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Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Feb. 27 - March 1
Nancy Sasso Janis continues to compile this weekly list of things to do around the state.
Entertainment List for February 27 - March 1, 2026
THEATER
"I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change" at Castle Craig Players in Meriden
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This laugh-out-loud musical takes on love, dating, and everything in between...
February 27-March 15 only! Grab your seats at bit.ly/3Bg4Y3x
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At The Quick at Fairfield University
Student Independent Play Project
tick, tick… BOOM!
February 26 & 28 | 7:30 p.m.
March 1 | 2 p.m.
This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, follows a young composer navigating ambition, love, and the pressure of making it as an artist in New York City.
https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/2025-26-season-calendar/theatre/tick-tick-boom.html
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At Waterbury’s Palace Theater
February 27
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
March 3-4
Blue Man Group
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Feb 27
The Phil Collins Story
A Monumental Tribute to One of Music’s Greatest Icons
SHUCKED
FEB 24 - MAR 1, 2026
William H. Mortensen Hall
Rhythms & Revelations: An Evening with Matthew Morrison
MAR 4, 2026, 75 MIN
Maxwell M and Ruth R. Belding Theater
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THE SHARK IS BROKEN directed by Joe Harding
Runs at TheatreWorks New Milford
Feb. 19 through March 1 at 8 p.m. Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
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Starquest 2026
February 27-28, 2026
Sat Feb 28, 2026
8:00PM | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Dirty Dancing in Concert
toyotaoakdaletheatre.com/shows
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ASSASSINS at Brookfield Theatre opens this Friday and runs through March 7
Tickets: https://brookfieldtheatre.ludus.com/200495223
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Make a date with La Divina and the glorious company of MASTER CLASS, playing February 13-28 at Wilton Playshop.
Performances run February 13-28, with shows at 7:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2 PM on Sunday. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students, and may be purchased online at wiltonplayshop.org.
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FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL at ACT of CT through March 8
The additional performances will run Wednesday, March 11th through Sunday, March 15th: Wednesday and Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm! Tickets for the newly added performances will sell fast— so make sure you visit our website at actofct.org or call the box office at 475.215.5497 to grab your tickets while you still can!
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At Seven Angels Theatre this weekend
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February 28 - March 29
Snow White and the 7 Shopkeepers
Young Audiences
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Up next at WCSU: Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, running February 20 - March 1! A musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar’s beloved film of the same name, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is the brainchild of the talented team behind Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Directed by Justin P. Cowan and choreographed by MK Lawson.
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SYBIL'S RIDE
WORLD PREMIERE AT THE Ridgefield Theater Barn
Written by ANNIE EVANS
Directed by PAM ARCIERO
Puppets Designed & Built by MARTIN P. ROBINSON
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; Evening Shows at 7:00pm
Matinees at 2:00pm
"Pay-What-You-Want" Matinee Sunday, February 22
TICKETS: $35 adults | $30 seniors/students/veterans
This beautiful, world-premiere play with puppets is a co-production of The Ridgefield Theater Barn and Feisty Elephant Productions, made possible with support from The Henson Foundation & The Gary and Susie Singer Arts & Culture Foundation.
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35722/production/1258614
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MUSIC & DANCE
At The Kate this weekend
Solas
Traditional Irish influenced by country, rock, & Americana
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Caravaggio (Encore)
FRAMES in FILM Encore
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM
The Dinner Detective
Fundraising Event at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Jim Spinnato’s Comedy Hypnosis Show
Comedy Hypnosis Show
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 8:00 PM
The Celtic Tenors
Signature Harmonies, Rich Style
Sunday, March 01, 2026 | 7:00 PM
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At Mohegan Sun this weekend
Friday, Feb 27
An evening with BADFISH - A Tribute to Sublime
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Friday, Feb 27
An Evening with Chris Stapleton
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, Feb 28
Wicked Gluten Free Expo
10:00am at Earth Expo & Convention Center
Saturday, Feb 28
Austin Neal
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Saturday, Feb 28
An Evening with Chris Stapleton
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Sunday, Mar 1
Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin
7:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
Sunday, Mar 1
Blondie & Beyond
7:00pm at Wolf Den and 9:00 pm
Sunday, Mar 1
Boy George & Culture Club
Candlebox
February 27
Cedric The Entertainer
Premier Theater
February 27
Tom Papa
February 28
Waterloo: A Tribute to ABBA
Great Cedar Showroom
March 1
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Fri, Feb 27 at 8 PM
PULSE at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Sat, Feb 28 at 8 PM
Hazzard County at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Sun, Mar 1 at 2 PM
Chris Vitarello & the Brew Masters Blues Band
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OTHER EVENTS
All Your Friends: The Indie Party
Fri, Feb 27 • 7:30 PM
Hamden · Space Ballroom
Jordan Klepper - Suffering Fools
Fri, Feb 27 • 8:00 PM
New Haven · College Street Music Hall
Silent Disco Party
Fri, Feb 27 • 6:00 PM
Newtown · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
Red Velvet Burlesque Show New Haven's #1 Variety & Cabaret Show Connecticut
Fri, Feb 27 • 6:00 PM
New Haven · Jazzy's Cabaret
ON THE TOWN!- Kingswood Oxford (Friday 2/27)
Fri, Feb 27 • 7:30 PM
West Hartford · Kingswood Oxford School
Tom Petty Tribute Show
Sat, Feb 28 • 6:00 PM
Newtown · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
Galentines Brunch
Sat, Feb 28 • 1:00 PM
Ansonia · 64 Clifton Ave
BYOD AND A MOVIE: WICKED FOR GOOD
Sat, Feb 28 • 11:30 AM
Torrington · Torrington Library
Ratboys: When the Sun Explodes Tour 2026
Sun, Mar 1 • 8:00 PM
Hamden · Space Ballroom
The Heritage Bridal Show 2026
Sun, Mar 1 • 11:00 AM
Southbury · Heritage Hotel 522 Heritage Rd Southbury, CT
**THE VUE CT'S BRIDAL SHOW**
Sun, Mar 1 • 10:00 AM
Hamden · 310 W Shepard Ave
Joni Mitchell Retrospective Tribute from Folk to Jazz
Sun, Mar 1 • 5:00 PM
Newtown · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
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