Short Takes: News from Hartford Stage

The Life of a Costume

Come and explore our latest exhibition, The Life of a Costume, upstairs in the John and Kelly Hartman Foundation Lobby. Featuring two different costumes from Anastasia, you’ll see exactly how our talented team of costume artisans created these pieces from start to finish.

Hartford Stage Alums in New CPTV Series

In The Cobblestone Corridor, a group of student newspaper staffers at Alfred Pierce Preparatory School investigate the institution’s most exciting and forbidden mysteries. With quick wit and a dose of nostalgia, Cobblestone explores the definitions of truth, progress and tradition. The series premieres this October on CPTV and stars Hartford Stage favorites Bill Raymond and Michael Bakkensen. HSC alums Erik Bloomquist and Danielle Bonanno also star in and executive produce the series. Dig deeper at www.CobblestoneCorridor.com.

Shakespeare in Bloom Soars

Shakespeare in Bloom, Hartford Stage’s 2016 gala, raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for artistic and educational programs. Attendees enjoyed Anastasia star Christy Altomare making her Hartford debut performing “Journey to the Past” accompanied by Stephen Flaherty.

(L to R) Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak, Gala Co-Chair Joanne Bourdeau, Board President Sue Ann Collins, Gala Co-Chair Chrissie Ripple, Managing Director Michael Stotts.

Christy Altomare accompanied by Stephen Flaherty.

(L to R) Darko Tresnjak with 'Anastasia' authors Lynn Aherns and Stephen Flaherty. — (L to R) Darko Tresnjak with ‘Anastasia’ authors Lynn Aherns and Stephen Flaherty.

Guest speaker and Education @ Hartford Stage student, Sebastian Munera.

All Gala photos by Defining Studios.