Antiques Shows______

Saturdays (through mid-Dec): 39th Season Woodbury’s Famous Antiques & Flea Market, 787 Main St South (Rte 6, near Rte 64), Woodbury, 7 am-1 pm, 150± vendors each week; 203-263-2841.

Sundays (through Dec): Elephant’s Trunk Country Flea Market, Rte 7, New Milford, 7 am-2:30 pm (early buying 5:45 am, $20), adm $1; 508-896-1975.

July 8: 33rd Annual Madison Antiques Show, on the green, Rte 1, Madison, 9 am-4 pm rain or shine, adm $3.50 donation, free ages 10 & under w/ adult, 100+ dealers, also refreshments; 203-421-3241.

Art Exhibits, Museums Historic Places__ _____

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.

Through Aug 6: “Mary Temple: Extended Afternoon,” three-phase installation of trompe l’oeil paintings of light falling across interior & exteriors walls, tracing light as it begins outside the museum on the northwest corner (Phase I), moves inside & through the galleries bisecting the space diagonally w/ passages of light that hit walls & corners (Phase II) & finds its way to furthest reaches of the museum, pooling on floor plane of lower gallery (Phase III).

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Sarah Bostwick: Cliffs and Canyons,” elegant three-dimensional drawings that reference architectural and landscape space, one of three exhibits honoring artists who grew up in Ridgefield and were influenced by the Aldrich.

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Damian Loeb: The Constructed Image,” realist paintings that appropriate images from both popular culture and high art.

Through Aug 6: “Homecoming – Doug Wada: Vehicle,” paintings that depict common, everyday objects on a one-to-one scale.

Through Aug 6: “Tom Burckhardt: Full Stop,” full-scale replica of an artist’s studio made entirely of cardboard & black paint, filled w/ historical art references (Hopper’s potbellied stove, John’s coffee can, etc) & windows that offer views of New York skyline.

The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Thurs 10 am-7 pm (through Sept 28), Sun 12-4:30 pm.

Call 203-331-1104.

Permanent exhibits: “Grand Adventure: A Celebration of the American Spirit in Bridgeport,” permanent exhibit on museum’s 2nd floor provides in-depth exploration of Bridgeport’s 19th Century industrialization & urbanization w/ emphasis on P.T. Barnum’s role in the city’s growth; “P.T. Barnum: Bethel To Broadway To Bridgeport,” artifacts incl reproduction of Barnum’s Fejee Mermaid, souvenir pc of cake from Tom Thumb’s 1863 wedding & personal items from Barnum family; re-creation of library from Barnum’s first Bridgeport mansion Iranistan; “Baby Bridgeport,” preserved 6’8” 700-lb elephant, 2nd elephant born in captivity & 1st to be preserved; re-creation of drawing room from Harral-Wheeler mansion, considered one of most outstanding examples of Gothic Revival in America, ca 1847; “P.T. Barnum Presents the ‘Divine Jenny’ Lind,” artifacts from American tour of opera star reveals impact of Barnum-Lind collaboration on culture & society & Barnum’s promotional talents; 1,000-sq ft 3/4-inch scale model of five ring circus hand-carved by Meriden resident William Brinley w/ more than 3,000 miniature pcs; “General Tom Thumb,” original furniture, clothing & personal objects belonging to Barnum’s legendary protégé; and Pa-Ib, an Egyptian mummy documented by Egyptian priest as more than 2,500 yrs old.

Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Call 798-2193 or 740-7351.

Through July 15: “New England Views,” nostalgic New England landscape paintings by Barbara Goodspeed.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Through July 6: “The Golden Age of Vinyl,” special exhibition by Friends of Library board member Robert Frazer from personal collection of music’s golden age w/ records of many colors (red, white, blue, green, etc), floppy records, records covered w/ art, discs played at various speeds & more.

Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Fri 12-5 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 426-4533.

In Olga Knoepke Meeting Room (lower meeting room) — Through June 30: “Diamonds in the Rough: Vintage Base Ball Photography by Ray Shaw,” 29 large-scale color & black and white photos celebrating base ball played w/ old-fashioned rules, also scorebook w/ rules of game ca 1861, 1864, 1876 & 1886.

