Neighbor News
Nancy's Calendar for the Weekend of Sept. 24 - 27
This weekly list of entertainment options is compiled by Connecticut Critics Circle member and Naugatuck Patch Neighbor Nancy Sasso Janis
*Starred items are shared on "Live From Waterbury" on WATR 1320AM and 97.7FM and WOW Radio on Thursdays after the 4pm news.
Entertainment List for the Weekend of Sept. 24 - 27
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THEATER
*Drag at the Poli 2026
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Celebrate the ever-evolving art form of drag performance, hosted by Frankie Cyanide and featuring performances from Mia E. Z'Lay, Midnight, and Mz. Clementine KuLayd. Specialty cocktails and mocktails available for purchase.
Sept. 24: 8 pm - 9:30 pm
$35
David Foster & Katharine McPhee
Experience the chemistry and comic banter of legendary composer-producer Foster and singer-actress McPhee as they perform four decades of Foster’s hits. In between songs, the husband-and-wife team banter and joke, sharing “behind the song” anecdotes and stories.
Sept. 25: 7 pm - 9 pm
$52 - $92
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*THE GREAT GATSBY
Sep. 29 - Oct. 4, 2026
Mortensen Hall
THE PARTY’S ROARING IN HARTFORD!
Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.
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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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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
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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
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Sep / 26
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice
Sep / 27
Grand Kyiv Ballet presents
Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights
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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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Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7PM
Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance
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INHERIT THE WIND at Sherman Playhouse
a feminist revenge fantasy 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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Thu Sep 24, 2026
7:30PM | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary
Fri Sep 25, 2026
6:35PM | The Dome
Black Veil Brides: Vindicatour US 2026
Sat Sep 26, 2026
8:00PM | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Freestyle 4 EVA W/ Collage, Rockell, Johhny O & Cynthia and Safire
Sat Sep 26, 2026
8:00PM | Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Premium Box Seat Freestyle 4 EVA
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The Bros. Landreth
with Madeleine Roger
At The Kate this weekend
Thursday, September 24
An Evening with Ana Popovic
7:30 pm
Friday, September 25
40 Fingers
08:00 pm
Sold Out
Saturday, September 26
20 years of the Met in Cinemas
12:00 pm
Danielle Nicole
08:00 pm
Sunday, September 27
The Limeliters
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Thursday, Sep 24
Connecticut Sun vs. Toronto Tempo
7:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Friday, Sep 25
Brantley Gilbert
7:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
Saturday, Sep 26
Dan + Shay
7:00pm at Mohegan Sun Arena
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*Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen Premiere Viewing + Dinner Event
September 24
Premier Theater
Steve Martin & Martin Short
September 25
Premier Theater
Tom Jones
September 27
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This Thursday at 7 PM
Open Mic (Now on Thursdays) at the Woodbury Brewing Company
This Friday at 8:30 PM
Halen - Van Halen Tribute Tribute at the Woodbury Brewing Company
This Saturday at 8:30 PM
80s Night with The Pop Rocks at the Woodbury Brewing Company
This Sunday at 2 PM
2026 Adele Taylor Civic Award Ceremony
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CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR
Sunday • 7:00 PM
Downtown · College Street Music Hall
From $74.56
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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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*Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Durham Fair 2026 is bringing all the classic fall vibes! September 24–27, 2026 at the
Durham Fairgrounds, Durham, CT. Carnival rides, Farm animals, Delicious fair food, Live entertainment, Family fun, Local vendors & more!
Admission from $10
City of Ansonia Harvest Festival
Come out Saturday, September 26th from 11 AM–5 PM day of shopping, food, local businesses, unique gifts, arts & crafts, and more! Be sure to stop by the Ansonia Police Department’s tent to meet and chat with our officers, ask questions, and say hello.
Bring the family, explore the vendors, grab some food, and enjoy everything this community event has to offer!
Main Street, Ansonia
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Good Neighbor Day 2026
OLLI at UConn and For All Ages are uniting with The CT Collaborative to End Loneliness, United Way of Greater Waterbury, and the Connecticut Community Foundation to bring together residents, college students, community-based organizations, and community leaders for a day of learning, connection, and hands-on service.
Sept. 24: 9 am - 3 pm
Free
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Gather & Groove
Oxford Town Hall
A welcoming community drum circle led by local facilitator Ken Parker. Explore rhythm as a way to connect, relax, and create something spontaneous. Bring a drum, shaker, bucket, or any object that makes a joyful sound. A limited number of instruments also available to borrow. Newcomers welcome.
Sept. 26: 5 pm - 8 pm
Free
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*The Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect SHRED EVENT
Due to the forecasted rain, Saturday’s Shred It Event is still ON! We’re just moving the operation inside the firehouse bay.
DRIVE-THROUGH STYLE
Pull around the BACK of the firehouse to enter and follow the signs into the bay.
Saturday, September 26th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Prospect Firehouse - 26 New Haven Rd.
Up to 3 banker boxes of shredding for a small donation CASH ONLY
TRUCK RAFFLE TICKETS WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE!
Instead of making a donation for your shredding, you can purchase a $25 truck raffle ticket and get your documents shredded!
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The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
New England's Old England™
FAERIE RING REVELS
SEP 26-27
A faerie-themed weekend of whimsy, magic, and woodland revelry.
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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*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.
To read my behind the scenes look at the PFF scare actors, visit Naugatuck Patch under Neighbor news or my website In the Wings 2.0
