Latest ReviewS

Review: JOIN THE BE-IN AT CSC'S MEMORABLE CONCERT PRODUCTION OF ICONIC ROCK MUSICAL, HAIR
​​11.23.2024

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The Company of CSC’s "Hair" (Lorah Haskins)
"Hair in Concert at Connecticut Stage Company (CSC) is an enjoyable concert experience that has you swaying along to iconic songs and humming the memorable melodies from start to finish. CSC produces live concert productions of well-known musicals, with past shows including Little Women and Into the Woods. Their stage is within the New Canaan Library, which, although it is intended as a stage space, is not outfitted the same as a standard theatre would be in terms of lighting and sound capabilities. Despite the restrictions of a non-traditional space, CSC once again succeeds in creating an interesting piece of theatre that audiences clearly enjoyed..."

Review: Joyful Rendering of A Holiday Classic Live at Goodspeed
11.20.2024

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Jim Stanek, Camilo Velasquez Escamilla, Jenn Gambatese and Christopher Riley in "A Christmas Story" at Goodspeed Musicals (Diane Sobolewski)
"A Christmas Story, currently playing at The Goodspeed, is a joyful rendering of a holiday classic just in time for the kick off to the “most wonderful time of the year”... With catchy songs, fun dance numbers, a strong company featuring an impressive number of talented children, and even two live dogs who steal the show, A Christmas Story is just the right way to celebrate the magic of the season..."

Review: Breathtaking spectacle returns to hartford with the lion king
​​​11.14.2024

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Mukelisiwe Goba as Rafiki in the North American Tour of "The Lion King" ©Disney (Matthew Murphy)
"The national tour of The Lion King, which is playing at The Bushnell in Hartford November 13-December 1, is a breathtaking spectacle that delights from the very first chords... Featuring iconic songs like “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and filled with that classic Disney magic, The Lion King is a soaring triumph that is perfect for the whole family..."

Review: Les Misérables Soars at Hartford's Bushnell Performing arts center
10.29.2024

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“One Day More” from the North American Tour of "Les Misérables" (Matthew Murphy)
The national tour of Les Misérables, which played at The Bushnell in Hartford October 29-November 3, is the latest installment in the Les Miz saga. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Misérables has been raising its banner and building the iconic barricade around the globe for decades... The tour of Les Misérables absolutely soars, boasting a powerhouse cast that takes the classic story and lifts it to new heights..."

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