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Westport Country Playhouse will present a musical concert, “Ari Axelrod - A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway,” on Monday, May 15, at 7 p.m. The internationally acclaimed, award-winning show honors the songs, stories, and contributions to American musical theater by Jewish composers, such as Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Carole King. Tickets are $25.

Despite some ruling family turmoil that rivals "Succession," and some class-based confrontations between monarchs and shepherds, there's nothing stuffy or snooty about Melia Bensussen's fresh and springy production of  "The Winter's Tale," at Hartford Stage through May 7.

Kent resident and Broadway icon Patti LuPone will stop at Westport on June 15 for her “Don’t Monkey with Broadway” tour. 

"Pride and Prejudice," Simona's Search," "The Hot Wing King," "All My Sons," "2.5 Minute Ride" and the return of "A Christmas Carol" are all part of the 2023-24 Hartford Stage season.

Intriguing arts trends of 2023 include Japanese anime soundtracks performed live by orchestras and rock bands, a spate of classic murder mysteries and major acts like Bruce Springsteen returning to the road.