About the Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company was formed in 2013 by the members and directors of two local community theatre groups, Bristol Theatre Arts and the New Britain Repertory Theatre group. These two groups wanted to combine their volunteers, talent and resources to ensure that central Connecticut had a theatre presence that delivered consistent, valuable and exciting theatrical opportunities, education and entertainment. Out of these collaborative discussions, Connecticut Theatre Company was born.
Our Mission
Connecticut Theatre Company is a non-profit 501(c)(3) theatrical and performing arts group serving central Connecticut. Our goal is to stimulate, promote, teach and develop interest in the dramatic arts; to educate the general public in the dramatic arts; to advance the general level of culture in the field of dramatic arts by the production of plays, musicals, readings, dramas, comedies, shows, and dramatic arts in all forms and of the highest standards. Connecticut Theatre Company is a performing arts group that is dedicated to entertaining, educating and supporting our community. Our focus is on providing great, year-round performances and entertainment events for central Connecticut and the surrounding areas.
Connecticut Theatre Company is a 100% volunteer-based organization with a team of dedicated individuals who firmly believe that performing arts can provide a number of benefits to individuals, families, businesses, communities and the state of Connecticut. While all theatres are based around performing arts, Connecticut Theatre Company is dedicated to finding and pursuing opportunities to partner with other entities for the betterment of the community.
Our Theatre
Connecticut Theatre Company operates out of the historic Repertory Theatre in New Britain, Connecticut. In 1955, a theater group known as the Repertory Theatre of New Britain acquired the Norden Street Lodge. The lodge became known as The Repertory Theatre, as it is to this day. Members of the Repertory Theatre of New Britain sold bonds to theatre members and friends in order to acquire the property. Each year, bondholders received interest on their investment, sometimes reaching as much as 65 cents! Since 1955, at least four theatrical productions have been produced each year in the space. Since 1999, the theatre has also been home to numerous cultural events, children’s theatre and playwriting competitions.
The theatre itself is rich in history thanks to a constant supply of dedicated individuals. There have been notable names to grace the stage, such as Meryl Streep, who was active in children’s theatre at the Repertory Theatre during her time as a student at Yale University. The Repertory Theatre has always served New Britain and central Connecticut as a destination for quality community theatre and will continue to do so long into the future.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Connecticut Theatre Company and its Board of Directors value Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity as one of our guiding principles.
Connecticut Theatre Company recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. While this statement is constantly evolving as we as an organization learn, this is a starting point for instituting actions that will encourage equity and make an impact in our community.
The board, staff, and volunteers of the Connecticut Theatre Company believe in the transformative power of the arts to enrich lives and revitalize communities. We also recognize the value that diversity serves in helping our theater and community thrive.
We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who walks through our doors — patrons, artists, and volunteers — feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability.
- By reflecting the diversity of New Britain and our surrounding communities, we model diversity and inclusion for the entire arts industry of the nonprofit sector and better serve our patrons’ and constituencies’ needs for art and culture.
- We contribute to the revitalization of the community by providing diverse entertainment/arts programming that respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages.
- We are committed to using inclusive practices to attract and retain artists and volunteers and to providing equal opportunity for development and advancement in all aspects of the theatre.
- We build a stronger theatre by ensuring that all voices have an opportunity to be heard and a safe environment to share ideas.
We understand that the foundation of a vibrant, thriving arts theater and performance venue is the cross-pollination of creative/diverse programming, the cultivation of inclusive practices and strategies, and the development of a diverse team of employees and volunteers who share in these values.
We believe this is a continuous evolution as we strive to reflect and meet the needs of our patrons and our community. Our commitment to upholding these principles and strengths is interwoven within our mission to entertain, educate and support our community.
by Sean Fallon - May 24, 2026
On Saturday, May 23rd, I had the pleasure of seeing an exciting new show at this promising new theater, DEADLINE, a highly enjoyable modern comedic mystery by Don Zolidis. Directors Ben Brennan and Cheyenne Perez help bring out the best in this stellar ensemble cast of twelve, all of whom have an ex...
by Sean Fallon - May 03, 2026
On Saturday, May 2nd, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate production put on by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT. It is always nice to see a high quality show I was not previously familiar with. HARVEY, by Mary Chase, has somehow eluded m...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026
What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...
by Pia Haas - April 27, 2026
The Father is a critically acclaimed play by French writer Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton. It has been staged internationally, and adapted into a successful film. The play premiered in London’s West End in October 2015 and opened on Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club in March 2...
by Sean Fallon - April 25, 2026
On Saturday, April 25th, at 12:00 PM, I saw the newest Theatre for Young Audiences production at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG. The Theatre for Young Audiences shows at Downtown Cabaret Theatre continue to entertain the entire family! This one breaks the f...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 22, 2026
Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Primary Trust, packs a great deal of power about loss, loneliness, courage, and connecting with people....
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 20, 2026
Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 39th season closes with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical, a fun, energetic show that closely follows the story of the 1980 hit movie....
by Sean Fallon - April 18, 2026
On Friday, April 17th, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal show at the Warner (specifically the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre) in Torrington, CT, THE WEDDING SINGER, based on the 1998 movie that is set in 1985. The book for this stage adaptation of the film written by Chris Herlihy is written by...
by Jared Reynolds - April 15, 2026
If the success of a comedy may be judged by the laughter, then based on the laughter at the Sherman Playhouse, 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' is a great success!...
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026
What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?...
Past Shows
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they...
Get ready for a hilariously chaotic dive into small-town Southern life with Sordid Lives, the award-winning “black comedy about white trash” by Del Shores. When...
By chance, Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy’s. Kris unleashes waves of good will...
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,”...
The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be...
With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks, The Producers skewers Broadway traditions and takes...
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped...
A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL RUNNING DECEMBER 6TH THROUGH DECEMBER 22ND IN NEW BRITAIN
Connecticut Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol - The Musical from December 6 to December 22 at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain. This adaptation...
Hailed as a “revelatory revue full of wonderful moments” and a “funny, affectionate and revealing tribute to musical theater’s greatest living composer and lyricist,” Sondheim on...
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget...
Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as...
Calendar Girls is based on the true story of eleven older women who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for Leukemia Research Fund.
HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring...
Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the...
BETTE MIDLER proudly presents the most OUTRAGEOUSLY FUN Broadway musical: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! This spectacular show tells the uplifting story of a trio...
Based on the beloved classic film, this heartwarming musical adaptation features seventeen wonderful Irving Berlin songs and a book by David Ives and Paul Blake....
The Foreigner is a comedic play by Larry Shue set in a rural fishing lodge in Georgia. Froggy LeSeuer, a British explosives expert often visits...
Videos
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You Are Mine Connecticut Theatre Exchange (6/17-6/17) |
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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Kweskin Theatre (8/06-8/15) |
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19) |
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Guys & Dolls Kweskin Theatre (6/05-6/27) |
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Auntie Mame Brookfield Theatre (6/26-7/18) |
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Bye Bye Birdie Sherman Players, Inc. (6/05-6/28) |
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Multi-Platinum Rock Legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms Announce Return To The Road For Co-Headlining Summer Tour With Special Guest Spin Doctors Mohegan Sun (7/31-7/31) |
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The Cannibals of McGower County TheaterWorks Hartford (7/30-8/30) |
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A Revolution of Her Own!™ Deborah Sampson Mill Hill Historic Park, Town House Museum (7/11-7/11) |
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Frank Mastrone & Friends Music Theatre of CT (6/20-6/20) |
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