Connecticut Theater News - F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser & More

Jen Cody, Susan Cella, and More Set for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Sharon Playhouse [ad] [ad] [ad] [ad] [ad] [BroadwayWorld]( Connecticut Daily Newsletter Aug. 18, 2024 [ad] [ad]( [ad]( [ad]( [ad]( Connecticut Shows [Adrienne Warren in Broadway]( [Adrienne Warren]( Ridgefield Playhouse (Runs 10/4) [Pixel] [i know why iris chang died in Broadway]( [i know why iris chang died]( Live & In Color (Runs 9/6) [Love Affair: A New Musical in Broadway]( [Love Affair: A New Musical]( The Legacy Theatre (Runs 8/8 - 8/25) [Rainy Day People: A Lightfoot/Croce Tribute Concert in Broadway]( [Rainy Day People: A Lightfoot/Croce Tribute Concert]( The Little Theatre of Manchester (Runs 9/22) [Heathers in Broadway]( [Heathers]( White Rabbit Theatre (Runs 8/30 - 9/8) [Duck Hunter Shoots Angel in Broadway]( [Duck Hunter Shoots Angel]( The Little Theatre of Manchester (Runs 8/9 - 8/25) [Broadway in the park! in Broadway]( [Broadway in the park!]( City youth theater/ city stage company (Runs 9/21) [“Theater Summer Sessions” in Middletown August 12th-16th & August 19th-23rd in Broadway]( [“Theater Summer Sessions” in Middletown August 12th-16th & August 19th-23rd]( Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater (Runs 8/12 - 8/23) [View More Shows]( | [Sponsor This Email]( [Jen Cody, Susan Cella, and More Set for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Sharon Playhouse]( [Spacer] [] [Jen Cody, Susan Cella, and More Set for STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Sharon Playhouse]( The Sharon Playhouse, the historic arts and entertainment venue nestled in the picturesque Northwest Corner of Connecticut, has announced their highly anticipated production of Steel Magnolias.... [Read Article]( [F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser]( [Spacer] [] [F. Murray Abraham, Raul Esparza, and More Join Westport Country Playhouse Annual Fundraiser]( F. Murray Abraham, Raúl Esparza, Norm Lewis, Bonnie Milligan, Debra Monk, and Lillias White will join previously announced performers Kristin Chenoweth and Mary-Mitchell Campbell for “The Best Is Yet to Come” benefit.... [Read Article]( [The Ivoryton Playhouse to Present Celebration and Fundraiser, IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE]( [Spacer] [] [The Ivoryton Playhouse to Present Celebration and Fundraiser, IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE]( The Ivoryton Playhouse will present its upcoming celebration and fundraiser, It's Five O'clock Somewhere. Learn how to purchase tickets.... [Read Article]( [Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING]( [Spacer] [] [Westport Country Playhouse Script In Hand Playreading Of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING]( Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of SATCHEL PAIGE AND THE KANSAS CITY SWING on September 9.... [Read Article]( [Elm Shakespeare's RICHARD III Opens Friday]( [Spacer] [] [Elm Shakespeare's RICHARD III Opens Friday]( Elm Shakespeare Company will present Rebecca Goodheart and Company's Richard III. This production is a compelling exploration of the cyclical nature of grief and violence, offering a poignant message of hope and reconciliation.  ... [Read Article]( [ad] [ad]( [ad]( [ad]( [ad]( BWW Quick Poll Are you in the market for a rewards credit card? [Yes]( [No]( [Opera Company of Middlebury Announces Appointment of Managing Director]( [Spacer] [Opera Company of Middlebury Announces Appointment of Managing Director]( Opera Company of Middlebury has announced the appointment of Robin Allen LaPlante to the role of Managing Director, effective immediately. ... [Read Article]( [Eastbound Theatre to Present Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR This Fall]( [Eastbound Theatre to Present Shanley's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR This Fall]( Eastbound Theatre will present Outside Mullingar, a romantic comedy by John Patrick Shanley, opening its 30th anniversary season this fall. Learn how to purchase tickets.... [Read Article]( [Connecticut Virtuosi Music Academy Opens Open Enrollment for Classes in Hartford and Farmington]( [Spacer] [Connecticut Virtuosi Music Academy Opens Open Enrollment for Classes in Hartford and Farmington]( Connecticut Virtuosi Music Academy, the educational arm of Greater Hartford's preeminent chamber music orchestra, announced that enrollment is now open for private lessons for piano, strings, and voice, as well as group lessons for chamber music trio... [Read Article]( [Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour]( [Full Cast Set for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour]( Producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced full casting for the multi-year North American Tour of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL.... [Read Article]( [Broadway Stars Perform For Sandy Hook Promise Next Month]( [Spacer] [Broadway Stars Perform For Sandy Hook Promise Next Month]( Broadway stars are often asked to support causes and to give of their talent to raise money. The Benefit for Sandy Hook Promise being held in Fairfield Connecticut was the brainchild of Dodie Petit, who performed on Broadway in Cats and Phantom of th... [Read Article]( [Video: Hear 'Everyone's Gone' From MAGGIE At Goodspeed Musicals]( [Video: Hear 'Everyone's Gone' From MAGGIE At Goodspeed Musicals]( Goodspeed Musicals will present the U.S. premiere of Maggie as its third production of the 2024 season. A heartwarming story about home, family and community, Maggie will run at The Goodspeed from Aug. 23 - Oct. 20. Check out video from inside the re... [Read Article]( [ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Begins Performances Tonight at Ivoryton Playhouse]( [Spacer] [ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Begins Performances Tonight at Ivoryton Playhouse]( Ivoryton Playhouse has been transformed into a tropical paradise as Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville opens this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets.... [Read Article]( [FUSE Theatre of CT to Present ASSASSINS in September]( [FUSE Theatre of CT to Present ASSASSINS in September]( FUSE Theatre of CT will present Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Tony Award-winning musical Assassins. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.... [Read Article]( [American Repertory Ballet Announces Its 2024-2025 Season]( [Spacer] [American Repertory Ballet Announces Its 2024-2025 Season]( American Repertory Ballet reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and new works.... [Read Article]( [Westport Country Playhouse To Host PINKLALICIOUS Book Signing and Cast Meet & Greet]( [Westport Country Playhouse To Host PINKLALICIOUS Book Signing and Cast Meet & Greet]( Westport Country Playhouse will host a book signing by Victoria Kann, award-winning author and illustrator of the bestselling book, “Pinkalicious,” on Saturday, August 17, from 2 to 3 p.m., in the Playhouse lobby, between performances of “Pinkaliciou... [Read Article]( [ad] [ad]( [ad]( [ad]( [ad]( Hot Broadway News This Week [Broadway Producer Adam Epstein Dies At 49]( [Spacer] [Broadway Producer Adam Epstein Dies At 49]( BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway producer Adam Epstein. ... [Read Article]( [Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Returns To Broadway]( [Review Roundup: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Returns To Broadway]( F-R-E-D! The classic musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress celebrates its triumphant return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nomin... [Read Article]( [Why Fans Are Demanding Jeremy Jordan Stars in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical]( [Spacer] [Why Fans Are Demanding Jeremy Jordan Stars in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical]( Disney's recent announcement at D23 that The Greatest Showman is being adapted for the stage has sparked widespread excitement among fans. The discussion quickly turned to casting, and by overwhelming demand, Jeremy Jordan emerged as the top choice.... [Read Article]( [Gabby Beans, Tommy Dorfman & More Will Join Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in ROMEO + JULIET]( [Gabby Beans, Tommy Dorfman & More Will Join Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in ROMEO + JULIET]( The scene is being laid in fair Verona. The new Broadway production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, has just announced its complete cast.... [Read Article]( [Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies OKLAHOMA! in New Political Song 'The Lawyer or the Conman']( [Spacer] [Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies OKLAHOMA! in New Political Song 'The Lawyer or the Conman']( Randy Rainbow is back with his latest political parody, titled 'The Lawyer or the Conman'. The title refers to the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Check out the video here!... [Read Article]( [Kathleen Turner Falls Ill During Performance of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse]( [Kathleen Turner Falls Ill During Performance of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse]( BroadwayWorld has learned that Kathleen Turner, who is currently playing Madame Armfeldt in Ogunquit Playhouse's production of A Little Night Music, fell ill during Friday, August 16 matinee performance.... [Read Article]( All Materials-Copyright 2024 Wisdom Digital Media Contact the Webmaster e-mail:mailsupport@broadwayworld.com Wisdom Digital Media, 1178 Broadway, 3rd Floor #3691 New York, NY 10001 [ad] [Tracking Pixel][Click here]( to unsubscribe.[Google Pixel]