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The Legend of Georgia McBride, Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk, CT, USA
Georgia McBride at MTC
The Legend of Georgia McBride at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut is proof that life does not always follow our carefully designed plans. When Casey, an Elvis impersonator at a down-and-out bar in Florida, played with great aplomb by Clint Hromsco, finds himself soon to be out of a job with a wife and a baby on the way, he is forced to make a career decision when the bar becomes a drag show club. The result is downright hilarious at times as Miss Tracy Mills, played to perfection by Russell Saylor, coaches Casey into his new role as a drag queen, yet the play goes deeper than the surface and provides glimpses into the multi-layered lives of the people behind the drag. Directed by Kevin Connors, rounding out the impressive cast are Diva Lamarr as Rexy/Jason, Teagan La'Shay as Jo, and Scott Mikita as Eddie, the club owner.
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A Sherlock Carol, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
Westport Country Playhouse - A Sherlock Carol - Drew McVety, Byron St. Cyr - photo by T. Charles EricksonWriter and Director Mark Shanahan's A Sherlock Carol at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut is the perfect Christmas "who dunnit." Take a break from shopping and wrapping presents and give yourself and your family a fun evening at the theatre where Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit mix with the likes of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for a most interesting and thoroughly delightful twist to a classic holiday tradition. The play is family-friendly, runs until December 23, 2023, and is the perfect holiday gift to celebrate the season.
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Ranky Tanky & Lisa Fischer - The Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield, CT, USA
Ranky Tanky & Lisa Fisher at Quick Center - photo by Luxury Experience
There are concerts, and then there are CONCERTS (!), and the concert given by Ranky Tanky with special guest Lisa Fischer at The Quick Center for the Arts in Fairfield, Connecticut definitely fell into the latter category! It was an evening of exceptional Roots, Gullah, and Jazz music that had an appreciative audience on its feet awarding the double Grammy winners with standing ovations throughout the concert on Friday, November 10, 2023. 
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Clybourne Park - Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk, CT, USA
Music Theatre of Connecticut - Clybourne Park
We saw the Tony Award winning play Clybourne Park performed at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut on opening night, and it is a powerhouse of an impactful play written by Bruce Norris that will have you talking about it, and thinking about it, long after you leave the theatre. Pamela Hill directs the Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner and has a well-chosen cast comprised of Susan Haefner, SJ Hannah, Rae Janeil, Matt Mancuso, Frank Mastrone, Nick Roesler, and Allie Siebold. Clybourne Park is live theatre at its best and runs until November 19, 2023.
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First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald - Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT
Westport Country Playhouse - Cherise Coaches sings Ella Fitzgerald photo by ryan bennett
If you love Jazz, you will definitely want to see First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. We had the pleasure of attending opening night, Saturday, October 28, 2023, where the talented Cherise Coaches transfixed the audience as she sang the music of the legendary Ella Fitzgerald, the "First Lady of Song." Joined by her band comprised of Ryan Bennett on drums, Runere Brooks on upright bass, Jay Flat on saxophone and flute, and William Kurt on piano, Cherise Coaches took the audience on a reminiscent journey of not only the music of Ella Fitzgerald, but also her inspirational life and how she overcame many bumps in the road and went on to win 13 Grammy Awards and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award! Bravo! First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald runs until November 5, 2023.
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Ranky Tanky & Lisa Fischer - coming in November 2023 to The Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield, CT
Lisa Fisher and Ranky Tanky
Looking for a fantastic evening of music? The Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut is renowned for its exceptional performances, and for one night only, on November 10, 2023 at 8:00 pm they will proudly present Ranky Tanky with Lisa Fischer for a powerhouse of a magical evening combining the talents of two dynamic Grammy-award winners, and Luxury Experience will be there, and we hope that you will be, too.
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Jersey Boys - Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk, CT, USA
Music Theatre of Connecticut - Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut  captivated us with not only the music of the legendary Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons but also with its true backstory. Jersey Boys tells the compelling story of Frankie Valli and his 40 years of friendship with his band as they rose to the top of the charts and includes selections of their most famous music including Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, My Eyes Adored You and many more. Directed by MTC's Kevin Connors, and starring Michael Fasano as Frankie Valli, Sean McGee as Bob Gaudio, Nathan Cockroft as Tommy DeVito, and Stephen Petrovich as Nick Massi, along with a talented cast, Jersey Boys at MTC is musical theatre at its finest. Jersey Boys runs until October 1, 2023, so be sure to see it before it leaves!
