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Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Sept. 17 - 20
This weekly list of entertainment options is compiled by Connecticut Critics Circle member and Naugatuck Patch Neighbor Nancy Sasso Janis.
*Starred items were mentioned in NANCY'S TOP 5 (NT5) on LIVE FROM WATERBURY on WATR 1320 AM and 97.7 FM on Thursdays after the 4pm news.
Click to read on my website In The Wings 2.0
Entertainment List for the Weekend of Sept. 17 - 20
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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THEATER
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
*Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation's 24th Annual Evening for the Arts Gala Featuring Groovin' On Tour: A Woodstock Generation Rock Experience Saturday, September 19 at Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Reception: 6:30 PM | Concert: 7:30 PM
$50 advance / $60 door
Step back into a time when music changed everything! Groovin' On Tour is a powerful live concert experience celebrating the songs, artists, and spirit that defined a generation. From the Summer of Love through the golden age of FM radio, this show brings audiences on a nostalgic journey through classic rock, folk, and soul hits.
Your ticket supports young artists! All proceeds fund scholarships and arts education programs throughout Connecticut. Since 2002, we've raised over $1 million for aspiring artists.
https://fairfield.evenue.net/event/QC2627/REN091926
Feel free to dress in 60's attire, get as groovy as you'd like.
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At the Bushnell in Hartford this weekend:
Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp
Friday September 18, 2026 at 7pm and 10pm
*OH, MARY!
September 19 - 23, 2026
2026-2027 Broadway Season
Saturday, Sep. 19 at 2:00 PM (Best availability)
Saturday, Sep. 19 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, Sep. 20 at 1:00 PM
Sunday, Sep. 20 at 6:30 PM ASL
Tuesday, Sep. 22 at 7:30 PM
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*DRIVING MISS DAISY
opening this Thursday 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 September 17–October 4 at
Cabaret on Main Theater
597 Main St.
East Haven, CT 06512
Tickets: https://broadwayonmain.ludus.com/show_page.php…
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PUFFS
Arts at Angeloria’s in Southington
Through Sept. 20
Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic is a 2015 original comedy play by New York–based playwright Matt Cox. The play is a parody of the Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling, but from the perspective of the "Puffs": that is, members of the Hogwarts house, Hufflepuff.
The show is typically rated PG-13 due to adult language, sexual innuendos, and mature thematic elements.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
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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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*HARMONY at Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk
continues through Sept. 27, Performances are Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
Tickets at musictheatreofct.com/harmony
Click here to read my review of HARMONY on my website
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THE EBBAS in Concert
Seven Angels Theatre, 1 Plank Rd, Waterbury
Tickets - $25
Friday, September 18 at 7:30pm; Doors open at 6:30pm
Join the EBBAS, Connecticut's premier cover band, as they play upbeat rock hits from top artists throughout the decades. The Ebbas have been exciting crowds at area venues large and small, and features Seven Angel's own house drummer Mark Ryan.
Shubert Theatre
247 College Street, New Haven, CT
Mystical Magical Trivia
FREE
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at
7:00 PM
Elm City's Cabaret at the Shubert Theatre
247 College Street, New Haven, CT
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
Thursday, September 24
7:00 PM
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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
Sept. 18 - Oct. 10
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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Saturday, Sept 19, 2026 at 1PM and 4PM
Clifford The Big Red Dog: The Musical
A TheaterWorksUSA production
Recommended Grades: Pre-K through 2
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*Rosetint Theatre Company’s production of SWEENEY TODD is this upcoming weekend - Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2 & at 7pm at the Arts Hall of ACES Education Center for the Arts in Downtown New Haven.
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INHERIT THE WIND at Sherman Playhouse
a feminist revenge fantasy, really at the Brookfield Theatre
Sept. 18 - Oct. 10
Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm
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VINTAGE HITCHCOCK - A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Westport Community Theatre
Opening Friday, September 18, 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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Fri Sep 18, 2026
8:00PM | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Best Of The Eagles
Wed Sep 23, 2026
8:00PM | The Dome
Taking Back Sunday
Minimum age: 21 and over
Show time:8:00 PM
Doors open:7:00 PM
Counterweight Brewing Co. Presents
Oktoberfest
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At The Kate this weekend
Thursday, September 17
Bettye LaVette
07:30 pm
Friday, September 18
Matthew & Gunnar Nelson Acoustic
08:00 pm
Saturday, September 19
The Linda Ronstadt Experience
03:00 pm
Limited Availability
The Linda Ronstadt Experience
08:00 pm
Limited Availability
Sunday, September 20
The Nutmeg Anthology
01:00 pm
Cancelled
Anthony Gomes
07:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 22
The Cowsills Trio Show
07:00 pm
Limited Availability
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Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood
Thursday, Sep 17
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Erykah Badu
Thursday. Sep 17
8:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Beatlemania Again - The Beatles Tribute
Friday, Sep 18
6:30pm at Sun Patio
The Great Escape Friday
Sep 18
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Saturday, Sep 19
Mark Wills
8:00pm at Wolf Den
Sunday, Sep 20
Connecticut Sun vs. Minnesota Lynx
1:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
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Premier Theater
Lee Brice
September 18
Hell's Kitchen Premiere Viewing + Dinner Event
Thursday, September 24 | 7:30PM
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Foxwoods
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This Friday at 8:30 PM
Stiletto - Billy Joel Tribute
This Saturday at 8:30 PM
1Wild Night - Bon Jovi Tribute
This Sunday at 1 PM
Zach Fields
Woodbury Brewing Company · Woodbury
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An Evening with John Cusack with a Screening of High Fidelity
Saturday • 8:00 PM
Downtown · College Street Music Hall
From $49.32
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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
September 18 – October 10, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00pm
Sunday matinees: 5:00pm
“Pay-What-You-Want” Matinee: Sunday, September 27
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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Goshen Roundabouts Improv! — September 18 & 19 at Goshen Players
Anything can happen—and usually does! Join the Goshen Roundabouts, Goshen Players’ improv comedy troupe, for an evening of quick wit, outrageous characters, unexpected twists, and audience-inspired fun. Filled with creativity, spontaneity, and plenty of laughs, this 90-minute comedy event is the perfect way to kick off your fall theater season. Reserve your seats today at: https://goshenplayer.booktix.com/
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The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Shirefolk Weekend this weekend SEP 19-20
A hobbit’s love language is food.
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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COME FROM AWAY at Sharon Playhouse
Through Sept. 27
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*Orange Country Fair
September 19 8am-7pm and 20 8am-6pm
Tractor & Truck Pulls, Classic Car Show, Entertainment, Music, Food and Midway.
2026 Harvest Moon Festival in Naugatuck
9 Division Street, Naugatuck
Free event open to the public
Family friendly, 80+ vendors, live music, fried dough
September 18th - 19th
Friday, September 18th 11a-9p
Saturday, September 19th 9a-8p
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*Join us this weekend for the kickoff to Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce. Get ready for fall fun by day, fright by night, your favorite rides, and plenty of spooky surprises.
Who’s ready for spooky season?
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.