In first floor display cases — Through June 30: “Old Time Base Ball Collectibles,” compliment to photography exhibition in meeting room offers antique metal baseball players made in Bridgeport, a Babe Ruth doll, equipment, photos & more.

On library’s main floor — 

Bruce Museum of Arts & Sciences, One Museum Dr, Greenwich. Call 203-869-0376.

*(new show) July 1-Nov 26: “The Nature of Dogs,” hands-on activities & visual displays delves into evolution of dogs & their connection to humans while helping visitors understand what it means to live a dog’s life.

*(new show) Through Aug 27: “Best in Show: Dogs in Art from The Renaissance to The Present,” an imaginative survey of the theme of the dog in western art.

Through Aug 13: “Caves: A Fragile Wilderness,” traveling exhibition from Smithsonian Institution looks at unique & mysterious environment of caves, their fragility & the strange life forms.

Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Call 778-8337.

Permanent exhibitions on railroad history (museum is along old New Haven RR line & housed in former Danbury station & railyard), also original & restored rolling stock incl a New Haven RR Mack FCD railbus, Alco RS-1 diesel locomotive, fully operating turntable, etc.

Fenn Gallery of Contemporary Art, 345 Main Street/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-263-2821.

*(new show) June 30-Aug 6: “A Summer Elixir,” contemporary sculpture by John Monti, who works at “confluence of pop, minimalism & decorative arts,” abstract paintings of Julie Gross & paintings by Michele Katen of suburban scenes that combine architectural elements from 1950s w/ women & children; July 8, opening reception, 4-6 pm.

Gregory James Gallery, 25 North Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-7133.

Through July 31: inaugural show for new gallery location features new works by Christopher Magadini.

Highstead Arboretum, 127 Lonetown Rd, Redding. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm. Call 203-938-8809.

*(new show) July 9-Aug 31: “Close-Up!” photos from bee’s eye view by CT artist & photographer Dave Presser, whose native botanical subjects focus on intense, close-up images that celebrate life in detail; July 9, opening reception, 2-5 pm; July 22, Artist’s Walk, 10 am-noon, join Mr Pressler for walk to explore texture & color of mosses, lichens, bark & rocks at Highstead & the effect of light on the structure of leaves & blossoms.

Housatonic Museum of Art/Burt Chernow Galleries at Housatonic Community College, 90 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm (until 7 on Thurs), Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sunday 12-4 pm. Call 203-332-5000.

*(new show) Through July 29: “Visions from The Heart,” juried exhibition of works by artists w/ disabilities.

*(new show) Through July 29: “Plastic Princess: Barbie As Art,” multi-faceted traveling exhibition showcases visual & new media artists whose work features one of the most potent & long-lasting (pop) cultural icons – Barbie – by examining the impact of the “so-called plastic princess on culture within contexts of feminism, gay culture, gender issues & the use of a commercial symbol & product for purposes of artistic expression.

Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Sat-Sun 12-4 pm. Call 860-927-3989.

Through July 9: “KAA Spring Art Exhibition,” juried show w/ work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, graphics & sculpture.

Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700.

Through Sept 6: “Dinosaur Island,” seven life-like robotic dinosaurs incl double-crested Dilophosaurus, Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, et al (for younger visitors, sound is turned off even Sat-Sun 10-11 am), also message about conservation & extinction, plus simulated adventure ride “Dino Island II 3-D: Escape from Dino Island” (addt’l charge, riders must be at least 36” tall).

Miller Studio & Gallery, 495 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-263-3939.

Through July 7: “The Beach Series,” paintings by Fairfield artist Helene Brier, who spent summers during 1970s paintings beaches of Fairfield County, also sampling of newer works by the artist.

Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Hours: Mon 12-7 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thurs-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm. Call 860-350-2181.

Through July 1: “Bumpy Relations,” etchings, drawings & works in mixed media by Anne Marie Carnese & Dana Filibert.

*(new show) July 8-Aug 14: mixed media paintings by Vincent Baldassano containing collage, oils & encaustic paintings; Aug 5, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

*(new show) July 8-Sept 18: sculpture by Bob Keating; Aug 5, opening reception, 2-4 pm.

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St, Hartford. Hours: Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm, Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm (open to 8 pm first Thurs/month). Call 860-278-2670, TDD 860-278-0294.

