A spokesman for the playhouse told the Courant that an appearance by Brancato would "damage the reputation of the playhouse."
Brancato, a Yonkers, N.Y., native was arrested and charged with second-degree murder of an off-duty police officer during an attempted robbery in 2005. His partner in the robbery was sentenced to life in prison, while Brancato was convicted of first-degree robbery.
Brancato was released from prison on Dec. 31 and has since announced his intention to return to acting.
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