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New York City Opera: Tenor Alessandro Lora in Concert, Bryant Park, NY, USA
Alessandro Lora - NYCO - Bryant Park Picnic Performances -photo by Luxury Experience
Outdoor music performances are an integral part of summer experiences, and New York City's Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America, an outdoor free festival celebrating the arts with live music, theatre, and dance performances on the lawn, should be part of your summer plans. We attended Alessandro Lora in concert with New York City Opera Orchestra on Saturday, August 19, 2023, and it was a spectacular evening of music and culture in the park. The festival series began on June 1 and runs until September 14, 2023.
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Dial M for Murder, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
Westchester Playhouse - Dial M for Murder - kate abbruzzese, krystel lucas, patrick andrews. kate burton - by c rosegg
If you love suspenseful plays, you cannot go wrong with Dial M for Murder at the Westport Country Playhouse (WCP) in Westport, Connecticut. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Frederick Knott and directed by Mark Lamos with a stellar cast of Kate Abbruzzese, Patrick Andrews, Kate Burton, Krystel Lucas, and Denver Milord, this thriller of a play will have you sitting on the edge of your seat as the action unfolds on the stage. Bravo! Dial M for Murder runs until July 30, 2023.
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Backstage Interview - Kevin Connors and Jim Schilling of Music Theatre of Connecticut
Kevin Connors and Jim Schilling, Co-Founders of MTC
Luxury Experience takes you backstage for an interview with Kevin Connors and Jim Schilling, Co-Founders of the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk. The Music Theatre of Connecticut came onto Luxury Experience's radar in 2019, and since then we have experienced 15 excellent Equity productions including Sunset Boulevard, I Hate Hamlet, The Mountaintop, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, TRU, Sylvia, Lend Me A Tenor,  and so many more. While we only "discovered" the theatre a few years ago, Kevin and Jim founded the theatre in 1987. Their story is richly compelling, so sit back, relax, and enter the exciting world of the theatre.
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Ain't Misbehavin', Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
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Phenomenal! Ain't Misbehavin' at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut celebrates the music and genius of an American icon, Thomas "Fats" Waller. A sumptuous art deco set, gorgeous costumes, and a talented cast with amazing voices complement the music that has become part of the American songbook and jazz standards. Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz, and directed and choreographed by Jeffrey L. Page, the cast features Miya Bass, Paris Bennett, Jay Copeland, Judith Franklin, and Will Stone. The music and dance numbers will have your feet tapping and your fingers snapping and is a "must-see" for quality entertainment. Ain't Misbehavin' at the Westport Country Playhouse runs until April 29, 2023. Bravo!
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Blood Brothers featuring Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia, Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield, CT, USA
Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia - Blood Brothers Tour at FTC -photo by Luxury Experience
For years, we have written about Mike Zito, and more recently have written about Albert Castiglia, and were impressed with their musicianship and storytelling Blues Rock artisanship. When they teamed up on the  Mike Zito - Albert Castiglia - Blood Brothers album we were blown away by the dynamic guitar duo. Little surprise then that the Blood Brothers album released on Mike Zito's Gulf Coast Records debuted as #1 on Billboard Top US Blues Album. When we saw them perform together at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne, one of their Blood Brothers tour stops, they electrified the audience!
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The Rocky Horror Show - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, USA
The Rocky Horror Show - The Music Theatre of Connecticut
The Rocky Horror Show may be the wildest, wackiest musical we have ever seen. Produced by the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut, the musical is a campy, retro-science fiction fantasy complete with aliens and catchy rock songs written by Richard O'Brien that is zany and fabulous fun. While many know The Rocky Horror Picture Show as the 1975 cult classic film, the play came first and was first shown in London in 1973. The talented Actor's Equity Association cast features Justin Johnston, Michael Luongo, Skye Gillespie, Jim Schillling, Leigh Martha Klinger, Brianna Bauch, John Treacy Egan, Hillary Ekwall, Stephen Petrovich, Jeff Rabb, and Domenic Servidio. Directed by MTC's Co-Founder Kevin Connors, The Rocky Horror Show reigns again and runs from March 17 - April 8, 2023.
