CTNow
Theater review: Iranian drama/comedy ‘English’ speaks to the many ways people communicate
Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, one that makes you feel OK about your own struggles...
Legendary African American dance company returns to CT with dances featuring Chuck Berry and beyond
Ailey II, the second company of New York's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is performing...
CT-born scream queen enjoys sinking her teeth into new horror movie roles
The Danbury native, widely proclaimed the "darling of indie horror," has worked in the field...
Artists tackle tough topics, including mental health awareness, this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 12-18 include several acts that advocate for mental health...
Immersive Art Fest features mind-expanding live performances, videos, games and more
The Bushnell will be filled with multimedia, multi-sensory arts experiences during the third annual Immersive...
Goodspeed Musicals’ 2026 season features a rock opera, a comic strip icon and a world premiere
The 2026 Goodspeed Opera House season includes two shows set in the 1930s, a Biblical...
HartBeat Ensemble’s ‘Where We Stand’ explores community and personal responsibility
The audience will get to decide the fate of the person onstage in Donnetta Lavinia...
Pop icons The Smithereens still carrying on with a trio of well-known vocalists in the rotation
When lead singer Pat DiNizio died in 2017, the band developed a rotation of guest...
New version of classic murder mystery making its world premiere at Hartford Stage
Playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has crafted a new version of Patrick Hamilton's 1929 thriller "Rope," which...
Get up and move with a ballet, a disco and ‘90s dance parties this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 5-11 also include renown guitarists, a New York comedy...
Teaching Taylor Swift: Why a CT professor is adding ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ to her curriculum
The SCSU instructor was up late studying Taylor Swift’s new album and how it might...
Long Wharf Theatre’s artistic director stepping down after six years of big changes
The theater credits Jacob Padrón with expanding the theater’s reach to underserved audiences, increasing cultural...
Theater review: ‘The Notebook’ is a beautifully balanced romantic musical at The Bushnell
The national tour of the Broadway musical romance based on the Nicholas Sparks novel opened...
Theater review: Roots rockers unite for clean, cool ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ at Playhouse on Park
The latest Connecticut rendition of the rock 'n' roll musical at Playhouse on Park features...
Theater review: New Seven Angels leaders keep comedy alive with musical farce ‘Lucky Stiff’
The first show from new management team at Seven Angeles Theatre in Waterbury is a...
‘Night Fall’ is back in Bushnell Park with a ‘new vibe’ for the autumnal arts tradition
The 2025 rendition of the community-driven performance that marks the change of seasons will take...
Mystic Film Festival offers dozens of films including a comedy/drama about breast cancer awareness
This year's Mystic Film Festival, held at three locations in New London County and one...
Creative choices bring about one of the most exciting CT fall theater seasons in years
The fall theater season in Connecticut gets off to a grand start with openings at...
Performers go from the screen to the stage this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 include a Willimantic-based rock band,...
Theater review: Goodspeed restores grit and emotional power of ‘A Chorus Line’
The 50th anniversary production of "A Chorus Line" is well cast and understands what made...
Famed songwriter gets honest about his career, feuding fans and sense of humor before CT show
Hayes Carll, who has earned comparisons to everyone from Townes Van Zandt to Randy Newman...
Foo Fighters announce surprise show at Toad’s Place
Tickets for the Foo Fighters’ surprise show on Tuesday at Toad's Place in New Haven...
Cleverly displayed William Blake exhibit at Yale Center for British Arts draws you in
William Blake's art, which can make cosmic and supernatural subjects seem tender and accessible, is...
Hothead Paisan comics hot again with new collection of CT artist’s provocative 1990s creation
Artist Diane DiMassa will be discussing her work and signing copies of the new book...
Hank Azaria serves up his unique Springsteen tribute at The Big E with a side of ‘The Simpsons’
Actor Hank Azaria has been a Bruce Springsteen fan since he was a child. He...
Bands and artists that defy the decades hit the stage this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Sept. 21-27 include a slew of rock acts from the...
MGK to return to CT on his worldwide ‘Lost Americana Tour’ in 2026
MGK, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, will play Hartford's Xfinity Theatre on June 6,...
Country crooner Chris Stapleton to play two nights at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2026
The country star who seldom plays Connecticut will do two shows at Mohegan Sun Arena...
Internationally known jazz organist returns to CT where his love for music began
Brian Charette grew up playing piano in Connecticut jazz clubs. On Sept. 19, the internationally...
Branford’s Legacy Theatre announces fewer shows with longer runs for 2026 season
The Legacy Theatre in Branford has announced its three-play 2026 season, which starts in April...
Halloween comes early with homegrown ‘Hocus Pocus Live!’ flying into stages around CT
Summer Orlando's original "Hocus Pocus Live!" show, which boasts a cast of 10 and lots...
Charmagne Tripp is sharing her ‘Hartford Soul’ with a new live EP and a new ensemble
Hartford-based neo-soul singer Charmagne Tripp has released her first live concert recording and has brought...
Musicians from some of most important rock acts of all time take center stage this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Sept. 14-20 include legendary rockers, a horror convention, a storytelling...
Modern art exhibit at Wadsworth turns historic bank heist into deeply felt art
Sofía Gallisá Muriente's MATRIX exhibit, on view at the Wadsworth through Feb. 1, is an...
Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison hosts screenings of classic concert film he helped restore
The keyboardist/guitarist has taken “Stop Making Sense” on the road with two Connecticut stops: Friday...
CT foundation awards $6M in grants in a show of support for theaters, museums and arts nonprofits
Grants were awarded to major institutions such as The Bushnell and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum...
World-renowned political theater troupe bringing the revolution back to CT
The Vermont-based Bread and Puppet Theater is making three stops in Connecticut with its new...
‘Hirschfeld’s Sondheim’ repurposes famous artist’s drawings of legendary musical theater lyricist
The poster book is devoted to depictions of Stephen Sondheim shows — and of the...
American theater is represented on stages big and small this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Sept. 7-13 include tributes to Broadway, comedy from Kristina Wong...
Are you afraid of the dark? Take in the crisp fall air with free scary movie screenings around CT
Catch horror-themed films in the great outdoors this fall at various locations in Connecticut.