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Mark Twain award, which honors American stories with a unique American voice, grows in prestige
"Atavists," Lydia Millet’s collection of short stories about a modern American family coping with modern...
This may be best week of year to catch a classical music concert in CT. Here’s what to expect
The performances offer everything from Gershwin tunes to R&B/soul hits to spirituals to modern jazz...
Cabaret-style shows bring intimate events to venues big and small this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 1-7 include magician and raconteur Lucy Darling, a Christmas...
UConn Fall Puppet Slam offers multimedia, multidisciplinary variety show
The annual puppetry show, which takes place on Oct. 30 at UConn's von der Mehden...
Theater review: For all its mirth, ‘Pride and Prejudice, Part 2’ is ultimately a superficial concept
The world premiere of Ken Ludwig's new play at Westport Country Playhouse brings Napoleon Bonaparte...
A small CT venue has hosted musicians from all over the world. For the owner, it’s a labor of love.
The Putnam business is dedicated to providing art, music, good food and a safe place...
It’s a wild time for modern dance and ballet in Connecticut. Here are some can’t miss shows
Upcoming shows include touring companies, a symphony orchestra collaboration and the 25th go-round for one...
Goodspeed marks ‘Annie’-versary with a new staging 50 years after its world premiere
The “Annie” team, from its young star to a director and dog trainer steeped in...
This week in CT arts gets spooky with insane clowns, death metal and a Ghostface killer
The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 25-31 include a "Scream" screening with David Arquette, an...
Forget about Jason, the original ‘Friday the 13th’ Crystal Lake killer was a CT theater legend
Betsy Palmer appeared as Pamela Voorhees for just 12 minutes in the original "Friday the...
Theater review: Hartford Stage’s ‘Dracula’ is a psychological thriller that’s legit scary
The new adaptation by British playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm is happily and horrifically faithful to...
Theater review: TheaterWorks’ ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’ encapsulates ups and downs of modern existence
Samuel D. Hunter's drama of a wandering soul, his aunt and his boyfriend gets a...
Here we go again as ‘Mamma Mia’ tour marks a quarter century of ABBA at The Bushnell
An anniversary tour closely based on the original London production is a reminder of what...
ESPN journalist celebrates career with collection of best investigative reporting and storytelling
Connecticut resident Seth Wickersham, a longtime writer for ESPN, has released a large anthology of...
World premiere of Ken Ludwig comedy brings Jane Austen, Napoleon together at Westport Country Playhouse
"Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley," at Westport Country Playhouse Oct. 20-Nov. 7,...
Tricks and treats on tap this week in CT with spooky symphonies, dark humor and ghost tales
We’re still nearly two weeks out from Halloween but things are already getting spookier. Visiting...
Theater review: Yale Repertory Theatre puts on warmhearted ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
August Wilson's first major play is as sharp and relevant today as when Yale Repertory...
Let’s do the time warp again with multiple ‘Rocky Horror’ experiences coming to CT
Events this month include one featuring a star of the movie version, a roller derby...
Folk punk band AJJ returns to CT with new album featuring different styles and sounds
The Arizona band, playing at Space Ballroom on Oct. 15, will feature songs from its...
Glastonbury festival continues to grow steadily, adding dozens of music acts each year
The Glastonbury Apple Harvest & Music Festival is one of the best places in the...
This week in CT arts is a mashup of ‘Rocky Horror’ and an ‘American Horror Story’ star
It’s a multimedia melange on Connecticut stages this week. The annual tour of the “Rocky...
’90s Con is blazing a new trail in pop culture nostalgia. Here’s how to meet your favorite stars
The Hartford event, running Oct. 16-18 at the Connecticut Convention Center, features dozens of big-name...
Town offices set the stage for Avon theater company’s new play about a public relations executive
Playhouse 44 is presenting the world premiere of "Elements of God" by Joel Samberg, Oct....
CT university celebrating influential modern composer on 100th anniversary of his birth
Mid-20th century composer Earle Brown, known for his experimental and electronic works, is the subject...
Goodspeed Musicals announces 2027 season with fewer shows and longer runs. Here’s what’s coming
"Into the Woods," "The Heart of Rock & Roll" and "The King & I" will...