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Beth Nielsen Chapman at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook, CT, USA
Beth Nielsen Chapman - The Katherine Hepburn Center - Old Saybrook, CT - photo by Luxury Experience
We had the extreme pleasure of seeing Beth Nielsen Chapman perform at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center affectionately known as "The Kate" in Old Saybrook, Connecticut on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The intimate 285-seat cultural arts center named for Old Saybrook's beloved actor and resident, Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003), was the perfect venue to experience the music of Beth Nielsen Chapman (BNC) on tour to promote her 15th album entitled, CrazyTown, released in September 2022.
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I Hate Hamlet - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, CT USA
I Hate Hamlet - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, CT
I Hate Hamlet, (actually, we do not) that is the name of playwright Paul Rudnick's award-winning comedic play. Directed by Kevin Connors, co-founder of the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut, I Hate Hamlet stars Robert Anthony Jones, Liliane Klein, Dan O'Driscoll, Constantine Pappas, Jo Anne Parady, and Elena Ramos Pascullo, and runs until February 19, 2023. If you need a bit of laughter in your life, go and see I Hate Hamlet. Zany characters and a plot about a TV star about to take on the Shakespearean role of Hamlet make this play a charmer.
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Vertigo Dance Company "Pardes" at The Quick Center, Fairfield, CT, USA
Vertigo Dance Company - Pardes - Dan Ashuach
Dance has the power to transcend words in that it speaks its own language, the language of dance, the language of movement and expressionism, that requires no translation, no matter the country where it is performed. Contemporary Dance inspires the imagination, which is much more powerful than mere words. We saw the Vertigo Dance Company, an Israeli Contemporary Dance Company co-founded by Noa Wertheim and Adi Sha' al perform their dance composition of "Pardes" at The Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and it was an evening of dance excellence. If you have the opportunity to experience a performance by the Vertigo Dance Company, do so, as they are truly spectacular.
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A Sherlock Carol, New World Stages, NYC, NY, USA
A Sherlock Carol - New World Stage
Ever since Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 1843, it has been a beloved part of the holiday tradition for many people. Throughout the years, it has been republished as a book, made into films, and into plays. For his play, A Sherlock Carol, Author and Director Mark Shanahan, brings together two memorable characters to life: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes (published in 1892), and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol's Ebenezer Scrooge, for a delightful and memorable mishmash of a play that totally works. We saw A Sherlock Carol at the New World Stages in New York City and were happy that we made this play one of our new holiday traditions. A Sherlock Carol runs until January 1, 2023, so hurry before it leaves for the season.
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Lend Me A Tenor - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, USA
Frank Mastrone, Michael Fasano - Lend Me A Tenor
We went to see the farcical play, Lend Me A Tenor at the  Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk on opening night, Saturday, November 5, 2022, and we have not stopped laughing! Written by Ken Ludwig, and directed by Pamela Hill, the play has fast-paced, witty, and absolutely hilarious dialogue, flawlessly delivered by the talented cast of Michael Fasano, Alexandra Fortin, Jeff Gurner, Cynthia Hannah, Frank Mastrone, Jo Anne Parady, Jim Schilling, and Emily Solo. Winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is flat-out wonderful and runs until November 20, 2022. If you need a little (or a lot) of laughter in your life, do go and see Lend Me A Tenor.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Pass it On: 60th Anniversary Celebration, Quick Center, Fairfield, CT
Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans LA - photo by Luxury Experience
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans, Louisiana brought their legendary brand of jazz to the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut for an evening of exceptional music and gaiety. Synonymous with the New Orleans music scene, for the past 60 years, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has captured the unique sound of "The Big Easy" with its intoxicating music.
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Eliane Elias at the Iridium, NYC, NY, USA
Eliane Elias at The Iridium NYC - photo by Luxury Experience
If you have the opportunity to see multi-Grammy winner Brazilian Jazz pianist, singer, and composer Eliane Elias in concert, you should jump at the chance. We had the pleasure of catching her performance in Manhattan at The Iridium NYC on Friday, October 14, 2022, part of a 4-night gig (October 13 - 16, 2022), to celebrate the launch of her latest album, Quietude, released on the Candid Records label.
