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Thursday, May 17, 2012

"La Voix Humaine" Yale Opera/Drama Co-Pro In New Haven by Frank Rizzo

Jamilyn Manning-White Sings Sorry, Wrong NumberJamilyn Manning-White, soprano, will star in the one-act opera "La Voix Humaine," in a co-production with Yale School of Drama abnd Yale …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:55AM

National Theatre Of Deaf Returns To O'Neill Center by Frank Rizzo

Little Theatre Of The Deaf To Continue In West HartfordThe National Theatre of the Deaf is returning to where it was founded 45 years ago -- at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center in Water…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

'Water By The Spoonful' To Make New York Bow At Second Stage by Frank Rizzo

Pulitzer Prize Play Commissioned, Premiered At Hartford StageThose 6,000 theater-goers at Hartford Stage who saw Quiara Alegria Hudes' "Water by The Spoonful" at Hartford Stage last fall…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:47PM

Two Staffers, Jerry Meyer, Business Honored By Long Wharf Theater by Frank Rizzo

New Haven's Long Wharf Theatre honored two longtime staffers, a former chair of the Board of Trustees, and a local business with the theatre’s Founder’s Award.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:55AM

Alexander As Meir in "Golda's Balcony" in West Hartford by Frank Rizzo

Kate Alexander stars as Israeli prime Minister Golda Meir in William Gibson 's one-actor show,   “Golda's Balcony” at West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park on 244 Park Ro…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:55AM

Three Shows To Play In Rep At Yale Summer Cabaret by Frank Rizzo

The 34 th season pf the Yale Summer Cabaret , located at 217 Park St., New Haven, opens with “The K of D” by Laura Schellhardt, directed by Tanya Dean, which runs June 20…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

'The Tempest' At Hartford Stage: Grand Beginnings by Frank Rizzo

  Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageThe show: William Shakespespeare's "The Tempest" at Hartford Stage, 50 Church St.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:57PM

Theater Critics To Powwow At Shaw Symposium by Frank Rizzo

"Are Critics Necessary?" Hands?George Bernard Shaw had a few choice words to say about critics. After all, he was one, too.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:55PM

Film Version of Christopher Plummer in "The Tempest" Set For Connecticut by Frank Rizzo

Hartford Stage 's current production of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" starring Daniel Davis not enough sturm und drang for you? Even knowing Olympia Dukakis is doing the show this…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:50AM

Ryan King, Brooke Bloom in "Lungs" at Barrington Stage in Berkshires by Frank Rizzo

The summer theater season in the Berkshires klcks off next week at Barrington Stage 's second theater in Pittsfield, Mass. with the New England premiere of "Lungs."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:36AM

"February House" Composer Gabriel Kahane Receives Long Wharf Award by Frank Rizzo

Gabriel Kahane , composer of "February House," a musical which had its world premiere earlier this year at New Haven's Long Wharf Theatre is the recipient of this year's Claire Tow Award …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:55AM
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Great Old Broad Series: Julia Child by Frank Rizzo

``I hope I'm believed, not just beloved."Last Sunday's screening at New Haven's Lyric Hall of the documentary "Broads," that features salty, outspoken interviews with actresses of a certa…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:56AM
Saturday, May 12, 2012

My "Great Old Old Broad" Series: Eartha Kitt by Frank Rizzo

"I've always referred to myself as the sepia Cinderella."Last Sunday's screening at New Haven's Lyric Hall of the documentary "Broads," that features salty, outspoken interviews with actr…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM

First Impression Of Long Wharf's 'My Name Is Asher Lev' by Frank Rizzo

  Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageThe show: "My Name Is Asher Lev" at Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Drive, New Haven.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM
Friday, May 11, 2012

Great Old Broad Series: Ann-Margret by Frank Rizzo

`There's a battle going on here,'' she says, touching the part of the coat where her heart is.Last Sunday's screening at New Haven's Lyric Hall of the documentary "Broads," that features …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:56AM
Thursday, May 10, 2012

First Impressions: "My Name Is Asher Lev" At Long Wharf Theatre by Frank Rizzo

The show : "My Name Is Asher Lev" at Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Drive, new Haven.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:38PM

"Romeo and Juliet" Cast for Shakespeare On The Sound by Frank Rizzo

David Cale As The Friar The outdoor theater company  Shakespeare on the Sound  will present a newly conceived production of  Shakespeare’s  Romeo and Juliet,  under the directio…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:56PM

The Art Of Making 'The Tempest' by Frank Rizzo

Darko Tresnjak's First Shakespeare Production At Hartford Stage   Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageDarko Tresnjak is hanging upsid…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:31PM

Great Old Broad Series: Debbie Reynolds by Frank Rizzo

"I'm very stubborn. Still am. But I always worked hard but I do think I work harder now because of h[Gene Kelly's] and Fred Astaire's teaching." Last Sunday's screening at New Haven's Lyric…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

First Impressions: "Mame" at Goodspeed Opera House by Frank Rizzo

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SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:21PM

Great Old Broad Series: Estelle Parsons by Frank Rizzo

"Don't say anything about what an awful witch I am. Just say I'm such a semi-fun person and I love Hartford and I'm so excited about the play.'' Last Sunday's screening at New Haven's Lyric…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM

"Flagship Theaters" Get Special Designation In State Budget by Frank Rizzo

$500,000 to Six Regional Theaters; $250,000 to Bushnell Will Come From Existing Grant Pool   Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageSeve…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

My Interview With Maurice Sendak In His Connecticut Home by Frank Rizzo

Talked about "Brundibar," Family And CareerSad new: Children's author Maurice Sendak is dead at the age of 83.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:31AM

Long Wharf Theatre Gets $10,000 Grant For Arts Education Video by Frank Rizzo

A video created by Long Wharf Theatre ’s education illustrating the importance of arts education won a $10,000 award from the National Corporate Theatre Fund.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:55AM

Great Old Broad Series: Olympia Dukakis by Frank Rizzo

"I identify with the fact that god is a never-ending question.'' Last Sunday's screening at New Haven's Lyric Hall of the documentaruy "Broads," that features salty, outspoken interviews …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM

First Impressions: An "Into the Woods" That Casts It Spell in the Storytelling by Frank Rizzo

  Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageThe show: "Into the Woods" at the Westport Country Playhouse

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM
Monday, May 7, 2012

Satchmo Play, Judith Ivey, World Premieres Highlight Long Wharf Theatre Season by Frank Rizzo

"Clybourne Park," "God of Carnage," TooThe return of Judith Ivey , a "world premiere" work about Louis Armstrong and the Puliutzer Prize-winning play "Clybourne Park" are among the shows …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00PM

Judith Ivey To Star In Sam Shepard Play At Long Wharf by Frank Rizzo

"Curse of the Starving Class," Directed By Gordon EdelsteinMultiple Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey will star in Sam Shepard's "Cirse of the Starving Class" in early 2013 at New Haven's L…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:55AM
Sunday, May 6, 2012

Louise Pitre Opens a New Window in 'Mame' At Goodspeed by Frank Rizzo

Broadway Actress Steps Into Iconic Role in Goodspeed Revival   Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageLouise Pitre is getting verklempt …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00AM

Danielle Ferland's Second Journey 'Into the Woods,' Now At Westport Playhouse by Frank Rizzo

From The Part OF Red Riding Hood To The Baker's Wife, She Knows Things Now

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00AM