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Everybody dance now this week in CT arts with ballets, musicals and modern movements
The Courant's arts picks for June 14-20 include the Connecticut Ballet, a modern dance troupe,...
Actress Annette Bening named the 2026 Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award winner
The "Dutton Ranch" star and Hollywood icon will be honored at a gala event at...
New Haven’s International Festival of Arts & Ideas names new executive director
The new leader, nico w. okoro, is already established in local arts community as an...
Biggest winners at the Tonys have some deep CT theater connections
Many Tony award winners, from the late Arthur Miller to "Liberation" playwright Bess Wohl, have...
The wackiest, most original, family-friendly theater in CT announces its 2026-27 season
Pantochino Productions, known for creating original musical comedies for 16 years, will premiere "The Real...
Wadsworth’s MATRIX exhibit has layers of life and lived-in appreciation for place where it hangs
Mariel Capanna's series of new works at the Wadsworth's MATRIX space was expressly fitted for...
One of CT’s longest-running LGBTQ film festivals is getting bigger and shorter
The 39th annual festival, running Jun 12-20 in Hartford, includes some locally made films as...
The big lights of Broadway are shining bright this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for June 7-13 include concert acts from Megan Hilty and Matt...
Big E announces dozens of free concerts playing Court of Honor Stage this fall. Here’s who’s coming
The lineup includes stars whose first hits were in the early 1960s to metal and...
Theater review: A gritty and moody ‘Water for Elephants’ produces magic at The Bushnell
The first national tour of the Broadway production is a grandiose display of massive feelings...
CT theater cancels upcoming musical citing several factors. ‘We could see the writing on the wall’
Despite the setback of having to cancel a mainstage musical, the theater's producing artistic director...
Infamous New Britain bakery killings inspire short film screening in New Haven
New Britain native Chris Stifel's film about a tragic, traumatic night at a neighborhood bakery...
Righteous Brother spins tales of musical legends and timeless classics as duo makes its way to CT
Righteous Brothers founding member Bill Medley dishes on some of the duo's biggest hits as...
Hit musical ‘Water for Elephants’ brings circus arts, puppetry and romance to The Bushnell
PigPen Theatre Co. helped devise the circus-based spectacle based on Sara Gruen's novel that is...
Historic collaboration between two renowned CT theaters takes stab at Sondheim’s ‘Sweeney Todd’
The first-time partnership between Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford runs June 5 through July 5...
It’s a magnificent mix of Mraz, Modest Mouse, MGK and more this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for May 31 through June 6 also include national tours of...
Yale Repertory Theatre’s 2026-27 season offers Anton Chekhov and August Wilson and two premieres
New artist director Evan Yionoulis will be overseeing the season, which includes "The Seagull," "Ma...
Westport Country Playhouse’s 2026-27 season to offer two world premieres and a one-woman show
The upcoming season includes the world premieres of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2:...
Beloved CT theater going through another big change with new leadership at the helm
The professional theater in West Hartford that announced a major expansion plan earlier this year...
Cities and towns across CT are offering free movies all summer long. Some even feature free popcorn
The free outdoor film series happening around the state include Movies in the Plaza in...
A major Hollywood star was forced by law to act in a play in CT. Here’s why he was thrilled to do it
Tyrone Power's appearance in the play "Liliom" at Westport Country Playhouse in 1941 is the...
Moo-ving documentary film about saving cows charts a journey that started in Connecticut
The video captures a road trip where the filmmaker and her Lakeville-based father journeyed hundreds...
Fourth-floor exhibits at Yale Art Gallery are separate and independent but line up beautifully
The temporary modern art exhibits on the fourth floor of the Yale Art Galley are...
Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Beatles-themed multimedia concert is full of surprises
Fresh orchestral arrangements, rare photos and videos and other effects vitalize “Revolution: The Music of...
It’s a g’day as artists are popping up from the land Down Under this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for May 24-30 include singer/songwriters Robert Earl Keen, Alex Lambert and...
Three ‘L.A. Law’ stars reunite for playreading at Westport Country Playhouse
Westport Country Playhouse's June 8 Script in Hand reading of "A Tailor Near Me" will...
