Tag Archive: Theatre and Performing Arts

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10 Things to Do in New Haven – January 2025

Don’t miss out on January’s  top picks, here are 10 can’t-miss events, we’ll see you Downtown! 1/4-3/29 City Seed Winter Market Conte West Hills Magnet School Gymnasium 1/14 & 1/15 MLK Celebration Yale Peabody Museum 1/16-2/8 Eden Yale Repertory Theatre 1/18 The Cry Within The Shubert Cabaret 1/19 Must Be Nice R&B Concert Shubert Theatre 1/22 Free for All: The Public Library Indie Lens Film Screening Shubert Theatre 1/24 Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime Toad’s Place 1/24 Big Head Todd and the Monsters College Street Music Hall 1/25 Magnetism Meets Malaria: Ancient Bones, Modern Methods, and the Future of Diagnostics Yale Peabody Museum 1/31 Feelin’ Good: The Ultimate Michael Buble Experience Shubert... View Article

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New Haven Theatre Round-Up – Winter 2025

This season, our city’s theatre community is warming up to conquer the doldrums of winter with productions that crackle with more heat than a fireplace. This winter, you can see three great shows in New Haven – Eden, The Inspector, and El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom. Do you have your tickets yet? Head to our blog to learn more about all of the productions taking place this season →

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Embrace the Drama: New Haven’s Must-See Winter Theatre Lineup

Winter isn’t finished with you just yet, and New Haven’s winter theatre lineup is more exciting than a snowstorm. Join your fellow theatergoers escaping our New England chill in a cozy orchestra seat. This season, local actors will transform stages into magical realms where every performance is an adventure, every monologue a rebellion, and every audience member a community cornerstone. Feeling dramatic yet? Read on and secure your seats for downtown’s winter theatre happenings. What’s playing at the Yale Rep? Originals and debuts galore. Eden, January 16 – February 8: This work takes place in 1927 on a six-block stretch... View Article

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10 Things To Do in New Haven in October 2024

There’s no solve for the fear of missing out, so just avoid it entirely. Here are 10 community events worth attending this month, plus three Halloween happenings you can’t miss. Will we see you there? 10/1 The Psychedelic Furs: The Jesus and Mary Chain College Street Music Hall 10/2, 9, 16, 23 Movies in the Plaza Pitkin Plaza 10/5, 12, 19, 26 CitySeed Farmers Market Wooster Square 10/4 Live Nation Presents: The Taylor Party Toad’s Place 10/5 Yale v. CCSU: Yale & New Haven Day Yale Bowl 10/10-10/31 Falcon Girls Yale Repertory Theatre 10/13 Bob the Drag Queen: This is Wild! Tour College Street Music Hall 10/17 Live... View Article

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Curtains Up on the Fall ’24 New Haven Theatre Season

The fall breeze lifts the curtain theater season, with New Haven’s most talented performers taking the stage across such hallowed halls as the Yale Repertory Theatre, the Shubert, and Long Wharf Theater. The ’24-25 season’s highlights include Macbeth in Stride, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, and Unbecoming Tragedy: A Ritual Journey Toward Destiny. The box office is open. Learn more here.

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5 Classes to Take in Downtown New Haven this Fall

Did you hear the rounds of the Yale carillon? School is officially back in session. In a city with as rich a history in educational institutions as ours, it’s only fitting that we share some of the top classes that you can take Downtown this fall – see below for our picks: Enroll in an instrumental music class specifically for adults at Neighborhood Music School. Get into the autumn spirit this fall with a pumpkin wreath-making class. Learn the art of New Haven Apizza during a three-hour pizza class. Live out your ballerina dreams at this class all about ballet... View Article

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Elm Shakespeare Company Brings Richard III To The Edgerton Park

The city of New Haven is home to talent abound. Natives and newcomers shine in our city’s lecture halls, laboratories, high-rises, and stages; and here, not all stages come with curtains.  For nearly 30 years, Elm Shakespeare Company has been welcoming neighbors to completely free Shakespeare productions in our city’s parks. Their work is a recommitment of their core purpose – to celebrate shared humanity and cultivate community-wide empathy. In this 29th season, the Company will present the iconic text of Shakespeare’s Richard III, a compelling exploration of the cyclical nature of grief and violence, offering a poignant message of... View Article

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Elm Shakespeare presents Richard III

Elm Shakespeare Company’s 29th annual summer production, Richard III, directed by Rebecca Goodheart, Elm’s seasoned Producing Artistic Director, is set to be a landmark event at the Alexander Clark Playhouse Stage in Edgerton Park, running from August 15th to September 1st.  Goodheart, with over two decades of experience in directing, acting, and teaching Shakespeare, will explore the role society plays in creating villains and the cost of political violence on us all. Internationally renowned actress Lisa Wolpe, known for her groundbreaking work on Shakespeare and gender, will play the title role of Richard. Wolpe’s involvement is set to bring a... View Article

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International Festival of Arts & Ideas: Move With Us (2024)

Festival talk isn’t over, it’s June in downtown after all. The 2024 run of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas will take place from June 14-29. This year’s theme, “Move With Us,” brings an exciting lineup of talent to New Haven, featuring more than 150 free and ticketed events throughout downtown. From circus performers, to film exhibitions, to dance showcases and more, there is something for every kind of culture-seeker. To learn more about the family-friendly events brought to the Elm City by IFAI, check out this blog post. For a roundup of free international performances taking place on the New... View Article

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Five Fun Father’s Days Activities for Dads

The time has returned for us to honor and celebrate the Dads in our lives – new and veteran, blood-related and not. This month, let’s dedicate some time to express gratitude for the men in our lives, be it over a meal or a moment. In downtown New Haven, the possibilities are endless. Here are five unique ideas you should consider for your Father’s Day fun.  Taste of New Haven Murder Mystery Cocktail Tour Pizza Making Class at Olives and Oil Scale a rock wall at City Climb Gym Explore art & objects from across the globe at Yale University... View Article