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Entertainment List for the Weekend of Oct. 1 - 4
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THEATER
*THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
Who will the audience decide is the murderer in this immersive musical comedy where the audience votes on the ending?
Through Oct. 4 at
Center Stage Theater
54 Grove St. in Shelton
Visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/29405/production/1262245
to purchase your tickets today!
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*MYSTIC PIZZA A New Musical
The musical delivers the beloved story from the iconic hit film driven by a score packed with unforgettable hits from the '80s and '90s. Follow best friends Kat, Daisy, and Jojo as they navigate the complexities of friendship and romance—all while slinging slices at a small-town pizza joint. Recommended for ages 10+
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00pm
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00pm
Saturday, October 03, 2026 at 8:00pm
Sunday, October 04, 2026 at 1:00pm
Cracking The Serial Killer Code: A Chilling Evening with Dr. Katharine Ramsland Live
Wednesday, October 7
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*THE WIZ
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to New Haven.
October 1 - 4, 2026
Thursday, October 1
7:00 PM
Friday, October 2
7:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
1:00 PM
Saturday, October 3
7:00 PM
Sunday, October 4
2:00 PM
Shubert Theatre
247 College Street, New Haven, CT
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*RAGTIME The Musical
Landmark Community Theatre at Thomaston Opera House
Make Them Hear You | October 3–18
Tickets available at LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Box Office: 860-283-6250
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THE GREAT GATSBY
Through Oct. 4, 2026
Mortensen Hall
THE PARTY'S ROARING IN HARTFORD!
Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.
Tuesday, Sep. 29 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, Sep. 30 at 7:30 PM
Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 PM
Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2:00 PM
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DRIVING MISS DAISY
at Cabaret on Main Theater.
Some friendships change us forever......
Featuring Debi Freund, Marvin Glenn Jones, and Jamie Carson, this intimate production brings audiences remarkably close to every laugh, every conflict, and every heartfelt moment.
Performances are through October 4
Cabaret on Main Theater
597 Main St.
East Haven, CT 06512
Tickets: https://broadwayonmain.ludus.com/show_page.php…
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THE ODD COUPLE
The Odd Couple runs through October 4.
Tickets at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LegacyTheatre/6430
or call 203-315-1901
Legacy Theatre
128 Thimble Island Road
Branford
Click to read my review of THE ODD COUPLE on my website
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*THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
The Solve it Yourself Musical at TheatreWorks New Milford
Music, Book and Lyrics by Rupert Holmes
Directed by Diana Canova
Musical Direction by Mark Cherry
Through Oct. 10
Friday Sep 25, Oct 2 and 9 @ 8 pm
Saturday Sep 26, Oct 3 and 10 @ 8 pm
Sunday Oct 4 @ 2 pm (matinee)
This hilarious whodunit — set in an English music hall of the Victorian era — is inspired by an unfinished Charles Dickens novel. The Mystery of Edwin Drood offers a unique twist: the audience chooses the ending at each performance!
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OUR TOWN, by Thornton Wilder from Sept 18 - Oct 4 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park.
Tickets are available at TPNC.ORG
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7PM
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
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INHERIT THE WIND at Sherman Playhouse
directed by Gus Bottazzi
Through Oct. 4
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DRACULA by Kate Hamill
a feminist revenge fantasy at the Brookfield Theatre
Through Oct. 10
Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
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VINTAGE HITCHCOCK - A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Westport Community Theatre
Westport Community Theatre proudly presents Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play, adapted for the stage by Joe Landry and directed by Richard Mancini. Runs through Oct. 4 at Westport Town Hall on Myrtle Ave.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026
2026 Gala: From the Page to the Stage
Don your festive black & white attire and enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food and cocktails by Diane Browne Catering, raffle prizes, auction items, Pre-Show Reception, plus a Post-Show Party — all in generous support of the Playhouse.
Monday, October 5 at 7PM
Script In Hand: TBA
Our October Script in Hand play reading is coming up! Join us as we celebrate a very special milestone with our 100th Script in Hand! Title to be announced soon.
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MUSIC
Thursday, Oct 1
W.A.S.P. - 1984 TO HEADLESS
Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Friday, 02
Chief Keef Live 2026
The Dome
Sunday, Oct. 4
Ringo Starr And His All-Starr Band
Toyota Oakdale Theatre
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Max Creek
Fri, Oct 2 and Sat. Oct. 3
7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show
Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
This event is 21+
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At The Kate this weekend
Thursday, October 1
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1:00 pm
TUSK
7:30 pm
Sold Out
Friday, October 2
The Smithereens
8:00 pm
Limited Availability
Saturday, October 3
Così fan tutte
1:00 pm
Every Breath You Take
8:00 pm
Sunday, October 4
Reverie Road
7:00 pm
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Thursday, Oct 1
She Sings Dylan
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Thursday, Oct 1
beabadoobee
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Friday, Oct 2
Vertical Horizon
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Friday, Oct 2
Alanis Morissette
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, Oct 3 & Sunday, Oct. 4
Connecticut International Auto Show
10:00am at Earth Expo & Convention Center
Saturday, Oct 3
Sun BrewFest
3:00pm at Uncas Ballroom
Saturday, Oct 3
Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin
4:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
Saturday, Oct 3
Wheel of Fortune LIVE!
8:00pm at The Cabaret Theatre
Saturday, Oct 3
Pirates for Peace
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Saturday, Oct 3
Royal Blush: A Drag Competition
10:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
Sunday, Oct 4
Foo Fighters
7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Sunday, Oct 4
Wheel of Fortune LIVE!
8:00pm at The Cabaret Theatre
Sunday, Oct 4
Whiskey Boulevard
8:30pm at Wolf Den
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Premier Theater
KC and the Sunshine Band
October 2
Lenny Pearce
Premier Theater
October 3
Rainmaker Expo
Rum Rendezvous
October 3
Mojo Brookzz
Great Cedar Showroom
October 3
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Fri, Oct 2 at 8 PM
The Wankers: The Best of Brit Pop and Beyond
Sat, Oct 3 at 8 PM
Nashville Drive at the Woodbury Brewing Company
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Hocus Pocus Music Drag Show
Saturday • 6:30 PM
Oakdale Manor · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
*Community theater group Fairfield Center Stage (FCS) will present the classic musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The show runs for two weekends, Oct 2-11, 2026 at City Wide Church (former Rodeph Sholom synagogue) 2385 Park Ave Bridgeport (large, free parking lot onsite). Tickets ($25 General Admission, all-ages) are available for sale now.
The performance schedule is as follows: Fri Oct 2 @ 7:30pm (opening), Sat Oct 3 @ 5pm, Sun Oct 4 @ 3pm, Fri Oct 9 @ 7:30pm, Sat Oct 10 @ 2pm, Sat Oct 10 @ 7pm, and Sun Oct 11 @ 3pm (closing).
The all-local cast includes Ken Legum (Tevye), Lisa Dahlstrom (Golde), Kiersten Bjork (Tzeitel), Martin Shedd (Motel), Lindsay Protsko (Hodel), David Chuba (Perchik), Kaylee Haggerty (Chava), Felicity Horne (Chava), Antonio Mantero (Fyedka), Ken Skjeveland (Lazar Wolf), Jacqueline MacLean (Yente), Jennifer Turner (Fruma Sarah), Sarah McCormack (Grandma Tzeitel)
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At Ridgefield Theater Barn
DISASTER! the Musical
by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick
Directed by Dani Roth-Hanley
Music Directed by Emily Lungarini
Through October 10, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00pm
Sunday matinees: 5:00pm
With larger-than-life characters, snappy dialogue and some of the most recognizable songs of the '70s, Disaster! is a laugh-out-loud jukebox musical packed with big personalities, outrageous situations, and disco flair!
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"IN SEARCH OF SASQUATCH: CT BIGFOOT HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE" Opening Night is Friday, October 2 - Nov. 1
THE HAUNTED TROLLEY, Connecticut's most unique Halloween experience, returns to the Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street in East Haven for the fifth year in a row with an all-new show this year, which has transitioned into a full-out on-board Murder Mystery Theatrical Experience.
Limited to only 40 passengers per adventure, the event includes a pre-ride audio-visual orientation and introduction to the plot, followed by an immersive 30-45 minute show/program combining the Bigfoot encounter, thrills, theater, Halloween themes, audience participation, and a heavy dose of comedy - where the guests help decide the outcome of this curated adventure.
FRIDAY Oct 2 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SATURDAY Oct 3 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
FRIDAY Oct 9 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SATURDAY Oct 10 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
FRIDAY Oct 16 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SATURDAY Oct 17 - 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm9pm
SUNDAY Oct 18 - 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm
FRIDAY Oct 23 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SATURDAY Oct 24 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SUNDAY Oct 25 - 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm
FRIDAY Oct 30 - 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SATURDAY HALLOWEEN Oct 31 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
SUNDAY NOV 1 - 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm
Admission remains only $29 per person in advance only, with timed admissions every Friday and Saturday in October at 6pm 7pm 8pm and 9pm, plus the last Sundays in the month at 5pm 6pm 7pm and 8pm (5pm and 6pm are designated as more family/kid-friendly). Tickets are now on sale at: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/alien-invasion-2025
All ages are welcome, but under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
New England's Old England™
Pirates & Vikings
Oct. 3 - 4
General Admission: $18 · Youth 7-15: $10 · Kids 6 & under: FREE
Purchase tickets online to avoid Box Office lines, or purchase at the Box Office to avoid online ticketing fees.
Lebanon Country Fairgrounds · 122 Mack Road · Lebanon, CT
Gates open at 10:30 AM ctfaire.com
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*Join us this weekend for Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce. Get ready for fall fun by day, fright by night, your favorite rides, and plenty of spooky surprises.
Saturday 1 - 10pm
Sunday 1 - 8pm
The Trick or Treat Trail at the Brand New CANDY CORN COUNTRY is open Saturday and Sunday 2 - 5 pm. Trick or treaters can see all of the characters that the Farmer's Mama has brought from the Farm. Halloween costumes are optional.
Spookley the Square Pumpkin Storytime & Meet and Greet,
Spookley Hide & Seek
Spookley has been hidden all around the park! Find every Spookley cutout and you'll earn a special prize!
Jack-o'-lantern JamBOOree dance party with Halloween classics
At 6PM, The Scares Begin with five Haunted Houses, including the indoor mAlice in Wonderland and the second year of Project Nightmare, two scare zones, including the all-new Atomic Prom, and night rides. Phantom Fall Fest will be waiting for you when the skies clear. Get your tickets & passes today! lakecompounce.com
To read my behind the scenes look at the PFF scare actors, visit Naugatuck Patch under Neighbor news or my website In the Wings 2.0
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