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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Jeremy Desmon Refreshes Goodspeed's 'Good News' by Frank Rizzo

Jeremy Desmon,  whose credits includes  "The Girl in the Frame,"  is adapoting the book for the revival of "Good News"  at the  Goodspeed Opera House  in East Haddam.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:15PM

Musical 'Bridges Of Madison County" Tops Slate At Williamstown by Frank Rizzo

Red Sox Musical, 'Johnny Baseball' Also On RosterThe musical premiere of a Jason Robert Brown musical based on the novel "The Bridges of Madison County" is one of the highlights of the 2…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:33PM

Steve Scionti's Solo Show Returns to Middletown by Frank Rizzo

Tony Award-Winner Antony Crivello DirectsMiddletown native and actor Steve Sciont i brings his solo show, "Hear What's In the Heart: A Shoemaker's Tale" t o The Oddfellows Playhouse Youth…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:53AM

Christopher Walken Returns To Stratford For A Chat On His Career, Shakespeare by Frank Rizzo

'Conversation' On Behalf of Former American Shakespeare TheatreOscar-winning actor Christopher Walken looks out from the sweeping stage of the former American Shakespeare Theatre in Stratfor…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:40AM

Wesleyan To Host Innovation In Arts and Science Symposium by Frank Rizzo

Choreographer Liz Lerman Curates EventWesleyan University presents the symposium “Innovations: Intersection of Art and Science” on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, March 1 on the…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:15AM
Monday, February 18, 2013

Ivoryton Playhouse Season Opens With Doo-Wop Show by Frank Rizzo

The 2013 season at the Ivorytom Playhouse opens withj the doo-wop review, "Life Is a Dream," which plays March 13 to 30.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:57PM

Henry Winkler Slated For Hartford Library Fundraiser by Frank Rizzo

Henry Winkler, best knoiwn as the Fonz in the popular TV series "Happy Days," will be the feastured speaker at Hartford Library 's annual fundraiser, "One Big Summer Night" on June 20 …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:46PM

"Nature Boy" Tom Judson To Perform At Japanalia by Frank Rizzo

Singer, musician and actor Tom Judson will bring his cabaret act to Music@Japanalia, 11 Whitney St., Hartford on March 9 at 8 p.m.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:40PM
Sunday, February 17, 2013

Christopher Walken Returns To Former American Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford by Frank Rizzo

Tells Crowd Stories Of Noel Coward, "Deer Hunter" and Being A Lion Tamer

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:35PM

Misha, 'Man In A Case,' At Hartford Stage by Frank Rizzo

Baryshnikov Stars In Premiere Of Chekhov TreatmentMikhail Baryshnikov remembers studying a short story by Anton Chekhov, "Man in a Case," which was required reading in Russia when he was 14.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00AM
Thursday, February 14, 2013

'Book Of Mormon,' 'War Horse' Among Bushnell's 2013-14 Broadway Season by Frank Rizzo

Seven Broadway Shows Announced For 2013-14National tours of two Broadway smashes, the musical "Book of Mormon," and the epic play featuring life-sized puppetry, "War Horse," highlight th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Broadway's Eric Kunze To Star In Cabaret In Hartford To Help Developing Musical by Frank Rizzo

"An Evening with Eric Kunze", a cabaret show featuring the stage actor-singer, will be held Sunday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m.  at Hartford's Town & Country Club.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:55AM

Cathuy Rigby Flies Back To Connecticut For 'Peter Pan' by Frank Rizzo

Cathy Rigby returns to Connecticut with a short four-performance run of "Peter Pan," which will play at Waterbury's  Palace Theater.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Cast Set For 'His Girl Friday' At Connecticut Rep by Frank Rizzo

John Guare Adapts Gender-Bending 'Front Page'-Inspired Film ClassicChristopher Hirsh will be Walter Burns and MFA actor Olivia Saccomanno will be Hildy Johnson in J ohn Guare …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:58PM

Bushnell Gets "Spanked!" Again by Frank Rizzo

Hurts So Good At The Box Office"Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody," a musical comedy revue that bears a striking similarity to the sensibilities of a certain best-selling book, returns to the …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:15PM

