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.
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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)
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WHITE CHRISTMAS
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The Best of Bublé
Center Stage Theatre (12/13 - 12/14) | |
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The Ultimate Holiday Market OnWashington, Shop-Sip-Swing On 19 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025
123 Washington St (12/19 - 12/21) | |
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Miracle on 34th Street
Connecticut Theatre Company (12/5 - 12/14) | |
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Native Gardens
Hartford Stage (4/17 - 5/10) | |
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Fisher Ballet Productions Presents: The Nutcracker
The Little Theatre of Manchester (12/13 - 12/14) | |
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU (2/20 - 3/1) | |
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The Cottage
Hartford Stage (1/6 - 2/8) | |
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Brad Blake's Wreck the Halls
Sherman Playhouse (11/28 - 12/20) | |
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