Yale Cabaret is NOT the same as Yale Rep. Yale Cabaret is more for encouraging experimentation and…read moreinnovation in Yale drama students and connected groups/communities. I love their values: cultivating love as action, nurturing artistic, spiritual, and communal growth, and engaging the community to expand their boundaries and learn new skills. I attended their holiday show and dinner, By the Hearth, a bit of holiday variety show. Some people sang songs. Some people did comedy. One performer did a poignant soliloquy about losing his dad and his love of Phantom of the Opera. I really enjoyed the skit/songs featuring the two kids who were told there was no Santa. You can tell these students (some are grad students in their 30s, so don't assume these are all young college kids) are funny and talented. Even though every skit didn't land with me, I really felt the community there, and it felt like a safe place to be. I had the dinner as well. They had some basic dishes--braised beef roast (they were out, bummer), roasted garlic parm cabbage wedge with mashed potatoes, and smothered pork chop. They also have starters, such as grilled octopus, French onion soup, and mushroom toast. The mushroom toast was very good, I ate it all! They also have dessert and wines/beers/cocktails. You can order a prix fixe for a bargain as well. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM for the 8 PM show and they take orders until 7:20 PM. There are six (?) tables up front and three tall tables in the back. I started at the tall table in the back, as I arrived a little later, and it was fine, but the two rows of seats in front of those tables were also high chairs, so before the show started, I moved to the front row. I also want to say the servers and the manager was super nice and accommodating. And I loved that the actors/performers and staff were all diverse from all walks of life. Again, I enjoyed the show. It was fantastic seeing original material and you never knew what to expect from one minute to the next, and you could tell they were having fun. I compare this group to like Second City or The Groundlings. At the very end of the show, I was getting my coat and bag together to leave and I dropped my wine glass (from my wine ordered at dinner) and it shattered everywhere. One of the actors yelled, "mazel tov" and it became a natural moment in the show. They marched off the stage and the glass was cleaned up. Before the show, I told the manager that I've been to tons of shows, including some of the biggest Broadway productions, but I often find "the shows in basement are the best time." That ending mazel tov cemented my opinion about this place. Thank you, Yale Cab.

Quality theater and a sexy intimate vibe for a $10 ticket? Even if you throw in some of the wine…read moreon offer, we're still talking seduction on the cheap. Sure, I'm not slinky enough to pull it off, but it could certainly work in theory. I've been to two shows at the Yale Cabaret, and have enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. The quality of the acting is top-notch, even at what could be an uncomfortably close distance. The space is tiny, with very limited seating, so booking tickets in advance is fairly important. The sacrifice in convenience is repaid many times over by the cozy atmosphere. There isn't a lot of fancy decor to speak of, but with the soft lights and the little round tables with high chairs, you can almost hear the air tinkle with glass and jazz and other pleasant things. The shows themselves were entertaining, though I'll admit that the odds of finding a stellar script are higher at more established, less student-run places like the Rep. The shows do seem to be shorter, which is often a plus, and really, the experience is worth your time. The venue inspires love, and that's hard to beat.

I have been going to the Elm Shakespeare performances at Edgerton Park for the past six years…read more These plays in August are part of my essential activities for summer. The focus is Shakespeare, but there are years when Elm Shakespeare rotates between Shakespeare and another playwright. The productions are top quality and understandable with excellent staging. Please leave the kids younger than age 12 at home, so they don't distract those of us there to see the show. These shows are not something most children would understand or appreciate. Edgerton Park is a great place to see a show. Surrounded by a stone wall, this former estate with its large trees and extensive lawns is a peaceful oasis in the city. Be sure to bring a picnic dinner and a beverage of your choice. While the productions are free, Elm Shakespeare requests a $20 donation from adults to help cover their costs, a donation I gratefully give the organization.

From the owner: Elm Shakespeare Company is a premiere theater company known for producing outstanding theater and…read moreeducational programs that enrich the lives of people from widely diverse cultural, socio-economic and educational backgrounds. Our performances engage people from near and far. Our theater and educational outreach make an enduring contribution to the artistic, cultural and economic vitality of the region.

Purchased tickets for a show and received a text message the day of the show informing me show was…read morecanceled due to upcoming snowstorm. I requested a refund and was told they would refund it back to the card. Never received it, reach out again via a-mail. Ronald then told me I had to check with my bank. Never got my money. Awful! Be careful when purchasing tickets they are not accommodating or like to refund your money even when they cancel their shows.

For our birthdays, Tim M and I received a very generous batch of anytime tickets for Long Wharf…read moreTheater. We had the pleasure of going to our first show this past weekend, which was the closing weekend for Small Mouth Sounds. I really liked how unpretentious this theater is, with the super high-quality acting and minimal fanfare. The show we saw was in stage two, which made the experience even more intimate. I appreciated the concession stand at the entrance. Drinks are allowed inside. On this night, the crowd tended to be on the older side. No problem with that, but it was noticeable. If you're being somewhat spontaneous, definitely go for the standby tickets. Even on this closing weekend, we found out about an hour after getting on the standby list that we had scored two tickets for the same evening. And the tickets that were given up happened to be second row, which was lucky and awesome. I am definitely excited to come back for more shows.

We went to an Edgar Allen Poe speakeasy event at Lyric Hall and while it is definitively a small…read morevenue the history can be felt immediately upon entering the stage, seating, chandelier, lighting, art all beautiful and reminiscent of a time gone by when places were built with attention to detail by hand. A true treasure.

What an amazingly beautiful historic theatre! We went to the screening of the Twin Peaks pilot last…read morenight. When entering the side door of the theatre I felt like I was going back in time with all 1920's antique furniture, rugs and decor. Absolutely stunning. They kindly ushered us in from the cold and showed us the screening room where old vaudeville acts were performed in days gone by. On the other side of the entry they had refreshments set up, popcorn, which was delicious and drinks. Again I was brought back to a time where hospitality and kindness seemed to be in vogue. The theatre itself is a beautiful small room with chairs on top of an oriental rug facing the old stage. I can not think of a better place to watch a Twin Peaks screening. We can not wait for more screenings! What a treat it was.

Decided to no put my daughter In the program. They were not very friendly and welcoming.read more

I had the HONOR of being a part of the show- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on…read moreThursday. There are only two performances left now at Centerstage in Shelton! Don't miss it! I haven't done something like this since I was in the 8th grade and it was So Much Fun to be on the stage again! Director/Music Director Liz Muller has done such an amazing job and it was so awesome to meet her! Keep your eyes on her! She is a total rising star. As are the talented cast and crew! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn, with a book written by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. The theater was awesome setup with tables, cabaret style. You can bring in outside food and drink and it was so fun and entertaining all while having dinner. Can't wait for the next show there!

Excellent community theater. I have seen many shows here for a number of years and am always…read moreimpressed by the production values. I'm surprised there are not more reviews for this place. They have recently undergone a change of management but they still seem to be getting better. Strongly recommended.

This is a romantic and retro restaurant located within Foxwoods Casino. As soon as you come in the…read moremain entrance, take the elevator down one level. The ambiance was like a speak easy with a modern design. The food and drinks were good but a little pricey. Also, the restrooms are outside of the restaurant in the casino. This establishment plays live music, and the band was really good. I will definitely come back with friends to enjoy a night out.

Walked in on a Saturday night, there was no one eating there and no one working there except the…read morebar tender who was all alone. Felt bad for him. Not really sure how/why it is still open. I don't even know if they actually still do live music. The menu doesn't match the vibe they're going for. I kept looking at the wrong menu for the location outside of Boston which makes a lot more sense. The one in Foxwoods has chicken and burgers. We ended up just leaving. If they don't change things soon I don't imagine they will stay open much longer. Which is unfortunate because it's already a newer place. Definitely would start by getting employees and changing the menu.