Through Aug 13: “Revivals: Costumes for Song & Dance,” Raoul Pené du Bois’ sketches & Barbara Matera’s costumes from 1971 Broadway revival of No, No Nanette.

Through Aug 27: “Eloquent Vistas: The Art of 19th Century American Landscape Photography from the George Eastman House Collection,” 78 photos of American landscape dating from 1840s to end of 19th Century incl works of Watkins, Bierstadt, Muybridge, et al

Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.

Through July 23: installations & drawings by Chris Burnside, collaborative paintings by Ross Gay & Kimberly Thomas that “reflect [their] interest in … selective misinterpretations.”

Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Hours:  Mon-Thurs 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4. Call 762-7257.

Through July 30: “The Stars and Stripes: Fabric of The American Spirit,” parade flags from the 19th Century, hand made or printed to wave during special celebrations incl parades, holiday events & political rallies, loaned from private collection of J. Richard Pierce.

Auditions, Juried Events  _____

Friends of C.H. Booth Library, at Reed Intermediate School, 4 Trades Lane, Newtown. Call 426-3889.

Week of June 27: Volunteers sought to help w/ book sales during sale, July 1-5, contact Mary Maki for details & to volunteer.

Kent Art Association, The Gallery at KAA, Rte 7, Kent. Call 860-927-3989.

July 14-15: Receiving for annual President’s Art Show & Sale, Fri 1-4 pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm, juried show open to all artists, open for works in oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics & sculpture, all representational, no collage or computer art, opening reception will be July 21, awards reception July 22, show will remain on view until Sept 4, visit KentArt.org or call for details.

Newtown Community Flea Market, at Fairfield Hills campus, Wassermann Way, Newtown. Call 426-4714.

Aug  1: Deadline for early reservations for Sept 2-3 flea market, spaces $25/day per 10x20-ft space, $45/2 spaces, $65/3 spaces, discount for 2 days (call for details; also, rates increase after Aug 1), no electricity or tables provided, event will run 9 am-4 pm both days, dealer set-up begins 7 am, sponsored by & benefit for Newtown Congregational Church, contact Barbara Field at above phone # for details.

Nichols Arts & Crafts Fair, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1734 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull. Call 203-378-1781.

Sept 9: Arts & crafts vendors invited to apply for annual event, contact Alice Britton for details & application.

Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theatre, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144, 426-6929.

July 9-10: Auditions for Vera Caspary & George Sklar’s Laura, 7:30-9:30 pm, director Charles Cowles seeking 5 males & 3 females, varying ages, to production to be staged weekends Sept 8-30, also need crew & tech workers, contact Mr Cowles (second phone #) for addt’l play info.

Concerts, Musical Events ____

July 1: NUMC Coffee House, 7:45–10:30 pm, Newtown United Methodist Church’s Rauner Hall, 92 Church Hill Road, adm $3 for those attending earlier pasta dinner (see separate Misc listing), $4 otherwise, live bluegrass & folk music, refreshments, suitable for all ages; 426-9998.

July 8: Annual WSO Summer Pops Concert, at Hollow Park, Hollow Rd, Woodbury, 2 pm, tickets $10 general adm/adv, $15/day of, $50 reserved seating under tent, free ages 18 & under, outdoor concert of light classics & popular music, will move to Nonnewaug High School if inclement weather; 203-574-4283.

July 8: 32nd Annual Pickin’ N Fiddlin’ Contest, Hurlburt Town Park, Apple Lane, Roxbury, registration opens 4 pm, music & competition begins 4:30, adm $10, free ages 12 & under, oldest bluegrass contest in northwest hills of CT incl fiddle jam (not judged), old time fiddle, old time banjo, mandolin, trick & fancy fiddle, open guitar (flat & finger pickin’), bluegrass banjo & band playoff (3 or more musicians), no electric instruments, youth & senior awards, refreshments available, vendors, playground, children’s arts & crafts tables, leave dogs home; 860-354-5921.

Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 426-5847.

20th Annual Summer Sounds Concert Series, 7 pm, free, bring chairs/blankets, call if rain predicted: July 5, Housatonic Jazz Band, ragtime music & jazz favorites.

Booth Library Concert Series, at The Pleasance, 1 Main St at Sugar Street (Rte 302), Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Summer Concert Series, free, 7 pm, concerts move to library’s meeting room if rain (25 Main St): July 15, In Harmony.

