THE SNOW GOOSE World Premiere and More Set for Goodspeed Musicals 2026 Season

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has revealed its 2026 season at The Goodspeed. It’s a season that has something for everyone! An Andrew Lloyd Webber mega-hit, a dazzling tap-filled Gershwin romp, an exciting world premiere and the triumphant return of the world's most famous orphan.
 
The season will open with the international sensation Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The production will run from April 17 – June 7. Next will be Crazy For You, the tap dancing Gershwin hit. With music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, a book by Ken Ludwig, co conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent, and inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan, the production will run from June 19 – Aug. 9. The fall production will be a world premiere, The Snow Goose, which will run Aug. 28 – Oct. 18. The Snow Goose, commissioned by Goodspeed as part of its GoodWorks program and the first to be produced on The Goodspeed stage, is by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie and is based on the novel by Paul Gallico. To close the season, there will be a major celebration as Goodspeed’s little orphan turns 50. The 50th anniversary production of Annie, which premiered at The Goodspeed in 1976, will run Oct. 30 – Dec. 27. Annie features a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin who also directed the original Broadway production.
 
Goodspeed Musicals, Connecticut’s leading producer of musicals, invites theatre fans from near and far to come and enjoy this exciting array of productions and experience all that this world-renowned theatre and its neighboring shops, restaurants and attractions have to offer. In 2026 we will offer something for everyone, so plan ahead and make it a Goodspeed day!
 

MORE ABOUT GOODSPEED MUSICALS 2026 PRODUCTIONS

Jesus Christ Superstar

April 17 – June 7
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music Direction by Adam Souza
Directed by Tatiana Pandiani
 
A cultural phenomenon that shook the world. An electrifying rock score that captured the spirit of a generation. Telling the final days of Jesus through the eyes of Judas and featuring iconic songs like “Superstar” and “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” Jesus Christ Superstar is a bold story of devotion and doubt. Experience the legendary musical that has captivated audiences for over 50 years!
 

Crazy For You

June 19 – Aug. 9
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Music Direction by Adam Souza
Choreographed by Kelli Barclay
Directed by Michael Fling
 
Put on your dancing shoes because Crazy For You, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical comedy is tapping its way onto the Goodspeed stage. When Broadway hopeful Bobby Child is sent to Nevada to foreclose on an abandoned theatre, he hatches a plan to save the town and get the girl - by putting on a show! Featuring glorious Gershwin melodies including “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “Someone To Watch Over Me,” it’s a spectacular celebration of classic song-and-dance musicals. Who could ask for anything more?
 

The Snow Goose

World Premiere!
Aug. 28 – Oct. 18
By Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie
Based on the novel by Paul Gallico
Music Direction by Adam Souza
Choreographed by Misha Shields
Directed by Marshall Pailet
 
On the windswept coast of England an unlikely bond forms between Philip, a reclusive artist shunned by society, and Frith, a resilient orphan girl, when they rescue a wounded snow goose. With World War II looming, their friendship allows her to imagine a life beyond her village, and him to confront his own humanity as he sets sail on a daring journey to save soldiers trapped at Dunkirk. Discover an unforgettable new musical with a soaring score that will fill your heart.
 

Annie