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The Pat Petrillo Big Rhythm Band at The Cutting Room, NYC, NY, USA
Pat Petrillo - The Big Rhythm Band - The Power Station Sessions - Cutting Room NYC - photo by Luxury Experience
We spent a perfect Sunday afternoon at The Cutting Room in New York City for the launch party for Pat Petrillo's new album, The Pat Petrillo Big Rhythm Band - The Power Station Sessions released on the Autumn Hill Records label. While we had reviewed the album, we had never heard him play live before and thought it was high time that we did. It proved to be an extra special afternoon listening to sensational live instrumental jazz.
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The LEGEND, Sleepy Hollow, NY, USA
The Legend - Zoe Isadora - photo by Margaret Fox
Seeing The LEGEND, the modern adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, performed in The Village of Sleepy Hollow, was the perfect way to get a jump start on Halloween! Created and performed by the talented team from Westchester Circus Arts, the legendary tale was told through holograms, aerialists, and acrobats, for a sensational, totally immersive experience. If you love Halloween, you must see The LEGEND, which runs until October23, 2022.
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nora chipaumire: Nehanda, The Quick Center, Fairfield, CT, USA
nora chipaumire - Nehanda at The Quick Center, Fairfield, CT, USA - photo by Brad Schaffer
The Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut delivered another exceptional, sensational, and unique cultural experience with nora chipaumire's opera, Nehanda, "protest, legal gathering, world making." Performed in its entirety, the opera lasted just shy of 5 hours with the audience seated on stage for a most incredible and fantastic evening of exploration and learning. Bravo!
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Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, Seaport Association Oyster Festival, Norwalk, CT, USA
Norwalk Oyster Festival - Seaport Association
As oyster lovers, when we heard about the Seaport Association Oyster Festival  presented by First County Bank in Norwalk, Connecticut, we knew that it was an event we wanted to attend. What we did not expect was the high-caliber of different entertainment for the 3-day festival, including Mike DelGuidice and Big Shot, which took place from September 9 - 11, 2022 at the 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park.
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Sunset Blvd. - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, USA
MTC - Sunset Blvd - Elizabeth Ward Land, Trevor Martin - photo by Alex Mongillo
The musical, Sunset Boulevard. based on Billy Wilder's film of the same name, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, sizzles at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk under the directorship of Kevin Connors and musical directorship of David John Moore, and their highly credentialed cast. The Music Theatre of Connecticut celebrates its 36th season with the sensational production of Sunset Blvd. The musical runs until October 2, 2022, and if you love musicals and "film-noir" this one should be on your "must see" list.
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Los Otros, A.R.T. - New York Theatres, NYC, NY, USA
Los Otros - Caesar Samayoa, Luba Mason- A.R.T. NY Theatres, NYC
We had the pleasure of experiencing Los Otros, a new musical premiering in New York City, presented by Premieres NYC and Mary J. Davis, starring Broadway veterans Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa, at A.R.T./New York Theatres located at 502 West 53rd Street in Manhattan on Friday, September 9, 2022. When you have a highly gifted cast, as well as a well-written and compelling story, we expected Los Otros to be sensational, and it was! The musical opened on August 25 and runs until October 8, 2022. 
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4000 Miles, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
Westport Playhouse - 4000 Miles - photo by Carol Roseegg
The play 4000 Miles written by Amy Herzog and directed by David Kennedy at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut hits it  out of the park. Starring Mia Dillon, Clay Singer, Lea DiMarchi, and Phoebe Holden, this engaging, heart-rendering play had us in the palm of its hand and thoroughly enchanted with the dialogue and the characters. Bravo! The play runs until September 4, 2022.
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Steely Dan at The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, USA
Donald Fagen at The Capitol Theatre - photo by John R. Wisdom
The band Steely Dan rocked The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, with their EARTH after hours tour. We had the distinct pleasure of experiencing their Friday, August 12, 2022, performance, part of their 3-night gig at the historic venue, where fans packed the house for the closing end of a fabulous tour. 
