Live Music
Havenwood Quartert
Valley Presbyterian Church 21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield, CT, United StatesHavenwood String Quartet performs both classical music, as well as original arrangements of popular contemporary songs, bringing n ehanced level of artistry and professionalism. Free: Good will offering. donations accepted
A Man Named Cash
Danbury: The Palace 165 Main Street, Danbury, CTThis show has the distinguished honor of featuring vocalist Eric Hofmanis, selected by The Johnny Cash Estate—led by John Carter Cash, Johnny and June's son—after a nationwide audition process to be the lead vocalist for Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience. All tickets: $39.00; https://thepalacedanbury1.ticketspice.com/a-man-named-cash
Alexandra Saraceno, piano
First Congregational Church of Woodbury 214 Main Street South, Woodbury, CTWorks by Hildegard von Bingen, Robert Schumann, Nietzsche, Franz Liszt, Kaikhosru Sorabji & Alexander Scriabin tickets: $31.00; https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?mfid=1739203232780_f973859eadac3&flowlogging_id=f973859eadac3#/checkout/shoppingCart
Kathryn Lewek, soprano, Zach Borichevsky, tenor
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTThese Metropolitan Opera stars have triumphed in major productions at festivals and opera houses worldwide, including the Met where Ms Lewek has sung Mozart's “Queen of the Night” over 50 time. Ticket info: https://danburyconcert.org/subscribe.shtml
Willie Nile at Flagpole Radio Cafe
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CT"The New York Times called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Tickets: $46.90; https://www.flagpoleproductions.org/
Danbury Symphony Orchestra: Spring Fling!-Classical to Jazz
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTFree admission; Free will offering; donations accepted; Abundant free parking. Under the direction of Ariel Rudiakov, the DSO concert will open with Mozart’s Così fan tutte Overture, followed by Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony—with the final movement realized! Then, enjoy a jazz set featuring music made famous by Charlie Parker, with guest artists Elliot Davis (violin) and Julian Shively (piano and cello).
“From Darkness Into Light” from “Fauré to Forrest” Concert
St. John's Episcopal Church On The Green 16 Church Street, Waterbury, CTRequiem, by Gabriel Fauré Songs of Faith, Charity, Hope, Love, & Resurrection, by Dan Forrest Organ Selections by guest organist Robert Havery Accompanied by the Waterbury Chorale Festival Orchestra tickets: https://waterburychorale.org/tickets/; adults: $25; Ki8ds 12 & under: free
Immaculate High School Presents: Anything Goes
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTAnything Goes is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madcap antics aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Friday, April 4-Saturday, April 5, 2025; maty8iness and evening performances Ticket prices: at IHSFINEARTS@BOOKTIX.NET front orchestra: $25 Rear…
Opera Scenes
Western Connecticut State University Visual and Performing Arts Center Gallery 43 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury, ConnecticutOpera Scenes, featuring the WCSU Opera Ensemble in favorite opera scenes and excerpts. Tickets in advance: $10; Tickets at the door $15
Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTJoin Martin Barre for an intimate evening of acoustic music and anecdotes, as he is joined on stage with Dan Crisp and Alan Thomson. Expect acoustic guitars and basses, mandolins and flutes, all put together in a totally exclusive and unique performance with an addition of good humorTickets: $58.75 @ https://edmondtownhall.ticketleap.com/martin-barre/dates/Apr-13-2025_at_0700PM
“Into the Woods”
Wilton Playshop 15 Lovers Lane, Wilton, CT"One of Sondheim's most popular works, "Into the Woods" is a musically sophisticated show that takes everyone's favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece...and a rare modern classic. Tickets at: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/wilton-playshop/66b4ff0e4856d85a527f95fa Tickets: Adult: $38.10 (includes service fee) Senior (62. & over) $32.90 (includes service fee) Youth (18 & under)…
Veterans Appreciation Concert
Ridgefield Playhouse 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CTTickets: $10 at https://cthurricanes.org/ The Connecticut Hurricanes Drum & Bugle Corps is an All-Age performance organization based in Seymour, CT. The Corps prides itself in being the only World Class All-Age Drum Corps in New England, and draws its members from throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, as well as New York State and the…
Andrew Armstrong, pianist
First Congregational Church of Woodbury 214 Main Street South, Woodbury, CTWorks by Beethoven and Prokofiev Chidlren admitted free; adult tickets: $31
Jazz Fest at WCSU
The Visual and Performing Arts Center @ WCSU 43 Lake Ave Ext, Danbury, CT8TH ANNUAL JAZZ FEST FEATURING WCSU JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND GUEST TBA: Join us for day two of the WCSU Jazz Fest featuring WCSU Jazz Orchestra and guest TBA. From 7 to 9 p.m. in the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Advance ticket purchases made online are $15…
Falgpole Radio cafe w/ Jonatha Brooke
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CThttps://jonathabrooke.com/music tickets at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/flagpoleradiocafe/the-flagpole-radio-cafe-with-special-guest-jonatha-brooke-2063401352
Cosmos Piano Duo
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTEntry: Donation Yuka Yanagi and Kai Pangune Kim, the Cosmos Piano Duo, specialize in performing uplifting and well-known pieces such as Opera Overtures, Symphonies, Rhapsodies and Dance Tangos, with touches of their own dazzling arrangements. The program will include Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony, Selections from Carmen, Tango, and Rossini’s William Tell Overture.
