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Hartford Stage

50 Church Street
Hartford, CT

Hartford Stage is a theatre in Connecticut.

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Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

Review: CARRIE at Connecticut Theatre Company

by Jared Reynolds · October 11, 2026

Horror is one of the most versatile genres in performing arts. Connecticut Theatre Company chose the minimalist route, which created a fantastical atmosphere rather than the gruesome route that horror/slasher films take today. …

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

Review: MOON OVER BUFFALO at Castle Craig Players

by Sean Fallon · October 11, 2026

On Saturday, October 10th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another quality show performed by the Castle Craig Players at the Almira F. Stephan Memorial Playhouse in Meriden, CT, MOON OVER BUFFALO, a comedy written by Ken Ludwig. Director Ian Galligan helps bring out the best in this cast! Comedy dr…

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Town Players Of Newtown

by Jared Reynolds · October 7, 2026

In modern theater, it often feels like a risk to keep it simple and just let the cast take a script and run with it, but for the Town Players of Newtown, that decision is well justified and led to the creation of a delightfully entertaining production of The Importance of Being Earnest.…

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Fairfield Center Stage

by Sean Fallon · October 4, 2026

On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the pleasure of seeing a phenomenal performance of one of my absolute favorite musicals of all-time, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, performed by Fairfield Center Stage at City Wide Church in Bridgeport, CT.  Director Joel Fenster, Choreographer Lindsay Johnson, and Music Direc…

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

Review: FRECKLE at Crystal Theatre

by Sean Fallon · October 3, 2026

On Friday, October 2nd, I had the pleasure of my first experience at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT, seeing a phenomenal original musical called FRECKLE! This musical comedy takes some unique and unconventional stylistic choices, all of which work perfectly! With book, music, and lyrics written by M…

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

Review: HARMONY at Music Theatre Of Connecticut

by Sherry Shameer Cohen · September 30, 2026

Most people have never heard of Comedian Harmonists, a group of six men who impressed the world with their sophisticated and harmonious voices from 1928 to 1934, during the rise of Nazi Germany. This was epic because three of the men were Jewish and one Christian was married to a Jewish woman. …

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at TheatreWorks New Milford

by Jared Reynolds · September 27, 2026

'Having a blast” is the best way to describe the vibes inside the auditorium at TheatreWorks New Milford, and that is thanks in large part to the director, Diana Canova, who was the spearhead of this delightful evening at the theater!…

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Center Stage Theatre

by Sean Fallon · September 27, 2026

On Saturday, September 26th, I had the pleasure of seeing another first-rate musical phenomenally performed at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, which is based on an unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. This unfinished novel was made into a play in 1985 with book, musi…

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

Review: DRACULA at Brookfield Theatre For The Arts

by Jared Reynolds · September 22, 2026

From the direction, to the set, to the cast; the Brookfield Theatre of the Arts’ production of Hamill’s Dracula blends classic horror with modern feminist themes in an entertaining celebration of storytelling.…

Past Shows

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Dracula

Dracula

Oct 9 – Nov 1, 2026

Adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Jackson Gay, this American premiere strips the classic gothic tale to its psychological core, exposing the female voices at the heart of the story. It becomes not only a story about monsters, but about who is labeled as one. The...

Chicago: Teen Edition

Aug 7 – Aug 8, 2026

Chicago: Teen Edition is a Teen Musical production performed as part of Hartford Stage's summer education programs. The production features young performers from the Greater Hartford region and is part of a season of programming serving over 300 students. All summer productions...

Breakdancing Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet

Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026

Breakdancing Shakespeare is a program celebrating its 20th anniversary that combines classical Shakespearean text with contemporary dance and original music to make Shakespeare accessible and exciting for young participants and audiences. This summer's milestone production is...

Sweeney Todd

Jun 5 – Jul 5, 2026

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford are collaborating on a co-production of Sweeney Todd, which will run from June 5 to July 5, 2026. Directed by Rob Ruggiero, this intimate chamber production of the beloved musical tells the story of the infamous demon barber of Fleet...

SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Jun 5 – Jul 5, 2026

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford will co-produce Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, directed by Rob Ruggiero. This musical thriller, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, tells the dark tale of love, murder, and revenge...

NATIVE GARDENS

Apr 17 – May 10, 2026

Native Gardens is a contemporary comedy that dives into the humorous chaos that unfolds when good intentions collide with bad manners among neighbors. The story follows Pablo and Tania, a young couple who move into a new home, only to find themselves in a comedic feud with their...

DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Feb 27 – Mar 29, 2026

Death of a Salesman, directed by Melia Bensussen, will take the stage at Hartford Stage from February 27 to March 29, 2026. This classic drama by Arthur Miller explores the turmoil of Willy Loman, a salesman struggling to achieve the elusive American Dream while facing the harsh...

THE COTTAGE

Jan 16 – Feb 8, 2026

Set in a charming English cottage in 1923, The Cottage weaves a comedic tale of romance and betrayal among six entangled individuals. As Sylvia navigates her dissatisfaction with her marriage, she sends telegrams to both her husband and her lover's wife, igniting a series of...

The Cottage

The Cottage

Jan 6 – Feb 8, 2026

A comedy about doing the right thing with the wrong person. If six people are involved in a love triangle – does that make it a love hexagon? A witty farce about romance, sex, marriage, betrayal and, well — love, The Cottage will keep you laughing as a hilarious web of secrets...

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas

Nov 22 – Dec 28, 2025

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas brings Charles Dickens' classic tale to life on stage with an adaptation and direction by Michael Wilson. On a cold Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, compelling him to...

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