CT Culture Corner: ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ Olivia Rodrigo Lead Local Entertainment News
The excitement is bubbling over at Foxwoods, where “Hell’s Kitchen” is gearing up for its 25th season, as previously reported by CT Insider.

Chef Gordon Ramsay will begin season 25 of “Hell’s Kitchen” this month at Foxwoods. (Courtesy of Franco Origlia/Getty Images)
The culinary competition will be filmed at the casino, with Gordon Ramsay igniting the fire under contestants all aged 25 and under, marking a special milestone. This season kicks off on Thursday, September 24.
Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo will launch her “The Unraveled” tour with two performances at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on September 25 and 26.
Anyone for Audrey?
Fans of Audrey Hepburn should mark Wednesday, September 30 on their calendars for a special event at Waterbury’s Palace Theater.

Audrey Hepburn poses for a publicity still for the film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ in 1961. Author Tom Santopietro will talk about her life and legacy on Sept. 30 at the Palace Theater. (Courtesy of Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Tom Santopietro, author and Broadway insider, will discuss his upcoming book, “Audrey Hepburn: A Life of Beautiful Uncertainty,” which offers a fresh look at Hepburn’s life and legacy.
Trivia Question
Though Audrey worked as a courier for the Nazi resistance, what party did her parents initially belong to?
‘Obsession,’ Indie Thriller at Sacred Heart
The indie horror movie “Obsession,” written and directed by Curry Barker, has become one of the year’s most successful films, grossing over $500 million globally.
Catch a screening on Thursday, September 24 at Sacred Heart University Community Theatre in Fairfield.
TheaterWorks Hartford Opens New Season
TheaterWorks Hartford will kick off its season with the 2026 Tony Award nominee for Best Play, “Little Bear Ridge Road” on October 8.

TUSK will appear at the Warner Theatre on Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. (Courtesy of the Warner Theatre)
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band at Warner
Longing to hear Fleetwood Mac live? The tribute band TUSK will perform at the Warner Theatre on October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Trivia Answer
Audrey Hepburn’s parents, Joseph Ruston and Baroness Ella van Heemstra, were members of the British Union of Fascists.
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