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Saturday, June 8, 2024

International Festival of Arts & Ideas features everything from Shakespeare to Samara Joy by Christopher Arnott

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven offers dozens of events featuring performers, writers, artists and scholars. Here are some of the highlights.

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Legendary artists Stevie Nicks and Bonnie Raitt headline rockin' week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for June 9-15 include Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Feid, Tank, Rob49, classical concerts, a poetry reading and much more.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, June 7, 2024

John Crist brings his clean comedy from the South to the Shubert by Christopher Arnott

Southern-born comedian John Crist, who has a special knack for reading a crowd, is bringing his brand of funny to the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Sunday.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:55PM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 6, 2024

Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar returning to Connecticut in August by Christopher Arnott

Dogstar, the rock trio featuring Keanu Reeves on bass, will be back in Connecticut in August, performing at Foxwoods' Great Cedar Showroom.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:28PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Theater review: Playhouse on Park's 'Toni Stone' a layered portrait of a Black baseball pioneer by Christopher Arnott

There are a lot of wonderful plays about baseball. "Toni Stone" at Playhouse on Park through June 16 is more than fit enough to join that team.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:57AM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 2, 2024

'Munch and Kirshner: Anxiety and Expression' a stunning yet sad exhibit at Yale University Art Gallery by Christopher Arnott

The Yale University Art Gallery's "Munch and Kirshner: Anxiety and Expression" exhibit, on view through June 23, highlights the artists' works during existential crises.

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Connecticut Summerfest features contemporary composers premiering new works by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut Summerfest offers free indoor concerts featuring contemporary classical musicians playing new works June 7-11 at the Hartt School in West Hartford.

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

CT features musical menagerie of Jack Antonoff's band Bleachers and the metal mayhem of GWAR by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for June 2-8 include Jack Antonoff's band Bleachers, Broadway star Alex Newell, comedy monologuist Mike Birbiglia and the marauding metal band GWAR.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 31, 2024

High-energy comedian Katt Williams returning to XL Center in Hartford during 2025 tour by Christopher Arnott

A May 17, 2025 date has been announced for the XL Center as part of comedian Katt Williams' new "Heaven on Earth" tour.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Theater review: 'A Complicated Woman' an old-fashioned musical sensitive to modern trans issues by Christopher Arnott

"A Complicated Woman," a musical about a real-life theater producer who lived as both a man and a woman, is being workshopped at the Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Theater review: A different kind of 'Beetlejuice' has its own odd charms at The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

The musical version of "Beetlejuice" takes a lot of liberties with the beloved movie's story and characters but has its own special live energy and charm.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:33PM[SHARE]

Rita Moreno dishes on acting career, upcoming CT appearance and if Broadway return is in the stars by Christopher Arnott

Living legend Rita Moreno is the keynote speaker at this year's United Way Women United event on June 6 at the Connecticut Convention Center.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 27, 2024

TheaterWorks Hartford ends season with 'Sandra,' a multimedia, 29-character one-person show by Christopher Arnott

The final show of TheaterWorks Hartford's current season is David Cale's "Sandra," directed by Jared Mezzocchi and starring Felicia Curry as Sandra as well as 28 other characters.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 26, 2024

Lisa Kron's '2.5 Minute Ride' returns to Hartford Stage after 22 years with new production by Christopher Arnott

Lisa Kron performed her autobiographical one-person show "2.5 Minute Ride" at Hartford Stage in 2002. The Holocaust-themed piece returns to Hartford with a new feel May 30 to June 23.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]

'RuPaul's Drag Race' winner Sasha Velour brings lavish and lively history of drag to The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

"RuPaul's Drag Race" winner and international drag star Sasha Velour brings a live show based on her book "The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag" to The Bushnell on June 1.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 25, 2024

Get ready to Stomp, shread with Slaughter or sing with Romeo Santos this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for May 26 through June 1 include the Hartford's Got Talent finale, comedians Bobcat Goldthwait and Michael Yo and a trio of famous guitar metal acts.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 24, 2024

