For a show that has never played on Broadway, The Mousetrap is probably one of the best-known theatrical titles around. If you’ve never seen it, you’re in for a treat from the master of mystery – Dame, Agatha Christie – when Curtain Call’s production opens in The Dressing Room Theatre on February 29, In October…
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“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” opens with an all-adult cast at Crystal Theatre on Friday
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”, based on the bestselling novel by Mark Haddon and adapted into a Tony-award winning play by Simon Stephens, opens this Friday at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk CT. The acclaimed non-profit performing arts center with a 35-year legacy of children’s productions is now entering its second year…
A Beautiful Season At Curtain Call
Planning a theatrical season can be similar to a bride planning her wedding day by following the old adage “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” At least that’s how Curtain Call’s executive director, Lou Ursone, explains it as the busy theatre company launches its new season. “With 12 full-scale, diverse productions spanning 40…
Comedic romp through history kicks off new season at Curtain Call
The more things change, the more they stay the same! That becomes clearly evident in the time-hopping, theatrical romp through 2,000 years of history – AND AWAY WE GO – playing in Curtain Call’s Dressing Room Theatre, Stamford, September 8 through 24. Terrence McNally’s AND AWAY WE GO jumps through time from backstage in ancient…
Stamford Chorale to resume rehearsals
The Stamford Chorale announced that it will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20 Forest St., Stamford. Open rehearsals continue on Sept. 12 and Sept.19. Singers in all voice parts, especially basses and tenors, are invited. The non-audition community choir will be preparing a Fall…
Creepy and Kooky family movies into the Kweskin Theatre in Stamford
We know the finger snaps, we know the song, but how well do we really know the The Addams Family portrayed in the Broadway musical bearing their name, opening Friday, August 4 in The Kweskin Theatre, Stamford? Audiences have known the creepy, kooky Addams’s since 1938 when they first appeared in Charles Addams’ single panel…
New Atlantic Sturgeon Encounter Opens at The Maritime Aquarium
Norwalk, CT – Ever wonder what Earth was like 200 million years ago? Visit The Maritime Aquarium’s new Sturgeon Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed! “We are particularly excited about this new exhibit because it is especially rare – only a few…
Otis and the Hurricanes Perform at Music at the Barn
WESTON, CT – The Weston History & Culture Center’s popular outdoor summer concert series, Music at the Barn, is back for its 8th season. Otis and the Hurricanes performs on Sunday July 23, 2023. Grounds open at 5:00pm; Music from 5:30pm – 7pm. Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chair, BYOB and enjoy the show! Tickets…
The Maritime Aquarium Announces the Arrival of Two Fennec Foxes
Norwalk, CT – The Maritime Aquarium is pleased to announce the arrival of two new residents – fennec foxes Trooper and Hokees. Trooper, a 10-year-old male, and Hokees, a 7-year-old female, are the first fennec foxes to call the Aquarium home. “The most unique feature of the fennec fox is its large ears,” said Associate…
Shakespeare saved the day
In the summer of 2020 when most of the entertainment world was on an extended hiatus, Curtain Call in Stamford was providing outdoor entertainment that fed the souls of its performers, entertained thousands and provided a much needed cash infusion. Their first outdoor event – a cabaret-style event called SHAKESPEARE & SONG – replaced the…