Inspired by Puccini’s opera La bohème, RENT is a rock musical that presents a year in the life of bohemians living in the East Village near the end of the millennium. RENT is semi-autobiographical in that writer/composer Jonathan Larson lived in Lower Manhattan just as Mimi, Mark, Roger, Collins, and Angel do: sacrificing heat and a stable home for their […]
Bill and Fred set out on an adventure, where they soon find one another both absolutely necessary and totally intolerable. Throughout their journey—told through an innovative combination of dance, circus, and physical theater—they become master resolvers of the absurd, searching for belonging and backpacks. A unique take on the classic comedy duo, Adventures asks, what if losing […]
Remembering The Family Store (NR) Wed. Sept. 6 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3O1fDWb Trailer: https://youtu.be/O-kj-i2eabs?si=9ECCViLmzOIZAzUz The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County, CT produced a documentary featuring family stores in Stamford, CT from their peak years as the center of downtown business through the early years of urban redevelopment and its impact. Downtown businesses on […]
The Ridgefield Theater Barn, in partnership with the Ridgefield Historical Society, is presenting Eccentric Women of Ridgefield, based on the writings and performances of Dr. Darla Shaw. Adapted for the stage by Stephen Robbins, and directed by Linda Seay, the play, which debuted on the RTB stage to great success last October, is presented without […]
Be a part of the creative process when you attend a reading at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center! ABOUT THE PLAY: A family living in the Deep South struggles to come together in this bizarre and darkly funny exploration of identity, media, and the deep-rooted trauma that continues to haunt the Black race in […]
Avon reCeated Celebrates! Thu. Sept. 14 at 6:30 pm ️ https://bit.ly/47a1gHC The Village, 4 Star Point Stamford, CT 06902 Avon reCreated Celebrates Deborah & Chuck Royce! Join us for a roof top celebration in honor of Deborah & Chuck Royce's generosity and continued commitment to the historic Avon Theatre in Downtown Stamford. Dance under the […]
Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the […]
Taught by international sketch comedy award winners Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show,” this is a 3-hour physical comedy workshop for performers of any skill level – from beginner to expert. Prepare to explore the world of improv and sketch while being pushed to take greater risks in your acting. […]
Documentary Night: Girl Talk (NR) Mon. 9/18 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3s5uuHA Co-presented by the Stamford Public Schools AITE Debate Team. Post-film Q&A with Gil Alon. This screening has been sponsored by Murtha Cullina. Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Trailer: https://youtu.be/0wwXy_hiX3s?si=5P4vNS93XKQyBTQ3 Set in the […]
Cult Classics: Bubba Ho-Tep (R) (2002) Thu. 9/21 at 9 pm ️ https://bit.ly/45EKXBw All 2023 Cult Classics Series films are $9 a ticket! Trailer: https://youtu.be/pa9331xmvhg?si=HD4TraTFZX6BEOqg After falling into a lengthy coma following a freak accident involving hip gyration, a now aged Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) wakes up in an East Texas nursing home, where […]
The CT Chapter of the League of Professional Theatre Women (LPTW) presents Women of a Certain StAGE, a special afternoon of theater and music celebrating achievements of women over 40 on stage. The program is produced by Lauren Yarger (Gracewell Productions). Staged one-acts, music and special guests in a program directed by Susan Cinoman will […]
The Black Lens: The Five Demands (NR) ️ https://bit.ly/47WEfYZ Wed. 9/27 at 7 pm Post-screening Q&A with film subject Rosalind McLymont. Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New […]
Join Stand up comedian Glenn Raymond and special guest Joe Bartnick for their eye opening comedy tour "It's Ok Blame The World". In an age where everyone is offended, overly sensitive and hyper emotional, Glenn Raymond speaks his truth on society through daily observations while pointing out the absurdities of the people and the world […]
This popular theater show is a cross generational crowd pleaser and has been selling out every theater and performing arts center that the show plays at. The band is widely celebrated and known for re-creating spot on, note for note re-creations of the hits, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the […]