Of the limited numbers of shows I saw, 2024 was the year of brilliant solo performances, particularly Felicia Curry in David Cade’s Sandra at TheaterWorks Hartford, and Jay Sefton in his and Mark Basquiill’s Unreconciled, which for me was the best new play of the year., 2024 was also the year that video and projections became a major…
by Suzanne Wells, Special to Berkshire on Stage
by Mark G. Auerbach Special to Berkshire on Stage To be honest, I’ve mixed feelings about Michael Jackson. I love his music and artistry, yet deplore his offstage behavior. So, I was hesitant about seeing MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical, when it first arrived on Broadway (where it’s been a hot…
The Value of the Ticket The Power of Artistic Voices A moderated panel discussion that discusses how artists leave lasting impressions, deepen our sense of empathy, and spark movements for social and structural change in Hartford and beyond. Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Downtown Hartford Public Library (500 Main St.) 6:30pm…
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, is excited to announce a new Community Partnership with Hands on Hartford, a local non-profit organization that provides Hartford residents with food, housing, and health resources. TheaterWorks Hartford will be an official collection location, accepting donations of non-perishable items from patrons…
by Mark G. Auerbach Special to Berkshire on Stage For those who haven’t been to TheaterWorks‘ innovative and super hilarious new holiday tradition (and why haven’t you?), Christmas on the Rocks, now in its 12th annual rendition, is wickedly funny adult humor, created and directed by Rob Ruggiero. He brought together…
The Living Room Series at TheaterWorks Hartford Presents: FOREVER FESTIVE: A Holiday Special Starring ROBIN FIERCE of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30pm TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, is excited to present FOREVER FESTIVE: A Holiday Special Starring Robin Fierce.Celebrate Drag’s 2024…
Connecticut’s favorite twisted holiday returns to TheaterWorks Hartford for its 12th season on the naughty list. Conceived and directed by Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS features work from six playwrights, each adding their own spin to the canon of holiday traditions past. This year’s 12th anniversary production stars Harry Bouvy,…