CT blues guitarist ready to celebrate his 21st birthday with a debut album and big shows on tap
Amani Burnham will perform songs from "Roots & Wings," his first album on the Blind...
America the Artful: U.S. 250th anniversary exhibits bring revolt and revolution to The Wadsworth
Democracy, civil rights, revolution, radicalism and American history are all explored in "Framing American Democracy,"...
Get on your feet this week in CT arts with world class ballets and metal mayhem
The Courant's arts picks for May 7-23 also features comedy from Marcello Hernández and Learnmore...
Theater review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ riotously funny, seriously moving and entirely unpredictable
The award-winning musical by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori, playing at the Shubert Theatre in...
Two nearly 100-year-old CT theaters formalize partnership to create new arts opportunities
The Bushnell will oversee and assume financial responsibility for Torrington's Warner Theatre, an extension and...
Rock legend Roger Daltrey from The Who added to jam-packed Big E Arena fall schedule
The other Big E Arena shows this fall include Brad Paisley, Alice Cooper, Beach Boys,...
New free live local music series starting on streets of Hartford just in time for summer
Street Sounds, a new concert series from the Hartford Business Improvement District, will take place...
Award-winning pop star Demi Lovato returning to Mohegan Sun following tour run
The award-winning singer, actor and best-selling author will make her fourth appearance ever at Mohegan...
Singer/songwriter Niall Horan announces CT stop on upcoming ‘Dinner Party’ world tour
The former One Direction member, who is about to release his fourth solo album, will...
Final curtain call coming for legendary CT theater. It’s showcased stars in making for 50 years
Longtime executive director shares memories of a lifetime spent at the theater, from technical mishaps...
Connecticut has a strong connection to dozens of 2026 Tony nominees. Here are some familiar faces
Dozens of nominees for Broadway's Tony Awards this year have also done their theater magic...
Yale graduate honored to step into Billie Holiday’s shoes for ‘Lady Day’ at Ivoryton Playhouse
New Haven-based actress Christina Acosta Robinson takes on the iconic role in "Lady Day at...
Concerts are heating up this week in CT with reggae, punk and pop acts, as well as British bands
The Courant's arts picks for May 10-16 include such distinctive music acts as The Wailers,...
Wesleyan University names new theater space after illustrious ‘Hamilton’ and ‘In the Heights’ creator
The university has named a black box space in its new Fries Arts Building for...
Theater review: You can’t stop the feeling of ‘& Juliet.’ It is confident and larger than life
The first national tour of the Broadway hit, at The Bushnell through May 17, looks...
Theater review: Yale Rep gives new play ‘Furlough’s Paradise’ a cosmic effects-laden production
The play by a.k. payne about grieving cousins is the final show of the James...
Shubert Theatre gets final tour stop of acclaimed ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ musical
The play has been embraced by actresses who found the leading role of Kimberly —...
Theater review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ showcases some serious modern dance moves at Goodspeed
This rendition of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice’s brilliant 1970 rock opera...
Joey Fatone dishes on joining ‘& Juliet’ cast for CT stop and how he remains open to new challenges
The *NSYNC pop star talked about how he loves performing, doesn’t miss constant touring and...
This week in CT arts features music, movement, big hair and a new hope
The Courant's arts picks for May 3-9 includes a rescheduled Ben Folds performance, hip-hop stalwarts...
Art exhibit is about ‘Completing the Journey.’ It offers window into hospice through patients’ eyes
The art shows how creative expression is used in hospice settings "to help patients process...
Gardening season is here: Tips on how to start your first CT garden
With prices at the grocery store high, many people are turning to a more sustainable...
Olivia Rodrigo kicking off her international ‘Unraveled’ tour with stop in Connecticut
The pop star, who is releasing a new album in June, will start her 65-stop...
Concert promoters join the wave of $30 concerts in CT. Here’s what performers are featured
The Connecticut-based concert promoters are offering deals for dozens of shows including Franz Ferdinand, Cat...
