Dates: 4/16/2026 - 5/17/2026
📍 Theatre: TheaterWorks Hartford
233 Pearl St. Hartford, CT 06103
Hartford , CT 06103
Phone: 860.527.7838
Tickets: $25-65
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.
Single tickets are now on sale for TheaterWorks Hartford's its upcoming season. The season will include Suzan-Lori Parks's Topdog/Underdog, Stefano Massini's The Lehman Trilogy, and more.
TheaterWorks Hartford will present a 12-performance extension of its World Premiere production of CIRCUS FIRE, now scheduled to run through May 31, 2026.
Director Jeff Griffin, will host a special community gathering at TheatreWorks Hartford, inviting survivors and loved ones connected to the Hartford Circus Fire to share their personal stories and reflections.
TheaterWorks Hartford has been awarded a significant grant from CT Humanities to support their upcoming world premiere of CIRCUS FIRE. This funding will assist in the production costs and promotional activities for the show, which is set to captivate audiences with its historical narrative. The grant aims to enhance cultural enrichment and educational outreach, reflecting CT Humanities' commitment to supporting local arts and history projects.
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announced details for its upcoming 2026-27 season.
TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed details for its upcoming World Premiere production of Circus Fire, which will be performed at the historic First Company Governor’s Foot Guard in Downtown Hartford.
TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed a new venue for the upcoming world premiere of Circus Fire. The performances will now be held at The First Company Governor's Foot Guard.
THE BARONESS written by Jacque Lamarre will run at Playhouse on Park in June. This production will be directed by Michael Schiralli. Learn more about the show here!
TheaterWorks Hartford has revealed its upcoming 40th anniversary season. The theater’s 40th anniversary season opens with ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi, the winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize. See the full season here1
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STOMP Stamford Palace Theatre (11/25-11/25) |
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Cabaret The Press Box Theater (11/27-12/20) |
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Crimes of the Heart Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (10/30-11/08) |
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Avenue Q Opera House Players (11/06-11/21) |
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73 Seconds TheaterWorks Hartford (8/03-8/29) |
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The Sound Inside Drama Works Theatre (12/04-12/13) |
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The Lehman Trilogy TheaterWorks Hartford (4/01-5/02) |
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Mamma Mia! Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts [Mortensen Hall] (10/20-10/25) |
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Dracula Hartford Stage (10/09-11/01) |
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CALLISTO QUARTET Jorgensen Center (11/12-11/12) |