CityCenter Danbury, Danbury Green, Patriot Dr at Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.

Summertime Festival 2006, free concerts suitable for all ages, 7:30 pm start: July 7, Shakesperience, theater; July 8, Scarlett Lee More, jazz, blues, R&B.

Fireside Inn, 123 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-7001.

Social Ballroom Dancing, every Wed, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Country & Western Dancing, last Thurs/month, begins 7 pm, adm $15 incl dinner buffet, dance lesson & coffee.

Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 586-2144 (Southbury Training School).

Summer Concert Series, Tues 6:30 pm (under pavilion if rain), free adm, bring chairs or blankets for seating: July 11, Mad Agnes, intelligent original trio, powerful harmonies.

Films _________________

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Independent Film Festival, free, screenings 7:30 pm: July 11, The Forest for the Trees.

Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.

June 30-July 6: RV (PG), Fri-Mon, Wed-Thurs 7 & 9 pm, mat Fri, Mon, Wed-Thurs 1 pm, Sat-Sun 1-4 pm.

For Kids & Families _________

July 1: Beauty Lou and The Country Beast, Shepaug Valley Middle-High School, 159 South St, Washington, 3 & 7 pm, tickets $7 adults, $5 ages 12 & under, performance by The Dramalites & Missoula Children’s Theatre will feature local children & teens re-creating legendary fairy tale w/ country-western twist; 860-350-1047.

July 5: Birthday Bash for P.T. Barnum, The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport, 11 am-2 pm, adm $2 adults, $1 children & young adults, free ages 3 & under, ongoing activities for all ages, clowns, crafts, face painters, birthday cake from Luigi’s Italian Pastry, magic show by Amazing Andy (12:30 pm), visits w/ Jammie the Clown, also visits w/ Storm (Sound Tigers mascot) & BB (Bluefish mascot) & more; 230-331-1104 x102.

July 9: Ali Baba and The 40 Thieves BY Robert Rogers Puppet Company, at Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main St, Danbury, 2 pm, free performance of popular folk tale will feature handmade puppets, colorful costumes, exciting scenes & music, presented by Danbury Cultural Commission – first of 3 planned puppet shows this summer; 797-4508, 748-1716.

Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave/Rte 302, Bethel. Call 794-8756.

Free public programs (unless noted): July 7, Scrapbooking For Teens, 11 am-12:30 pm, registration required, students in grades 6-12 invited to learn basics of scrapbooking, materials will be provided.

 

Miscellaneous ___________

June 30: “History Meets Natural History: The Ecological Legacy of Historical Stone Walls,” Ridgefield Crossings, 640 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, 7 pm, free public lecture by WCSU assoc prof of biological & environmental studies Dr Mitch Wagener, collaboration betw senior living community & Western CT State Univ is open to public as way of providing continuing education opportunities to all ages; 837-8486.

July 1: Unveiling & dedication of Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Marker, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St, Danbury, 1 pm, free, public invited to join museum members for ceremony continuing observance of 225th anniv of Rochambeau’s march through CT en route to Yorktown, refreshments & reception to follow at adjacent Rider House; 743-5200.

July 1-2: Newtown Community Flea Market, Fairfield Hills campus, off Wassermann Way, Newtown, 9 am-4 pm, free adm, vendors, food, sponsored by & benefit for Newtown Congregational Church; 426-4174.

July 2: Sport Card & Memorabilia Show, Ramada Inn, Stratford, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, adm $3 adults, 99¢ ages 10 & under, special appearance by NY Yankee Andy Phillips (12-1 pm only), also 65+ dealers from across US w/ vintage cards, wax boxes, new cards, supplies, memorabilia, autographs & more; 364-1209.

July 3: 4th of July Eve Patio Party, Colonial Tavern, off Rte 67, Oxford, 8 pm-1 am, adm $17 incl picnic buffet, coffee & ice cream, dancing to DJ selections, casual attire OK; 203-468-1144.

July 8: Flea Market, Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, 8 am-2 pm, breakfast available; 203-934-4446.

July 8-9: Friends of Bethel Library Book Sale, Bethel Municipal Center, 1 School St, Bethel, 10 am-4 pm (early buying Sat 9-10 am, $10), free adm, all books half price on Sun; 794-8756.

