Arts & Entertainment
Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Oct. 3-5
This weekly list of entertainment opportunities is compiled by Patch Contributor Nancy Sasso Janis.
Entertainment List for Sept. 26 - 28
THEATER
LUCKY STIFF
Book & Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Opens Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30pm runs through Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2pm
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Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton & Beyond
October 4 at 7:30 pm
Nancy Marine Studio Theatre
Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music, with high-profile placements in Netflix’s Bridgerton and praise from outlets like Variety and Nylon. warnertheatre.org
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Downtown Cabaret Theatre on Friday runs through October 05.
A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
Matthew Johnson reprises the role of Jesus, which he played with Spotlight Stage Company
dtcab.com/show/jesus-christ-superstar/#buy-tickets
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Landmark Community Theatre’s FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at the Thomaston Opera House on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart.
October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.
October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.
Admission $26 (not including fees)
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RENT at Music Theatre of CT in Norwalk runs through Oct. 12
CJ Janis plays in the pit.
Performances Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. There will be one Sunday at 7pm performance on October 5th. TICKETS GOING FAST!
INFO & TIX: https://www.musictheatreofct.com/rent
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THE MOUSETRAP closes at Sharon Playhouse this weekend
sharonplayhouse.org/the-mousetrap
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AT THIS STAGE
A gala evening celebrating Westport Country Playhouse’s 95 Seasons Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7PM Honoring Nathan Lane and Anne Keefe
Entertainment, Raffle prizes, Auction items, *SOLD OUT* Pre-Show Reception, Post-Show Party
Attire: Semi-Formal: Please join us in semi-formal attire.
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A CHORUS LINE runs at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam through Nov. 2 goodspeed.org
THE GREAT EMU WAR runs through Oct. 26 at The Terris Theatre, 33 North Main St. | Chester, CT
Think of it as Cats, but with emus. It’s the most emusing 90 minutes you’ll have in any theatre–don’t miss it!
Age Rating: PG-13 (some adult content) TICKETS JUST $20 - $41!
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Hilarious New Play ‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’
opens at Ivoryton Playhouse on Thursday
Ivoryton Playhouse kicks off October with Kate Forgette’s heart-warming, laugh-out-loud family comedy Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, opening Thursday, Oct. 1 and running through Oct, 26.
MUSIC
John Pizzarelli: American Jazz Icon
John Pizzarelli and The Swing 7
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Fairfield University
fairfield.edu/quick
Oct 4
Community & Family
Array of Hope Concert
This event is hosted by Midd-South Church Southbury, CT and Our Lady Queen of Apostles Parish
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Holy Cross High School in Waterbury
Friday, Oct 3
Keith Urban
7:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
mohegansun.com
Saturday
Oct 4
Psychic Medium Patricia Griffin
4:00pm at Comix Comedy Club
Event Strangelove
Saturday
Oct 4
Strangelove
8:00pm at Wolf Den
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At Woodbury Brewing Company (woodburybrewing.com)
This Friday at 8:30 PM
Streets: Ultimate Tribute to 80s Hair Metal at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Woodbury Brewing Company
This Saturday at 8:30 PM
Back in Black: AC/DC Tribute at the Woodbury Brewing Company
Woodbury Brewing Company
This Sunday at 1 PM
Zach Fields at The Woodbury Brewing Company
Woodbury Brewing Company
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At Foxwoods this weekend www.foxwoods.com
Whose Live Anyway?
10/3/2025 8:00 PM
Great Cedar Showroom
A Bronx Tale: The One Man Show starring Chazz Palminteri
10/4/2025 8:00 PM
Great Cedar Showroom
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At Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Reggae Rewind Featuring Mr Vegas
Yale Gospel Choir Family Weekend Concert
Friday • 7:00 PM
Downtown · Battell Chapel
OTHER EVENTS
Lantern Tours at Grove Cemetery
Grove Cemetery, 1 Cross Street, Naugatuck, CT
Saturday, October 4
Rain Date: Thursday, October 17 or Friday, October 18
Tour begins at 6:00 PM
Limited to 20 guests
Take an evening stroll through the beautiful Grove Cemetery—if you dare. Join CT Spirit Investigators for a guided lantern-lit walk where you will hear chilling stories of local paranormal experiences, along with fascinating history about Naugatuck’s founding families. Some guests have even reported encounters of their own.
Please wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, as the cemetery includes slight inclines and rocky paths. Feel free to bring a flashlight and a camera in case you catch something unexpected.
Tickets
$25 for members
$30 for non-members
Space is limited. Reserve your spot using the URL below.
https://tickets.signupgenius.com/.
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46th Annual Watertown Fall Festival
Veterans Memorial Park, Watertown
Saturday at 10 am
THIS WEEKEND! Friday Oct. 3 & Saturday Oct. 4. Through Nov. 1
ALIEN INVASION: CONNECTICUT Halloween at Shore Line Trolley Museum East Haven CT 2025 . Thanks to Connecticut Lifestyles for including Halloween’s OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD event.
Everyone who attends The Shore Line Trolley Museum will receive a FREE gift from event sponsor Transilvania Restaurant and Bar
Get your Tickets now at www.ticketleap.events/events/a...
Visit: www.THEHAUNTEDTROLLEY.com
PRIDE O WEEN Drag Brunch!
Sunday, Oct 5 • The Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury CT
Hosted by the bewitching Summer Orlando with Broadway-quality live singing, celebrity impersonations, a brunch buffet & spooky-fabulous fun!
Proceeds support the Greater Waterbury LGBTQIA+ Pride Coalition.
Tickets are flying fast! Grab yours NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../pride-o-ween-drag-brunch…
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The Universe of Gerald Saladyga Exhibition
The Universe of Gerald Saladyga October 5, 2025 – January 11, 2026 Sunday, Oct 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury
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MasterWorks: Tchaikovsky and a Twist of Fate
A journey through three powerful musical visions: American simplicity & optimism
Sunday, Oct 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Fine Arts Center, CT State Community College in Waterbury
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Wine and Wheels Car Show
Friday • 6:00 PM
Oakdale Manor · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
Albanian Traditions Harvest Celebration
Friday • 6:30 PM
Oakdale Manor · Aquila's Nest Vineyards
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Phantom Fall Fest opens at Lake Compounce continues through the Sunday before Halloween.
Gather your ghouls for our biggest Phantom Fall Fest yet! By day, enjoy your favorite rides, trick-or-treating, frightful bites and meeting Spookley the Square Pumpkin. As night falls, dare to explore the All-New Haunt: Project Nightmare for thrills you won’t forget!
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The Connecticut Renaissance Faire runs through Oct. 19 Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day and Indigenous Peoples Day
122 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT
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Bats In Our Backyard
Friday • 7:00 PM
Ansonia · Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center
Free
