Music While We’re Inside Free Jazz Concert Sunday, October 4th at 6pm
I’m honored to perform with my good friend and musical partner, Kenneth Gartman, for this wonderful organization. The event is co-hosted by “Jazz Woman to […]
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Roots of Broadway with the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra – Sept. 5th, 7 pm
I’m thrilled to be a featured soloist with the greater BRIDGEPORT SYMPHONY IN CONCERT AT INDIAN LEDGE PARK, TRUMBULL. This is a concert we were […]
You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow – an All-Star Cabaret Fundraiser for MTC
I’m “appearing” virtually with all good friends, Kenneth Gartman, KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Natalie Douglas, Dr. Bradley Jones, and Frank Mastrone. Join these Stars from […]
MTC Live Presents… PRIDE IN THE THEATRE: The Theatrical Impact on the LGBTQ+ Movement
June 20, 2020 at 8:00pm – you will be able to watch the live stream. June has long been celebrated as Pride Month, but with […]
Raissa & Kenneth at The Magnolia Room Streaming! May 2nd, 2020 8 pm
The show that Kenneth and I did together at the Magnolia Room, “What a Wonderful World”, will air May 2nd at 8 pm and during […]
Theatre Reviews
“Truvy…is played with down home honesty and southern charm by Raissa Katona Bennett, an actress completely attuned to the wit and verve of Harling’s play text, which […]
Unity Center – Soloist and Platform Assistant – Jan. 12th & 19th, 2020
I’ll be soloist and Platform Assistant on Sundays, January 12th and 19th at Unity Center of Norwalk. On the 12th, my good friend and fellow […]
Hosting Open Mic Night at Unity Center of Norwalk – Jan. 18th, 2020
I’m hosting the Unity Center of Norwalk Open Mic, while Kenneth Gartman is away. The incredible Mark Janas will be co-hosting with me and playing […]
STEEL MAGNOLIAS – Music Theatre of CT – Opens Nov. 8th
I’m so excited to return to Music Theatre of CT in the role of “Truvy” in the play STEEL MAGNOLIAS! For those of you who […]
Can’t Help Singing: The Music of Jerome Kern – Nov. 1st at 7 pm & 2nd at 8 pm – Don’t Tell Mama
Last year, I finally released, through LML Music, the live CD of my Jerome Kern show as previously recorded at Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency back in […]