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Shakespeare Theater Fire Called 'Devastating' By Stratford Mayor As State Joins Investigation Shakespeare Theater Fire Called 'Devastating' By Stratford Mayor As State Joins Investigation
Shakespeare Theater Fire Called 'Devastating' By Stratford Mayor As State Joins Investigation The loss of the iconic Shakespeare Theater in an overnight three-alarm fire described as "devastating" for the Stratford community by Mayor Laura Hoydick, who announced state officials have joined the investigation. Flames shooting up in the air could be seen for miles after the blaze engulfed the entire building around 1 a.m. Sunday at 320 Shore Road, east of I-95 and alongside the Housatonic River. No injuries were reported. The theater, which burned to the ground, had a proud history dating back to 1955. Though it closed in 1989, it remained a landmark in the area. Stars such as&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Massive Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Shakespeare Theater In Stratford Massive Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Shakespeare Theater In Stratford
Massive Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Historic Shakespeare Theater In Stratford Click here for an updated story: Shakespeare Theater Fire Called 'Devastating' By Stratford Mayor As State Joins Investigation  A quick-moving three-alarm overnight fire has destroyed the historic Shakespeare Theater In Stratford. Flames shooting up in the air could be seen for miles after the blaze broke out around 1 a.m. Sunday at 320 Shore Road, east of I-95 and alongside the Housatonic River. No injuries were reported. The theater, which burned to the ground, had a proud history dating back to 1955. Though it closed in 1989, it remained a landmark in the area. Stars such as…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Lou Again: 'Mr. Grant,' Ed Asner Will Return To Ridgefield Playhouse Lou Again: 'Mr. Grant,' Ed Asner Will Return To Ridgefield Playhouse
Lou Again: 'Mr. Grant,' Ed Asner Will Return To Ridgefield Playhouse Ed Asner, best remembered for his role as Lou Grant on the the long-running television hit series, "T'he Mary Tyler Moore Show," is returning to The Ridgefield Playhouse. Asner stars in "A Man and His Prostate," a compelling comedy stage-play and true life experience of hilarious magnitude, written by Emmy Award-winner Ed Weinberger.  Asner, who has never shaken the curmudgeon personality that won everyone over as the TV news manager executes this role so well that it is only when you read the fine print that you realize that "A Man And His Prostate" is not Asn…

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by Jon Craig