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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Faith Middleton Launching A New, Expanded 'Food Schmooze' by Maryellen Fillo

It was 33 years ago when Connecticut radio and food celebrity Faith Middleton began broadcasting "The Faith Middleton Show." Now the host and executive producer is moving on from that show a…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:13AM
Tuesday, October 6, 2015

A Conversation With Author Stuart Woods Before His Twain Talk by Maryellen Fillo

If you are a fan of prolific, best-selling author Stuart Woods' novels, you surely know about some of his most famous characters, including NYPD detective-turned-lawyer Stone Barrington, ret…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:21PM
Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Hartford Fashion Week Showcasing Local Designers by Maryellen Fillo

There's a growing fashion passion in Hartford.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:08AM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Fantasy Author R. A. Salvatore Dreams of Being Dark Elf Drizzt by Maryellen Fillo

Famed fantasy author R. A. Salvatore is coming to the Mark Twain House & Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 9. He is known not only for his impressive list of best-selling sci-fi fantasy books, incl…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:03PM
Friday, September 4, 2015

Colin Quinn Will Have Jokes For Fans At Ridgefield Playhouse by Maryellen Fillo

Some might remember 56-year-old Colin Quinn from his younger days as one of the featured cast members on "Saturday Night Live" and the guy who always provided the "Weekend Update." But since…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:24PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Political Satirist Bill Maher Fired Up About Donald Trump, 2016 Election by Maryellen Fillo

Emmy-nominated Bill Maher is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, media critic, and television host of his well-known HBO political show, "Real Time with Bill Maher." …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:19PM
Thursday, June 4, 2015

Author James Patterson Says Confidence Fuels His Ability To Write So Many Stories by Maryellen Fillo

James Patterson is considered the world's best-selling author since 2001 and has more than 300 million copies of his books in print. The New York Times Magazine has hailed him as having "tra…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:57PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Drag Chanteuse Varla Jean Merman Not Sure Twain Would Approve Of Her Show by Maryellen Fillo

He's back, and he is bringing "her'' to the Mark Twain House

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:30PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2015

HSO Conductor Carolyn Kuan Signs New Six-Year Contract by Maryellen Fillo

When Carolyn Kuan auditioned for the Hartford Symphony Orchestra five years ago, the organization was convinced she was a winner, naming her its tenth music director.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:35PM

HSO To Hire An Assistant Conductor by Maryellen Fillo

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra is beginning the search for an assistant conductor.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:41AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

'Mama' Still Lives In Vicki Lawrence by Maryellen Fillo

One of the most beloved television personalities of her generation, Emmy Award-winning comedienne, actress and singer Vicki Lawrence is best known for her co-starring role on "The Carol Burn…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:37PM
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Swimmer Diana Nyad Urges Others To Embrace Their 'One Wild And Precious Life' by Maryellen Fillo

Diana Nyad is a record-setting swimmer who at age 64 swam non-stop from Cuba to Florida.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:37PM
Thursday, March 5, 2015

'Reformed Whores' Bringing Sassy Wit, Saucy Songs To Twain House by Maryellen Fillo

If you are 18 or older, you might want to get yourself over to the Mark Twain House & Museum Saturday night. It will be anything but a staid evening at the renowned author's house thanks to …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:29PM
Thursday, January 8, 2015

Brit David Bibbey Is Here To Show You 'All Things Connecticut' by Maryellen Fillo

He's British but opted to move "across the pond." And now businessman, entertainer and producer David Bibbey thinks Connecticut is just the best. And he's sharing that enthusiasm as the host…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:26PM
Thursday, December 4, 2014

'Downton Abbey''s Elizabeth McGovern Talks About Her Bringing Her Band To U.S. by Maryellen Fillo

Elizabeth McGovern is a world away from her role as the quiet, coy Cora, Countess of Grantham, on the popular TV series "Downton Abbey." The Oscar-nominated actress is also a folk singer and…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00PM
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Fashion's Tim Gunn, CT Forum Panelist, Talks About 'Project Runway,' Heidi by Maryellen Fillo

It's a new "golden" age of television, some insist. And that is serving as the impetus for Connecticut Forum's upcoming panel discussion, "Today's Great TV" scheduled for Dec. 6 at the Bushn…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:55AM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Harry Connick Jr. Lists His Life's Priorities by Maryellen Fillo

He does it all, acting, composing, conducting and singing those songs that fans connect with emotional memories. That's award-winning musician and actor Harry Connick Jr. The married father …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:59PM
Monday, November 3, 2014

Author Christopher Rice Explains His Brand Of Fright Books by Maryellen Fillo

In case you didn't get your fill of Halloween scares this past weekend, the Mark Twain House & Museum has a little bit of November fright for you. New York Times-bestselling author Christoph…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:38PM
Monday, October 6, 2014

Whoopi Goldberg Has No Regrets, Ready For New Season On 'View' by Maryellen Fillo

Academy Award, Grammy Award, Golden Globe and Daytime Emmy Award winning actress Whoopi Goldberg is among an elite group of artists who beyond stage and screen is also a co-host of and award…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:53PM
Thursday, September 18, 2014

Jay Leno Keeps The Crowds Laughing by Maryellen Fillo

He may be off late night TV but longtime "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno continues doing his nighttime shtick. But he's doing it these days as part of his live tour that comes to University…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:17PM

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Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
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Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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