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Sunday, November 17, 2024

Bell Biv Devoe brings the classic New Jack Swing sound back to Foxwoods by Christopher Arnott

Bell Biv Devoe's Michael Bivens is sharing the love for Connecticut, his second home, before his legendary R&B group performs at Foxwoods on Nov. 23.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Longtime Hartford Stage artistic director revisits his version of holiday classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Christopher Arnott

Michael Wilson is back after remounting his long-running and much-beloved Hartford Stage production of "A Christmas Carol" last year.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, November 16, 2024

Bill Clinton talks politics, Dave Matthews rocks out and more this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 17-23 include music shows ranging from New Haven hip-hop stalwart Ceschi, power pop legends The Smithereens and jam/rock act Dave Matthews Band.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ to be presented in ASL-inclusive concert at Little Theatre of Manchester by Christopher Arnott

Little Theatre of Manchester is offering a concert version of "The Rocky Horror Show" played simultaneously by voiced and deaf/hard of hearing actors.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Late actor Tony Todd, infamously known as ‘Candyman,’ was a Hartford legend by Christopher Arnott

Tony Todd, the recognizable voice of horror and supervillain characters, was raised in Hartford and performed at local theaters well into his 20s.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, November 10, 2024

Timeless singer/songwriter Paul Anka is bringing his melodies and memories to Warner Theatre by Christopher Arnott

The 83-yard old, whose music career started as teen, is showing no signs of stopping as he prepares to perform at the Warner Theatre on Nov. 13.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Puppeteer familiar to CT happy to be back in Hartford as Zazu in ‘The Lion King’ at the Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

The North American tour of "The Lion King" returns to The Bushnell for a 2 1/2-week run starting Nov. 13. The show was last in Hartford in 2018.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, November 9, 2024

This week in CT arts is full of music, magic and merriment by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 10-16 include rappers, folk punk acts, pop legends, Christmas shows from Pentatonix and the Ivoryton Playhouse and more.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:32AM

Book on history of Yale Rep offers mementos and memories of game-changing regional theater by Christopher Arnott

A new history of the Yale Repertory Theatre, "The Play's the Thing" by James Magruder, covers the first half-century of the groundbreaking regional theater.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Monday, November 4, 2024

Legendary filmmakers inspiring next generation at ‘Black Voices and Visionaries in Cinema’ seminar by Christopher Arnott

Revered Black filmmakers Charles Burnett and Shaka King will visit Wesleyan for the "Black Voices and Visionaries" seminar.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, November 3, 2024

Griffin Dunne dishes on his CT roots, famous family and bestselling memoir ‘The Friday Afternoon Club’ by Christopher Arnott

Griffin Dunne, whose family is filled with famous writers, will discuss his memoir "The Friday Afternoon Club, A Family Memoir" Nov. 7 at the Mark Twain House & Museum.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Renowned guitarist Lenny Kaye celebrates his love of lyrics, literature and history with rare CT show by Christopher Arnott

Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye is "Celebrating 60 Years of Rock & Roll & Literature" with a solo show Nov. 8 at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, November 2, 2024

Holidays come early in CT with some dancing from Derek Hough and a nationally touring Nutcracker by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 3-9 include holiday shows, theater featuring "A Bronx Tale” and “Of Government" and some pop and arena rock impersonators.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Theater review: Revamped ‘Les Miserables’ offers epic grandeur and a lot of heart at Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

"Les Miserables,” at The Bushnell through Sunday, has it all: Love, crime, comical scoundrels, cute children and the French Revolution.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:22AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Theater review: an Alfred Hitchcock classic is lampooned in ‘The 39 Steps’ at Westport Country Playhouse by Christopher Arnott

It’s an unrelenting stream of physical gags but it also offers a corking adventure story you’ll want to follow through until the end.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:18AM
Monday, October 28, 2024

‘A Christmas Story, The Musical’ gets two-month holiday run at Goodspeed Opera House by Christopher Arnott

"A Christmas Story, The Musical," one of the newest musicals to grace the Goodspeed Opera House stage for the holidays, runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 29.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Producer with CT roots gives fans inside look at lives of NBA stars in Netflix series ‘Starting 5’ by Christopher Arnott

Peter Scalettar, who grew up in Woodbridge, is the executive producer of the Netflix series "Starting 5," which delves into the lives of NBA stars.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, October 27, 2024

‘Les Miserables’ returns to The Bushnell with timeless tale of romance and revolution by Christopher Arnott

The spectacular 1980s Broadway musical "Les Miserables," which underwent a major restaging seven years ago, is back at The Bushnell Oct. 29 through Nov. 3.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Farmington Valley Symphony gives silent movies an orchestral treatment in season-opening concert by Christopher Arnott

Scenes from three silent films will be accompanied by the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra for its season-opening concert on Nov. 2 at the University of Saint Joseph.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

This week in CT features a little of ‘Hocus Pocus’, dancing with Alvin Ailey and a bit of the Blues by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 27 through Nov. 2 include Halloween laughs, a tribute to Charles Ives, Blues (and Blues Brother) legends and an African circus.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Theater review: Hartford Stage’s ‘Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde’ offers genuine scares and surprises by Christopher Arnott

Melia Bensussen's modern theater ensemble rendition of "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" presents several fresh layers of interpretation to the age-old tale of good vs. evil.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Monday, October 21, 2024

Theater review: Comedy/drama ‘Falcon Girls’ at Yale Rep feels unformed and unfinished by Christopher Arnott

Hilary Bettis' new play at Yale Rep, "Falcon Girls," has moments of tender wonderment and genuine feeling, but as a whole is a disjointed jumble.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:41AM

Haunted historical events that could only happen in CT, from cryptids to 17th century witches by Christopher Arnott

Talks on cryptid sightings, guided tours of graveyards, a Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball and more are among the Halloween events based on actual Connecticut history.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, October 20, 2024

Industrial music icons KMFDM celebrate 40 years in the noise biz at District Music Hall by Christopher Arnott

The German rock band KMFDM, formed in 1984 as a multi-media project, is celebrating its 40th anniversary on a new tour coming to Connecticut.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Tribute to Tony Bennett brings the big band sound of the musical legend to Jorgensen Center by Christopher Arnott

Michael Feinstein is the living embodiment of what’s called The American Songbook, music that came from (or sounds like it came from) the post-jazz, pre- rock ‘n’ roll period of the ea…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

This week in CT arts offers a flashback to the ’80s and ’90s with Duran Duran and TLC by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 20-26 include Halloween-themed theater productions, '80s and '90s hitmakers and a spate of singer/songwriters.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

CT poet’s personal, conflicted take on Wallace Stevens gets book launch at Mark Twain House by Christopher Arnott

West Hartford poet Julie Choffel has created a full-length book of poetry addressing the life, work and values of historic Hartford modernist poet Wallace Stevens.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Monday, October 14, 2024

Theater review: ‘Fever Dreams’ a high-energy, emotional thriller at TheaterWorks Hartford by Christopher Arnott

"Fever Dreams (of Animals on the Verge of Extinction)" is an emotional, romantic and violent three-character play that sets a high standard of energy for itself.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:58AM
Sunday, October 13, 2024

Political comedy troupe Capitol Fools brings the funny to CT in election year ripe with content by Christopher Arnott

The Capitol Fools do political comedy sketches and songs in the tradition of the now-defunct Capitol Steps, with many of the same writers and performers.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Hartford Symphony concertmaster celebrates 20th anniversary with orchestra with a little Beethoven by Christopher Arnott

Leonid Sigal will perform Beethoven's violin concerto and conduct works by Carlos Simon and Georges Bizet for the Hartford Symphony's next Masterworks concert.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Former teen singing icons and funny men take the stage this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 13-19 include comedy from Howie Mandel and Tracy Morgan and hits from former teen idols Jesse McCartney and Lee Ann Rimes.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime