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Best Shows in January 2025

Six at Mortensen Hall - Bushnell Theatre

Six

Henry VIII's six wives are stepping out from his shadow and into the spotlight! Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, this musical celebration of 16th-century girl power debuted on the West End in 2018 to fantastic reviews. With an infectious songbook and costumes to make Gaga jealous, this outstanding and multi-award-winning show pushes the boundaries of musical theatre. Nominated for ten Drama Desk Awards and the recipient of two 2022 Tony Awards!

Yo-Yo Ma at Mortensen Hall - Bushnell Theatre

Yo-Yo Ma

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

Two Trains Running at Hartford Stage

Two Trains Running

Depicting racial segregation in 20th Century America, Two Trains Running tells the story of the black American migration to Northern states in order to escape the harsh Jim Crow Laws and how years later, they were still affected by this move. The play was first performed in 1990 before entering Broadway in 1992 and then becoming a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Jan 23 - 30, 2025

Hartford Stage

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Disney on Ice - Into the Magic at XL Center

Disney on Ice - Into the Magic

No dream is too big as the dazzling Disney on Ice returns with Into the Magic! Watch as your favorite characters realize their dreams in this world-class ice skating spectacular. With appearances from Mickey and Minnie, Coco's Miguel, Moana and Maui, and Belle, you're invited to join them as they adventure across magical worlds and discover what's truly in their hearts!

Jan 2 - 5, 2025

XL Center

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Ms. Pat at Funny Bone Comedy Club

Ms. Pat

They say that comedy and tragedy are two sides of the same coin, which seems to be something that Ms. Pat truly represents in her dark yet hilarious stand-up. Stating that she creates laughter from her turbulent past by not dwelling on things she can't control, Ms. Pat surely has an outlook on life that we could all learn from! What better place to start than at one of her live shows?

Boyz II Men at Mohegan Sun Arena

Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men is an American R&B/soul singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1988 as a quintet, Boyz II Men found fame as a quartet, with members Wanya Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris, on Motown Records during the early 1990s. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.

Croce Plays Croce at Warner Theatre

Croce Plays Croce

A.J. Croce, son of Ingrid and Jim, pays tribute to his father in this brand-new show commemorating 50 years of Jim Croce's music. Taking on two of the 70s folk rockers' albums, The Life and Times, and his final work before his untimely death, I Got A Name in their entirety. Also featured will be tracks from Don't Mess Around With Jim and a few surprises.

Dirty Dancing in Concert at Mortensen Hall - Bushnell Theatre

Dirty Dancing in Concert

Celebrate years of the beloved story of Baby and Johnny as Dirty Dancing The Concert rolls into town! Featuring the movie played on a huge screen, a host of live singers and a live band, and an awesome encore party, experience the movie that defined a decade like never before! Released in 1987, Dirty Dancing takes us back to the early sixties, where Baby and her family are about to have the time of their lives at Kellerman's holiday camp.