A CT theater got Tom Hanks, Tony Shalhoub and Wendie Malick to star in playreading. Here’s how
Hanks was announced as a cast member in a reading of Nicky Glossman's "Portrait of...
HartBeat Ensemble’s ‘A Lesson from Aloes’ takes deep dive into personal toll of aging and activism
HartBeat Ensemble takes on the Athol Fugard play about aging activists discussing the value and...
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his awe-striking technical skill and personal style to UConn
The Hawaiian native is making his third Connecticut appearance in two months, playing at UConn's...
New ‘Dracula’ adaptation rises from the dead to open Hartford Stage’s season
The new version of the vampire saga by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm has its U.S. premiere...
A whole lot of ‘Sleepy Hollow’ mixed with some laughs is on tap this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Oct. 4-10 include multiple versions of the Washington Irving classic,...
TheaterWorks Hartford season starts with intimate small town drama ‘Little Bear Ridge Road’
Samuel D. Hunter small town play, directed by producing artistic director Rob Ruggiero, opens the...
Theater review: ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ delivers a personal tale of survival, faith and hope
The play, at Playhouse on Park through Oct. 18, offers a gently unfolding, calmly delivered...
Theater review: Opulent ‘Great Gatsby’ brings luxury and razzle-dazzle to The Bushnell
The Broadway musical based on the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel features cast of dozens and...
‘Night Fall’ going big this year with tiny creatures made large, circus tricks and more
The annual outdoor show, created by a collective of local artists and performers, has always...
Legendary rapper, actor and entrepreneur Ice Cube show anchors final weekend of The Big E. What he told us.
Ice Cube said he will be pulling out the hits such as “Check Yo’Self,” “You...
Yale Rep revisits August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ 40+ years after hosting its premiere
The jazz music drama is directed by Yale School of Drama alumni Timothy Douglas, who...
First national tour of ‘The Great Gatsby’ brings jazz age spectacle to The Bushnell
The hit Broadway musical, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, is at The Bushnell Sept....
The fall music lineup in CT brings dark metal, soulful singers and orchestras playing movie scores
Hundreds of concerts covering every conceivable genre are happening this fall featuring local legends, classic...
Greater Hartford Theater Week brings together theaters, artists and audiences in CT
Outside of the theater celebration, the Courant's arts picks for Sept. 26 through Oct. 3...
Legendary British punk band that ‘invented indie’ playing Connecticut for first time in 27 years
Buzzcocks, still led by guitarist Steve Diggle, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new...
CT man says some unlikely skills gave him a boost as a contestant on this season of ‘Survivor’
The mental health counselor likens his quest to be on “Survivor” to other ambitious projects...
Theater review: Tour premiere of freaky farce ‘Oh, Mary!’ lives up to the hype at The Bushnell
The Broadway sensation, starring Alaska and John-Andrew Morrison, launched its national tour at The Bushnell...
CT rock show featuring Colin Blunstone, Peter Asher and The Fixx moves to outdoor venue
The tour that was originally scheduled at College Street Music in New Haven is now...
Princess Joy L. Perry’s ‘This Here is Love’ embodies spirit of Stowe Prize for Literary Activism
The winner of the 2026 Stowe Prize is a sensitive portrayal of the conditions and...
Colin Blunstone, still the voice of The Zombies despite the band’s demise, making CT appearance
The frontman of the '60s English rock band is performing at College Street Music Hall...
Major musicians in just about every genre are performing this week in CT
The Courant's arts picks for Sept. 20-26 include sold-out shows from Olivia Rodrigo, Grammy-winning artist...
Theater review: World premiere of ‘The Snow Goose’ flies off course at Goodspeed Opera House
The new musical, based on the Paul Gallico story, takes a sweet tale of friendship...
Minnesota-based Trampled By Turtles brings its unique folk/rock sound to CT
The Minnesota ensemble, which features mandolin, banjo and fiddle, has 10 albums to its name...
Porchfest season is drawing to a close in CT. Here’s where to catch some final shows
As the summer winds down in Connecticut, so does the end of Porchfest season. Porchfests...
