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Friday, July 22, 2022

A decade later, TheaterWorks adds a ‘Secondo’ course to ‘I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti’ by Christopher Arnott

TheaterWorks Hartford is staging the world premiere of "Secondo" July 29 through Aug. 28. The one-woman show is a sequel to the theater's 2012 hit "I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti," reunit…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00PM
Thursday, July 21, 2022

Connecticut Ballet dancing under the stars in two free outdoor shows in Hartford-area parks by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut Ballet's "Ballet Under the Stars" brings an outdoor dance show to Burr Mall on July 28 and Elizabeth Park on July 30.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Explore the relationship between jazz and Latin music at the Hartford Salsa Meets Jazz Festival by Christopher Arnott

The 11th annual free Salsa Meets Jazz Festival is held in Bushnell Park July 23 from 1 to 7 p.m. The festival, which was held in Elizabeth Park for much of its history, celebrates how Latin …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:44PM
Thursday, July 14, 2022

This weekend’s ParaConn is the place to be for all things supernatural by Christopher Arnott

The second annual ParaConn paranormal convention will held be held at the Ansonia Armory July 16 and 17.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:05PM

Theater review: ‘Kim’s Convenience’ a smart, compelling choice by Westport Playhouse by Christopher Arnott

"Kim's Convenience," the original stage play on which the hit Canadian sitcom was based, is given a strong production at the Westport Country Playhouse through July 17.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:17PM

Hartford Stage’s Rachel Alderman named associate artistic director at Long Wharf Theatre by Christopher Arnott

Rachel Alderman, the Connecticut-based theater director/producer known for her work at Hartford Stage and A Broken Umbrella, has been named associate artistic director of the Long Wharf Thea…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:53PM

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art names Matthew Hargraves new director by Christopher Arnott

The Wadsworth Atheneum has selected Matthew Hargraves as its new director.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:56AM

Theater review: Playhouse on Park brings its saucy burlesque style to create an erotic, passionate ‘Pippin’ by Christopher Arnott

An earthy, energetic "Pippin" at West Hartford's Playhouse on Park through Aug. 21 injects a sense of erotic mystery to the 1972 Stephen Schwartz musical that calls to mind some of the theat…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Cirque du Soleil bringing ‘Corteo’ to Hartford, but cancels ‘Crystal’ in Bridgeport by Christopher Arnott

Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" has been announced for December at the XL Center in Hartford, while this month's performances of the company's "Crystal" at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:03AM
Saturday, July 9, 2022

The Goodspeed premieres a modern ‘Anne of Green Gables’ musical by Christopher Arnott

A new musical based on "Anne of Green Gables," with modern twists, premieres at the Goodspeed Opera House July 17 through Sept. 4.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, July 8, 2022

Outdoor jazz, Shakespeare and a ghost convention are among 10 best bets this week in Connecticut by Christopher Arnott

Our picks for things to do in Connecticut the week of July 10 to 16 are rife with legends and classics: a Shakespeare Festival at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, outdoor jaz…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:25PM

Theater review: ‘Awesome and Awesomer’ an appealing, lighthearted song revue at Legacy Theatre by Christopher Arnott

"Awesome and Awesomer," a revue of songs by Phoebe Kreutz featuring a four-woman cast and a pianist, is at the Legacy Theater in Branford through July 16.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:33PM
Thursday, July 7, 2022

Composer Quinn Mason is HSO’s first artist-in-residence under new Black-artists grant by Christopher Arnott

Texas-based composer Quinn Mason is the first recipient of a new artist-in-residency grant to work with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. The symphony will premiere a new Mason composition of…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:55PM

Two ‘Pippin’ productions hit Connecticut stages: at Playhouse on Park and at Lyric Theatre by Christopher Arnott

Two different productions of the 1972 musical "Pippin" are happening this month: at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford and Madison Lyric Stage in Madison.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Hartford adds another outdoor live concert series to summer lineup by Christopher Arnott

The new "Hartford Live" concert series will bring national, regional and local bands to the lawn outside the Old State House on Thursdays from early August to mid-September. The concerts are…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:15PM
Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Bestselling novelist Fiona Davis talks about her housefuls of characters and latest novel ‘The Magnolia Palace’ in visit to Mark Twain house by Christopher Arnott

Bestselling novelist Fiona Davis will discuss her latest book, "The Magnolia Palace," and her writing journey during an in-person appearance on Thursday at the Mark Twain House and Museum.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:32PM
Saturday, July 2, 2022

Hartford’s the hot spot for a sizzling summer of outdoor jazz in Connecticut by Christopher Arnott

It's a long summer of great jazz in Connecticut, a lot of it outdoors.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Five Connecticut local band recordings to rock your July by Christopher Arnott

Reviews of five local Connecticut bands that will get your energy up in a hot July.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, June 30, 2022

Real Art Ways receives surprise $20,000 from inaugural Ruth Arts grants by Christopher Arnott

Real Art Ways is one of the first recipient of a new national grant honoring arts organizations that work well with artists and arts communities. The Ruth Arts grants could not be applied fo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:00AM
Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Foxwoods launches free Bash on the Grass concert series. And, yes, there will be food trucks, games and cocktails by Christopher Arnott

Foxwoods Resort Casino has a new outdoor summer "Bash on the Grass" series starting July 1, with local bands and food trucks.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:11PM

Connecticut museums offering free admission for children throughout the summer. Here are which ones are in your backyard. by Christopher Arnott

More than 130 Connecticut museums will again offer free admission this summer for children, as well as an adult accompanying them.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:24PM

Forsooth! Here’s where you’ll find the outdoor Shakespeare this summer, much of it free by Christopher Arnott

Summer Shakespeare shows are back, with Capital Classics' Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival marking its 30th anniversary.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, June 24, 2022

Review: A more hip-hop ‘Hamilton’ still packs its punch in Hartford by Christopher Arnott

"Hamilton" makes a triumphant return to The Bushnell through July 10. The cast is especially good at the hip-hop elements of the multi-faceted musical and is rowdier than the one that played…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:26PM
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Family-friendly Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series returns to UConn, and this time it’s free by Christopher Arnott

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at UConn is hosting another Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series, with three free performances in July by puppet troupes from Massachusetts and…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:39PM

‘Hamilton’ star Stephanie Jae Park discusses getting the role of Eliza, the revolutionary musical and taking on The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

A conversation with Stephanie Jae Park, who plays Eliza in the national tour of "Hamilton" that is playing at The Bushnell through July 10.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Bushnell cancels star-studded ‘When Playwrights Kill’ tryout run by Christopher Arnott

The new Matthew Lombardo comedy, "When Playwrights Kill," was scheduled for an out-of-town tryout run at The Bushnell in late July and early August. The play will now be developed in New Yor…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:02PM
Monday, June 20, 2022

‘My Fair Lady’ to return to New Haven’s Shubert Theater for 2022-23 season, along with new tour of ‘Soldier’s Play’ by Christopher Arnott

New Haven’s Shubert Theater announced its five-show 2022-23 Broadway series on Monday.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:26PM

‘Hamilton’ is back at The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s massive hit musical “Hamilton” visits The Bushnell for a second time starting Wednesday through July 10.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, June 16, 2022

Real Art Ways quietly celebrates purchase of its building with the dreamy dance and art installation ‘And All Things Hushed’ by Christopher Arnott

"And All Things Hushed," a multi-media performance/installation project by local choreographer Peter Kyle at Real Art Ways June 17-25, is opening up unused spaces in the buiding that houses …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:00PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Hartford Symphony announces Gershwin, Rachmaninoff and breakdancing for 2022-23 Masterwork season by Christopher Arnott

Hartford Symphony Orchestra's 2022-23 season will feature Gershwin, Copland, Debussy, Ravel, Tchaikovsky and of course Beethoven, but also several great Black American composers, new works a…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:00PM
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Ann Leary discusses her new novel, her Connecticut book tour and working with husband, actor and comedian Denis Leary by Christopher Arnott

Ann Leary’s latest novel, “The Foundling,” is the vivid, often alarming, tale of a young woman named Mary who works at the Nettleton State Village for Feebleminded Women of Childbearin…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:24PM