Goshen Players, Inc.
Rte. 4 and 63, at the Rotary, Goshen, CT 06756. The Goshen Players, founded in 1949, continue to produce professional quality musical theater in the Old Town Hall circa 1895. For season information and tickets: (860) 491-9988. Goshen Players Website
Litchfield Performing Arts, Inc.
P.O. Box 69, Litchfield, CT 06759. (860) 361-6285. Fax: (860) 361-6288. A 28-year-old non-profit dedicated to the arts and arts education. Special Events: The Litchfield Jazz Festival, one of the best straight-ahead jazz festivals on the map,? celebrates its 15th Anniversary Aug 6-8, 2010 and returns to Kent School in Kent, CT. Litchfield Jazz Camp, runs one to four week sessions from July 11 thru August 6, also held at Kent School. Litchfield Performing Website
Music Mountain
off Rte. 7, Falls Village, CT 06031. Oldest continuous chamber music festival in the U.S.; jazz and popular music series also performed in the acoustically perfect concert hall. Weekend concerts June-Sept. Schedule and tickets: Box Office: (860) 824-7126. Music Mountain Website
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Yale Summer School of Music & Art
Yale Summer School of Music, Ellen Battell Stoeckel Estate, Rtes. 44 and 272, Norfolk, CT 06058. (860) 542-3000. Concerts at an old world estate in the picturesque Litchfield Hills of Northwestern CT. Performances by internationally acclaimed musicians including the Tokyo String Quartet. Visitors encouraged to picnic or stroll grounds before concerts. Performances: July and August, Thurs.-Sat. Norfolk Chamber Website
Nutmeg Conservatory For The Arts
58 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790. (860) 482-4414. A pre-professional training and performance center located in central downtown Torrington. Tours offered to visitors along with opportunities to view ballet classes. Enrollment information along with events and performance calendar available on website. Nutmeg Conservatory Website
Palace Theater
Your Palace, Your Place . . . For Entertainment! 100 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702. (203) 755-4700. Beautifully restored Palace Theater built in 1921 by Thomas Lamb in Renaissance Revival style showcases a performance schedule that includes Professional Touring Broadway series, headliners in Concert, Comedy, Family Entertainment, Educational shows, and so much more. Venue has multiple spaces available for rent for your special events including weddings. Box Office open Mon.-Fri. 10-5, and Sat. 10-2, and on performance nights remains open though intermission. Palace Theater Website
Studio 59
59 Barber St., Torrington, CT 06790. (860) 482-6801. On a quiet side street in Torrington, is a historic church, where a bit of old Paris has been recreated as Studio 59, a performance gallery. The setting is reminiscent of an Eighteenth Century European drawing room, where one takes a step back in time to enjoy private concerts, art exhibits and much more. Performances are by professional artists with intimate seating for 30. Enjoy light refreshments during intermission. Reservations required.
TheatreWorks
5 Brookside Ave., P.O. Box 836, New Milford, CT 06776. For over 40 years, TheatreWorks has focused on presenting the most professionally produced dramas, musicals, and comedies in Western CT with one goal in mind - a great night out. For show information (860) 350-6863. TheaterWorks Website
Thomaston Opera House
Rte. 6, 158 Main St., Thomaston, CT 06787. (860) 283-6250. Completed in 1884 as a multi purpose building with hardwood floors and opulent ceiling frescoes it has long been hailed as "the finest opera house in the valley". Today this historic theater presents year round dramas and musicals. Performances Fri. and Sat. at 8 pm and Sun. Matinee at 2 pm. Thomaston Opera Website
TriArts at Sharon Playhouse
Rtes. 343, 41 and 4, Sharon, CT 06069. (860) 364-SHOW. Critically acclaimed musical theatre with a unique blend of Equity actors, professionals and area talent. "Summer's Best Musical Theatre". Charming converted barn (with A/C) also features special concerts and other events June-Aug. Bus tours welcome. Theatre programs for kids and teens. Year-round events in Book Gallery including a New Works Series. TriArts Website
Warner Theatre
68 Main St., Torrington, CT 06790. Beautifully restored historic theatre offers an exciting mix of performers, family entertainment, original plays and Broadway musicals. In addition to the 1,772-seat restored Art Deco Main Stage Auditorium, the complex features the state-of-the-art Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts Center which houses a 200-seat Black Box Studio Theatre, a 250-seat brew pub restaurant and expansive facilities for an on-site school for the arts, the Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education, which specializes in training for children and adults. For information and tickets: (860) 489-7180. Warner Theatre Website