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Early Clover and The Soul Drifters at the Levitt Pavilion, Westport, CT, USA
Early Cover -Levitt Pavilion, Westport, CT - photo by Luxury Experience
For us, summer would not be the same without taking a boat cruise on Long Island Sound at least once during the season, dining al fresco as often as possible, and enjoying many outdoor concerts under the stars. We had the opportunity to catch Early Clover and The Soul Drifters perform at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Westport, Connecticut on Friday, August 5, 2022, and it was a magical evening of listening to great Motown music. Bravo!
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Kim's Convenience, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
Westport Country Playhouse - Kim's Convenience - David Shih, Cindy Im _ by Carol Rosegg
The play Kim's Convenience at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut is endearing, relatable, a joy to watch, and laugh out loud funny! Written by playwright Ins Choi and directed by Nelson T. Eusebio III, the cast features the talented ensemble of actors: David Shih, Cindy Im, Hyunmin Rhee, Eric R. Williams, and Chuja Seo. The play runs until July 17, 2022; do run to see it for an evening of perfect fun. Bravo!
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Menopause, The Westchester Theatre, Chappaqua, NY, USA
Menopause The Musical
Looking for a laugh to beat the summer heat? CFour Productions Presents the multi-award winning Menopause The Musical® a rollicking romp of a musical play that had us laughing out loud at The Westchester Theatre at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center in Chappaqua, New York. Hilarity ensues when four menopausal women get into a tug-of-war over a black lace bra during a lingerie sale at Bloomingdale's in New York and the results are absolutely hysterical! Menopause: The Musical runs from June 15 until June 25, 2022.
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The Orchard, Baryshnikov Arts Center, New York, USA
BACNYC - The Orchard - Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jessica Hecht
Playwright Anton Chekov wrote The Cherry Orchard in 1903; it was to be his last play and premiered in 1904. In this 2022 version, called The Orchard, directed, conceived, and adapted by Igor Golyak, the play deftly combines the original plot with technology for a modern fantasy of a production. Presented by the Arlekin Players Theatre at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in Manhattan, the play has an impeccable cast featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jessica Hecht, Juliet Brett, Darya Denisova, Elise Kibler, John McGinty, Nael Nacer, Mark Nelson, and Ilia Volok, and runs at the Off-Broadway theatre for a limited engagement until July 3, 2022. 
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Straight White Men, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
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Director Mark Lamos  and a stellar cast deliver an evening of hilarious entertainment with their thought-provoking performance of experimental playwright Young Jean Lee's satirical play Straight White Men at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. The cast features Richard Kline, Nick Westrate, Billy Army, Denver Milord, Akiko Akita, and Ashton Muñoz. If you need a laugh, do get tickets to see Straight White Men, it is absolutely wonderful! Bravo! The play runs until June 5, 2022. 
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Million Dollar Quartet, The Westchester Theatre, Chappaqua, NY, USA
Million Dollar Quartet - The Westchester Theatre
If you are looking for a fun night out, look no further than the musical, Million Dollar Quartet at The Westchester Theatre at the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center in Chappaqua, New York. Featuring the rollicking 1950s rock and roll music of Elvis Presley (played by Jacob Burton), Carl Perkins (played by Nathan Burke), Jerry Lee Lewis (played by Trevor Dorner), and Johnny Cash (played by Mike Potter), with Sean Casey Flanagan (as Sam Phillips), Taylor Kraft (as Dyanne), Mike Lucchetti (as Fluke), and Ben Sheppard (as Brother Jay), this dynamic cast of musicians and singers will have you tapping your feet all night long! Million Dollar Quartet runs until May 22, 2022. 
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HIVE, Greenwich International Film Festival 2022
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Never underestimate the power of a woman, or in the case of the award-winning film HIVE, the power of many women. The film is based on the true story of Fahrije Hoti who inspires her neighbors with her enterprising spirit to provide for their families after the war in Kosovo (1998-1999) when so many men from their village went missing. Shown as part of the Greenwich International Film Festival 2022, it is a "must see" film.
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Frederick Gravel, This Duet That We've Already Done, Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield, CT, USA
Frederick Gravel - This Duet That Weve Already Done
Montreal, Canada based Frédérick Gravel, is someone to watch with his charismatic, daring, and dynamic choreography and his approach to contemporary dance.  We had the pleasure of seeing him perform his US Premiere, This Duet That We've Already Done (so many times), with dancer Brianna Lombardo, on Friday, April 8, 2022, the second night of his three-night engagement at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. As always, his creative approach to contemporary dance blurred boundaries and created an evening of exceptional dance.