Theater review: Legacy Theatre’s ‘The Odd Couple’ offers new insights into Neil Simon classic
Legacy Theatre's production respects the original but makes some interesting choices that allow for fresh...
Josh Johnson dishes on ‘The Daily Show,’ comic books and his upcoming show at The Bushnell
Josh Johnson sits behind the anchor desk at the indispensable Comedy Central news program “The...
One of the oldest rock tribute acts is still unbeaten at playing the Grateful Dead live
Now that rock tribute bands have taken over the world, it’s fascinating to look back...
‘Oh, Mary!’ director readies first tour of Broadway hit for its premiere at The Bushnell
The first national tour of the Broadway hit, which kicks off The Bushnell's 2026-27 Broadway...
Branford’s Legacy Theatre announces very musical three-show 2027 season
The 2027 season will feature "Bridges of Madison County," "Peter and the Starcatcher" and "The...
Award-winning director makes her debut as new head of Yale Rep, David Geffen School of Drama
Evan Yionoulis is just fifth person, and the first woman, to hold the dual position...
Piano men will sing us some songs this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Sept. 6-12 include a Phish tribute, jammy rock bands and...
Darkness takes center stage as the 2026 CT fall theater season features thrills and chills
The upcoming fall theater season mixes a little dark humor with the usual slate of...
New England Ballet Theatre announces 2026-27 season, new residency at University of Saint Joseph
The ballet company's 2026-27 season includes the classic "Swan Lake" and a new take on...
Black-Eyed & Bluesfest goes on with new date and location but the same vibe as years past
The free outdoor music festival held in Hartford since the early 2000s nearly ended this...
Used books are big business in CT again. ‘People are just reading more in general.’
Whether it’s about cost, availability or a rediscovered love of browsing and collecting, stores and...
Hey, hey, its time for another Monkees convention in CT to mark the pop icons’ 60th anniversary
Hey, hey, its time for another Monkees convention in CT to mark the pop icons'...
John Constable’s cloudy brilliance hits Yale Center for British Art in time for fall
The highly influential 19th century British painter is the subject of a major exhibit at...
‘White Collar’ TV star returns to TheaterWorks Hartford for third project in two years
Tim DeKay joins Rob Morrow for a benefit reading of Jeffrey Lieber's "The Lady, or...
Rock bands Alabama Shakes and Staind come back around this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 also include Tedeschi Trucks Band,...
Theater review: Elm Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ leaves you dancing
The decades-old New Haven company is able to draw hundreds a night to Edgerton Park...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in CT as ticket sales begin for popular holidays shows
Some of the big holiday shows coming to Connecticut include the return of the Cirque...
Get lost in a corn maze this September for fall family fun in Connecticut
Bring your family and friends, leave the cell phones tucked in your bag and have...
Dog stars in new children’s book inspired by author’s childhood trip to a CT museum. Now it will be sold there
A West Hartford native was inspired to write the children's book 60 years after an...
Haircut 100 tops off a superb tour of fellow ’80s hitmakers at Westville Music Bowl
Nick Heyward shared what's happened in the 45 years since the classic album "Pelican West"...
A classically rich world premiere of sensitive wartime drama ‘The Snow Goose’ coming to Goodspeed
A classically rich world premiere of sensitive wartime drama 'The Snow Goose' coming to Goodspeed
Good things come in threes this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 23-29 include a triple bill of TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and...
Musical legends Willie Nelson and Neil Young reunite for upcoming CT show
Willie Nelson & Family and Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, plus opening act Ty...
CT ballet companies will be dancing up a storm starting this fall. Here’s what to look forward to
Ballet Hartford has released its 10th anniversary season, and Connecticut Ballet announced that its Hartford...
New documentary celebrates past, present and growing future of filmmaking in CT. It has a goal.
The new "Hollywood to Hartford" documentary highlights the many important movies that have been made...
Much ado about something? New book helps crack questions about latest outdoor Elm Shakespeare show
"Shakespeare's World," co-authored by Elm Shakespeare Company artistic director Rebecca Goodheart, offers enlightenment on the...
