Westport Country Playhouse will present “Cabaret in the Robards,” a series of live, in-person, on-stage performances headlined by Broadway musical talents, beginning in June. The three-show series will benefit the safe reopening of the Playhouse campus, closed since March 2020 due to the global pandemic. “Cabaret in the Robards” will include “An Evening with Brad…
It’s been nearly two years since Curtain Call – Stamford, CT’s award-winning community theatre company – hosted auditions for a musical, but normal operations are finally resuming so they’re getting ready for their 31st season. Auditions for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, 1776, the first show of their 2021-2022 season, will be held June 20…
STAMFORD, CT – 25 decorated pianos will be positioned in their new place of residence in Stamford Downtown for the summer of 2021. These pianos are part of Stamford Downtown’s outdoor summer sculpture exhibit, The Piano Project. 25 talented artists have magically transformed the donated pianos into works of art, full of creativity and humor.…
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Mayor David Martin announce earlier this week the addition of Park Attendants beginning May 28 through September 16, to increase resident safety and security within Stamford Parks. Beach season begins this weekend. The City is implementing safety and security initiatives to increase safety so that residents can enjoy all that Stamford…
DANBURY, CT – The Western Connecticut State University Department of Theatre Arts participated in the Region 1 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in late January, at which its virtual production, “The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical,” was selected as a featured performance for consideration across all regions. The KCACTF National Committee and National…
STAMFORD, CT – Last week, Stamford EMS commemorated the 46th annual National EMS Week with a celebration of the important work and dedication of its EMS workers. The independent, nonprofit organization has been serving the emergency medical needs of the Stamford community for nearly 30 years. “Especially in light of the challenges we faced throughout…
Stamford, CT – Stamford Public Schools (SPS) recently announced that Newfield Elementary Assistant Principal Sharon Longo has been named principal of Newfield, effective July 1, 2021. Longo is replacing current Newfield Principal Lisa Saba Price, who will be serving as principal at Westover Elementary School, also beginning on July 1, 2021. Longo has been a…
Wilton, CT – Broadway shows are still a few months away from opening, but Wilton Library is bringing the sense of Broadway to town with a virtual visit from Caseen Gaines, author of Footnotes, on Tuesday, June 1, 7 to 8 p.m. Gaines’s engaging account captures the triumphant story of the all-Black Broadway musical that…
Stamford, CT – Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced that the Manhattanville College School of Education has awarded the 2021 Valiant Educator Award to Stamford High School (SHS) Science Teacher and 2021-2022 Stamford Teacher of the Year Donna Kaiser. This award honors a graduate of the School of Education whose career and community accomplishments reflect the…
NORWALK, CT – The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is seeking divers who will willingly and regularly volunteer to plunge in among its 7- to 9-foot sharks. The Aquarium is recruiting experienced scuba divers to join its Volunteer Dive Team to help make public educational presentations from inside the 110,000-gallon “shark tank,” home to six sand…