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Next to Normal, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
Next to Normal - Westport Country Playhouse - photo by Carol Rosegg
Since 1931, the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut has brought world-class performances to its patrons. Their staging of Next to Normal, the three-time Tony Award®-winning Pop/Rock musical and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with a diverse cast led by Broadway's Dar.Lee.See.Ah. and Wilson Jermaine Heredia, once again affirms its commitment to being on the cutting edge and always delivering the very best. Joining this impressive cast is Ashley Lalonde, Daniel J. Maldonado, Gian Perez, and Katie Thompson. This powerful play about mental health and the effects it has on family members will resonate long after you leave the theatre. This powerhouse of a play runs until April 24, 2022 and is "must-see" theatre. Bravo!
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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, USA
Spiff Wiegand, Matt Ruff, Ken Sandberg - Buddy MTC
It was a 1950s rock and roll evening with Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut. After a 2-year delay due to the pandemic, we were thrilled to finally see the musical production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story. Spiff Wiegand as Buddy Holly, with Gian Raffaele DiCostanzo as Ritchie Valens, and Jimmy Lewis as The Big Bopper, along with the talented cast of actors and musicians delivered an evening that celebrated the life and music of Buddy Holly. The play runs until April 10, 2022, and if you love the sound of the 1950s, you are in for a treat with this musical.
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Ballet Folklorico de Mexico - The Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield, CT, USA
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
The Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández delivered a spectacular sold-out performance at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Founded in 1952 by choreographer and dancer Amalia Hernández, the celebrated company and cultural treasure of Mexico celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2022 where their focus is on tradition, culture, music, and dance. Bravo!
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CIRCA Humans 2.0 - The Quick Center for the Arts, Fairfield, CT, USA
Circa - Humans 2.0 - at Quick Center Fairfield, CT
The Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut focuses on bringing exceptional performances to its stage, and the performance by CIRCA a prestigious contemporary performance company based in Brisbane, Australia, was another stellar example of their dedication to the arts. CIRCA performed Humans 2.0, which they describe as a "love letter to humanity" and we describe as amazingly brilliant! Bravo!
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The Mountaintop - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, USA
The Mountaintop - Music Theatre of CT
The 2022 season at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut was off to a great start with the play, The Mountaintop about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Starring Chaz Rose as the dynamic Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Shavonna Banks as Camae, the duo fully do justice to the powerful play written by Katori Hall and directed by Gayle Samuels. The play runs until February 20, 2022.
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Who's Holiday! - Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, USA
MTC - Who's Holiday - A Comedy with A Twist of Rhyme
Adult fans of the movie The Grinch Who Stole Christmas will definitely want to see Who's Holiday! A Comedy with A Twist of Rhyme at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut. Cindy Lou Who played by Erin Maguire, is all grown up in this fabulously delightful campy romp of an adult-comedy that is a "who-ot" and a holler as she reflects on her life since she met Mr. Grinch. Written by Mathew Lombardo and directed by MTC Co-Founder Kevin Connors, this adults-only comedy will have you laughing your way through the holiday season. The play runs until December 19, 2021.
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Samantha Fish at The Warehouse, Fairfield, CT, USA
Samantha Fish - at FTC The Warehouse - photo by Luxury Experience
Blues rocker, singer, songwriter and guitarist Samantha Fish rocked The Warehouse at Fairfield Theatre Company in Fairfield, Connecticut. One of the many stops on her FASTER tour throughout the United States and Europe, she gave the appreciative Fairfield fans a night to remember delivering over 2-hours of her hard driving guitar work that she is known for, and vocals that match. A powerhouse of a performer, and with an eager and encouraging audience, she gave as good as she got, and for that Luxury Experience and the rest of the fans were especially appreciative.
