Performances

Dan Domingues (Dr. Cratchit), Isabel Keating (The Countess), Joe Delafield (Dr. Watson), Sharone Sayegh (Emma Wiggins) A Sherlock Carol photo by T. Charles Erickson Writer 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 …

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.

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 …

Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald 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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …