On the Boards May 24

Around Greater  Danbury,
Concluding the Square One Theatre Company season this weekend is Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor.
Closing at the Wilton Playshop is Steel Magnolias 
The Town Players of Newtown close Dial ‘M’ for Murder    
At the Seven Angels Theater is Teddy and Alice  

Across Western Connecticut:
At The Norma Terris Theatre is Amazing Grace  May
Continuing at Playhouse on Park is Golda's Balcony  
Extended at Goodspeed is Mame   
At the Westport Country Playhouse is Into the Woods 
At Hartford Stage is The Tempest  

Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
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On the Boards May 18

Around Greater  Danbury,
Closing at the Bridgeport Theatre Company at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre is The Music Man
The Town Players of New Canaan at the Powerhouse Theatre, closes Sweet Bird of Youth   
Closing at Curtain Call Inc. the Dressing Room Theatre, is On Golden Pond    
Opening at the Wilton Playshop is Steel Magnolias  
The Darien Players perform The Runner Stumbles   
The Town Players of Newtown perform Dial ‘M’ for Murder    
At the Seven Angels Theater is Teddy and Alice   

Across Western Connecticut:
Closing at the Warner is Gypsy     
Opening at The Norma Terris Theatre is Amazing Grace   
Opening at Playhouse on Park is Golda's Balcony   
Extended at Goodspeed is Mame   
At the Westport Country Playhouse is Into the Woods  
At Hartford Stage is The Tempest   


Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

News-Times editorial response

The News-Times of Danbury, CT ran a story May 16, 2012 which said "Danbury area snubbed: Tourism ad omits western Connecticut". Danbury was not included in this one, very good video, but Danbury is not ‘snubbed’ by the Department of Economic & Community Development's Offices of Culture and Tourism attractions promotion.

That is a mouthful... to say, that Danbury is included in the State’s effort to promote economic development through the arts and tourism. An example is The Danbury Cultural Commission is working with Arts Network of Danbury and other groups to promote Open House Day, the one-day statewide event designed to pay tribute to Connecticut’s unique world of history, art, and tourism on June 9. A dedicated group of volunteers have been meeting for months to get this event going and they have done a superb job. Almost a dozen venues are available on June 9 with activities for children and adults.

And Danbury, through the Cultural Commission and others, hosts events almost every weekend. There are music, theater, museum,  and sporting events every weekend and many are free. To anyone who says that in Danbury there is nothing to do, they just are not looking. Everyone can find something interesting to do, especially on the weekends. Start by looking in the News-Times. Do a search for “danbury ct events” and you will find hundreds of things going on. Follow me on Twitter (@TheaterProducer) for the latest local theatrical production schedule.

The Danbury Cultural Commission works hard, with other groups, to encourage people and organizations to produce entertainment for everyone’s enjoyment. The State has included us and will continue into the summer and for years to come.

Gregory Wencek

member: Danbury Cultural Commission

Danbury falls into the Litchfield Hills tourism section of the state.

This just in Auditions

‎*Audition Notice*
The Ridgefield Theater Barn will be holding open auditions Sunday, May 20 and Monday, May 21 at 7pm for the next in our Original Play Reading Series, The Fair Sex.
Written and directed by Patti Azzara, the play will be performed Tuesday, July 31.
Cast 5 women and 5 men, 30s-50s.

For more information, including a cast breakdown, please visit the website!

On the boards May 10

Around Greater  Danbury,
Closing at The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is Moonlight & Magnolias   
The Carriage House Theatre closes ...And Then There Was Nun
Opening at the Seven Angels Theater is Teddy and Alice  
At the Bridgeport Theatre Company at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre is The Music Man  
The Town Players of New Canaan at the Powerhouse Theatre, Waveny Park offers Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams  
The Darien Players at the Darien Arts Center performs The Runner Stumbles  
Running at the Little Theatre, the Town Players of Newtown is Dial ‘M’ for Murder   
At Curtain Call Inc. the Dressing Room Theatre, is On Golden Pond    



Across Western Connecticut:
Opening at the Warner is Gypsy 
Opening at Hartford Stage is The Tempest  
Extended at Goodspeed is Mame  
At the Westport Country Playhouse is Into the Woods 


And the Stray Katz Theatre Company reads The Subject Was Roses at 7:30 on May 12 in the Alexandria Room of Edmond Town Hall in Newtown 


Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.

Learning the craft at Danbury High school

Once again, as they have for more than 20, years the students of Danbury High school demonstrate where the next generation of theater professionals and theater patrons will come from. Another school musical, this year: Hairspray, has opened and moved the capacity auditorium to their feet. More than 100 students, facility, administrators and alumni have built a team which brings excitement and entertainment to all who experience the event.

The Danbury High School Production of Hairspray is replete with acting, singing and dancing, to a live orchestra, all of which fills the auditorium. The talent is first rate and your time in the theater is well spent. The show itself encourages toe tapping and this production does everything to facilitate that goal. It isn’t every day you have the opportunity to listen to so many voices blending with a live orchestra so well.

Theater is the ultimate team activity. Students from all walks of life come together. No part of a production can be done by itself. It takes everyone working together to get to a successful opening. Everyone has their part to do in order to be a success and it is obvious that those on stage, back stage, in the pit and unseen in a multitude of support rolls do it right. And that satisfaction in a job well done radiates for all to see and feel. The lesson learned: of working together to meet a common goal will last a lifetime. These experiences will be the basis of so many adventures to come. And audiences, especially other Danbury school students, get an economical exposure to performing arts. Some may aspire to be a part of something like this when they have the opportunity. It is community building at its finest.

If you have the time, get to Hairspray. If you can't, try to attend any local school production. You do not have to know someone who is involved to be entertained. I urge you to get out and see how well today's young adults work together for something which not only makes them proud but will make you happy too.

Learning the craft

This weekend, area schools are presenting their theatrical events of the season. Join them for hours of entertainment and show your support for the next generation of theater professionals and theater-goers.


Tonight at Danbury High 
For more Danbury High Info.

Tonight at Westconn 
For more WCSU info.

This weekend at Brookfield High 
For more Brookfield High info.

Next Weekend at Immaculate High  
For more Immaculate High info.

On the Boards May 3

Around Greater  Danbury,
Closing at the Pound Ridge Theatre Company is Collected Stories 
It is the last weekend at Curtain Call Inc., Kweskin Theatre for The Sound of Music. 
This weekend only Danbury High School Productions performs Hairspray
Opening at the Bridgeport Theatre Company at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre is The Music Man 
Opening at the Town Players of New Canaan at the Powerhouse Theatre, Waveny Park is Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams 
At The Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is Moonlight & Magnolias   
The Carriage House Theatre continues ...And Then There Was Nun

Across Western Connecticut:
Last chance at the Bushnell  for Come Fly Away 
Closing at the Ivoryton Playhouse  is The Graduate 
Extended at Goodspeed is Mame  
At the Westport Country Playhouse is Into the Woods 


Most curtain times are 8 PM but check the links for the details.
This is your StageGram. Break a Leg.