July 9: Sydney Eddison Garden Tour, home of Mrs Eddison, Echo Valley Rd, Newtown, 2-6 pm rain or shine, $5, open tour of the gardens of master gardener & celebrated author will double as fundraiser for Quota International of Candlewood Valley; 720-7507.

July 11: Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market, behind St John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34, Sandy Hook, 2-6 pm,) organic farmers, bakers, artists, jewelers, weavers & other vendors, children’s activities, market runs weekly through Oct 3; 270-1820.

Bellamy-Ferriday House & Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours (May through late Oct only): Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.

1754 home of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard & 1915 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours (Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm), adm $5 adults, $2 ages 18 & under.

C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-4533.

Programs free unless noted: July 5, Literature For A Lifetime, 7-8:30 pm, join Pat Barkman for discussion about Reading Lolita in Tehran; July 10, book discussion, 1 pm, The Devil in The White City by Erik Larsen, newcomers welcome.

Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall (lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.

Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm & Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot, shop carries discounted items from local businesses & private donors incl clothing, sm home accessories & more.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-6224.

Non-profit weight loss support group meets every Mon 6-8 pm (weigh-ins 6-6:45, meetings 7-8), meetings $2/week, membership $20/year.

Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Blvd, Danbury. Call 744-3130.

Guided hikes, free, cancelled if heavy rain, wear rugged, sturdy shoes, bring water & light snack, pre-registration requested: July 1, 8 am start; July 6, 5 pm start; July 8, 8 am start; July 15, 8 am start; July 27, 5 pm start; Aug 5, 8 am start; Aug 10, 5 pm start; Aug 12, 8 am start; Aug 24, 5 pm start; Aug 26, 8 am start.

Treehouse Comedy Productions.

Shows at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main St, Trumbull (call 459-4225), tickets $10 unless noted, comedy shows start 10 pm, live music starts at 6 (unless noted; no cover charge unless stated):

Shows at The New Sorrento, 32 Newtown Rd, Danbury (call 744-5575), shows 9:30 & tickets $15 unless noted: July 8, Jim Dailakis headlining, Nancy Richards & Bill Keller opening (showtime 9:30, tickets $15); July 22, Tom Anzelone headlining, opening sets by Melvin George & Judy Cienciato (showtime 9:30, tickets $15).

Trinity Productions workshops, 24 Alpine Circle, Sandy Hook, or Brookfield Commons, 246 Federal Rd (Suite C-23A), Brookfield (call for location), or by appt, or in-home by appt. Call 426-9448.

Misc programs:

Workshops to communicate w/ angels, God, deceased or living by guidance, 2nd & 4th Sat/month in Sandy Hook, 1-3 pm, $40, call for details:

Workshops at Fairfield County Agricultural Center (white building in rear), 67-69 Stony Hill Rd/Rte 6, Bethel:

Wednesday Night Poetry, at Molten Java, 102 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 426-3388 (Faith Vicinanza), 739-0313 (Molten Java).

Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm (featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm $1 ($3 requested if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: July 5, Independence Day Poetry Open Mic, also feature reader LisaAnn LoBasso-Spencer; July 12, Ralph Nazareth; July 19, Bill MacMillan; July 26, Roger Bonair-Agard.

Theatre ______________

Aug 12: Shakespeare in The Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and The Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, 2 pm, free outdoor performance (rain or shine, under tent) will launch what Playhouse hopes will become annual event, performance by The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival; 203-438-5795.

Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, Brookfield Playhouse, Rte 25, Brookfield Center. Call 775-0023.

Chase Collegiate School (formerly St Margaret’s-McTernan) Highlander Theater Company, 565 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-236-9545.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.

Edgarton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield. Call 203-365-7541, 203-371-7908.

Fairfield University, PepsiCo Theatre, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4000 x3406.

The Gary-The Olivia Theatre at Abbey of Regina Laudis, Flanders Rd, Bethlehem. Call 203-266-7811.

Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.

Li’l Abner, through July 2, curtain Fri 8, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm, tickets $25-$63.

Pippin, July 14-Sept 24, curtain Fri 8, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm.

The Pirates of Penzance, Oct 6-Dec 10, curtain Fri 8, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, Wed-Thurs 7:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun & Wed 2 pm.

