Connecticut Theater News Roundup April 10, 2018

Connecticut News Apr. 10, 2018 BROUGHT TO YOU BY... [Bolshoi Ballet ENCORE in HD: Giselle in Broadway]([Bolshoi Ballet ENCORE in HD: Giselle]( (Runs 4/12 - 4/12) Cinderella]( (Runs 4/13 - 4/15) Met Opera ENCORE in HD: Luisa Miller (Verde)]( (Runs 4/15 - 4/15) [Met Opera ENCORE in HD: Luisa Miller (Verdi) in Broadway]([Met Opera ENCORE in HD: Luisa Miller (Verdi)]( (Runs 4/15 - 4/15) Oklahoma!]( (Runs 4/10 - 4/15) [Rent in Broadway]([Rent]( (Runs 4/13 - 4/15) THE ADDAMS FAMILY]( (Runs 4/6 - 4/15) [VIEW ALL]( | [ADD A SHOW]( | [AUDITIONS]( [[NY Gilbert & Sullivan Prepares for RUDDIGORE]NY Gilbert & Sullivan Prepares for RUDDIGORE]( ???????New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, continues its exhilarating 2017-18 Season on Saturday, April 14 (2PM) with its spring offering, Ruddigore, at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (East 68th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues). Scenic designer Albere has been working overtime putting finishing touches on the scenery for the production design paying homage to the iconic illustrator Edward Gorey. Ruddigore will play a strictly limited engagement April 14 & 15 with a family bonus, Family Overture Series on Sunday, April 15th at 1:45PM. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Gilbert & Sullivan Prepares for RUDDIGORE&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[WCSU Wins 10 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Awards]WCSU Wins 10 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Awards]( by BWW News Desk The Western Connecticut State University Department of Theatre Arts hosted the Region One Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in late January for the third year in a row. The department once again came out strong by giving a public performance of the nominated fall theatre production, 'Evita,' in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Wins 10 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Awards&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[WCSU To Stage Musical Comedy COMPANY]WCSU To Stage Musical Comedy COMPANY]( by BWW News Desk Western Connecticut State University will present the Tony Award-winning musical comedy 'Company' next month in the Studio Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( To Stage Musical Comedy COMPANY&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[The Wizard of Oz Live at The Bushnell]The Wizard of Oz Live at The Bushnell]( by Carissa Chesanek Over the weekend, The Wizard of Oz delighted the stage at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, Connecticut. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Wizard of Oz Live at The Bushnell&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[The Warner Presents SPRING AWAKENING]The Warner Presents SPRING AWAKENING]( by BWW News Desk The Warner Stage Company will present SPRING AWAKENING in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre June 16-24, sponsored by Northwest Community Bank. SPRING AWAKENING explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. Join this group of late nineteenth century German students on their passage as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable SPRING AWAKENING. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock and roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade." [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Warner Presents SPRING AWAKENING&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Torrington Symphony Orchestra Presents 'RISING STARS']Torrington Symphony Orchestra Presents 'RISING STARS']( by BWW News Desk The Torrington Symphony Orchestra will present "Rising Stars," on Saturday, May 12 at 8 pm in the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre. Under the direction of conductor Maurice Steinberg, the orchestra will perform a variety of overtures and arias and feature up and coming artists including Mateo Tiul, Erick Sanchez, Karolina Wojteczko, Katie Weiser, Christine Manalo, Natalie Andrews and Serena Valentin. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Symphony Orchestra Presents 'RISING STARS'&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[BWW Review: SECOND CHANCE at Seven Angels Theatre]BWW Review: SECOND CHANCE at Seven Angels Theatre]( by Sean Fallon A new show called Second Chance comes to Waterbury, with a great cast who convey numerous emotions in this comedy with dramatic elements. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Review: SECOND CHANCE at Seven Angels Theatre&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8]Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8]( by Audition Roundup Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, April 8, 2018 for productions in your area and around the country. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Apr. 8&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[BWW Review: NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre]BWW Review: NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre]( by Sean Fallon NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS is a comedy that has the audience laughing from start to finish, with brilliant acting performances highlighted by the three lead actresses who make an amazing comedy trio. I highly recommend this show. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Review: NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[DAC Stage, in Collaboration with The Lipstick Project, Presents the First-Ever All-Female Production Of CABARET]DAC Stage, in Collaboration with The Lipstick Project, Presents the First-Ever All-Female Production Of CABARET]( by BWW News Desk DAC Stage, in collaboration with The Lipstick Project, is producing the first ever all-female cast of Kander and Ebb's musical, Cabaret. The show will open on April 27th and run three weekends at the DAC's Weatherstone Studio. For this special production, Darien Arts Center Stage, the DAC's community theatre group, has augmented their pool of talent with that of The Lipstick Project, an all-female theatre group from Darien and surrounding towns, with a mission of empowering women through artistic opportunity and expression. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Stage, in Collaboration with The Lipstick Project, Presents the First-Ever All-Female Production Of CABARET&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[BWW Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Castle Craig Players]BWW Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Castle Craig Players]( by Sean Fallon A brilliant musical within a comedy is performed by a highly talented cast of enthusiastic actors and actresses who keep the audience entertained throughout the entire performance. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Review: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE at Castle Craig Players&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Auditions Announced For Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID]Auditions Announced For Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID]( by BWW News Desk The Warner Stage Company will hold auditions for a Main Stage Musical Production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID on Sunday, May 6th and Monday, May 7th beginning at 7:00pm. The production is directed by Richard McKenna with music director Jim Luurtsema and choreographer Sharon A. Wilcox. It will be presented on the Warner's Main Stage beginning July 28, 2018 [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Announced For Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Patti Cohenour to Lead Goodspeed's YOU ARE HERE]Patti Cohenour to Lead Goodspeed's YOU ARE HERE]( by BWW News Desk A Chicago housewife turns one small step into a giant, life-changing leap in Bartram & Hill's new musical You Are Here. Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, thought-provoking works with this intimate tour-de-force new musical featuring Tony Award nominee Patti Cohenour as Diana, Broadway performers Andrea Frierson as Voice 1 and Stacia Fernandez as Voice 2, and Spamilton: An American Parody starDan Rosales as Voice 3. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Cohenour to Lead Goodspeed's YOU ARE HERE&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Ben Fankhauser, Paige Faure, and More Will Headline BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER At Ridgefield Playhouse]Ben Fankhauser, Paige Faure, and More Will Headline BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER At Ridgefield Playhouse]( by BWW News Desk Broadway favorites Ben Fankhauser, Paige Faure, Corey Mach, and Sydney Morton are among the artists headed to the Ridgefield Playhouse on May 14 to sing completely new arrangements of the hits of the Stevie Wonder, accompanied by a 7-piece jazz band playing original orchestrations of his music. The concert will give tribute to this soul icon, putting new twists on his legendary songs including "Superstition", "Sir Duke", For Once In My Life", and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered". The music will be orchestrated and arranged by Joshua Stephen Kartes. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Fankhauser, Paige Faure, and More Will Headline BROADWAY SINGS STEVIE WONDER At Ridgefield Playhouse&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 4/6 - THE COLOR PURPLE, WAITRESS, WICKED and More!]Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 4/6 - THE COLOR PURPLE, WAITRESS, WICKED and More!]( by BWW Special BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE COLOR PURPLE, WAITRESS, WICKED and more! [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 4/6 - THE COLOR PURPLE, WAITRESS, WICKED and More!&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Abby Mueller Debuts Original Song At Celebrating Hope 2018]Abby Mueller Debuts Original Song At Celebrating Hope 2018]( by BWW News Desk On Friday, May 11, Celebrating Hope will honor its sixth year by showcasing the power of music. The annual Greenwich gala will give voice to the 77,000 Connecticut residents living with Alzheimer's disease through song. Broadway star Abby Mueller (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Kinky Boots) will debut the original song, Life Is Beautiful, created and recorded by members of The Living Voice GAP (Giving Alzheimer's Purpose) Project, a collaboration of the Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter and The Living Voice Group. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Mueller Debuts Original Song At Celebrating Hope 2018&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Hartford Stage Announces Final Phase Of Theatre Renovations]Hartford Stage Announces Final Phase Of Theatre Renovations]( by BWW News Desk Hartford Stage will embark upon the final phase of a $14 million, multi-year plan to transform the 50 Church Street theatre's functionality, comfort and accessibility. The remaining renovations, slated to begin at the close of the 2017-18 season, will include a refurbishment of guest artist dressing rooms, fully remodeled green room, and a state-of-the-art costume shop. