GARDE ARTS CENTER RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL SINNER'S CIRCLE IN THE OASIS ROOM FRIDAY, 06.20.25 | 8:00 PM Your Regional Non-Profit Center For The Performing Arts, Film & Education LEGACY Sinners Girde The popular songwriting series returns to New London with a performance from the "Original Sinners" Hugh Birdsall, Jim Carpenter, John Fries and Ben Parent, in the Oasis Room. Sponsored by: The Michalowski Family. GIRLS NIGHT - THE MUSICAL SUNDAY, 06.29.25 | 7:00 PM Share the laughter in this off-Broadway sensation as five girlfriends celebrate a wild night out! Featuring hits: "Lady Marmalade", "It's Raining Men", "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" & more. TOAST THE NO. 1 TRIBUTE TO BREAD FRIDAY, 08.08.25 | 7:00 PM TOAST presents a "feel-good" show that includes all of Bread's top hits and brings all the memories flooding back quickly. This concert truly "rises" to the top as one of the favorite concerts of audiences everywhere! ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESENTS MUSIC FOR LIFE SATURDAY, 08.09.25 | 7:00 PM Join Mike Donehey and Matt Hammitt for an evening of song and devotion. These two singer songwriters take the stage to share their stories of hope and faith. JUST ANNOUNCED! FILM SCREENING OF: A CHORUS LINE (1985) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOODSPEED TUESDAY, 08.19.25 | 7:30 PM Based on the Tony Award winning play which also won the Pulitzer Prize. Auditionees for a Broadway chorus line reveal their innermost thoughts and emotions in song and dance before a hard-boiled director. Reserve your FREE SEATS today! Sponsored by: Breezeline & Liberty Bank HARMONY FOR HOPE BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HAITIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER NORWICH SATURDAY 08.30.25 | 7:00 PM An inspiring evening of Haitian music and cultural celebration. STOP MAKING SENSE: LIVE EVENT HOSTED BY JERRY HARRISON FRIDAY, 09.12.25 | 7:30 PM Stop Making Sense features Talking Heads' most memorable songs in the newly restored, 40th anniversary, 1984 film w/ Q&A. CONNECTICUT KAI Where DOG MAN The MusicAL Art Meets Community JESUS "AGUAJE" RAMOS & THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, 09.28.25 | 7:00 PM SHORT Midsummer Night's GALA Spark Makerspace GOOD WITCH BAD WITCH THE BROADWAY WITCHES The Buena Vista Orchestra, under the direction of Ramos, features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club, continuing the legacy with an exciting new stage production pulled from the greatest hits and deep-dive cuts. JUST ANNOUNCED! MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ONE WORLD-ONE WEEK-ONE FESTIVAL SUNDAY, 10.05.25 | 3:00 PM Join us, when over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one reason...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONCERT FRIDAY, 10.10.25 | 7:00 PM The Buena Vista Orchestra, under the direction of Ramos, features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club, continuing the legacy with an exciting new stage production pulled from the greatest hits and deep-dive cuts. VITAMIN STRING QUARTET THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT, BRIDGERTON, AND BEYOND SATURDAY, 10.11.25 | 8:00 PM Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. JUST ANNOUNCED! ON SALE FRIDAY JUNE 27 @10 AM DOGMAN THE MUSICAL SATURDAY, 10.18.25 | 7:00 PM Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. SUMMER ORLANDO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!! SATURDAY, 11.01.25 | 8:00 PM & SUNDAY, 11.02.25 | 1:00 PM A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. THE CANINE STARS STUNT DOG SHOW SUNDAY, 11.09.25 | 2:00 PM As seen on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars! TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE THURSDAY, 11.13.25 | 7:30 PM Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue is an American funk, jazz, and soul band led by the talented trombonist and trumpeter Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. TUSK: THE CLASSIC TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC FRIDAY, 11.14.25 | 8:00 PM No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH SUNDAY, 11.16.25 | 3:00 PM A concert of Diva Showstoppers featuring a Glinda and Elphaba from the Broadway company of WICKED, GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH has been thrilling audiences coast to coast with their stunning vocals and playful banter! SUMMERONSTAGE 2025 MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE Three original musicals performed by participants in the Garde's Summer On Stage program and the Missoula Children's Theatre. ALICE IN WONDERLAND FRIDAY, 07.18.25 | 7:00 PM & SATURDAY, 07.18.25 | 11:00 AM THE SNOW QUEEN FRIDAY, 07.25.25 | 7:00 PM & SATURDAY, 07.26.25 | 11:00 AM TREASURE ISLAND FRIDAY, 08.01.25 | 7:00 PM & SATURDAY, 08.02.25 | 11:00 AM Sponsored By: CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR EVENT UPDATES! 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street | New London, CT Find us on X @gardeartscenter 2 CULTURAL COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRI GARDE ARTS CENTER RETURN OF THE ORIGINAL SINNER'S CIRCLE IN THE OASIS ROOM FRIDAY , 06.20.25 | 8:00 PM Your Regional Non - Profit Center For The Performing Arts , Film & Education LEGACY Sinners Girde The popular songwriting series returns to New London with a performance from the " Original Sinners " Hugh Birdsall , Jim Carpenter , John Fries and Ben Parent , in the Oasis Room . Sponsored by : The Michalowski Family . GIRLS NIGHT - THE MUSICAL SUNDAY , 06.29.25 | 7:00 PM Share the laughter in this off - Broadway sensation as five girlfriends celebrate a wild night out ! Featuring hits : " Lady Marmalade " , " It's Raining Men " , " Man ! I Feel Like a Woman " & more . TOAST THE NO . 