By Daniel C. Levine
The final performance of the hit musical KINKY BOOTS marked the end of A.C.T. of Connecticut’s successful sixth season. With sold-out shows and rave reviews, the 2023/2024 season saw record-breaking performances of SUNSET BOULEVARD, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and KINKY BOOTS and even led to the theater extending the dates of their productions. Now, A.C.T. of CT is preparing for their 2024/2025 season! The upcoming titles were recently announced at the theater’s ever-popular “Season Announcement Gala” on June 7th. Hosted by Artistic Director Daniel C. Levine, Producing Director Erin Craig, President of the Board Katie Diamond, with music direction by Resident Music Supervisor Bryan Perri, the event featured performances by past and present A.C.T. of CT stars and several other Broadway celebrities and was another not-to-be-missed event. The 2024/2025 season line-up of shows were revealed, and audiences were thrilled to hear that JERSEY BOYS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the world premiere of a new work entitled FEW WORDS: A DANCE CYCLE, and Broadway’s smash hit musical WAITRESS will all be a part of A.C.T.’s next mainstage season (starting in September 2024 and concluding in June 2025).
In addition to the theater’s season announcement, A.C.T. of CT’s new logo and branding was also unveiled at the gala. “As our theater continues to grow and expand, we wanted the A.C.T. logo to feel a bit more sophisticated and sleeker,” Artistic Director Daniel C. Levine said. “A.C.T. of CT stands for ‘A Contemporary Theater of Connecticut’. We are using the word ‘ACT’ as an acronym. The public, at times, has had some confusion due to the fact that our original logo did not have ‘periods’ after each letter. With our new design, we are hoping that the public begins to better understand that we refer to the theater as ‘A.C.T of Connecticut’ as opposed to the word ‘Act’ – as there are several ‘ACT’ theater schools, dance studios, and community theaters in Connecticut, which can sometimes cause brand confusion for us. We prefer to be known as A.C.T. of Connecticut and we think this rebranding will help with that. We are excited for our new look and also our brand-new website!”
One thing is for sure, A.C.T. of CT has been producing Broadway caliber productions in Ridgefield since their 2018 opening and every season seems to top the last. Having “Broadway in our backyard” is a true gift for this community and A.C.T. continues to elevate the level of entertainment in Fairfield County.
