A Sign of Spring: Ivoryton Playhouse’s opening production is a sure sign of spring. Beginning Thursday, April 6, you can see the comedy The Legend of Georgia McBride through Sunday, April 30. Written by Matthew Lopez, it the tells the story of an Elvis impersonator who loses that job, needs money, and transforms himself into a drag performer, finding a new group of friends among the cast. For tickets visit IvorytonPlayhouse.org.

For the Children: Playhouse on Park is producing the world premier of Dandelion based on the children’s book by Don Freeman. The West Hartford Theater’s production runs from Saturday, April 28 through Sunday, May 14. A special sensory friendly performance is on Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. The story is about a shy middle school lion who is invited to a party. For tickets visit PlayhouseOnPark.org.

Tina: Tina Turner is legendary as both a performer and a survivor of spousal abuse. The musical TINA–The Tina Turner Musical will be at the Bushnell from Tuesday, April 11 through Sunday, April 16. The role is so demanding that two actresses will alternate in it, Ari Groover and Zurin Villanueva. The show features her much-loved songs, showcases her famous dancing, and tells how she overcame many hurdles to become the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. For tickets visit bushnell.org.

Sunday Broadway Concert: Eden Espinosa, who has starred in Wicked, is the next performer in the Legacy Theatre’s Sunday Broadway Concert Series. She will be on stage on Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. with John McDaniel on the piano. If you missed either of the first two, be sure not to miss this one. I saw Max von Essen and he was absolutely fabulous. Contact LegacyTheatreCt.org for tickets.

Sharon Playhouse: It may be out of the way, but seeing a show at Sharon Playhouse lets you enjoy a day in Litchfield County. It recently announced new leadership: Carl Andress as artistic director, Rodney Christensen as managing director, and Michael Kevin Baldwin as associate artistic director and director of education. The Playhouse’s 2023 season features the musicals Something Rotten (June 23-July 9), Oliver! (Aug. 4-20) as well as Our Town (Sept. 15-24) and The Lifespan of a Fact (Sept. 29-Oct. 15). For information, visit SharonPlayhouse.org.

If You Missed Secondo: Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury is presenting Secondo, the sequel to I Loved, I Lost, I Cooked Spaghetti, through Sunday, April 2. Giulia tells us all about married life on her 10th anniversary while cooking a special dinner for her husband. For tickets or information visit SevenAngelsTheatre.org.

Summer in Madison: Madison Lyric Stage will have three main stage productions this summer as well as cabaret evening and three studio productions. The theater performs inside a new tent on the grounds of the historic Deacon John Grave House. On the Mainstage is Angels in America: Part 1, Millennium Approaches from June 9-18; the musical Spring Awakening from July 21-30, and Climb Every Mountain: An Evening of Rodgers & Hammerstein runs Sept. 15-17. The season opens with a cabaret tribute to Burt Bacharach and Michel Legrand, I Was Born in Love with You, May 5-6. For information visit MadisonLyricStage.org

Goodspeed Creative Teams: Jenn Thompson returns to direct the opening production–Gypsy with Adam Souza as music director and Patricia Wilcox as the choreographer. The world premiere of Summer Stock will be directed and choreographed by Donna Feore. The fall production of The 12 is directed by Tony award winner John Doyle and the closing show Dreamgirls will be choreographed by Breon Arzell and directed by Lili-Anne Brown. For information on the season visit Goodspeed.org.

Karen Isaacs is an East Haven resident. To check out her reviews for New York and Connecticut shows, visit 2ontheaisle.wordpress.com. She’s a member of the Connecticut Critics Circle, New York’s Outer Critics Circle, the League of Professional Theater Women, and the American Theatre Critics Association.