Entertainment List for May 1 - 3, 2026
THEATER
&JULIET
MAY 5-10 at the Bushnell
William H. Mortensen Hall
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THE FATHER
By The Town Players of New Canaan
Written by Florian Zeller
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Through May 10, 2026
https://tpnc.org/shows/the-father/#/productions-view
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PRIMARY TRUST
through May 2 at Westport Country Playhouse
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FROZEN, JR.
Thalberg Elementary School PTO to host three shows May 1–3 at DePaolo Middle School.
https://www.zeffy.com/.../thalberg-elementary-2026-drama…
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KING LEAR
At TheatreWorks New Milford
Adapted and directed by Jane Farnol
Main Stage | April 30-May 23, 2026
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Cheney Hall
Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Little Theatre of Manchester in a one-of-a-kind ASL-infused production in collaboration with Connecticut Deaf Theatre. Every word sung. Every word signed. Onstage. Together.
May 1, 2, & 3 · Manchester, CT
Tickets from $24
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9 TO 5
Music Theatre of CT
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL runs April 17th through May 3rd, 2026. Performances Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
To be added to the waitlist for a sold out performance, please email admin@musictheatreofct.com.
INFO & TIX: https://www.musictheatreofct.com/9-to-5
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NATIVE GARDENS
Hartford Stage
through May 10, 2026
What starts as a warm welcome for new neighbors quickly devolves into a flower-flinging backyard battle for the ages in this hilarious contemporary comedy.
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CIRCUS FIRE by TheaterWorks Hartford
through May 31
The First Company Governor’s Foot Guard
It’s July 1944. With the nation at war and a heat wave settling over the city, the residents of Hartford, Connecticut eagerly await the arrival of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The unthinkable occurs when a fire turns the big top into an inferno. In the minutes, hours and days following the blaze, two communities – Hartford and the Circus – find themselves irretrievably intertwined by tragedy, blame, heroism, and healing. This multimedia World Premiere honors the power of community in our 40th Season.
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LIFESPAN OF A FACT
Playhouse on Park
West Hartford through May 3
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PRETTY WOMAN
Landmark Community Theatre at Thomaston Opera House
Step into Hollywood through May 3
Tickets available at LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
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Music Of American Composers
Torrington Symphony Orchestra
May 2, 2026
Nancy Marine Studio Theatre
84 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s SCHOOL OF ROCK The Musical
Cabaret on Main
Apr. 25 - May 10
Tickets Starting at $37
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NUNSENSE
A musical by Dan Goggin
Legacy Theatre
Branford
Through May 17
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Rodgers and Hammerstein’s GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING
Seven Angels
MainStage
Through May 10
Tickets: $42.00 + applicable fees
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A LAD IN MANHATTAN
By Pantochino Productions
Through May 10
A LAD IN MANHATTAN is live on stage at Milford Arts Council, the MAC through May 10. It's 'a whole new world' as the story of Aladdin is now set in Times Square in the 1970's. CABARET SEATING! Bring your own food and drink! Grab a table now at
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10 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: THE MUSICAL
Housatonic Community College
Free Admission
Thursday, April 30 - 6:30pm
Friday, May 1 - 7:00pm
Location: Lafayette Hall Performing Arts Center at 900 Lafayette Blvd. Bridgeport, CT 06604 (free parking!)
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Goodspeed Musicals Now playing through June 7
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May / 2
Dennis Williams' I've Cried The Blues
Starring Karen Linette | Guest Starring The Traitor's Candiace Dillard Bassett and Grammy Winner Darrel Walls
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Through May 17
THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG
Young Audiences
$42.80 and $37.30
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Sat May 2
7:00PM | The Dome
DAYSEEKER: The Pale Moonlight Tour
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Nirvani: A Nirvana Tribute Experience
Sat, May 2
7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
This event is 21+
Dr. B and the Remedy
Opening set featuring Dr. B (Bob E.), Scott Smith and Brad Clarke from North County Band
Sun, May 3, 2026
5:00 PM Doors, 6:00 PM Show
Park City Music Hall
This event is 21+
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Friday, May 01
Carolyn Wonderland
08:00 pm
Limited Availability
Saturday, May 02
Eugene Onegin
01:00 pm
Melissa Manchester
08:00 pm
Limited Availability
Lights. Camera. Action.
