ACT of Connecticut Wins 11 Top BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards for an Equity Theatre

ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut, a premier Equity theatre located in Ridgefield Connecticut, is thrilled to have been awarded 11 of the 2018 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards for an Equity Theatre, including “Best Musical” and “Theatre of the Year 2018.”  Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by the theatre community.

“We’re truly honored to have our incredible productions recognized by the theatre community during our inaugural year,” said Daniel C. Levine, Artistic Director for ACT of CT.  “We are also extremely thankful for our supporters who voted for us and continue to appreciate the power of regional theatre!”

ACT of Connecticut’s production of “Evita” won awards in the Equity categories for: Best MusicalBest Director in a Musical (Daniel C. Levine), Best Actor in a Musical (Angel Lozada), Best Choreography (Charlie Sutton), Best Ensemble Performance in a MusicalBest Costume Design (Brenda Phelps), Best Lighting Design (Jack Mehler), Best Musical Direction (Evan Roider), Best Scenic Design (Jack Mehler) and Best Sound Design (Stephen Jensen).  ACT of Connecticut was also recognized as Equity Theatre of the Year.

ACT of Connecticut’s next production is the reimagined, multimedia adaptation of Stephen Schwartz’s musical WORKING. This show will run for a limited engagement from February 14th through March 10, 2019.  For more information about ACT of CT, tickets, annual subscription and group sales, education and summer camp programs, sponsor/donor opportunities, and other theatre-related news and announcements, visit www.actofct.org.

About ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut

ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Equity theatre located in Ridgefield, CT. Founded and led by three accomplished theatre professionals, ACT of CT presents limited engagement runs of well-known Broadway plays and musicals, as well as world-premiere plays and musicals by the next generation of writers and composers. The theatre company produces three shows per season, including one show in the “Presenting Stephen Schwartz” series, honoring ACT of CT’s Artistic Advisor, Stephen Schwartz.  Each show features both Broadway stars and local Fairfield and Westchester County talent. In addition to fully produced main stage productions, ACT of CT hosts new productions, Broadway Unplugged, youth education classes, master classes, camps, workshops, and a conservatory program for high school students. ACT of CT is located at 36 Old Quarry Road, in the beautiful village of Ridgefield, CT.  Visit actofct.org for further information.

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