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GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE

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East Haddam

Upcoming Shows

Crazy For You
Crazy For You
Jun 19 – Aug 9, 2026

Put on your dancing shoes because Crazy For You, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical comedy is tapping its way onto the Goodspeed stage. When Broadway hopeful...

The Snow Goose
The Snow Goose
Aug 28 – Oct 18, 2026

On the windswept coast of England an unlikely bond forms between Philip, a reclusive artist shunned by society, and Frith, a resilient young woman, when...

Annie
Annie
Oct 30 – Dec 27, 2026

Leapin' Lizards! The musical that stole America’s heart comes home to celebrate its 50th anniversary on the stage where it all began! With pluck and positivity, Annie...



Review: DEADLINE at Norwalk Performing Arts Lab


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...

Review: HARVEY at Castle Craig Players


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...

Review: QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - May 03, 2026

What did our critic think of QUIET! THREE LADIES LAUGHING at Crystal Theatre?...

Review: THE FATHER AT TOWN PLAYERS OF NEW CANAAN


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...

Review: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG at Downtown Cabaret Theatre


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...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Westport Country Playhouse


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....

Review: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Connecticut


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....

Review: THE WEDDING SINGER at Warner Theatre


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...

Review: LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR at Sherman Players


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!...

Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre


by Sherry Shameer Cohen - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?...

Past Shows

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Apr 17 – Jun 7, 2026

A cultural phenomenon that shook the world. An electrifying rock score that captured the spirit of a generation. Telling the final days of Jesus through...

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Nov 14 – Dec 28, 2025

Featuring show-stopping dance numbers and treasured songs like “Sisters” and the iconic “White Christmas,” it’s the perfect way to celebrate!

Jerry Herman’s Mrs. Santa Claus
Nov 14 – Dec 28, 2025

Jerry Herman’s Mrs. Santa Claus is a world premiere holiday musical that brings a fresh twist to the beloved Christmas narrative. In this story, Mrs....

A Chorus Line
Sep 5 – Oct 26, 2025

A Chorus Line marks its 50th anniversary at Goodspeed Musicals, showcasing the intense journey of 17 dancers competing for spots in a Broadway chorus. Directed...

All Shook Up
Jun 27 – Aug 17, 2025

All Shook Up returns to Goodspeed Musicals to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a rockin' production inspired by the songs of Elvis Presley. Directed by...

Ragtime
Apr 25 – Jun 15, 2025

Ragtime is a musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's novel, with a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Directed...

Goodspeed Musicals Accessibility Improvement
Jan 1 – Apr 30, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals is set to enhance accessibility at The Goodspeed, its historic venue, beginning in January 2025 and completing the project by April. The initiative...

Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove
Jan 27 – Feb 23, 2025

The 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals presents a unique opportunity for 36 writers to collaborate and develop 19 new musicals...

A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
Nov 1 – Dec 29, 2024

Goodspeed unwraps a glittering musical version of the beloved movie classic just in time for the holidays. The only thing little Ralphie wants for Christmas...

Maggie
Maggie
Aug 23 – Oct 20, 2024

A Scottish mother’s unbreakable love for her three sons is tested in an inspirational new musical about family bonds and changing times. After suffering the...

No Love Songs
Sep 27 – Oct 20, 2024

No Love Songs is a new musical making its U.S. premiere at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre, running from September 27 to October 20, 2024. The story...

Ask for the Moon!
Jul 19 – Aug 11, 2024
South Pacific
South Pacific
Jun 14 – Aug 11, 2024

On a lush tropical island during World War II, battles of the heart are center stage in the Goodspeed premiere of the soaring Rodgers and...

The Mystery of Edwin Drood
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Apr 5 – Jun 2, 2024

Who killed Edwin Drood? You decide! A troupe of Victorian performers invites you to play detective in this musical comedy whodunit packed with surprise. Your...

Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls
Nov 10 – Dec 30, 2023

Stars rise and fall… but dreams live forever! A 1960s Motown girl group catches its big break during an amateur competition. But will their friendship—and...

The 12
The 12
Sep 8 – Oct 29, 2023

Jerusalem. The disciples are in disarray. Torn apart by the unthinkable death of their leader, see how twelve ordinary individuals come together to create one...

Summer Stock
Summer Stock
Jul 7 – Aug 27, 2023

Forget your troubles—come on, get happy! The tradition of turning a barn into a theater finds fertile new ground in a joyous world premiere inspired...

Shakin' the Blues Away: A Virtual Gala Concert for Goodspeed
Shakin' the Blues Away: A Virtual Gala Concert for Goodspeed
Oct 29

Shakin' the Blues Away: A Virtual Gala Concert for Goodspeed is going to be an event that you wont want to miss. Premiering on October...

