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Sunday, July 27, 2025

Black Thought breaks down The Roots’ longevity and band’s approach to upcoming Mohegan Sun show by Christopher Arnott

Black Thought of The Roots discusses how the band approaches different types of shows as the members prepare for their Aug. 9 appearance at Mohegan Sun.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Punk rock history is being revisited in CT with a slew of legendary bands on tour by Christopher Arnott

Those who are nostalgic for the lively punk rock scene of the 1980s and '90s can luxuriate in some major punks coming to Connecticut from Nick Lowe to The Descendents to The Dwarves.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, July 26, 2025

CT arts picks feature ’80s tunes, original theater works and a rock band led by acclaimed actress by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 27 through Aug. 2 includes three Connecticut drummers, three country stars and 10 bands from the 1980s.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Famed CT protest artwork ‘Lipstick’ to be removed and restored by Christopher Arnott

A landmark piece of public art that has been the site of countless Yale-based protests, will be fully restored and repainted thanks to a major grant from the Bank of America Conservation Pro…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:45AM
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Goodspeed Opera House replaces new stage version of Christmas show to end season by Christopher Arnott

“Mrs. Santa Claus,” which was announced nine months ago as the concluding show in the opera house’s season, will be replaced by “White Christmas,” running Nov. 14 through Dec. 28.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:42PM

Theater review: ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is clever, frantic and Playhouse on Park-sized perfection by Christopher Arnott

The 1952 Hollywood classic “Singin’ in the Rain” is exceptional, not just in terms of screenwriting and songwriting but also the fascinating chapter of American history it covers. It�…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:27AM
Sunday, July 20, 2025

CT museum exhibits show us where we live, how we live, how we dance and how we commune with nature by Christopher Arnott

Four new exhibits at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford share a sense of natural beauty.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Comedy heats up in CT this summer with stand-up legends, sitcom stars and political humor by Christopher Arnott

Dozens of top comedians are bringing the funny to Connecticut this summer from stand-up stars Jerry Seinfeld and Whitney Cummings to political prose from Randy Rainbow and Greg Gutfeld.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:45AM
Saturday, July 19, 2025

Feel forever young this week in CT arts from Kidz Bop to Rod Stewart by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 20-27 include legendary rockers, '90s bands, contemporary folk acts and a couple of Hartford Symphony concerts with one featuring Ben Folds.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, July 18, 2025

UConn’s Jorgensen Center features a fall season of classical concerts, rock tributes and family fun by Christopher Arnott

UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts has announced its fall season featuring concerts, dance troupes and a family-friendly screening of "Moana" with live music.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Steve Miller Band cancels North American tour, including Foxwoods show, due to ‘weather’ by Christopher Arnott

The Steve Miller Band has pulled the plug on its entire 2025 tour due to risks of "extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:12PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Greater Hartford Jazz Festival features Pieces of a Dream, Michelle Coltrane and more by Christopher Arnott

The 2025 festival, which features ranging musical styles and tributes to legendary artists, is taking place at Bushnell Park July 18-20.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Monday, July 14, 2025

Popular ‘Welcome to Night Vale’ podcast brings a live slasher story to CT by Christopher Arnott

The latest stage show from the creators of the "Welcome to Night Vale" podcast has a performance Monday night at District Music Hall in Norwalk.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:27PM

Theater review: Goodspeed’s ‘All Shook Up’ a giddy musical that turns Elvis hits into showtunes by Christopher Arnott

The Broadway hit from 2005 mocks the classic Elvis Presley image with a perky, self-aware, sarcastic and downright silly show at the Goodspeed Opera House through Aug. 14.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Archives acquired from legendary Broadway composer with CT ties show how his magical songs were made by Christopher Arnott

The newly acquired Stephen Sondheim collection at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. contains working drafts of many of his famous songs.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Playhouse on Park presents a revived, fan-friendly version of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ by Christopher Arnott

The movie musical, directed by Evan Hoffmann and choreographed by Robert Mintz, is a refreshed version of the classic film featuring with an ensemble of just eight people.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Saturday, July 12, 2025

Yale University Art Gallery brings 18th century artist George Romney into the 21st century by Christopher Arnott

The gallery's exhibit, "Romney: Brilliant Contrasts in Georgian England," makes the 18th century artist's prison drawings and vivid illustrations seem modern.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Catch music under the stars in CT with Brad Paisley, Beck and a little bit of R&B by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 13-19 include arena rocker, 90s wonders, country crooners and classical concerts at Music Mountain and Simsbury Meadows.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:30AM
Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Busta Rhymes, Mariah the Scientist, Jesse Uribe highlight Summer in the Park concert series in CT by Christopher Arnott

A three-week concert series of major pop, hip-hop and reggaeton acts plus food and cultural events will take place starting this Thursday at Mill River Park in Stamford.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Museum exhibit honors the history of Long Wharf Theatre and its ties to the community by Christopher Arnott

"Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond," on display at the New Haven Museum through February, spotlights the company's connections with the city.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Summer heats up with CT festivals featuring casino concert series, food trucks, folk music and more by Christopher Arnott

From classical music to the blues to pickles, here are 10 of the best Connecticut festivals to check out in July.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Saturday, July 5, 2025

Take a break in the great outdoors with a king, some Queen and ’80s rockers by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 6-12 feature an outdoor orchestra, comedians, author Candace Bushnell, 1980s pop stars and a slew of death metal bands.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Historic CT records store is closing its storefront. ‘We’re feeling so much love,’ owner says by Christopher Arnott

Replay Records, which has served vinyl LP collectors and other music fans for 36 years, is closing its storefront at the end of July and will be selling records online instead.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Connecticut Ballet and Hartford Symphony Orchestra partnering for ‘The Nutcracker’ at The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will provide live orchestral accompaniment for this year's Connecticut Ballet production of "The Nutcracker" for the first time in almost 20 years.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:01AM

Westport Country Playhouse’s new season features a comedy, a classic and a Pulitzer Prize winner by Christopher Arnott

The three main productions of the 2025-26 Westport Country Playhouse season are "The Importance of Being Earnest," "Primary Trust" and "Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, June 29, 2025

A summer of William Shakespeare hits the outdoors at parks and lawns around CT by Christopher Arnott

The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festivals continues its new format of alternate performances of two shows as other outdoor companies offer everything from "Hamlet" to "As You Like It."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s schedule shrinking but still bursting with creativity and excitement by Christopher Arnott

This summer the center offers two new musicals getting their first public readings and a slew of cabaret performers trying out their new full-length concert acts.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:30AM
Saturday, June 28, 2025

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art becomes the Haus of Holbein with Henry VIII portrait on display by Christopher Arnott

Hans Holbein the Younger's famous "Portrait of Henry VIII" is on loan to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art from the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Italy.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Def Leppard, a ‘Jaws’ festival and an orchestra bring the fireworks this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for June 29 through July 5 include British rockers, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga and Whitney Houston impersonators and an annual Fourth of July concert.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

New Haven play about ‘apizza’ delivers camaraderie, community and 90 years of history by Christopher Arnott

The 2025 International Festival of Arts & Ideas runs through June 28 in New Haven, including the final performances of the original family drama "Family Business: (A)Pizza Play" produced…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:06AM
Monday, June 23, 2025

Theater review: Legacy Theatre’s ‘Long Days’ takes a downer O’Neill drama and turns it into a comedy by Christopher Arnott

Gabe McKinley's "Long Days," a comedy about performing Eugene O’Neill’s downer of a drama “Long Day’s Journey Into Night," is having its world premiere at the Legacy Theatre.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM