MARCH EVENTS
Thu. 17
DRAMA
Curtain Call stages David Rosenberg’s The Hostage, about the events in a Belfast jail leading up to the execution of an eighteen-year-old IRA member. $22. Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Dressing Room Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave., 203-461-6358; curtaincallinc.com.
Through April 3; The Sisters Rosensweig opens April 28.
Sat. 19
RETROSPECTIVE
The Loft Artists Association presents A Fluid Palette, forty years of work by Lisa Cuscuna. Opening reception March 17, 6–8 p.m.
Free. Saturday–Sunday, 1–4:30 p.m. LAA Gallery, 575 Pacific St., 203-247-2027. Through April 3.
Thu. 31
SONG & DANCE
Stage legend Ben Vereen in a Spotlight Soiree benefit concert that pays tribute to Broadway and the music of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Call for 6 p.m. gala tickets. Concert: $35–$70, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., 203-325-4466; palacestamford.org
APRIL EVENTS
Fri. 1
MUSICAL
Curtain Call stages Little Shop of Horrors, the sci-fi smash that tells the tale of the meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn and the insatiable Audrey II. $22. Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. Kweskin Theatre, 1349 Newfield Ave., 203-461-6358; curtaincallinc.com. Through April 30.
Thu. 7
SATIRE
Master of satire David Sedaris, one of the country’s preeminent humor writers returns to the Palace Theatre to share recollections and present new readings. Book signing to follow. $55–$70, 7:30 p.m. 61 Atlantic St., 203-325-4466; palacestamford.org
Sat. 9
PORTRAITS
The Loft Artists Association, in collaboration with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, presents Discovering John Singer Sargent, a portrait exhibition featuring member works and an original Sargent from the SMNC permanent collection. Opening reception April 8, 6–8 p.m. Free. Saturday–Sunday, 1–4:30 p.m. LAA Gallery, 575 Pacific St., 203-247-2027. Through May 1.
Sat. & Sun., 16–17
SYMPHONY
Music Director Eckart Preu conducts the Stamford Symphony and featured solo cellist Julie Albers in a concert of works by in Dvorak, Elgar & Golijov. $22–$73. Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m. Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., 203-325-4466; palacestamford.org
Sat. & Sun., 23–24
BALLET
The Connecticut Ballet closes its season with Cinderella set to the famous Prokofiev score. $40–$60. 2 p.m.
Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., 203-325-4466; palacestamford.org
Sat. 30
JAZZ
The Stamford Symphony hosts Jazz Night with the Wynton Marsalis Quintet in concert. $35–$117. 8 p.m.
Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic St., 203-325-4466; palacestamford.org