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Hartford Symphony Orchestra announces four finalists for new music director
Each finalist will guest conduct a Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert during the 2026-27 season in...

Legendary composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to receive Goodspeed award at spring gala
He will receive the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at a...

Local indie music label is building a community and thriving with artists from CT and beyond
The Connecticut-based record label is living up to its goal of supporting independent artists by...

Revised musical ‘Rent in Concert’ rocks the Shubert with a big cast and even bigger orchestra
The version of “Rent” playing the Shubert Theatre in New Haven on Feb. 21 seems...

Get moving with mix of modern dance concerts this week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for Feb. 15-21 also includes guitar licks from Billy F. Gibbons...

James Van Der Beek honed his acting career in CT with a pivotal role in Goodspeed musical
The TV and film actor who died this week grew up in Cheshire and got...

Theater review: Connecticut Rep’s nonverbal take on ‘Peter Pan’ is cool, laid-back and magical
"Darling" isn’t so much about growing up as it is about asserting oneself, questioning societal...

Mix up your plans for Valentine’s Day with ax throwing, bowling, a cat cafe, and more CT gems
With Valentine's Day around the corner, there's a lot of romantic, unique and fun things...

Concerts, comedy and more to love on Valentine’s Day weekend in CT
Weekend shows range from a concert of love songs at St. Peter's church in Hebron...

CT ballet company’s ‘Be My Valentine’ part of a dance-filled cultural love fest
Connecticut Ballet offers a mix of classical and modern dance on Valentine's Day weekend in...

