Plays, comedy, dance, and live performance from Bushnell-scale shows to black-box rooms and college stages.
Connecticut theater, Hartford CT comedy, and performance listings across the 860 — from the Bushnell to community stages in Middletown and New Haven County border towns.
Includes listings categorized as theater, performance, comedy from local sources.
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Tue, May 26, 7:00 PM
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford
Open improv rehearsal drop-in session for practice and community at Sea Tea Improv Studios.
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Thu, May 28, 2026 · All Day
The Bushnell · Hartford
Theatrical performance exploring faith and empowerment.
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Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM
Litchfield Community Center · Litchfield
Play and sing ukulele with others at Litchfield Community Center’s welcoming club.
Thu, May 28, 6:00 PM
The Webster Underground · Hartford
Immersive true-crime live show with cocktails at The Webster Underground.
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Thu, May 28, 8:00 PM
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford
Experimental improv and sketch comedy show featuring new ideas and performers at Sea Tea Comedy Theater.
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Fri, May 29, 7:00 PM
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford
Weekly Friday night improv comedy show by top Connecticut improvisers at Sea Tea Comedy Theater.
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Fri, May 29, 9:00 PM
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford
Improv comedy show featuring house teams Robot Love, The Hall of Presidents, and Rooster at Sea Tea Comedy Theater.
Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford
Comedy night featuring improv and sketch comedians presenting creative slideshow presentations.
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Sat, May 30, 9:00 PM
Sea Tea Improv Studios · Hartford
Improv comedy jam session where participants get on stage for scenes, hosted by Jambassadors.
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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 · All Day
Jun 2–7
The Bushnell · Hartford
Theatrical production of Water for Elephants, June 2-7, 2026.
Fri, Jun 5, 5:00 PM
The Griswold Inn · Essex
The Griswold Inn in Essex celebrates 250 years with a special birthday weekend and yearlong events.
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Fri, Jun 19, 9:30 PM
The Bushnell · Hartford
Comedy performance by Jon Stewart at The Bushnell.
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00 PM
The Griswold Inn · Essex
Special Stay & Play package with The Griswold Inn and Ivoryton Playhouse featuring the musical 1776.
Sun, Aug 9, 7:30 PM
PeoplesBank Arena · Hartford
Nate Bargatze stand-up comedy at PeoplesBank Arena.
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