus at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center 22 Iron Horse Blvd, Simsbury4 Shows July 30-2:00 PM 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM 9:00 PM July 31-1:00 PM 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Step into a world of whimsy and wonder, as Circus Smirkus celebrates playfulness, discovery, and childlike curiosity with the 2024 Big Top Tour: The Imaginarium. A magical toy shop comes to life with tumbling teddy bears, high-flying marionettes, and […]
Westport Country Playhouse Tag Sale
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, WestportThe tag sale will feature wardrobe items, including more than 100 shirts – tees, casual, business, tux shirts – for only $1; pants for $2; shoes for $5; as well as a selection of show pieces at special prices. Also on sale will be Playhouse memorabilia including posters, scripts, and props. Cash, credit card, or […]
Sweet Dreams: A Bedtime Story Comes to Life at The Legacy Theater
Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, BranfordSaturday, August 17 at 10am Join SalliJune as her magical adventures begin when she drifts off to sleep, finding fun and friendship along the way! A Legacy Theatre Production with book, music, and lyrics by Chelsea Dacey and Keely Baisden Knudsen. For more information
BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024 in New Canaan
Powerhouse Theater Performing Arts Center 679 South Ave, New CanaanAug. 8th - Sept. 1st Various Times Direct from New York City this August. SEVEN new plays in 4 weeks. See ONE or ALL SEVEN! Plays have been selected from nationwide submissions. The calendar of each of the show dates is below. AUDIENCES: Who knows if you'll discover the next big Broadway hit. Be in […]
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community
Ballard Institute 1 Royce Circle, StorrsThe Ballard Institute will present the grand opening of its new exhibition Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community on Wednesday, Aug. 21, with refreshments served at 4:30 p.m. and an in-person exhibition tour at 5 p.m. by curator Dr. Paulette Richards and Ballard Institute Director Dr. John Bell, which will also be streamed on Ballard Institute’s […]
Lionheart Puppet Company presents The Reluctant Dragon at The Russell Library in Middletown
Russell Library 123 Broad St, MiddletownJoin us for a visit from CT based Lionheart Puppet Company, presenting The Reluctant Dragon. What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains? Can Harold convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends? Come to the library to find out! This show is most appropriate for […]
Dramatic Question Theatre: New Play Development Programs
A REMINDER TO ALL PLAYWRIGHTS: We are still receiving submissions for our 3 new play development programs… * CLASSICS IN COLOR – This program facilitates the development of new plays by BIPoC that blend their lived experience with texts from the Global Canon. Up to 12 playwrights are selected based on their application materials. Led […]
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Town Players of New Canaan
Powerhouse Theater Performing Arts Center 679 South Ave, New CanaanSeptember 6-15, 2024 "The Marvelous Wonderettes is a jukebox musical comedy with a book by Roger Bean. The show, which uses pop songs from the 1950s and 1960s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 50s. " For more information
Musical: the PROM at the Ridgefield Theater Barn
Ridgefield Theater Barn 37 Halpin Lane, RidgefieldSEPTEMBER 6-28, 2024 FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at 8:00pm SUNDAYS at 5:00pm This hilarious and heartwarming hit musical tells the story of self-absorbed Broadway stars who descend on a small town to champion a high school girl’s right to attend prom with her girlfriend. Expect big laughs, dazzling dance numbers, and a whole lot of heart! […]