Connecticut Deaf Theatre back with ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’ Signing is incorporated into the show
The lead roles in the show are performed simultaneously by two actors, one who speaks...
Waterbury Palace goes to the movies for much of its 2026-27 Broadway series
The theater has announced its five-show subscription series, which includes recent Broadway hits and a...
Theater review: Hartford Stage’s ‘Native Gardens’ a bright, colorful respite in a time of darkness
Karen Zacarías' comedy about feuding neighbors, at Hartford Stage through May 10, is a smart,...
Theater review: ‘Circus Fire’ showcases dark day in Hartford history in a gentle, deeply moving way
TheaterWorks Hartford's play about the events surrounding the Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 is a...
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra bringing back romantic opera ‘Carmen’ for statewide tour
An Intimate version of the classic opera about a Romany woman, a soldier and a...
This CT festival is a supreme showcase of local music. It also features food, rides and flowers
The annual festival has become known as a showcase for great Connecticut-based bands ranging from...
Lena Dunham, Foo Fighters and Katt Williams take the stage this week in CT arts
It’s a week of mavericks in Connecticut featuring artists who stake out their own individual...
‘Summer of Live’ offers $30 tickets to dozens of concerts in CT. Here’s what artists are included
Live Nation is offering tickets to major concerts at venues in Connecticut, including Jason Aldean,...
Theater review: Westport Country Playhouse presents warm and endearing ‘Primary Trust’
Director Logan Vaughn and the cast showcased an impressively nuanced production of Eboni Booth's widely...
Theater review: ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ a legitimate journalistic debate unrealistically dramatized
The drama builds a philosophical and ethical disagreement between a writer and fact checker into...
CT summer music festival draws big crowds every week. Here’s this year’s lineup
The HSO says that this year the concerts will have large video screens on either...
Yale Center for British Art features British modernism with a brash take on the Taj Mahal
“Going Modern: British Art, 1900-1960” is a grab bag of British artists whose work still...
Connecticut theatergoers may be feeling a sense of deja vu. Take the chance for new perspective
The seeming craze for doing plays that others have already done in other ways can...
This week in CT arts features envelope-pushing acts, soulful singers and a legendary circus
The Courant's arts picks for April 19-25 include Lamb of God, Jim Breuer, Nunsence, the...
Comedian Jon Stewart adds second show at The Bushnell
"The Daily Show" host just announced an additional show at The Bushnell in Hartford on...
D.C. playwright talks about political metaphors in her comedy ‘Native Gardens’ at Hartford Stage
Karen Zacarías' comedy about backyard gardens has become a hit at regional theaters across the...
Goodspeed gets ready to rock its the new season with ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Director Tatiana Pandiani said she is looking at the play as a rock opera, not...
TheaterWorks Hartford’s ‘Circus Fire’ explores historic tragedy’s impact on families and community
The play, based around the deadly fire in Hartford in 1944, depicts a traumatized city...
Travel back in time this week in CT arts with legendary crooners and blues guitarists
The Courant's arts picks for April 12-18 also includes a Hartford Chorale concert, a Lampert...
Americana rock star Rhett Miller coming to CT to play songs and share stories
The singer-songwriter, who is in the band Old 97's and has had a long solo...
Theater review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is enchanting theater for all ages at The Bushnell
The new tour of the classic Disney musical, at The Bushnell in Hartford through April...
Yale taps first woman to lead both the Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
Evan Yionoulis, a graduate of Yale, directed and taught at the university for 20 years...
Connecticut sets scene for new indie film about a Hollywood icon
"Watching Mr. Pearson" made in Connecticut by the Shelton-born founders of the KT Pictures film...
Shubert Theatre announces its 2026-27 Broadway and Rhythm & Grooves series
The 2026-27 Broadway series features "The Wiz," "Beetlejuice," "The Book of Mormon," "Heathers" and more.
Legendary rockers Metallica to help celebrate Mohegan Sun’s anniversary with two shows
The iconic heavy metal band is playing its first Connecticut shows since 1998 to celebrate...
A new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ tour at The Bushnell honors the original but adds a fresh vision
Be their guest as the Disney classic gets a new look from its original creative...
