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Review: Ease on down the road to the bushnell for the wiz!
3.12.2025

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Kyle Ramar Freeman as Lion, Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Phillip Johnson Richardson as Tinman, and Avery Wilson as Scarecrow in "The Wiz" Pre-Broadway Production (Jeremy Daniel)
"The national tour of The Wiz, playing at The Bushnell in Hartford March 11-16, is a delightful adventure down the yellow brick road packed with unforgettable rock, soul, gospel, and funk tunes and brimming with stellar performances. Featuring iconic songs such as “Ease on Down the Road,” “Everybody Rejoice,” and “Home,” it’s two and a half hours of magic, music, and fun..."

Review: Witty Tale of Backyard Battles explores Race, Class, and More IN NATIVE GARDENS
​​2.26.2025

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Paula Leggett Chase and Adam Heller in "Native Gardens" at Westport Country Playhouse (Carol Rosegg)
"Native Gardens by playwright Karen Zacarías, playing at the Westport Country Playhouse through March 8, is a witty tale of backyard battles between neighbors that is used to explore the societal divisions resulting from factors such as age, race, and class. Directed by JoAnn M. Hunter and performed by a talented cast, it’s a quick but effective play that wields comedy as a tool to expand upon the social justice discourse presented within..."

Review: Hilarious play moon over buffalo brings ludwig comedy back to the mtc stage
2.23.2025

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Rod Brogan and the company of "Moon Over Buffalo" at MTC (Alex Mongillo)
"Moon Over Buffalo, which played at Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) February 7-23, is a hilarious comedy that has the audience in stitches from start to finish. Following on the tails of their 2022 production of Lend Me A Tenor, MTC brings Ken Ludwig back to their stage with great success. The performance that I attended was sold out, and it was clear that the audience thoroughly enjoyed the production..."

Review: Breathtaking production at act of ct gives new life to fiddler on the roof
​​​​2.20.2025

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The company of "Fiddler on the Roof" at ACT of CT (ACT of CT)
"Fiddler on the Roof, currently playing at A Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut (ACT of CT), is a breathtaking production that gives new life to the iconic show... The ACT of CT team has assembled a stellar cast for this one, the company consistently impressing with their vocal and physical skill, as well as the depth of emotion conveyed in their performances... Set to a stunning score that features recognizable tunes such as “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Miracle of Miracles,” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” Fiddler on the Roof is an iconic tale that still holds so much significance and relevance today..."

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