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• Westchester Broadway Theatre stages 'Rent'

  Patricia Wilcox is directing the show about a group of young starving artists who, despite poverty and illness, learn to fall in love and find their voices. For this particular rendition of the Tony Award best-musical winner, Wilcox said her... more »

  M.B. Tuccio, Correspondent 3 weeks ago

  theatre | Winter Olympics | accomplishment | music | social problems | sports event

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  Whatever happened to … Alexis Vournazos?

  To be believable, you must walk, talk and look like the character you're playing, and not like you, said the dark-haired, 5-foot, 9-inch actor. Last year, Vournazos was especially challenged when he played four different characters -- a wino, an... more »

  Sandra Diamond Fox, Contributing Writer 3 weeks ago

  entertainment (general) | theatre | cinema

• Aldrich hosts 'Little Shop of Horror,' ecological exhibit

  "Little Shop of Horrors" -- the cult classic about a plant that turns evil -- will be shown Thursday as part of the Aldrich Museum's First Thursdays event. First Thursdays include a cocktail hour where art enthusiasts and those who are just... more »

  2 months ago

  cinema | library and museum | arts (general)

• 'Spelling Bee' comes to Westport stage

  Whether it's in academics, sports or even theatrical performances, well-meaning parents and friends can easily pressure youngsters into achieving beyond what they are, perhaps, emotionally ready to do. Under the direction of Jill Jaysen, teenage... more »

  Karen Kovacs Dydzuhn 3 months ago

  music | high schools | theatre | children | parent and child | entertainment (general)

• From Staples to Skid Row: Players take on "Little Shop of Horrors"

  In keeping with the community's ongoing commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, Westport's Staples Players incorporated a "go green" initiative into its upcoming production of the musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Pauker performed a leading... more »

  By Karen Kovacs Dydzuhn 6 months ago

  music | cinema | entertainment (general) | high schools

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  New Milford proposed school budget draws supporters, skeptics

  The Town Council chamber was standing room only Wednesday night as the Board of Education presented a $58.7 million budget to a joint session of the Town Council and Board of Finance. Many in the crowd were either school officials, teachers or... more »

  By Nanci G Hutson, staff writer 6 months ago

  school | children | teachers

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  THE DISH: Richard Gere, Carey Lowell host children's charity event

  Actors and Pound Ridge, N.Y., residents Richard Gere and Carey Lowell hosted "The Spirit of Green Chimneys" donor event Jan. 24 at their restaurant, The Bedford Post on Route 121 in Bedford, N.Y. Founded in 1947, Green Chimneys, which is located... more »

  7 months ago

  music | gastronomy | children | homelessness | people | beverage

• '59 Off Broadway' at Bridgeport's Playhouse

  The show features college and post-graduate students from the region singing numbers from some beloved Broadway shows, including "A Chorus Line," "Chicago," "Rent," "Annie," and "Little Shop of Horrors." Along with musical director Jerold... more »

  By Amanda Cuda, Staff Writer 7 months ago

  high schools | music | accomplishment | students | school

• Calendar

  Editor's Note: For a list of holiday events in the Greater New Milford area, see our holiday calendar in our "Home for the Holidays" section, Pages S14-19. Gregory James Gallery, 13 Main St. Open Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays... more »

  9 months ago

  cinema | children | civil and public service

• Calendar

  Nov. 21, 11 a.m.-noon. 30 New Milford Chiropractic, 30 Bridge building, 30 Bridge St. For more information and registration, call 203-556-3594. Nov. 14: "The Mystery of 2012 and a Journey Through Time" talk and video, 6 p.m. Nov. 15: "The... more »

  10 months ago

  cinema | music | children | civil and public service