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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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SUMMARY:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
DESCRIPTION:Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center returns to Waterford from July 22 through August 1\, bringing Broadway stars\, award-winning cabaret performers\, celebrated recording artists\, and emerging musical theater talent together for one of the nation’s premier performance conferences. Presented each summer at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, the conference blends intimate concerts\, storytelling\, and musical theater into an unforgettable series of evening performances open to the public. \nThe 2026 season opens with a free Variety Show introducing this year’s guest artists before continuing with nightly performances featuring Tony Award winners\, Grammy Award-winning producers\, acclaimed cabaret performers\, and the conference’s talented fellows and junior fellows. Every performance offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class artists in the intimate setting that has made the O’Neill one of America’s most respected theater institutions. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Cabaret & Performance Conference 2026 \nDates: July 22 – August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 p.m. nightly \nVenue: Eugene O’Neill Theater Center \nLocation: Waterford\, CT \n2026 Performance Schedule\nWednesday\, July 22\nOpening Variety Show\nThe conference opens with a free showcase featuring the 2026 guest artists along with special appearances from the O’Neill community. \nThursday\, July 23\nBonnie Milligan\nTony Award winner Bonnie Milligan (Kimberly Akimbo) performs an evening of Broadway favorites and personal stories accompanied by Artistic Director John McDaniel. \nFriday\, July 24\nPhillip Officer: The Legacy of Mabel Mercer\nAward-winning vocalist Phillip Officer celebrates the legendary cabaret singer whose influence shaped artists including Frank Sinatra\, Lena Horne\, and Tony Bennett\, accompanied by Mark Hartman. \nSaturday\, July 25\nCelebrating Thomas Z. Shepard\nTwelve-time Grammy Award-winning producer Thomas Z. Shepard shares stories from his remarkable career alongside performances celebrating classic Broadway cast recordings including Company\, Sweeney Todd\, Ain’t Misbehavin’\, and more. \nSunday\, July 26\nNatalie Douglas Sings Nina Simone\nFourteen-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas presents her acclaimed tribute to Nina Simone\, accompanied by longtime music director Mark Hartman. \nTuesday\, July 28\nCharles Busch\nTony Award-nominated actor\, playwright\, and cabaret favorite Charles Busch performs an evening honoring the legendary women who inspired his career with songs by Harold Arlen\, Kurt Weill\, Stephen Sondheim\, Joni Mitchell\, and others. \nWednesday\, July 29\nBroadway Reimagined\nThe 2026 Junior Fellows present original interpretations of Broadway favorites from Tin Pan Alley through the Golden Age under the direction of Jeremiah Downes. \nThursday\, July 30\nCabaret Fellows Showcase\nConference Fellows take the stage to perform original cabaret presentations developed throughout the week under the direction of Natalie Douglas and Lennie Watts. \nFriday\, July 31\nMichael R. Jackson\nTony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson presents an intimate concert featuring Broadway favorites\, music that has inspired his career\, and original new works accompanied by Sean Patrick Cameron. \nSaturday\, August 1\nClosing Night Finale\nThe conference concludes with a celebratory finale featuring this year’s performers along with special surprise guests. \nAbout the Conference\nFor decades\, the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret & Performance Conference has served as one of the country’s leading incubators for cabaret and musical theater performance. The conference brings together Broadway veterans\, acclaimed performers\, educators\, composers\, directors\, and emerging artists for an intensive program that culminates in a series of public performances. \nThe intimate venue allows audiences to experience artists up close while celebrating the traditions of American popular song\, Broadway\, jazz\, and cabaret. \nWhy Attend\nFrom Tony Award winners and Grammy-winning producers to rising stars of musical theater\, the Cabaret & Performance Conference offers audiences an exceptional lineup rarely found outside New York City. Whether attending a single performance or several throughout the series\, each evening presents a unique blend of music\, storytelling\, and artistry in one of Connecticut’s most celebrated performing arts venues. \nTickets\nMost performances require tickets\, while the Opening Variety Show on July 22 is free with advance reservation. \nTickets can be purchased by clicking the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \nMore Information\nAdditional event information is available by clicking the Event Website link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/cabaret-performance-conference-2026-at-the-eugene-oneill-theater-center/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Eugene O’Neill Theater Center\, 305 Great Neck Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
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