Connecticut Theater News for May 21, 2024

Howie Mandel to Return to Mohegan Sun Arena [BroadwayWorld]( Connecticut Daily Newsletter May. 21, 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] [FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Broadway]( [FIDDLER ON THE ROOF]( Kweskin Theatre (Runs 6/7 - 6/29) [Pixel] [2.5 Minute Ride in Broadway]( [2.5 Minute Ride]( Hartford Stage (Runs 5/30 - 6/23) [Pixel] [Frozen KIDS in Broadway]( [Frozen KIDS]( Center Stage Theatre (Runs 5/30 - 6/2) [Pixel] VIDEOS [Kinky Boots in Broadway]( [Kinky Boots]( ACT of CT (Runs 5/23 - 6/16) [Spring Acting Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse in Broadway]( [Spring Acting Classes at Oddfellows Playhouse]( Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater (Runs 3/23 - 5/23) [A Complicated Woman in Broadway]( [A Complicated Woman]( The Terris Theatre (Runs 5/10 - 6/2) [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Broadway]( [Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]( Offsite Connecticut Theatre (Runs 6/15) [THE BAKER'S WIFE in Broadway]( [THE BAKER'S WIFE]( Ridgefield Theater Barn (Runs 5/31 - 6/22) [View More Shows]( | [Add Your Listing To Our Newsletter]( [Staples Players to Present TRAP This Week]( [Spacer] [] [Staples Players to Present TRAP This Week]( Staples Players present TRAP, a play blending documentary style, murder mystery, and horror. Inspired by a real event where an entire audience fell unconscious, it runs May 23-25 at Staples Black Box Theatre.... [Read Article]( [Howie Mandel to Return to Mohegan Sun Arena]( [Spacer] [] [Howie Mandel to Return to Mohegan Sun Arena]( Former Deal or No Deal host and America's Got Talent judge Howie Mandel is ready to let loose during his return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 19th during an 8:00pm show. ... [Read Article]( [Video: Liz McCartney Sings 'The Wages of Sin' from Goodspeed's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD]( [Spacer] [] [Video: Liz McCartney Sings 'The Wages of Sin' from Goodspeed's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD]( Liz McCartney as Princess Puffer belts out 'The Wages of Sin' in Goodspeed's production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, running through June 2nd, in the video here.... [Read Article]( [PRIMARY TRUST, KING JAMES, and More Set for TheaterWorks Hartford's 24-25 Season]( [Spacer] [] [PRIMARY TRUST, KING JAMES, and More Set for TheaterWorks Hartford's 24-25 Season]( TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its upcoming 2024–2025 season.... [Read Article]( [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]( BWW Quick Poll Do discounts impact your decision to see one show over another? [Yes]( [No]( [] [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]( [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]( [ad]( [ad]( Hot Broadway News This Week [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]( [Jane Lynch Says She 'Should Have Stayed' in FUNNY GIRL With Lea Michele]( [Spacer] [Jane Lynch Says She 'Should Have Stayed' in FUNNY GIRL With Lea Michele]( People reports that at a recent event Jane Lynch (who's Broadway credits include Funny Girl and the most recent revival of Annie) shared she regrets not staying in Funny Girl following Beanie Feldstein's departure.... [Read Article]( [Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer]( [Spacer] [Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer](  ONCE UPON A MATTRESS will open on Broadway this summer at The Hudson Theatre, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster! Foster will lead the Broadway cast, reprising her acclaimed performance as Winnifred the Woebegone.... [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]( [Sarah Paulson, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Win 2024 Drama League Awards - See the Full List]( [Spacer] [Sarah Paulson, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Win 2024 Drama League Awards - See the Full List]( The best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 90th Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld we be bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who takes home the top prizes!... [Read Article]( [Video/Photos: First Look At Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Michelle Williams & More in DEATH BECOMES HER]( [Spacer] [Video/Photos: First Look At Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Michelle Williams & More in DEATH BECOMES HER]( Get a first look at all-new photos and videos of the World Premiere of DEATH BECOMES HER at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre, now on stage for a limited five-week engagement.... [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]