Fairfield Hills Music Festival
Bands, food trucks, beer garden; tickets at: https://www.fairfieldhillsmusicfest.org/lineup/# Deep Banana Blackout The Slambovian Circus of Dreams ~ Adam Ezra Group ~ Jake Kulak & The Modern Vandals ~ Mile Marker Zero ~ Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team The Meadows Brothers ~ The Bargain ~ Shawn Taylor ~ Walker Russell Band ~ Jules Kessler…
“Broadway Scores” concert
Palace Theater, Waterbury 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CTWaterbury Symphony Orchestra joins forces with five-time Emmy Award-winning Andrew Carl Wilk to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Palace Theater’s grand re-opening with a spectacular Broadway concert called 'Broadway Scores'! on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. Tickets at: https://www.waterburysymphony.org/event-details/wso-the-palace-theater-broadway-scores-with-multi-emmy-award-winning-andrew-wilk
Vanessa Trien & the Jumping Monkeys
Edmond Town Hall 45 Main Street, Newtown, CTtickets: $25 https://www.edmondtownhall.org/events/category/family-series/ Boston-based family music performer, Vanessa Trien, and her band of musical friends, lovingly called The Jumping Monkeys! Packing concert halls, preschool fundraisers, libraries and outdoor venues with dancing kids and families, she is known for highly interactive and energetic shows, featuring plenty of group singing and movement.
Opera and musical theater favorites
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTKristen Plumley, Baritone Mathew Ciuffitelli, and David Maiullo piano; contributions accepted
Larry Ham, pianist
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTContribtions accepted Pianist Larry Ham will present a recital of his unique arrangements of classic jazz favorites, along with a few of his own compositions for piano.
Pianist Larry Ham
Richter Arts Center 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury, CTPianist Larry Ham will present a recital of his unique arrangements of classic jazz favorites, along with a few of his own compositions for piano. His interpretations and improvisations draw on a lifetime of experience performing as a professional jazz pianist in New York City and touring on the national and international jazz stage.
Bolero and Ballots MasterWorks Concert
Naugatuck Valley Community College Fine Arts Center 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CTWaterbury Symphony Orchestra Season Finale features two exceptional pieces, 4 audience voted favorites. Experience the rich warm tone of the mid-19th century invention, the saxophone, in Glazunov's Concerto for Alto Saxophone, showcasing WSO’s Clark Young Artist Competition winner, and Ravel's mesmerizing Bolero. tickets: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?orgid=56669&agency=WSOV_PL_MPV#/?view=list&includePackages=true
The Essex Septet
Western CT Visual & Performing Arts Center, Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension,, Danbury, CTSeven world-class virtuosos, who are distinguished soloists and ensemble members, will perform as the Essex Septet in a program featuring the Beethoven Septet in E Flat Major, op. 20, and his String Trio in C Minor, op. 9, for violin, viola, and cello.
Fanfare Brass Quintet
Leroy Anderson House 33 Grassy Hill Road, Woodbury, CTProgram TBD Sheldon Ross, Trumpet, Joe Brozek, Trumpet, Christine Mortensen, Horn, Dave Sporny, Trombone, Gary Sienkiewicz, Tuba