Playhouse On Park Announces Biggest Fundraiser of the Year: Encore! On Tap
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Previous Playhouse on Park Encore event. Courtesy photo
Encore! On Tap will be held on Saturday, June 13, at New Park Brewing in West Hartford.
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Playhouse on Park is gearing up for the hottest fundraiser of the year – Encore! On Tap – which will take place June 13, 2026 from 6 p.m. until midnight at New Park Brewing in West Hartford, CT.
Guests are invited to meet in the (beer) garden to celebrate all things Playhouse, including what’s up next and what’s in store for the future, all while raising money to support the organization’s mission of bringing professional theatre to the stage and transformative arts education to children, youth, and schools through Playhouse Theatre Academy. The evening includes: two hours of open bar and hors d’oeuvres, dinner by DORO Catering & Events, silent and live auctions, dancing, late night snacks, and world-class performances that define Playhouse on Park!
Tickets for ENCORE! On Tap are available online. Benefactor tickets include access to a VIP reception beginning at 5 p.m. in the Barrel Room at New Park Brewing.
This year’s event is a true collaboration between West Hartford organizations, hosted at New Park Brewing and featuring catering by DORO Catering & Events —local businesses supporting the arts together. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, exceptional local food and beverages, networking opportunities, and exciting auction experiences — all while celebrating and investing in the West Hartford community.
Encore! On Tap will be hosted by Olivia Fenton. Playhouse on Park audiences may recognize her as Leanne from The Pin-Up Girls, or from singing jazz with the Shubert Alley Cats. As an actor, she has performed at Actors’ Shakespeare Project, Connecticut Repertory Theater, Ivoryton Playhouse, The REV, Music Theatre of Connecticut, and The Monomoy Theatre. As a singer-songwriter, she recently released her debut single, “Finding My Way,” available on all streaming platforms. For more music and updates, feel free to visit www.olivia-fenton.com.
World-class entertainment also includes performances by Latanya Farrell, Rosemarie Beskind, Mallory Cunningham, Rick Fountain, acclaimed tap dancer Corey Hutchins, a sneak peek from cast members of The Wild Party, and much, much more!
The online auction opens on June 6.
Complete details about the event, including menus and a list of performers, can be found online here.
For more information on sponsorships, advertisements, and the Silent Auction, contact Emma Cook, Development Manager, at ECook@playhousetheatregroup.
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