It’s July 1944. With the nation at war and a heat wave settling over the city, the residents of Hartford, Connecticut eagerly await the arrival of “The Greatest Show on Earth.” The unthinkable occurs when a fire turns the big top into an inferno. In the minutes, hours and days following the blaze, two communities – Hartford and the Circus – find themselves irretrievably intertwined by tragedy, blame, heroism, and healing. This multimedia World Premiere honors the power of community in our 40th Season.
Ages: TheaterWorks Hartford produces events that reflect the contemporary world. They frequently contain adult content and language.
SUBMIT UPDATES
TheaterWorks Hartford Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
The Counter (2/12/26-3/15/26)
The Cannibals of McGower County (7/30/26-8/30/26)
TheaterWorks Hartford is at 233 Pearl St. Hartford, CT 06103, Hartford , CT.
Christmas on the Rocks (11/28/25-12/21/25)
English (10/2/25-11/2/25)
My Friends: A Sondheim Concert (9/13/25-9/13/25)
Videos
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WHITE CHRISTMAS
KWESKIN THEATRE (11/21 - 12/13) HOLIDAY SHOW | |
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The Best of Bublé
Center Stage Theatre (12/13 - 12/14) | |
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford (6/5 - 7/5) | |
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Native Gardens
Hartford Stage (4/17 - 5/10) | |
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Circus Fire
TheaterWorks Hartford (4/16 - 5/17) | |
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The Nutcracker Suite & Spicy
The Aetna Theatre at The Wadsworth Atheneum (12/19 - 12/21) | |
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ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
POWERHOUSE THEATRE IN WAVENY PARK (2/27 - 3/15) | |
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Water for Elephants – The Musical at William H. Mortensen Hall
William H. Mortensen Hall (6/2 - 6/2) | |
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RUSH: Fifty Something
Mohegan Sun (11/1 - 11/1) | |
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