Connecticut News for May 18, 2024

Original Broadway Cast Member Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET North American Tour; Full Dates! [BroadwayWorld]( Connecticut Daily Newsletter May. 18, 2024 Connecticut Shows [To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim in Broadway]( [To Steve With Love: Liz Callaway Celebrates Sondheim]( Ridgefield Playhouse (Runs 5/22) [Pixel] [2.5 Minute Ride in Broadway]( [2.5 Minute Ride]( Hartford Stage (Runs 5/30 - 6/23) [Pixel] [Kinky Boots in Broadway]( [Kinky Boots]( ACT of CT (Runs 5/23 - 6/16) [ Mark Twain's The Diaries of Adam and Eve in Broadway]( [Mark Twain's The Diaries of Adam and Eve]( The Legacy Theatre (Runs 5/30 - 6/16) [Sarah Ruhls’ EURYDICE in Broadway]( [Sarah Ruhls’ EURYDICE]( Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park (Runs 6/7 - 6/23) [Spring Acting Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse in Broadway]( [Spring Acting Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse]( Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater (Runs 3/23 - 5/23) [The Legacy Theatre Presents: Kate {NAME} with John McDaniel at the Piano! in Broadway]( [The Legacy Theatre Presents: Kate {NAME} with John McDaniel at the Piano!]( The Legacy Theatre (Runs 6/30) [Native Gardens in Broadway]( [Native Gardens]( The Little Theatre of Manchester (Runs 6/7 - 6/23) [The Kite Runner in Broadway]( [The Kite Runner]( Palace Theater (Runs 6/4 - 6/6) [View More Shows]( | [ADD A SHOW]( [Photos: Adil Mansoor Stars In And Directs AMMI(GONE) At Long Wharf Theatre]( [Spacer] [] [Photos: Adil Mansoor Stars In And Directs AMMI(GONE) At Long Wharf Theatre]( Long Wharf Theatre has released photos of the spring production of Adil Mansoor’s Amm(i)gone, which will take place at Theater and Performance Studies Black Box at Yale University. ... [Read Article]( [Live & In Color Announces Esmé Maria Ng As The Recipient Of The 2024 June Bingham New Playwright Commission]( [Spacer] [] [Live & In Color Announces Esmé Maria Ng As The Recipient Of The 2024 June Bingham New Playwright Commission]( The June Bingham New Playwright Commission honors the legacy of the late artist and playwright, June Bingham, by providing support to a new generation of early-career womenfemme andor non-binary storytellers as they seek to create work that manifests... [Read Article]( [THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY DANCE FESTIVAL Returns For Its 5th Year]( [Spacer] [] [THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY DANCE FESTIVAL Returns For Its 5th Year]( Now in its fifth year the Ted Thomas Dance Foundation and East Coast Contemporary Ballet will present a series of free dance performances throughout Fairfield County to enable greater access to the arts and arts education. ... [Read Article]( [16 U.S. High Schools Awarded $10,000 To Perform THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN]( [Spacer] [] [16 U.S. High Schools Awarded $10,000 To Perform THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN]( Local high schools receive grants to perform THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, supporting arts education and providing students with opportunities to engage in theater productions.... [Read Article]( [Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN]( [Spacer] [] [Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN]( Watch highlights from the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed's The Terris Theatre. A Complicated Woman is about embracing your true identity and features a gender-diverse cast. ... [Read Article]( BWW Quick Poll Do discounts impact your decision to see one show over another? [Yes]( [No]( [] [Original Broadway Cast Member Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET North American Tour; Full Dates!]( [Spacer] [Original Broadway Cast Member Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET North American Tour; Full Dates!]( Original Broadway cast member Rachel Webb will lead the North American Tour company of & Juliet, taking on the role of ‘Juliet’.... [Read Article]( [Elm Shakespeare Opens Doors to Young Audiences with Free Admission]( [Spacer] [Elm Shakespeare Opens Doors to Young Audiences with Free Admission](  Elm Shakespeare Company has announced a new initiative to allow any individual aged 21 and under to attend their ticketed events for free, starting with this week's opening of 'Women of Will on May 16.' ... [Read Article]( [Tickets On Sale for Bestselling Author David Sedaris At The Bushnell This Week]( [Spacer] [Tickets On Sale for Bestselling Author David Sedaris At The Bushnell This Week]( David Sedaris will be returning to The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 17. ... [Read Article]( [SWINGTIME CANTEEN At Ivoryton Playhouse Opens May 16 with Special Defense Workers Discount]( [Spacer] [SWINGTIME CANTEEN At Ivoryton Playhouse Opens May 16 with Special Defense Workers Discount]( Ivoryton Playhouse offers a military discount for its production of SWINGTIME CANTEEN, celebrating the contributions of service members with a special performance.... [Read