02:00 pm and 6 pm
Limited Availability
Monday, May 04
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
07:00 pm
Tickets
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Friday, May 1
The Fabulous Thunderbirds
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Saturday, May 2
Return to Paradise - Styx Tribute
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Sunday, May 3
Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin
7:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
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Rainmaker Expo
Winner’s Circle – Kentucky Derby Event & Whiskey Tasting
May 2
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Great Cedar Showroom
May 2
Premier Theater
Reik
May 3
Great Cedar Showroom
The Price is Right Live™
May 9 & 10
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Friday at 8:30 PM
The Rakes at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Saturday at 8:30 PM
Blondie & Beyond live at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Event by ROCK Steady Events
This Sunday at 1 PM
David Powers at The Woodbury Brewing Company
Cloud Techtonics
Brookfield Theatre
through May 9
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OTHER EVENTS
Joanna Chang, PhD, DMA
Musical Postcards: A Transatlantic Journey from Beethoven to Bernstein
Monday | 7:30 p.m.
May 4, 2026
Wien Experimental Theatre
$20 | $5 Fairfield University student
$15 Quick Member
The schedule of performances for Carmen
Friday, May 1 at 7:30pm - First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue Hartford, CT
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The Casualties: Detonate Tour
Sunday • 8:00 PM
Hamden · Space Ballroom
From $28.75
Passport to Health and Wellness Expo
Sunday • 10:00 AM
Bristol · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol, Connecticut
From $0.00
Confidence & Self-Worth Reset: A Women’s Empowerment Experience | New Haven
Sunday • 2:00 PM
New Haven · 794 Edgewood Ave
From $47.35
New Haven Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
Saturday • 5:00 PM
New Haven · Prime 16
From $7.13
Image B-day Celebration
Tomorrow • 11:00 PM
Waterbury · So blu
From $33.85
Roll & Connect: Autistic Adults Bowling Social (18+)”
Sunday • 7:00 PM
Southington · Apple Valley Bowl
From $23.18
Dueling Pianos 2!
Saturday • 7:00 PM
Hamden · Haven Beer Company
From $20.00
2ND ANNUAL MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU BOUT
Saturday • 4:00 PM
East Haven · East Haven Veterans Memorial Ice Rink
From $10.00
Second Company Governor's Horse Guard 2026 Spring Trail Ride
Sunday • 8:00 AM
Newtown · 4 Trades Ln
From $45.00
Mother's Day Tea Ball
Saturday • 6:00 PM
Shelton · Courtyard by Marriott Shelton
From $33.85
23rdAnnual Smooth Jazz For Scholars Benefit Concert
Friday • 8:00 PM + 1 more
Milford · Parsons Complex Veterans Memorial Auditorium
From $60.54
Cinco de Mayo Cocktail Class
Sunday • 3:00 PM
Waterbury · Connecticut Distilling Tasting Lounge
From $55.20
The Alpaca Gnomes
Friday • 8:00 PM
Hamden · Space Ballroom
From $26.69
Final Gasp
Saturday • 7:00 PM
Hamden · Space Ballroom
From $21.54
29th Annual Jazz Fest featuring The Emmet Cohen Trio
By Visual & Performing Arts Center at WCSU
Part of the Concerts collection
Veronica Hagman Concert Hall, VPACDanbury, CT
Saturday, May 2 • 7 PM - 9 PM
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LAKE COMPOUNCE Season Passholder Processing Days
May 2 & 3 from 10am-4pm at the Campground General Store to get everything set for an amazing season ahead.
Pick up your All-Season Drink Bottle, renew your Season Pass, get hands-on help with your Guest Portal and more.
BONUS PERK
All Passholders who attend will receive a Speedy Pass One Shot!
Stop by, get set, and get to the fun faster.
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