1 TRIBUTE TO BREAD FRIDAY , 08.08.25 | 7:00 PM TOAST presents a " feel - good " show that includes all of Bread's top hits and brings all the memories flooding back quickly . This concert truly " rises " to the top as one of the favorite concerts of audiences everywhere ! ANCHOR OF HOPE PRESENTS MUSIC FOR LIFE SATURDAY , 08.09.25 | 7:00 PM Join Mike Donehey and Matt Hammitt for an evening of song and devotion . These two singer songwriters take the stage to share their stories of hope and faith . JUST ANNOUNCED ! FILM SCREENING OF : A CHORUS LINE ( 1985 ) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOODSPEED TUESDAY , 08.19.25 | 7:30 PM Based on the Tony Award winning play which also won the Pulitzer Prize . Auditionees for a Broadway chorus line reveal their innermost thoughts and emotions in song and dance before a hard - boiled director . Reserve your FREE SEATS today ! Sponsored by : Breezeline & Liberty Bank HARMONY FOR HOPE BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HAITIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER NORWICH SATURDAY 08.30.25 | 7:00 PM An inspiring evening of Haitian music and cultural celebration . STOP MAKING SENSE : LIVE EVENT HOSTED BY JERRY HARRISON FRIDAY , 09.12.25 | 7:30 PM Stop Making Sense features Talking Heads ' most memorable songs in the newly restored , 40th anniversary , 1984 film w / Q & A . CONNECTICUT KAI Where DOG MAN The MusicAL Art Meets Community JESUS " AGUAJE " RAMOS & THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA SUNDAY , 09.28.25 | 7:00 PM SHORT Midsummer Night's GALA Spark Makerspace GOOD WITCH BAD WITCH THE BROADWAY WITCHES The Buena Vista Orchestra , under the direction of Ramos , features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club , continuing the legacy with an exciting new stage production pulled from the greatest hits and deep - dive cuts . JUST ANNOUNCED ! MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL ONE WORLD - ONE WEEK - ONE FESTIVAL SUNDAY , 10.05.25 | 3:00 PM Join us , when over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one reason ... to view and vote on the Finalists ' Films in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival . THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONCERT FRIDAY , 10.10.25 | 7:00 PM The Buena Vista Orchestra , under the direction of Ramos , features key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club , continuing the legacy with an exciting new stage production pulled from the greatest hits and deep - dive cuts . VITAMIN STRING QUARTET THE MUSIC OF TAYLOR SWIFT , BRIDGERTON , AND BEYOND SATURDAY , 10.11.25 | 8:00 PM Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm , Vitamin String Quartet ( VSQ ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music . JUST ANNOUNCED ! ON SALE FRIDAY JUNE 27 @ 10 AM DOGMAN THE MUSICAL SATURDAY , 10.18.25 | 7:00 PM Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey , Dog Man : The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man , who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman , loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture . SUMMER ORLANDO PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS HOCUS POCUS LIVE !!! SATURDAY , 11.01.25 | 8:00 PM & SUNDAY , 11.02.25 | 1:00 PM A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film . THE CANINE STARS STUNT DOG SHOW SUNDAY , 11.09.25 | 2:00 PM As seen on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT , Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior , these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars ! TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE THURSDAY , 11.13.25 | 7:30 PM Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue is an American funk , jazz , and soul band led by the talented trombonist and trumpeter Troy " Trombone Shorty " Andrews . TUSK : THE CLASSIC TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC FRIDAY , 11.14.25 | 8:00 PM No wigs , no backing tracks , no gimmicks , just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating . GOOD WITCH / BAD WITCH SUNDAY , 11.16.25 | 3:00 PM A concert of Diva Showstoppers featuring a Glinda and Elphaba from the Broadway company of WICKED , GOOD WITCH / BAD WITCH has been thrilling audiences coast to coast with their stunning vocals and playful banter ! SUMMERONSTAGE 2025 MISSOULA CHILDREN'S THEATRE Three original musicals performed by participants in the Garde's Summer On Stage program and the Missoula Children's Theatre . ALICE IN WONDERLAND FRIDAY , 07.18.25 | 7:00 PM & SATURDAY , 07.18.25 | 11:00 AM THE SNOW QUEEN FRIDAY , 07.25.25 | 7:00 PM & SATURDAY , 07.26.25 | 11:00 AM TREASURE ISLAND FRIDAY , 08.01.25 | 7:00 PM & SATURDAY , 08.02.25 | 11:00 AM Sponsored By : CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR EVENT UPDATES ! 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street | New London , CT Find us on X @gardeartscenter 2 CULTURAL COALITION CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRI