Hartford Stage Opens Season with A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare Returns to Hartford Stage withA Midsummer Night's Dream
Lisa Peterson Helms the Bard's Romantic Comedy
August 19, 2008/Hartford, CT ... Marking the beginning of its historic 45th season - and the 11th under Artistic Director Michael Wilson - Hartford... [more]
Carrie Fisher Stars in Wishful Drinking at Hartford Stage
Carrie Fisher Stars in Wishful Drinking at Hartford StageHollywood Star, Best-selling Author and Star Wars Princess Brings Her Hilarious Show to Connecticut
July 29, 2008/Hartford, CT ... The Ladies of Summer continue to captivate audiences at Hartford Stage with the arrival... [more]
Ella Swings Again at Hartford Stage
Ella Swings Again at Hartford StageMusical Tribute to The First Lady of Song Opens July 8
June 27, 2008/Hartford, CT . . . The legendary Ladies of Summer continue their captivating hold on Hartford Stage audiences with the swinging sound of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald, in... [more]
2008-2009 Season
Hartford Stage Announces 2008-2009 Season45th Season Features Mix of Classic Favorites and Current Works with Shakespeare Comedy, Tony-winning Farce, Pulitzer Prize Finalist Play, World Premiere Event, Adaptation of Beloved Novel, and Gospel-infused Drama
SummerStage... [more]
Elaine Stritch
Elaine Stritch At Liberty at Hartford Stage June 24 - 29Tony Award-Winning Broadway Legend Plays Limited Six Show Engagement June 13, 2008/Hartford, CT . . . A theatrical legend will take center stage in Hartford this summer and treat audiences to her unique blend of song styling and... [more]
$1 Million Gift
Hartford Stage Announces $1 Million Gift to Support Renovation and Expansion ProjectGeorge and Laura Estes Give Major Leadership Gift;
Mr. Estes Joins Campaign Committee as Honorary Chair
June 18, 2008/Hartford, CT. . . Hartford Stage, led by Artistic Director Michael... [more]
Summerstage
Hartford Stage Announces 2008 SummerStage Season of Music and Comedy with Ella and Wishful DrinkingJune Features Special Engagement of Elaine Stritch At Liberty
July Swings with Tina Fabrique as Ella Fitzgerald;
August Zings with Carrie Fisher's Hilarious Show-Biz Memoir... [more]
The Bluest Eye
Hartford Stage Presents Adaptation of Toni Morrison's Classic The Bluest EyeLydia Diamond's Compelling Drama Presented in Partnership with New Haven's Long Wharf Theatre
February 8, 2008/Hartford, CT . . . Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison's heart-wrenching masterpiece The Bluest Eye... [more]
Governor Awards $2 Million Grant
Governor M. Jodi Rell Announces$2 Million Grant to Support Renovation and Expansion Project at Hartford StageFebruary 20, 2008/Hartford, CT -- Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today that she is authorizing a $2 million grant on the State Bonding Commission’s February 29th agenda. ... [more]
Architect Selected for Expansion
Architect Mitchell Kurtz of Mitchell Kurtz Architect, PC Selected to Design Hartford Stage Renovation and Expansion ProjectFebruary 20, 2008/Hartford, CT . . . Hartford Stage has selected the New York City based firm Mitchell Kurtz Architect, PC to develop and design the proposed renovation... [more]
Zerline's Tale to be Archived
Hartford Stage Production of American Premiere Zerline's Tale Selected for Preservation by Lincoln Center ArchiveFebruary 4, 2008/Hartford, CT . . . Zerline's Tale, the hit drama currently receiving its American premiere at Hartford Stage, has been chosen by The Theatre on Film and Tape... [more]
Hartford Stage Celebrates Successful Year
Hartford Stage Celebrates Successes at 2008 Annual MeetingMajor Gifts Highlighted; Budget Surplus Announced;
Michael Wilson's 10th Anniversary Commemorated;
New Board Members Elected; Veteran Employee Honored;
Artistic Achievements, Institutional Successes Celebrated
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Musical Hit Ella Extended
Ella Extended! Hartford Stage Hit Musical Now Plays through July 31First Week Performances Nearly Sold Out; Four Shows AddedJuly 16, 2008/Hartford, CT . . . The First Lady of Song has taken Hartford by storm! Ella, the swinging musical play about the life of Ella Fitzgerald,... [more]