Beloved fair that draws thousands outgrows location, seeks permanent home. 'We want Connecticut.' by Christopher Arnott

A Connecticut fair has put out a call for land where it can stage its annual event. Due to substantial growth, organizers say they need at least 65 acres.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin presents her 'Unfinished Love Story' at Mark Twain House & Museum by Christopher Arnott

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will discusses her new memoir at a special event with Gov. Ned Lamont on May 29 at the Mark Twain House & Museum.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:01PM[SHARE]

Riverfront Recapture unveils summer schedule of music, regattas, food, and fun by Christopher Arnott

Riverfront Recapture opens its 2024 summer season of music festivals, food festivals, holiday celebrations and other events and activities on the first week of June.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:50AM[SHARE]
Monday, May 20, 2024

Funny man and 'AGT' judge Howie Mandel to play Mohegan Sun by Christopher Arnott

Comedian and talent show/game show host Howie Mandel will be at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on Oct. 19.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:04PM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 19, 2024

TheaterWorks Hartford's 2024-25 season includes current Pulitzer Prize winner and Christmas favorite by Christopher Arnott

TheaterWorks Hartford has announced a dreamy 2024-25 season including Pulitzer-winning "Primary Trust" and 12th rendition of "Christmas on the Rocks."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]

Yale grad brings the humanity " and humor " to 'Beetlejuice,' coming to The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

Director Alex Timbers has brought a special type of creativity to "Beetlejuice," a Broadway favorite coming to The Bushnell May 28 through June 2.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 18, 2024

It's a marvelous mix of metal, melody and magic this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

From magical (Penn & Teller) to fabulous ("Kinky Boots") to "Fun, Fun, Fun" (The Beach Boys), it's a week of flights of fancy on Connecticut stages. Consider this the unofficial start of…

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Yale Rep announces 2024-25 season featuring new plays and updated classics by Christopher Arnott

The Yale Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024-25 schedule featuring one world premiere, a cutting-edge off-Broadway success and modern variations on classic plays.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:00AM[SHARE]

Broadway diva Patti LuPone adds a little rock to her repertoire in concert memoir 'My Life in Notes' by Christopher Arnott

Broadway legend Patti LuPone has loosened up for her latest concert show, "A Life in Notes," coming to The Bushnell in Hartford on Sunday.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan headline diverse 2024 lineup for renamed Soundside Music Festival by Christopher Arnott

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan, Boyz II Men, Norah Jones, The Kills and Lisa Loeb are among the bands playing the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport in September.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:37AM[SHARE]
Sunday, May 12, 2024

Two Holocaust documentaries get special CT screenings. One includes a classical concert by Christopher Arnott

Two Holocaust-themed documentaries are being screened in Connecticut this month, telling the story of that tragic period in world history from fresh angles.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]

Connecticut artist Peter Anton serves up 'Just Desserts' at Fairfield University Art Museum by Christopher Arnott

Peter Anton's sculptures of a gigantic Pop-Tart, a four-foot-wide cruller and other delicacies are on display at the Fairfield University Art Museum through July 27.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 11, 2024

Metal and indie bands will rock the stage along with a rising salsa star this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for May 12-18 include a Jewish a cappella group, indie bands, the Travelers Chorale, Connecticut Lyric Opera and rising salsa star Daniela Darcourt.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, May 10, 2024

It's gala season as CT theaters throw fundraisers featuring fabulous stars and open bars by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut theaters large and small are throwing fundraising galas featuring "Glee" veterans with Darren Criss for Long Wharf and Alex Newell for the Shubert.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:01AM[SHARE]
Thursday, May 9, 2024

Want to get $25 tickets to big concerts and comedy shows in CT? You have to act now by Christopher Arnott

Two of the biggest concert promoters in Connecticut, Live Nation and Manic Presents, are offering $25 tickets to dozens of major concerts and standup comedy shows.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:26AM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off