LIGHTHOUSE at The O’Neill Theater

O'Neill Theater 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford

SATURDAY, JULY 20th | 7:15PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th | 7:15PM FRIDAY, JULY 26th | 7:15PM Rose Barn Theater BOOK, LYRICS, & STORY BY ABS WILSONMUSIC & STORY BY VERONICA MANSOUR With graduation in the rearview mirror, Bus is desperate to get away from her Minnesota hometown and everyone in it. The only problem? She can’t outrun herself. LIGHTHOUSE is a […]

$33

2024 The Glimmerglass Festival: Opera in Cooperstown

Glimmerglass Festival 7300 State Highway 80, Cooperstown, NY

JULY 22 – AUGUST 20, 2024 The Festival invites you to immerse yourself in myth, mystery, and adventure as the repertory for the 2024 season explores the connection between identity and illusion. Mainstage productions will include Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, Cavalli’s La Calisto, Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, and Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell’s Elizabeth Cree.  The 2024 Festival […]

$38 – $200

Cardboard Explosion! at The Legacy Theater

Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, Branford

Saturday, July 27 at 10am Back by popular demand! Four original stories, brought to life using nothing but cardboard and the power of your imagination. With help from the audience, puppeteer Brad Shur transforms simple cardboard shapes into elaborate puppet characters, then brings them to life right before your eyes! For more information

$25

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park: Bessie’s Big Shot

Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre W 79th St, NYC, NY

Through 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, Waterford

 The 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 […]

$50 – $2500

2024 Fishers Island Golf Tournament for The O’Neill Theater

O'Neill Theater 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford

The 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, Simsbury

4 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 […]

$25 – $30

Westport Country Playhouse Tag Sale

Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport

The 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, Branford

Saturday, 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

$25

BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024 in New Canaan

Powerhouse Theater Performing Arts Center 679 South Ave, New Canaan

Aug. 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 […]

$20 – $30

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community

Ballard Institute 1 Royce Circle, Storrs

The 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, Middletown

Join 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 […]