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Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of July 16 - 19
This weekly list of entertainment options in CT is compiled by Connecticut Critics Circle member Nancy Sasso Janis.
Entertainment List for July 16 - 19 , 2026
THEATER
*THE WIZARD OF OZ at Legacy Theatre in Branford continues through August 9.
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Seven Angel’s alum Jimmy Donohue plays the Lion/Zeke, Charles Romano is the Scarecrow and Rick Fountain is Uncle Henry and the Palace Guard.
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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The Theatre Guild of Simsbury will present INTO THE WOODS July 17 - 26 at Werner Centennial Center at Westminster School
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*Join us for the Downtown Cabaret Theatre Rummage Sale and enjoy one last opportunity to explore parts of the theatre that audiences almost never got to see.
Saturday, July 18
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
263 Golden Hill Street, Bridgeport
Cash or Venmo only.
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*AUNTIE MAME runs at the Brookfield Theatre through July 18
on Friday & Saturday at 8PM, Sunday at 2PM
https://brookfieldtheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200499187
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THE WILD PARTY by Andrew Lippa is coming to Playhouse on Park in West Hartford…and you’re invited. Running through August 16, this darkly brilliant musical plunges audiences into the heart of the roaring 1920s, where jazz, lust, and danger collide. With a cast of 14 and 9-piece band directed by Colin Britt, you won’t just be watching the party – you’ll feel like you’re in it.
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Capital Classics' 2026 Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival with MEASURE FOR MEASURE and A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM running in repertory has begun. Performances are staged on the lawn at the University of St. Joseph’s in West Hartford, with the performance moved indoors for inclement weather.
Thursday, July 16 at 7:30pm
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Pre-show Entertainment at 7pm by South American music by Elqui Duo
Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Pre-show Entertainment at 7pm by New England Ballet Theatre
Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Pre-show Entertainment at 7pm by New England Ballet Theatre
Sunday, July 19 at 5:30pm
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Pre-show Entertainment at 5pm Professor Talk with Dr. John Watts, D.C.J. of the University of Saint Joseph and post-show talk back with the cast and director
Available before every performance and during intermission...
Art Museum at University of Saint Joseph including a celebration of America 250 with Thomas Nast's American Icons: Miss Columbia and Uncle Sam and etchings of Romeo and Juiet by Hungarian Artis Ådám Würtz
A Midsummer Night's Dream Doll Exhibit
Capital Classics past production posters designed by Chris Hyde of Cipher Creative
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*Celebrate America's JAZZ AGE running through July 19th.
14 Years OF FREE Shakespeare in the Park
"MEASURE FOR MEASURE"
July 16th-19th at 7pm in Quarry Walk, Oxford, CT
More info (including Reserved Seating) --> www.vsfestival.org
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SPRING AWAKENING runs through July 19 at TheatreWorks New Milford. ACT OUT is TheatreWorks’ young adult program and this is the perfect show for them.
Directed by Diana Canova. Marina Kolitsas, music director. Tony’s Best Musical
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ANASTASIA by Landmark Community Theatre continues this weekend at the Thomaston Opera House
Journey to the past July 11–26 for an unforgettable story. Devin Mallon (in Lake Compounce Entertainment Dept.) plays Sergei, Robert Wiener is Gleb, Sayde Mendell is Tatiana/Ensemble and Dianna Waller Wood plays the Tsarina.
Tickets available at LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org
Box office: 860-283-6250
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Musicals at Richter (MAR), Connecticut’s longest-running outdoor theater, kicks off its 42nd season with the Tony Award-winning blockbuster musical "1776." Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center (next to Richter Park Golf Course), 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings through July 18, with additional specially discounted performances on Thursdays July 9 and 16.
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CRAZY FOR YOU at Goodspeed Musicals has been extended through Aug. 16
Click to read my CRAZY FOR YOU review.
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National Theatre Live
Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
Sunday, July 19 | 2 p.m. at The Quick Center at Fairfield University
https://fairfield.evenue.net/events/NTL071926
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Friday, July 17
Best of Boston Comedy Festival!
08:00 pm
Saturday, July 18
Raphael Revealed
01:00 pm
Sail On
08:00 pm
Sunday, July 19
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*Thursday, Jul 16
The Guess Who
7:30pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Thursday, Jul 16
The Outfit
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Friday, Jul 17
Shinedown
7:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Friday, Jul 17
DJ Rucker at Avalon Nightclub
9:00pm at Avalon Nightclub
Friday, Jul 17
Summer Orlando's Drag Bingo
10:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
Saturday, Jul 18
Joe Samba
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Saturday, Jul 18
Adam Lambert
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Jul 19
Cathedral: Van Halen Experience Ft. Tyler Morris
7:00pm at Wolf Den
Derby CT - PRIDE DRAG BRUNCH - Twisted Vine
Saturday • 12:00 PM
Derby · Twisted Vine Restaurant
From $11.00
Boardshorts & Birdies Open Golf Tournament at Oxford Greens
Friday • 10:00 AM
Oxford · 99 Country Club Dr
Free Anime/Pokemon/Game/Horror/Star Wars & Disney Art & Cosplay Event
Friday • 5:00 PM
New Haven · Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Taylor Swift Cover Band Family Show
Sunday • 11:30 AM
Newtown · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
Free Disney/Alice in Wonderland/Anime/Pokemon/Game Art & Cosplay Event
Friday • 5:00 PM
New Haven · Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
Meat Loaf Tribute Show
Sunday • 6:00 PM
Newtown · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
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MUSIC
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Here’s what to expect this weekend at Lake Compounce for
All-American Summer this weekend
NEW at Lake Compounce
Vintage Characters
Meet and Interact with charming, vintage inspired characters roaming weekends near the North Train Station as part of the All-American Summer
Meet the energetic Jack Timber near Saw Mill Plunge and get a photo with Kyle The Crocodile near Kyle’s Garden
Pie Eating Contests on Fridays at 3:30 at the Kiddie Land Stage
Dixieland Band 7/19
Fireworks Over the Lake
Every Saturday through August 15
Cap off your day with a breathtaking fireworks show lighting up the sky over the lake.
Swing & Twist
Get ready to dance at Swing & Twist—a retro party where swing meets rock & roll! Learn classic moves, enjoy timeless hits, and join the fun on the dance floor
Carousel Pavillion on 7/17/2026
*Lake Compounce is beginning auditions for their Phantom Fall Fest event Friday 7/17 and 7/19 Must apply online to be registered for an audition date. Scan QR code to be taken directly to the scare actor application. $17hr.
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