Article]( [Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN]( [Spacer] [Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN]( John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new m... [Read Article]( [TheaterWorks Hartford Will Close 2023-24 Season With SANDRA by David Cale]( [Spacer] [TheaterWorks Hartford Will Close 2023-24 Season With SANDRA by David Cale]( TheaterWorks Hartford will close its 2023–2024 season with Sandra by David Cale with original music by Matthew Dean Marsh. ... [Read Article]( [Jon Stewart Comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in September]( [Spacer] [Jon Stewart Comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in September]( Jon Stewart has announced a series of stand-up Comedy performances that include an 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena show on Friday, September 13th.... [Read Article]( [ AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Comes to the Shubert Theatre in September]( [Spacer] [AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Comes to the Shubert Theatre in September]( David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at Shubert Theatre, New Haven on Mon... [Read Article]( [Cast Set for Connecticut Premiere of TONI STONE at Playhouse on Park]( [Spacer] [Cast Set for Connecticut Premiere of TONI STONE at Playhouse on Park]( TONI STONE by Lydia R. Diamond will run at Playhouse on Park from May 29 to June 16, 2024. This production will be directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan. Learn more about the cast here!... [Read Article]( [The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Reveals Summer 2024 Season Including Kate {NAME}, Phillip Boykin, and More!](NAME}-Phillip-Boykin-and-More-20240513?utm_source=newslettergrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=regional) [Spacer] [The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Reveals Summer 2024 Season Including Kate {NAME}, Phillip Boykin, and More!](NAME}-Phillip-Boykin-and-More-20240513?utm_source=newslettergrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily) The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced its 2024 summer season and the artists selected for its prestigious programs, including Kate {NAME}, Phillip Boykin, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!... [Read Article](NAME}-Phillip-Boykin-and-More-20240513?utm_source=newslettergrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=regional) [ad]( [ad]( Hot Broadway News This Week [Photos: First Look at Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in ROMEO & JULIET]( [Spacer] [Photos: First Look at Tom Holland & Francesca Amewudah-Rivers in ROMEO & JULIET]( Tom Holland is Romeo and Francesca Amewudah-Rivers is Juliet in Jamie Lloyd’s new vision of Shakespeare’s immortal tale of wordsmiths, rhymers, lovers and fighters. Get a first look at photos! ... [Read Article]( [Judi Dench Criticizes Use of Trigger Warnings: 'If You're That Sensitive, Don't Go to the Theatre']( [Spacer] [Judi Dench Criticizes Use of Trigger Warnings: 'If You're That Sensitive, Don't Go to the Theatre']( Judi Dench is the latest performer to speak out on the topic of the usage of trigger warnings in the theater. Dench expressed her understanding for the reason why they are used, before going on to criticize people who need them.... [Read Article]( [Video: Watch Preview of New WICKED Trailer With Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo]( [Spacer] [Video: Watch Preview of New WICKED Trailer With Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo]( Following the announcement of a new trailer later this week, a preview of new footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the film has been revealed. The video opens with director Jon M. Chu discussing his dream project: 'Whenever anyone asks me, 'What's... [Read Article]( [Video: Can You Solve This Theatre-Themed Final Jeopardy?]( [Spacer] [Video: Can You Solve This Theatre-Themed Final Jeopardy?]( The category for last night's final Jeopardy was 'The American Theater.'... [Read Article]( [RAGTIME, THE WILD PARTY, URINETOWN & More Set for NY City Center's 2024/25 Season]( [Spacer] [RAGTIME, THE WILD PARTY, URINETOWN & More Set for NY City Center's 2024/25 Season]( A new season is on the way at New York City Center! The line-up is set to include a star-studded gala performance of Ragtime, in addition to three new Encores! productions, which will include Urinetown, Love Life, and The Wild Party. Check out all of... [Read Article]( [An American Play Will Make History at The 2024 Tony Awards]( [Spacer] [An American Play Will Make History at The 2024 Tony Awards]( The 77th Annual Tony Awards are a still a month away, and despite the results in the category of Best Play, history will be made. This year's winner will be the first American play to win the award since 2017 (Oslo).... [Read Article]( Follow us on [facebook]( [instagram]( [linkedin]( [tiktok](broadwayworld?lang=en) [threads](officialbroadwayworld) All Materials-Copyright 2024 Wisdom Digital Media, LLC. Contact the Webmaster e-mail: mailsupport@broadwayworld.com Wisdom Digital Media, 1180 Avenue of the Americas 8th Floor, NY NY 10018 [Tracking Pixel][Click here]( to unsubscribe.[Google Pixel]