Hartford Stage, 50 Church St, Hartford. Call 860-527-5151.

Stage, Too:

SummerStage:

Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr, New Haven. Call 203-787-4282.

Menopause The Musical, through Sept 17, curtain Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 2 pm, also Wed (July 12 & 26, Aug 9 & 23, Sept 6) 2 pm, tickets $49.50, group discounts available.

On Stage II:

Special Events:

Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.

Damn Yankees, through July 8, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students, group & season ticket rates available.

Titanic, July 14-29, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students, group & season ticket rates available; July 13, discounted preview performance, call for details.

The King and I, Aug 4-19, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm, tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students, group & season ticket rates available; Aug 3, discounted preview performance, call for details.

Naugatuck Valley Community College MainStage Theatre, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-575-8193.

NVCC’s Company X, at Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury.

NVCC Playbox Theatre (within Fine Arts Center), at Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury. Call 203-575-8193.

Newtown High School Drama Dept, 12 Berkshire Rd/Rte 34, Sandy Hook. Call 426-7983.

Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-5795.

Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin La, Ridgefield. Call 203-431-9850.

The Spitfire Grill, through July 15, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 2) 2 pm, tickets $24 adults, $20 seniors & students, cabaret seating.

Play Reading Series, free adm:

Seven Angels Theatre, Hamilton Park Pavilion, Plank Rd, Waterbury. Call 203-757-4676.

On Stage II (community theatre):

Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 (behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.

Square One Theatre Company, Stratford Theatre, 2422 Main St, Stratford. Call 203-375-8778.

Stage Door Productions, at Portuguese Cultural Center, 65 Sandpit Rd, Danbury. Call 470-7528.

Oliver!, July 28-Aug 13, curtain Fri (reception 6 pm, dinner buffet 6:30 pm) curtain 8 pm, mat Sun (reception 12:30, lunch buffet 1 pm) curtain 3 pm, tickets $35 adults, $25 students, $5 ages 6 & under, infants free w/ proof of pacifier.

TheatreWorks New Milford, 5 Brookside Ave, New Milford. Call 860-350-6863.

Urinetown – The Musical, July 14-Aug 12, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 23 & 30, Aug 6) 2 pm, tickets $25; July 13, dress rehearsal, curtain 8 pm, senior citizens welcome free of charge; July 20, Pay-What-You-Want Night, curtain 8 pm, name your ticket price.

Town Players of Newtown, at The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144.

Juno and The Paycock, July 7-29, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun (July 23 only) 2 pm, tickets $15 eve shows, $12 mat.

Troupers Light Opera Company, St Luke’s Performing Arts Center, 377 North Wilton Rd, New Canaan. Call 203-548-9972.

WCSU Opera, at Western CT State University’s White Hall/Ives Concert Hall, 181 White St/Rte 6, Danbury. Call 837-8350, 837-8499.

Western CT State University’s Berkshire Theater, Osborne St, Danbury. Call 837-8732.

Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court (off Rte 1), Westport. Call 203-227-4177.

The Drawer Boy, through July 9, curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, tickets $30 and up, student, teacher & group discounts; June 25, Sunday Symposium, post-performance program about play’s dramatic & historical context; July 2, performance will have Open Captioning.

Constant Star, July 13-30 (previews July 13-14; opening night July 15), curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, tickets $30 and up, student, teacher & group discounts; July 16, Sunday Symposium, post-performance talk about play’s dramatic & historical context; July 20, Thursday TalkBack, post-performance discussion betw audience & members of company; July 23, performance will have Open Captioning.

A Marriage Minuet,, Aug 3-20 (previews Aug 3-4; opening night Aug 5), curtain Tues-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm, Sun 3 pm, Wed 2 pm, tickets $30 and up, student, teacher & group discounts; July 6, Sunday Symposium, post-performance talk about play’s dramatic & historical context; July 10, Thursday TalkBack, post-performance discussion betw audience & members of company; July 13, performance will have Open Captioning.

Wilton Playshop, 15 Lover’s Lane (off Rte 33), Wilton. Call 203-762-7629.

Play Readings @ Wilton Playshop series, 2 pm, adm $5:

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Events that appear by date have Newtown items listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.

 

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