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey makes grand return to CT visiting two arenas with brand-new acts
The legendary circus continues its 21st century makeover featuring 65 performers, from aerialists to acrobats...
Take your pick this week in CT arts with a mix up of metal, hip-hop and symphony sounds
The Courant's arts picks for April 5-11 include Clarice Assad performing with Hartford Symphony Orchestra,...
International Festival of Arts & Ideas announces 2026 schedule. Here are some of the highlights
The New Haven festival will feature over 100 separate events, from free concerts on New...
The Bushnell’s 2026-27 Broadway series features familiar favorites, quirky comedies and new tours
The Bushnell has announced its 2026-27 Broadway subscription of eight shows, including Tony winners "Maybe...
Comedian Jon Stewart making rare appearance at The Bushnell in Hartford
Based on his past Connecticut appearances, tickets, which go on sale Wednesday, are likely to...
Ali Siddig kicks off a sizzling season of comedy coming to The Bushnell
The Courant sat down with the stand-up star to talk about his sedentary style, his...
Spring means the start of warmer weather and outdoor festivals in CT. Here are 10 must-see events
From the International Festival of Arts & Ideas to the Hartford Jazz Festival, this year's...
April Fools’ Day lasts all week long in CT with stand-up stars and a comedy jam
The Courant's arts picks for March 29 through April 4 include Varla Jean Merman, Ali...
Hartford Stage’s 2026-27 season features horror, classic world drama, U.S. playwrights and new works
The season includes plays by Anton Chekhov and August Wilson, a new version of Dracula...
Pop star Kesha announces CT stop for her worldwide ‘Freedom’ tour
The singer/songwriter recently announced a 25‑date world tour, titled "The Freedom Tour," which includes a...
Wu-Tang Clan adds U.S. dates for farewell tour this summer. Here’s where they will be in CT
Wu-Tang Clan has added 28 U.S. dates to its extended "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber...
Hartford Improv Fest returns with dozens of troupes, 25 separate shows and countless laughs
The annual festival, running March 26-29 at Sea Tea Comedy Theater in Hartford, brings in...
Highly acclaimed ‘Stereophonic,’ a play set in ’70s recording studio, is ready to rock in CT
The first national tour of David Adjmi's award-winning play, coming to the Waterbury Palace March...
‘The Sound of Music’ musical returns to the CT theater where it all began
The first audiences to ever hear the songs “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,”...
Wizards and a woolly band of bloodthirsty space aliens are on tap this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for March 22-28 also include contemporary classical performances, Rosanne Cash performing...
Not into the mess of painting Easter eggs? Try some alternative crafts instead
With eggs over $5 for a dozen, some families can't afford to waste them. There...
Theater review: ‘Kinky Boots’ revival tour has raw energy, wild spirit and lots of love
The new national tour of the 2015 Broadway hit, at The Bushnell through March 22,...
The Wadsworth to expand the public’s access to the museum thanks to a $1M grant
The Wadsworth in Hartford will be open on Wednesdays for the first time in over...
Theater review: Yale Repertory Theatre presents a righteous and riotous ‘Rhinoceros’
Yale Repertory Theatre knows just how to give Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist anti-Fascistic comedy classic "Rhinoceros"...
Renowned travel expert venturing to CT to share his world view about social and cultural awareness
With the world in a state of turmoil, traveler, teacher and writer Rick Steves believe...
Foo Fighters announce special one-off show in Connecticut
Foo Fighters are playing at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport as a special booking just...
Theater review: Playhouse on Park’s ‘The Mountaintop’ depicts a man reckoning with his legacy
Katori Hall's drama, set on the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in...
Toto co-founder dishes on his Connecticut roots, his musical influences and his new solo album
Steve Porcaro, who hails from Connecticut, played for decades in a band that exemplified West...
TheaterWorks Hartford announces 2026-27 season. Plays include ‘Topdog/Underdog,’ ‘Lehman Trilogy’
TheaterWorks Hartford's 2026-27 season includes plays with a focus on family and community.