Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Aug. 15 - 17

Entertainment List for AUG. 15 - 17 compiled by Patch Contributor Nancy Sasso Janis

THEATER

BILLY BOUCHER BLUEGRASS BAND: Music & Comedy
at Seven Angels Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m.

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POCKET SHAKESPEARE is back at Phoenix Stage Company through Aug. 24. Tickets at: www.phoenixstagecompany.org
KING LEAR in 30 minutes, followed by AS YOU LIKE IT in 30 minutes. Full costumes, Full production, Stage Combat and comedy.

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Musicals at Richter concludes its 2025 offerings with “Beetlejuice JR.,” performed by students from its Summer Youth Musical Theater Workshop August 14-16.
Performances take place on the outdoor stage of the Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road in Danbury.
Tickets at musicalsatrichter.org or at the door. Grounds open at 7 p.m. for picnicking, with the show at 8:00 p.m.

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Get Up Stage Company (GUSCO) will present IN THE HEIGHTS Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rockwell Theater in Bristol Tickets at gusco.ludus.com or at the door

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Clue: A Walking Mystery continues through Aug. 24 at the Warner Club at the Warner Theatre, 80 Main Street in Torrington

The iconic family-favorite board game comes to life! Enter the world of CLUE in the interactive and immersive experience, CLUE: A Walking Mystery.

ADHme at the Warner on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Be part of the taping of ADHme, the powerful one-man show from comedian Rob Santos. Nancy Marine Studio Theatre, 84 Main Street in Torrington, CT

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by Elm Shakespeare A Bollywood-Inspired Outdoor Celebration
Co-Directed by Rebecca Goodheart & Deshik Vansadia
At Edgerton Park in New Haven, Aug. 14 - 31, 2025 (except on Mondays) at 7:30 PM

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ROCK OF AGES Teen Edition by Landmark Community Theatre closes this weekend at the Thomaston Opera House.
This musical is bringing the glam, the grit, and all your favorite 80s hits to the Landmark stage. Running through Aug. 17 Get your tickets at landmarkcommunitytheatre.org

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Richard Thomas in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! by Hal Holbrook at TheaterWorks Hartford in a limited run through Aug. 24 twhartford.org

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Love Art Play brings Broadway veteran Richie McCall and his award-winning solo play Me and Stepin at TheatreWorks New Milford on Sat Aug, 16 at 3pm

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Legacy Theatre in Branford is presenting SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET extended through Aug. 31. For tickets, visit LegacyTheatreCT.Org or call the box office at 203-315-1901.

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The Musical Premiere of GAME ON! At Hole in the Wall Theatre continues through Aug. 16 hitw.org

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ALL SHOOK UP, A musical comedy inspired by and featuring the music of Elvis Presley continues at Goodspeed Musicals through
Aug 24 The Goodspeed - 6 Main Street, East Haddam (goodspeed.org)

MUSIC

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NRBQ on Saturday • 8:00 PM Highwood · Space Ballroom
At Woodbury Brewing Company
Drown (Smashing Pumpkins Tribute) w/ Serve The Servants (Nirvana Tribute)
Friday • 8:30 PM
(woodburybrewing.com)

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At Mohegan Sun this weekend: (mohegansun.com)

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular starring Shawn Klush
Friday , Aug 15
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery
Saturday, Aug 16
8:00pm at The Cabaret Theatre

Saturday and Sunday - Mohegan Wigwam Festival

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At Foxwoods this weekend www.foxwoods.com

RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour
8/15/2025 8:00 PM
Premier Theater

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DOWNTOWN CABARET THEATRE in Bridgeport

Three Comedian Headliners Friday Aug 15 - 7:30pm
Use code HILARIOUS for 20% off
Eric Tartaglione, Steven Scott, Vinnie Mark

The Jersey Tenors
Sat Aug 16 - 4:30pm
From Frank Sinatra to Frankie Valli to Figaro to Queen

OTHER EVENTS

This Friday: Friends and Family Preview Performance of the Naugatuck High School Marching Band 2025 show: “For The Throne” at the NHS turf field, 6pm, open to the public.

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The all-new show at Lake Compounce, Splashbucklers, closes on Aug. 17. It features five stunt men taking to the stage performing unique stunts throughout the 20-minute-long performance including harrowing sword fights, flips, falls and hilarious physical comedy. Lake Compounce in Southington is now open daily (lakecompounce.com)

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Naugatuck’s Annual Back to School Fair will be held on Aug. 20 at 6:00PM - 8:00PM, 380 Church Street
Vendors, raffles, & an ice cream truck, Live DJ, Meet reps from ALL schools, Learn about child care, before/after school programs, Discover extracurriculars & sports opportunities
PLUS: Moana 2 shown at dark
Hosted by Naugatuck Public Schools PSC & the Naugatuck Arts Commission