The Arts
Auditions for Teen Theatrical Production of “The Laramie Project” at NBYT Jul 30 and Aug 1
NBYT has announced upcoming auditions for its Teen Company presentation of The Laramie Project, the highly acclaimed play by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theater Project. Darren Farrington, Executive and Artistic Director of the No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT), formerly called the New Britain Youth Theater, said that, “The Laramie Project is the most serious drama that […]
“Our House” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Jul 13 to Aug 4
In July and August, the Hole in the Wall Theater will present Theresa Rebeck’s “scathing comedy”, Our House. The play opens at the Theater on July 13, 2018. “Are news and entertainment interchangeable?”, the Hole in the Wall Theater asks, in introducing the play. “Our House is a deliciously scathing comedy that takes on a media-obsessed culture intent […]
“The Color Purple” at Connecticut Theater Company Jul 13 to Aug 5th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its musical presentation of “The Color Purple” on July 13, 2018. A review by Anna Foca say Alice Walker’s novel, The Color Purple, “documents the traumas and gradual triumph of Celie, a young African-American woman raised in rural isolation in Georgia, as she comes to resist the paralyzing self-concept […]
“Comedians” by Trevor Griffith Opens May 18th at Hole in the Wall Theater
The Hole in the Wall Theater will present the play “Comedians” by Trevor Griffith from May 18, 2018 to June 9th. The Theater introduces the play, saying, Manchester 1983, the Sex Pistols are the screaming voice of a generation going nowhere but to the United vs City derby and/or back on the dole. Six working-class heroes […]
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” Opens at the Connecticut Theater Company, May 4th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its presentation of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” on May 4, 2018. The play will have nine performances at the Theater, through May 20th. In the production, directed by Duane Campbell and Susan Smith, the Theater presents a musical version of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, including songs from the Disney animated feature version […]
New Britain Youth Theater Presents “The Gnome” Apr 20th to 22nd
“What do a lemon tree, a dank closet, and a nine-headed dragon have in common?” asks the New Britain Youth Theater (NBYT). “All three are important to the plot of New Britain Youth Theater’s new original comedy “The Gnome”!” “The Gnome” features the talents of nineteen children, ages six to twelve. The family-friendly comedy will […]
“This Is Me” Dance Class at the Connecticut Theater Company, Apr 14th
The Connecticut Theater Company, located at the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain, will host Part 2 of the “This Is Me” dance class on April 14, 2018. “Looking to learn a hot new dance number?,” asks the Theater, “Or maybe you just want to work on picking up choreography for upcoming auditions? Join us for […]
NBHS Presents “The Addams Family” Mar 23rd and 24th
New Britain High School students will present a musical comedy play based on the popular “The Addams Family” on March 23rd and 24th, 2018. “The show,” the school district website on the play says, “is based upon The Addams Family characters created by Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish American […]
“Much Ado About Nothing” Opening at the Hole in the Wall Theater Mar 16th
The Hole in the Wall Theater will open its production of “Much Ado About Nothing” on March 16, 2018. In the Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest production of the classic play, the Theater presents a different interpretation of William Shakespeare’s work. In the adaption, by William Arnold, After a fight over the family cattle business, Don […]
“The Man Who Came to Dinner” Opening at CT Theater Company Mar 10th
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its production of the “The Man Who Came to Dinner” on March 10, 2018. The play, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, as described by the Theater, is set in a small town in Ohio in December. Famous and outlandish orator Sheridan Whiteside has been invited to dinner […]
Hole in the Wall Theater Open Mic Night, Mar 3rd
Once again, the Hole in the Wall Theater will host its Open Mic Night. The March edition of its popular event will be March 3, 2018. “We provide a stage, a mic and a piano. You provide the entertainment,” says the event organizers. “Take the stage and share a song, comedy routine, monologue, poem, dance…. whatever talents […]
OIC and ParaDYM Academy to Present “Day of Tears” for Black History Month on Mar 3rd
Continuing the celebration of Black History Month on March 3rd, OIC of New Britain and Paradym Plus Academy will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s book, “Day of Tears.” The event will be at 4:00pm on March 3, 2018, at OIC, located at at 114 North Street. “Day of Tears” is a novel in dialogue by […]
HALS Student Wins Les Paul Legacy National Music Invention Contest
Topping entries from around the nation, HALS Middle School student Alice Bidoae has been named the winner of the VH1 Save the Music Foundation’s national Les Paul Legacy Contest. As a result of Bidoae’s award, HALS’ music program will receive a Les Paul Epiphone Electric Guitar and Amplifier. The Les Paul Foundation says that, The […]
Open Mic at the Hole in the Wall Theater Feb 4th
The Hole in the Wall Theater will host a “February Open Mic” on February 4, 2018. “We provide a stage, a piano and a mic,” says Theater, “You provide the talent!” Terri D’Arcangelo will be the host for the event. The doors will open for those wishing to perform at 1:30pm. Sign-ups are first-come, first-serve […]
New Britain Youth Theater Announces Auditions for “The Gnome”
The New Britain Youth Theater has announced that it will hold auditions for the play, “The Gnome” on January 15th and 17th, 2018. The Museum says that “The Gnome” is a story, “Based on a lesser known fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and adapted by the writers of NBYT’s Unlocked and Penny and the […]
New Year’s Open Mic at Hole in the Wall Theater Jan 6th
As the New Year begins, the Hole in the Wall Theater is offering an event for people to show off their talent and express themselves. The Theater invites people to come for a “New Year’s Open Mic” event to “bid farewell to 2017, and welcome 2018.” The Theater says, We provide the stage, a mic […]
Hole in the Wall Theater to Present “The Glass Menagerie” Jan 19th to Feb 10th
The Hole in the Wall Theater has announced its presentation of a classic American play, “The Glass Menagerie”. The play will open at the Theater on January 19, 2018 and run until February 10th. The “The Glass Menagerie” is the play that won Tennessee Williams wide acclaim in the 1940s. Williams is regarded as one the […]
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Dec 15, 16 & 17
Just in time for the holidays, the Hole in the Wall Theater is showing its production of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, a theatrical production of the beloved, heartwarming movie. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, Come and see the same heartwarming, holiday tale of George Bailey you’ve watched on […]
“It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” at the Hole in the Wall Theater Dec 15, 16 & 17
Just in time for the holidays, the Hole in the Wall Theater is showing its production of “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”, a theatrical production of the beloved, heartwarming movie. The Hole in the Wall invites people to, Come and see the same heartwarming, holiday tale of George Bailey you’ve watched on […]
“Ragtime” at Connecticut Theater Company, Dec 8 to Jan 14
The Connecticut Theater Company will open its production of “Ragtime” on December 8th, 2017. The Theater describes the play as, At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing… and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together — that of a […]