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![The Courant's arts picks for May 5-11 include some beautiful voices, like an Elton John tribute at the Garde, Madeleine Peyroux at Ridgefield Playhouse and three R&B hitmakers at Foxwoods. The Courant's arts picks for May 5-11 include some beautiful voices, like an Elton John tribute at the Garde, Madeleine Peyroux at Ridgefield Playhouse and three R&B hitmakers at Foxwoods.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/thc-l-rainn-wilson.jpg?w=132)
Things to see this week in CT include an ‘Office’ favorite, a Tony winner and a bluegrass icon
The Courant's arts picks for May 5-11 include some beautiful voices, like an Elton John...
![The Wood Brothers guitarist Oliver Wood dishes on solo projects and how the trio, playing Infinity Hall Hartford on Sunday, maintains balance after over two decades. The Wood Brothers guitarist Oliver Wood dishes on solo projects and how the trio, playing Infinity Hall Hartford on Sunday, maintains balance after over two decades.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/THC-L-wood-brothers-1.jpg?w=132)
Solo projects help American roots band The Wood Brothers keep it fresh as tour visits Infinity Hall
The Wood Brothers guitarist Oliver Wood dishes on solo projects and how the trio, playing...
![Nine Shakespeare plays are happening in Connecticut from June through August, most of them outdoors. Nine Shakespeare plays are happening in Connecticut from June through August, most of them outdoors.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THC-L-capitol-classics.jpg?w=117)
There is much ado about Shakespeare in CT this summer
Nine Shakespeare plays are happening in Connecticut from June through August, most of them outdoors.
![Dominican rapper El Alfa will be performing at Bridgeport's Total Mortgage Arena on Dec. 7 as part of his "El Mejor del Planeta" tour. Dominican rapper El Alfa will be performing at Bridgeport's Total Mortgage Arena on Dec. 7 as part of his "El Mejor del Planeta" tour.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thc-l-el-alfa.jpg?w=132)
Dominican rapper El Alfa announces tour date in Connecticut in December
Dominican rapper El Alfa will be performing at Bridgeport's Total Mortgage Arena on Dec. 7...
![The 2024-25 Broadway series at the Palace Theater in Waterbury includes new tours of "The Addams Family" and "Mystic Pizza," musicals that haven't played Connecticut yet. The 2024-25 Broadway series at the Palace Theater in Waterbury includes new tours of "The Addams Family" and "Mystic Pizza," musicals that haven't played Connecticut yet.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THC-L-mystic-pizza-musical.jpg?w=132)
New tours of ‘Mystic Pizza’ and ‘Addams Family’ highlight Waterbury Palace’s 2024-25 Broadway series
The 2024-25 Broadway series at the Palace Theater in Waterbury includes new tours of "The...
![The Meriden Daffodil Festival, happening May 4 and 5 in Hubbard Park, is known for showcasing Connecticut's local music scene. The Meriden Daffodil Festival, happening May 4 and 5 in Hubbard Park, is known for showcasing Connecticut's local music scene.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THC-L-kala-farnham.jpg?w=132)
Meriden Daffodil Festival’s lineup features 30 of CT’s top music acts
The Meriden Daffodil Festival, happening May 4 and 5 in Hubbard Park, is known for...
![The "Connecticut's Bookshelf" exhibit at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History explores centuries of literary culture in the state, from comics to banned books. The "Connecticut's Bookshelf" exhibit at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History explores centuries of literary culture in the state, from comics to banned books.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THC-L-ct-bookshelf-1.jpg?w=117)
‘Connecticut’s Bookshelf’ exhibit pays tribute to local literary favorites and facts
The "Connecticut's Bookshelf" exhibit at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History explores centuries of...
![The new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, coming to the XL Center in Hartford May 3-5, is about massive artful distraction. They try to explain it, but they don’t need to. The new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, coming to the XL Center in Hartford May 3-5, is about massive artful distraction. They try to explain it, but they don’t need to.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THC-L-ringling-review-1.jpg?w=134)
Rebranded Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus features no clowns but a lot of humanity
The new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, coming to the XL Center in Hartford...
![The Courant's arts picks for April 28 through May 4 include Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb in New London and Journey and Toto in Bridgeport, dance shows and drag star Varla Jean Merman . The Courant's arts picks for April 28 through May 4 include Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb in New London and Journey and Toto in Bridgeport, dance shows and drag star Varla Jean Merman .](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/thc-l-journey-toto-concert.jpg?w=132)
From ‘Hadestown’ to hair band Slaughter, it is a wild week in CT arts
The Courant's arts picks for April 28 through May 4 include Lyle Lovett and Lisa...
!["Wicked" is a musical for the young and the old and is as wacky and wise as ever in a spirited return to The Bushnell through May 12. "Wicked" is a musical for the young and the old and is as wacky and wise as ever in a spirited return to The Bushnell through May 12.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/THC-L-review-wicked-1.jpg?w=132)
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Theater review: ‘Wicked’ is as great and powerful as ever in three-week return to The Bushnell
"Wicked" is a musical for the young and the old and is as wacky and...