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Doubt: A Parable, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
Westport Country Playhouse - Doubt -Betsy Aidem, Eric Bryant by carol rosegg
For the past 90 years, the Westport Country Playhouse located in Westport, Connecticut has been dazzling audiences with their high-quality, professional performances. Director David Kennedy continues the tradition of excellence with his presentation of Doubt: A Parable. Written by Playwright John Patrick Shanley, the play was the winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. The talented ensemble cast features actors Betsy Aidem, Eric Bryant, Kerstin Anderson, and Sharina Martin. The play runs from November 2 - 20 (in-person tickets) and from November 11 - 21 (virtual tickets).
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Havana Film Festival New York 2021 - Memories of My Father
Memories of My Father - El Olvido Que Seremos
What a thrill to be in New York City for the Havana Film Festival New York 2021 - Celebrating Latin American Cinema since 2000! Beginning with the Opening Night Film, Memories of My Father/El Olvido Que Seremos, directed by Oscar-award winning Director Fernando Trueba with actor Javier Cámara based on the true story of Colombian human rights activist Héctor Abad Gómez, the festival has a plethora of impactful films. The Havana Film Festival New York 2021 runs until November 11, 2021. 
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Marija Jelic and Anthony Manoli at Carnegie Hall, NYC, USA
Marija Jelic - Power of Destiny - Carnegie Hall
Magical! It was an amazing night in New York City for the Power of Destiny Concert presented by New York Artist Management with Serbian Star  Soprano Marija Jelic and American pianist Anthony Manoli at Carnegie Hall in the intimate Weill Recital Hall. A beautiful venue and two masterful talents was the perfect intro to the Autumn 2021 season at Carnegie Hall.
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Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical, Music Theatre of CT, Norwalk, USA
MTC - Tenderly - The Rosemary Clooney Musical
Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut is a stunning smash! Written by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, directed by Kevin Connors, and starring Susan Haefner and John Treacy Egan, the musical tells the tale of the sensational Rosemary Clooney and her rollercoaster life of ups and downs. Luxury Experience attended on opening night, and it felt fabulous to be back in the beautiful MTC theatre. The play runs from September 17 - October 3, 2021.
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Pilobolus, BLOOM: A Journey, Bridgewater, CT, USA
Pilobolus - Bloom - A Journey - The Ferryman - photo by Luxury Experience
Pilobolus, BLOOM: A Journey, took our senses on a discovery on a "car safari" where we drove through the idyllic Sunny Meadows Farm in Bridgewater, Connecticut to experience breathtaking dance performances and music compositions created especially for the festival. Pilobolus, the Washington Depot, Connecticut based dance company has been thrilling audiences with their spectacular contemporary dance performances since 1971. BLOOM: A Journey was part of their 5-day festival held from July 21 - 25, 2021.
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Tiny House, Westport Country Playhouse, Westport, CT, USA
Sara Blues, Denver Miford, Elizabeth Heflin in Tiny House - Westport Country Playhouse
The Westport Country Playhouse located in Westport, Connecticut celebrated its 90th anniversary on June 29, 2021, and Luxury Experience was there to help them celebrate. After a year of no in-person performances it was fabulous to be back in the theatre to experience the one-night only, in-person screening of the comedic play, Tiny House, written by Michael Gotch and directed by Mark Lamos. The virtual production of Tiny House runs as "screening on demand" from June 29 - July 18, 2021.
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TRU, Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk, USA
Music Theatre of Connecticut - TRU
The play, TRU, adapted by Jay Presson Allen from the works and words of the writer Truman Capote stars Jeff Gurner as Truman Capote, and is directed by Kevin Connors at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut. The play focuses on the life of the writer in 1975 after Esquire published excepts from his unfinished novel, Answered Prayers. Jeff Gurner delivers a tour-de-force performance in his role as Truman Capote in the one-person play. TRU runs until May 9, 2021 and tickets are available in-person or Livestream.
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Becoming Dr Ruth, Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk, USA
Becoming Dr Ruth - Music Theatre of Connecticut
Becoming Dr. Ruth written by Mark St Germain starring Amy Griffin as the estimable Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Directed by Kevin Connors at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) may be just what the doctor ordered for a night of inspiration! We saw the play on opening night, and it was riveting. Now more than ever, we can all use a bit of positivity in our lives, and the play, Becoming Dr. Ruth delivers in abundance. The play runs until February 21, 2021 and is available via Live Stream tickets or in person at the theatre in Norwalk, Connecticut. Bravo!
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