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Stage Announces Final Phase Of Theatre Renovations&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Playhouse On Park Hosts Inter-Generational Night]Playhouse On Park Hosts Inter-Generational Night]( by BWW News Desk ???????In the spirit of Jesse Eisenberg's The Revisionist, which is making its New England Premiere at Playhouse on Park, the theater is hosting an inter-generational night on Friday, April 20 at 8pm. Patrons are encouraged to come out for a night at the theater with a friend or loved one from a different generation other than their own. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( On Park Hosts Inter-Generational Night&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Westport Community Theatre Presents YANKEE TAVERN]Westport Community Theatre Presents YANKEE TAVERN]( by BWW News Desk Westport Community Theatre is currently producing Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz. Performances take place from April 13th through the 29th on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays, with a Thursday performance on April 19th at 8:00 p.m. Ruth Anne Baumgartner directs the play, which is produced by Joan Lasprogato. Rachel Dalton, Phil Lorenzo, Frank Smith and Ward Whipple are cast in the production. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Community Theatre Presents YANKEE TAVERN&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Registration Now Open for Intermediate Improvisation Adult Classes at Playhouse on Park]Registration Now Open for Intermediate Improvisation Adult Classes at Playhouse on Park]( by BWW News Desk The next installment of Adult Improv classes at Playhouse on Park continues on April 30 with Intermediate Improvisation. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Now Open for Intermediate Improvisation Adult Classes at Playhouse on Park&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[BWW Interview: Nina Agostine Smith Talks Shaping Young Artists and Directing MEMPHIS at Waterbury Arts Magnet School]BWW Interview: Nina Agostine Smith Talks Shaping Young Artists and Directing MEMPHIS at Waterbury Arts Magnet School]( by Julie Musbach Waterbury Arts Magnet School is educating the stars of tomorrow and has a project in the works that will transport audiences with a story of love driven by the power of music. Their production of Memphis runs April 6-8th and is surely not to be missed. Nina Agostine Smith took a moment to talk to BroadwayWorld about what her school does and how she and her students are prepping for their exciting mainstage musical. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Interview: Nina Agostine Smith Talks Shaping Young Artists and Directing MEMPHIS at Waterbury Arts Magnet School&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[The Boston Pops Orchestra Comes to The Bushnell]The Boston Pops Orchestra Comes to The Bushnell]( by Carissa Chesanek The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra made a one-night-only stop at The Bushnell last night during The Very Best of the Boston Pops Tour. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Boston Pops Orchestra Comes to The Bushnell&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross]Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross]( by BWW News Desk Imagine having a second chance to see a Luther Vandross concert? Imagine the vocals and music played and staged the same way he performed them in concert. Imagine the back-up singers in their tight silver dresses swaying to the beat. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Studdard Sings Luther Vandross&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[VIDEO: Waterbury Arts Magnet School Tells the Story of Love and Music in MEMPHIS]VIDEO: Waterbury Arts Magnet School Tells the Story of Love and Music in MEMPHIS]( by Stage Tube Waterbury Arts Magnet School presents the Tony Award winning musical MEMPHIS under the direction of Nina Agostine Smith. The show runs April 6-8th, so be sure to get your tickets. Meanwhile learn more and get a preview of the show below! [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Waterbury Arts Magnet School Tells the Story of Love and Music in MEMPHIS&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- [[BWW Blog: Acting - A Leap of Faith]BWW Blog: Acting - A Leap of Faith]( by Guest Blogger: Cassandra Hsiao For the next month or so, I'll be memorizing lines and living from rehearsal to rehearsal. I'll be collaborating with actors older than me, actors with countless years of experience under their belt. I'll be digging deep into three original one-acts and studying videos of goth girls, Sheldon Cooper, and Zooey Deschanel to help me step into the shoes of my respective characters. And if I'm honest, I'm a little nervous. [Read More]( [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( Blog: Acting - A Leap of Faith&url= --------------------------------------------------------------- Click [here]( to manage your BWW e-mail alerts. All Materials-Copyright 2018 [Wisdom Digital Media, LLC. 1001 Avenue of the Americas 11th Floor, NY NY 10018]() Click here to unsubscribe instantly: