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Saturday, March 29, 2025

Wadsworth installation explores how the human body communicates through movement by Christopher Arnott

Steffani Jemison's multi-media installation, which questions how we move and how are we moved by each other is currently on display at The Wadsworth.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Large-scale tributes and tribute bands take the stage this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for March 30 through April 5 include singer-songwriters, stand-up stars, rap legends and a slew of tribute shows.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Murder, mystery and mayhem prevail in upcoming Hartford Stage season by Christopher Arnott

Hartford Stage has announced the other four shows on its 2025-26 season, including "The Cottage" and "Death of a Salesman."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:05PM

Theater review: Yale Rep’s ‘The Inspector’ is a feast for the eyes and the funny bone by Christopher Arnott

Yura Kordonsky's fresh adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's political satire "Revizor" draws out all types of laughter at Yale Repertory Theatre.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre offering two-show season featuring new musicals on love and emus by Christopher Arnott

Two new musicals will be developed at the Terris Theatre, including "About Time" by Richard Maltby Jr. and David Shire and "The Great Emu War" by Paul Hodge and Cal Silberstein.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:49AM
Monday, March 24, 2025

Theater review: Youthful cast tells the tale of ‘The Irish…And How They Got That Way’ by Christopher Arnott

Frank McCourt's "The Irish...And How They Got That Way," playing at Playhouse on Park, blends wide-eyed youthfulness with stories of past generations.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:17AM
Sunday, March 23, 2025

Commentary: From Russia to eggs, CT theater productions strive for relevance in classic works by Christopher Arnott

Artistic directors are constantly asking themselves, why do this play now? Occasionally new relevance really does rise up and smack you in the face.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Playwright and West Hartford native brings fresh humor to ‘Theatre People’ at Westport Playhouse by Christopher Arnott

Paul Slade Smith's romantic comedy "Theatre People," directed by Mark Shanahan, is at Westport Country Playhouse March 25 through April 12.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, March 22, 2025

It’s a little bit of country and a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for March 23-29 include country legend Reba McEntire, old-school rock from Grand Funk Railroad, symphony orchestras and a Monster Jam.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Priya N. Green and Christa Whitten exhibits mark crossroads in different ways at Real Art Ways by Christopher Arnott

Priya N. Green's "Distant Bystander" series of oil paintings and Christa Whitten's "Shadows Taller Than Our Souls" installation are both at Real Art Ways through April 22.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, March 21, 2025

Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 season includes a ballet, a Shakespeare play and an art show by Christopher Arnott

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra's upcoming season features nine concerts with works by everyone from Gershwin and Rimsky-Korsakov to Wynton Marsalis and Anna Clyne.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:01AM
Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford join forces to stage Stephen Sondheim classic by Christopher Arnott

In a show of mutual respect, Hartford’s two premiere regional theaters announced that they will be working together on the musical "Sweeney Todd" this summer.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:03AM

Theater review: Art gallery comedy ‘Laughs in Spanish’ is a scream at Hartford Stage by Christopher Arnott

Some missing paintings propel the comic action in "Laughs in Spanish," set at an art gallery in Miami during the Art Basel festival and playing at Hartford Stage.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

‘Hamilton’ biographer Ron Chernow coming to Hartford as he takes on Mark Twain in new book by Christopher Arnott

Pulitzer-winning biographer Ron Chernow will discuss his new biography of Mark Twain on June 10 at Immanuel Congregational Church in Hartford.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:02PM
Sunday, March 16, 2025

Spring theater in CT includes new shows, plays and musicals adapted from movies, classics and more by Christopher Arnott

There are dozens of theater shows in Connecticut to look forward to this spring, from "Ragtime" to "Primary Trust" to "The Baroness."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

‘Fraggle Rock’ stage show a dream come true for director who says TV series changed his life by Christopher Arnott

"Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live" director said he knew at 7 years old he wanted to become a puppeteer and work for Jim Henson, and now the dream has come true.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Spring into this week in CT arts with bluegrass, Blake Shelton and a battle of the bands by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for March 16-22 include country stars Blake Shelton and Lee Brice, an expert on serial killers and comedy from Marian Pabón and D.L. Hughley.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, March 14, 2025

Theater review: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Ovo’ still flies like a butterfly and stings like a bee by Christopher Arnott

The grand return of Cirque du Soleil's insect-themed "Ovo" to the XL Center finds the show refreshed, colorful and frisky as ever, and full of incredible acts.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:12PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025

Theater review: Singing and dancing anchor an otherwise too busy ‘The Wiz’ at The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

"The Wiz" is overdressed, overstuffed and overdone when all it needs is to concentrate on the singing and dancing skills of its accomplished cast.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:15AM
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Sting announces CT tour stop at Mohegan Sun Arena in November by Christopher Arnott

The singer, bassist and occasional lute player announced a slew of additional dates on the "Sting 3.0" tour on Monday.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:36PM

Classically trained TopHouse brings its folk pop sound to Infinity Music Hall Hartford by Christopher Arnott

The Montana-raised, Nashville-based band TopHouse brings its soft-yet-punchy acoustic folk/pop music to Infinity Music Hall Hartford Wednesday.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:45AM

Movie based on CT writer’s true-crime article receives high praise as it premiers nationwide by Christopher Arnott

"The Accidental Getaway Driver," a movie based on a magazine article by a Farmington-based writer, has hit theaters nationwide to positive reviews.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Monday, March 10, 2025

CT Women Playwrights Festival flips the script with new one-act plays presented in three locations by Christopher Arnott

The 2025 Connecticut Women Playwrights Festival is venturing away from the Ivoryton Playhouse for the first time, holding readings in three locations in March.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, March 9, 2025

Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Hartford Chorale mix it up with Mozart for CT Orchestra Month by Christopher Arnott

Hartford Symphony Orchestra is reuniting with the Hartford Chorale for a special performance of Mozart’s final composition to celebrate Connecticut Orchestra Month.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Ovo’ returns to the XL Center with new bugs and exciting acrobatic routines by Christopher Arnott

Cirque du Soleil's insect-based circus show "Ovo," playing the XL Center March 13-16, has recently been refreshed with new characters and routines.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, March 8, 2025

A luck of the Irish this week in CT arts with Dropkick Murphys and double features by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for March 9-15 includes Irish-themed concerts and stage events for St. Patrick's Day week, double bills and a Pi Day celebration.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, March 7, 2025

TheaterWorks announces 40th anniversary season including Pulitzer winner, new multimedia event by Christopher Arnott

The 2025-26 season features two Connecticut premieres, two world premieres and a yet-to-be-announced musical.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:03PM
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Legendary CT music venue celebrates 50 years of rocking out with artists from U2 to Kendrick Lamar by Christopher Arnott

Local, state and national politicians were on hand Wednesday to honor Toad's Place, the legendary music venue in New Haven, as it celebrates it 50th anniversary.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:00AM
Monday, March 3, 2025

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton to close out summer with show at Mohegan Sun by Christopher Arnott

Tickets for the show go on sale on Friday through Ticketmaster and Saturday through the Mohegan Sun box office.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:17PM

Director makes CT debut by uniting original cast for art gallery comedy ‘Laughs in Spanish’ by Christopher Arnott

"Laughs in Spanish," a comedy about a mother/daughter relationship and an art gallery robbery during Art Basel in Miami, is at Hartford Stage March 6-30.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, March 2, 2025

Yale Rep tackles timeless Russian political comedy ‘The Inspector’ with youthful cast and new ideas by Christopher Arnott

Director/adaptor Yura Kordonsky has created an ensemble of recent and current students from the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale to invigorate the show.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Nov 17, 2024: Elf - Marquis Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre