Name: The New Broadway Just Wants to Have Fun
Start: 2026-12-01T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Presidents' College Lifelong Learning at UHart, 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117

Presidents' College Lifelong Learning at UHart, 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117

A slew of wild new shows and radically reimagined classics are revitalizing Broadway this season. From Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Oh, Mary! to Titanique, Schmigadoon!, and The Rocky Horror Show, these high-energy productions are drawing lively audiences looking for a party.
Join longtime Variety theater critic Frank Rizzo for a two-session deep dive into Broadway’s boldest new hits—including local connection highlights like the Hartt School faculty member who won a Tony for Schmigadoon!. Discover what’s driving this theatrical revolution and get an insider look at upcoming tours headed to Hartford.
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 <li>When: Tuesdays, Dec. 1 &amp; 8 | 12:30–2:00 p.m.</li>
 <li>Presenter: President’s College Lifelong Learning, University of Hartford</li>
 <li>Registration: <a href="https://www.hartford.edu/pc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hartford.edu/pc</a></li>
 <li>Contact: pcollege@hartford.edu | 860.768.4495</li>
</ul>

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The New Broadway Just Wants to Have Fun

A slew of wild new shows and radically reimagined classics are revitalizing Broadway this season. From Cats: The Jellicle Ball...

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<a href="https://www.americaneagle.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">American Eagle Financial Credit Union</a>
(“American Eagle”), Connecticut’s largest community credit union, will host a free, open-to-the-public virtual seminar, “Pathways to Homeownership,” on Wednesday, November 4, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The American Eagle team will be joined by additional real estate professionals to discuss a variety of topics about the homebuying process, including:
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 <li>Steps in the homebuying process</li>
 <li>Getting pre-qualified for a mortgage</li>
 <li>Building your homebuying team</li>
 <li>Credit scores and credit reporting</li>
 <li>Down payment assistance programs </li>
 <li>Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan options and benefits </li>
</ul>For more information, special offers, and to register for “Pathways to Homeownership,” visit:
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American Eagle Financial Credit Union’s Free...

American Eagle Financial Credit Union
(“American Eagle”), Connecticut’s largest community credit union, will host a free,...

American Eagle Financial Credit Union’s Free “Pathways to Homeownership” Seminar on Wednesday, 11/4

Looking for your next great literary deep dive? Revisit Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte’s beloved classic, through a fresh lens. University of Hartford Professor Emeritus Catherine Stevenson will lead two engaging sessions on Jane Eyre and the female gothic. Explore Jane’s journey from imprisonment to freedom, selfhood, family, and power.
·When:Thursdays, Nov. 5 &amp; 19
·Time: 2-3:30 p.m. 
·Host: President’s College Lifelong Learning, University of Hartford
·Registration: Hartford.edu/pc
Questions? Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> or call 860.768.4495.

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Westminster Presbyterian Church

Join us for a free, welcoming community event hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church and sponsored by the West Hartford Prevention Partnership, focused on UNDERSTANDING ADDICTION: CAUSES, CONCERNS, &amp; SOLUTIONS.
Featured Speaker: Dr. Nii Addy, a Yale professor, neuroscientist, and mental health advocate. Dr. Addy will break down the neuroscience behind the brain's role in addiction in an accessible way, describe effective interventions and recovery strategies, and offer practical ways to support individuals and families.
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$25.00*, reserved seating
BYOB!


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COREY MANNING (Headliner)
Corey Manning is a Comedian by Night and Superhero by Day who has been making audiences laugh for more than two decades. He has headlined the legendary Apollo Theater, appeared on NBC’s Family Feud with Steve Harvey and Nickelodeon’s NickMom, and was featured in Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza. His Dry Bar Comedy special, Witness Protection, is streaming now. Offstage, Corey uses humor and his experience as a community leader to connect, educate and inspire. Whether behind a microphone or in the community, his mission is simple: saving the world one smile at a time.


JESS MILLER (Opening Act)
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