Sandy Spieler, Larry Siegel, James Goodwin Featured In National Puppetry Conference by Frank Rizzo

Public Performances at the O'Neill Theater CenterSandy Spieler, Larry Siegel and James Goodwin will be guest artists at the 23rd annual National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O'Nei…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:06AM

'Almost, Maine' Review: Comic Romance Captures Hearts (Almost) by Frank Rizzo

TheaterWorks Comic Romance Captures Hearts, Almost The show: "Almost, Maine" at Hartford's TheaterWorks.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00AM
Monday, February 4, 2013

Troy Valjean Rucker, Alika Hope Head Charity Benefit in Hartford by Frank Rizzo

Theater and concert  performers baritone Troy Valjean Rucker and soprano Alika Hope will heading "Now Let Me Fly: A Black History Month Concert Benefiting ConnectiKids" Feb. 24 at 3 p…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:39PM
Friday, February 1, 2013

Acting Impresses, Play Doesn't In 'Stones In His Pockets' at Yale Rep by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Stones in His Pocket” at Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00AM
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

'Rock of Ages' Booked At Oakdale in Wallingford by Frank Rizzo

Musical theater returns to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford  -- at least for one night -- when a touring production of "Rock of Ages' plays April 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:53AM

Jullie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton In Fairfield Book Signing by Frank Rizzo

Julie Andrews , and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton , will make a special appearance at the Fairfield University Bookstore , 1499 Post Road in downtown Fairfield on Thursday, Feb. 7 at …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:50AM

'Newtown H.S. Chorale Sing 'Sunday' At Broadway/Sandy Hook Concert by Frank Rizzo

In one of the many emotional highlights of the "From Broadway With Love: A Concert for Sandy Hook" Monday night at the Palace Theatre in Waterbury was the singing of "Sunday" (from Steph…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:21AM
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

From Broadway, To Sandy Hook, With Love by Frank Rizzo

Stage Stars, Composers, Musicians Come To Connecticut To Pay Respects In SongIt was an out-of-town Broadway show that closed in one night, but those in the audience are likely to remember it…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2013

Broadway Sends Love and Music To Sandy Hook In Concert at Waterbury's Palace by Frank Rizzo

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Linda Eder, Richard Kind In Fundraiser For FamiliesIt was an out-of-town Broadway show that closed in one night but those in its audience are likely to remember it for…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:06PM

Valerie Harper Drops Out Of 'Looped' Tour by Frank Rizzo

Stephanie Powers Steps InValerie Harper is exiting the tour of Matthew Lombardo’s “Looped” for medical reasons.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:11PM

Crispin Hellion Glover To Present Live Show and Films at Hartford's Real Art Ways by Frank Rizzo

Crispin Hellion Glover (films "Back to the Future," "Alice in Wonderland," "Hot Tub Time Machine, "River's Edge") performs his solo work, "Big Slide Show, Parts One and Two" on Friday an…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:55AM
Saturday, January 26, 2013

Christopher Walken To Speak About His Career To Benefit Stratford Theater by Frank Rizzo

Played at Connecticut Theatre in 'Hamlet,' 'Henry IV Part One'Oscar-winner Christopher Walken will  talk about his life and career in "A Conversation with Christopher Walken" on Sunday, …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:14PM

Cast Set For "The Mountaintop" at Hartford's TheaterWorks by Frank Rizzo

Courtney Thomas, who was in "Emotional Creature" at off-Broadway's Signature Theatre, and J amil Morgan , who was in "Romeo and Juliet" at Connectiocut Free Shakespeare, will star in …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:34PM

Marc Kudisch Joins Cast Of "Hamlet" At Yale Rep by Frank Rizzo

Multi-Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch (Hartford Stage's "Summer and Smoke") joins the Y ale Repertory Theatre production of "Hamlet" starring Emmy Award winner and Oscar nominee Paul …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:35AM
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Playhouse On Park Does Its Best With 'Moonlight And Magnolias' by Frank Rizzo

The show: “Moonlight and Magnolias” at Playhouse on Park, West Hartford

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:03PM

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