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August Wilson’s ‘Two Trains Running’ comes to Hartford Stage 35 years after CT premiere
The Hartford Stage production, part of August Wilson's Century Cycle, is directed by Gilbert McCauley...

This week in CT arts brings the funny and reaches into the soul
The Courant's arts picks for Jan. 19-25 includes comedians Ms. Pat, Orlando Baxter and Ali...

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Famed actor Ryan Reynolds, director Shawn Levy to speak at Yale in February
Actor Ryan Reynolds and his frequent filmmaking partner director/writer/producer Shawn Levy will speak at Yale...

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Do you have what it takes to be CT’s next state troubadour or poet? Here’s how to earn the title.
The nomination process is now open to find Connecticut's 19th State Troubadour and ninth State...

Festival of New Musicals features new-look ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ boy bands and a dysfunctional family
The 2025 Goodspeed Festival of New Musicals offers musicals-in-progress, cabaret performances, panel discussions and more...

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Grammy-nominated vocalist Shemekia Copeland brings her electrifying blues to Infinity Music Hall
The extraordinary blues singer Shemekia Copeland and her powerful band are at Infinity Music Hall...

Afro Latino Film Festival expands to five nights and two CT cities
The second annual Afro Latino Film Festival, organized by the Pa'lante Theatre, offers around 40...

Winter theater in CT offers a range of shows from big musicals to insightful intimate dramas
Autumn used to be the main thrust of the Connecticut theater season, but winter is...

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The ‘dustbuster’ debate is back, inspiring current exhibit at Wadsworth Atheneum and Museum
An installation by Alan Ruiz at the MATRIX gallery recalls a memorable time in the...

Shake off the winter blues in CT with rockers, R&B stars, punk legends and hardcore acts
The Courant's arts picks for Jan. 12-18 include a concert by three legendary guitarists, Billy...