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Review: Charming New Musical Revue About Time Entertains Young and Old at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre
​​6.11.2025

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The cast of Goodspeed’s "About Time," 2025 (Diane Sobolewski)
"About Time is a delightful new musical revue that played at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre in Chester, CT, May 24 through June 15. A show about the passage of time, growing older, and the many lived experiences that we have, About Time is a charming new work that makes you laugh, makes you think, and might even make you cry..."

Review: Back to the Future Awes Audiences at Hartford's bushnell Performing Arts Center
6.6.2025

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Don Stephenson (Doc Brown) and Lucas Hallauer (Marty McFly) in the national tour of "Back to the Future: The Musical," 2025 (McLeod9 Creative)
"Playing through Sunday, June 8, Back to the Future is a thrilling, high-energy musical that will satisfy movie-lovers and theatre fans alike... Combining impressive design work and spectacle, a story that audiences know and love, and a catchy score with tunes such as  “Future Boy,” “The Power of Love,” and “Back in Time,” Back to the Future is an electric evening of pop-culture joy..."

Review: ACT OF CT BAKES A BEAUTIFUL RENDITION OF WAITRESS TO CLOSE 2024-25 SEASON
​​​​​5.31.2025

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The company of "Waitress" at ACT of CT, 2025 (ACT of CT)
"Waitress, currently playing at A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut (ACT of CT) through June 22, is a beautiful, breathtaking rendition of the show that captures your heart from the very first notes. Featuring a talented set of principals and a strong ensemble, the team at ACT of CT delivers another powerful production to close out their 2024-25 season... Featuring Bareilles’ hit tunes such as “She Used to Be Mine,” “What Baking Can Do,” and “Bad Idea,” Waitress is an excellent production from start to finish..."

Review: RAGTIME SOARS AT GOODSPEED IN TIMELY PRODUCTION
5.15.2025

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The company of "Ragtime" at Goodspeed Musicals, 2025 (Diane Sobolewski)
"Ragtime, currently playing at Goodspeed Musicals through June 15, is an absolute triumph. If the thunderous standing ovation at the conclusion of the performance is any indication, Goodspeed has a hit on their hands... Across the board, Ragtime is an impressive rendition of a powerful story that makes a particularly strong impact in today’s current climate. Featuring iconic songs such as “Wheels of a Dream” and “Make Them Hear You,” it’s a show that you won’t soon forget..."

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