CONNECTICUT THEATRE COMPANY

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.

Miracle on 34th Street

12/5 - 12/14/2025

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 ...

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Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!

by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE Leads Best Musical!

by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET to be Presented at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 01, 2025

Connecticut Theatre Company will present its upcoming production of the beloved holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street the Play, running for a limited engagement. ...

Review: ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds - September 14, 2025

How do you know when an audience has bought into your performance? The answer depends greatly on the type of show you’re producing: In the case of the jukebox musical, Escape to Margaritaville, maybe you find the entire audience singing the call-and-response before you tell them to!...

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE to be Presented at Connecticut Theatre Company in September

by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 02, 2025

Connecticut Theatre Company will present Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, a musical comedy featuring the most-loved classics of the legendary singer-songwriter. Learn more! ...

THE WEDDING SINGER to be Presented at Connecticut Theatre Company in July

by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 07, 2025

Connecticut Theatre Company will present 'The Wedding Singer' at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here! ...

Review: THE PRODUCERS at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds - May 05, 2025

Whenever a theater decides to do The Producers, there is always a mix of joy, curiosity, and anticipation that wells up within me. There is a level of spectacle to any Mel Brooks story that can be a challenge to any theater who isn't prepared. The Connecticut Theatre Company was, in fact, prepared....

Connecticut Theatre Company to Hold Auditions for THE WEDDING SINGER

by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2025

Open auditions for The Wedding Singer will take place at Connecticut Theatre Company in May at The Repertory Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to audition. ...

THE PRODUCERS Takes the Stage At Connecticut Theatre Company In May

by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2025

Connecticut Theatre Company will present 'The Producers' running May 2nd through May 11th at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain. ...

Review: Bringing the Joy with A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds - December 08, 2024

When it comes to a show like A Christmas Carol, you need to have heart and soul, and the cast and crew of Connecticut Theatre Company’s production of A Christmas Carol got my holiday season off to a great start....

Past Shows

Escape To Margaritaville

9/12 - 9/21/2025

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,” ...

The Wedding Singer

7/11 - 7/20/2025

The Wedding Singer   takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might ...

The Producers

5/2 - 5/11/2025

With a truly hysterical book co-written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan ( Annie ) and music and lyrics by Mr. Brooks,  The Producers  skewers ...

Steel Magnolias

3/14 - 3/23/2025

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

12/6 - 12/22/2024

A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL RUNNING DECEMBER 6TH THROUGH DECEMBER 22ND IN NEW BRITAIN

A Christmas Carol - The Musical

12/6 - 12/22/2024

Connecticut Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol - The Musical from December 6 to December 22 at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain. This adaptation ...

Sondheim On Sondheim

8/30 - 9/15/2024

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 ...

Cabaret

7/19 - 8/4/2024

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

5/17 - 6/2/2024

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

3/8 - 3/24/2024

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

6/9 - 6/25/2023

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

8/9 - 8/18/2019

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 ...

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

7/7 - 7/23/2017

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 ...

White Christmas

12/4 - 12/20/2015

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

2/14 - 3/2/2014

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 ...