CT art gallery is going to the dogs with exhibit exploring canine imagery and meaning
"Deus Ex Bark-ina," at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven through Sept....
Photo exhibit by famed Connecticut-raised writer Ocean Vuong is a hit at the Wadsworth
The novelist and poet has also found expression in photography, which is on view in...
Head into the great outdoors this week in CT arts with amphitheater concerts and film screenings
The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 16-22 include concerts from Bowling for Soup, Kesha and...
Connecticut College ups its game for 2026-27 Guest Artists series starting with two ‘Rent’ stars
The upcoming series at Connecticut College includes Broadway stars, tabla music, a chamber ensemble, a...
Goodspeed celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Annie’ debut. Here’s who will play leading roles this fall
A 10-year-old TikTok star will play the famous red-haired orphan this fall to honor the...
Theater review: Theaterworks’ ‘Cannibals of McGower County’ an entertainingly hot, funny tragedy
The world premiere of Drew Larimore's Southern gothic comic tragedy was well suited for a...
CT community-based theater dreamed big, nabbing influencer to star in ‘The Bodyguard’
Mona Swain, known as Theater Barbie, will play the Whitney Houston role in City Stage...
Jon Batiste on interconnectedness of his life and work and releasing three albums after CT show
The multi-faceted former "Late Show" show bandleader will shows off his jazz, classical and New...
The Wild West is heading east this week as Americana and country crooners take the stage in CT
The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 9-15 include singer/songwriters Bonnie Raitt, James Hunter, Waylon Wyatt,...
Incredible few months of comedy is kicking off in CT clubs and theaters. See who’s headed this way
The great run begins with an arena show by Nate Bargatze and includes "Saturday Night...
A major international music archive has found its permanent home in CT. Here’s what it contains
The ARChive of Contemporary Music is bringing millions of songs and lots of fresh public...
CT festival celebrates contemporary witches and honors those unjustly accused in 17th-century trials
The third Connecticut Witch & Culture Festival, Aug. 8 and 9 in Hartford, celebrates modern-day...
Comedian Paula Poundstone returns to her roots, still calls stand-up ‘greatest job in the world’
The New England native, comedian, podcaster and quiz show panelist is performing on Aug. 8...
Sounds of August include two classy classical music series and jazz in a new art gallery in CT
Three concert series fill the month with music, featuring world premieres, major local talent and...
Blues and rock ‘n’ roll sounds are richly represented this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Aug. 2-8 include legendary rockers Rod Stewart and Billy Idol,...
Long Wharf Theatre’s 2026-27 season: Congress, immigration, Arthur Miller and more
The Long Wharf Theatre has announced its 2026-27 season. The theater does not currently have...
Drag queen Alaska shares the big news: She’s starring in the ‘Oh, Mary!’ tour at The Bushnell
Drag star Alaska will play the title role in the national tour of Cole Escola's...
Actor once a regular at TheaterWorks Hartford returns in world premiere of Southern Gothic play
Constance Shulman and her daughter Gus Birney appear with Annalee Jeffries and Edward Hoke in...
Charles Ives Music Festival offers a fresh take on the America 250 celebrations
The annual festival, which has been infused with youth and history, offers multiple concerts between...
Take a time machine back to the ’90s and 2000s this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for July 26 through Aug. 1 include jam bands Blues Traveler,...
Black Pride festival coming to capital city featuring art, performances, food and fun
The inaugural Hartford Black Pride Festival takes place July 24-26 in downtown Hartford and features...
Yale Summer Cabaret transforms into an accessible nightclub for ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
The student-run summer theater at Yale University revisits a classic punk rock musical from July...
There is much ado about Shakespeare in CT with summer performances all around the state
Connecticut's summer Shakespeare season is in full swing with 11 shows taking place now or...
Bask in the sounds of living legends Bob Dylan and Lauryn Hill this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for July 19-25 include deathcore band Heavy//Hitter, indie rock trio Riley!...
Celebrate National Mutt Day this month and bring your pup to these CT doggy destinations
For National Mutt Day later this month, bring them out to a winery or brewery,...