Arts News

New Haven, Conn. (July 15, 2026)— “Clothing is a tangible and relatable window into the past, and a great way to connect us with history,” says seamstress and historical researcher Emily Stringham, a purveyor of authentic and exquisitely crafted period clothing to museums and living-history sites around the globe. Stringham will bring some of her finest work to the Pardee-Morris House during, “Mantua-Maker and Milliner: An Exploration of Women’s Trades in the 18th Century,” o

The Tony Award-winning Musical, Starring Broadway’s Mark Aldrich, Has Enjoyed a Record-Breaking Box-office Run at the Historic Playhouse Ivoryton Playhouse’s summer production of the Tony Award-winning musical 1776 has received overwhelming enthusiasm from patrons and critics, prompting Playhouse executives to add an additional performance, giving audiences one more opportunity to enjoy the highly acclaimed work happening on the historic Playhouse stage. The performance h

"Act II: A New Creative Space" Campaign Exceeds $1.5 Million Goal Ivoryton, CT — As Ivoryton Playhouse’s production of 1776 moves audiences inside the historic theatre, excavators and dump trucks are at work across the street, bringing the Playhouse’s next act into view. Ivoryton Playhouse is proud to announce that it has exceeded the $1.5 million goal for Act II: A New Creative Space, a capital campaign focused on the long-term sustainability of the historic theatre and i