In The (Home) Office
In The (Home) Office
May 7 – Jul 30, 2020

If you're a fan of our new musicals, this is the show for you! We wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to get...

In The Spotlight podcast
In The Spotlight podcast
May 6 – Jul 29, 2020

Join Michael Fling and Anika Chapin of the Goodspeed Artistic Staff as they explore and examine your favorite musicalsfrom contemporary hits to classic Broadway. Theyll...

I'll Drink To That - Instagram Live
I'll Drink To That - Instagram Live
May 4 – Jul 27, 2020

Anika Chapin and Michael Fling from Goodspeed's Artistic staff are going live on Instagram every Monday at 5pm. Grab a cocktail and tune in for...

Billy Elliot
Billy Elliot
Sep 13 – Nov 24, 2019

Young Billy Elliot is pulled between his familys coal-mining roots and his newly discovered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or ballet shoes?...

Because of Winn Dixie
Because of Winn Dixie
Jun 28 – Sep 1, 2019

Not since Annie has a stray dog inspired such joyful noise! In a Southern town filled with lost souls, a new leash on life is...

The Music Man
The Music Man
Apr 12 – Jun 16, 2019

You got trouble in River City! Professor Harold Hill and Marian the Librarian march into their first appearance at Goodspeed in a rousing new production...

The Drowsy Chaperone
The Drowsy Chaperone
Sep 21 – Nov 25, 2018

In this hilarious valentine to show tunes and show people, a forgotten Jazz Age musical comes to life in the living room of a diehard...

Oliver!
Oliver!
Jun 29 – Sep 8, 2018

Charles Dickens’ beloved orphan makes his Goodspeed debut in the hope-filled musical set in the dark shadows of Victorian London. Bounced from workhouse to forced...

The Will Rogers Follies
The Will Rogers Follies
Apr 13 – Jun 21, 2018

Shake hands with the heartwarming humorist who spun a rope, poked fun at headlines and never met a man he didn’t like. The rags-to-riches story...

Oklahoma!
Jul 14 – Sep 27, 2017

 The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic that changed American musicals forever dawns at Goodspeed for the very first time. Cowboy Curly and farm girl Laurey are...

Chasing Rainbows
Chasing Rainbows
Sep 16 – Nov 27, 2016

An awkward girl with a golden voice blossoms into Judy Garland in the inspirational new musical about the bumpy road to "Oz." The future superstar's...

Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
Jun 24 – Sep 4, 2016

Put on a happy face! Army-bound rock star Conrad Birdie's farewell appearance in Sweet Apple, Ohio is the talk of the town. But it's a...

Anything Goes
Anything Goes
Apr 8 – Jun 16, 2016

Bon voyage! Set sail on a "de-lovely" cruise through some of Cole Porter's most famous songs. A brassy nightclub singer, a starry-eyed stowaway and Public...

City of Angels
City of Angels
Sep 23 – Nov 27, 2011

Swinging, sexy , smart, and funny! An ingenious spoof of 1940s Hollywood and whodunit films with side-by-side stories about the “real” world of a detective...

Show Boat
Show Boat
Jul 1 – Sep 11, 2011

Come aboard for an epic American musical! A sweeping tale spanning four decades, Show Boat is a journey into the lives, loves and heartbreaks of...

The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown
The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown
Aug 4 – Aug 28, 2011

It is dawn. Samantha Brown is supposed to leave for college today. She sits in her car with her bags packed, but she can't turn...

My One and Only
My One and Only
Apr 15 – Jun 25, 2011

'S Wonderful! 'S Marvelous! The glamorous ‘20s come roaring back to life when a barnstorming aviator falls for a bathing beauty. Their romantic pursuit is...

Cutman - A Boxing Musical
Cutman - A Boxing Musical
May 12 – Jun 5, 2011

Cutman is the dramatic story of a young Jewish boxer who dreams of being the Welterweight Champion of the World. Trained by his father in...

Videos


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CURTAIN CALL'S SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN (7/09-7/19)
You Are Mine in Connecticut You Are Mine
Connecticut Theatre Exchange (6/17-6/17)
Guys & Dolls in Connecticut Guys & Dolls
Kweskin Theatre (6/05-6/27)
Brighton Beach Memoirs in Connecticut Brighton Beach Memoirs
The Kate (6/11-6/14)
ERAS: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift's Music at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut ERAS: An Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift's Music at Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun (6/13-6/13)
Crazy For You in Connecticut Crazy For You
Goodspeed Opera House (6/19-8/09)
What the Constitution Means to Me in Connecticut What the Constitution Means to Me
Connecticut Stage Company (6/14-6/14)
Encore! On Tap in Connecticut Encore! On Tap
Playhouse on Park (6/13-6/13)
The Prom in Connecticut The Prom
The Little Theatre of Manchester (11/06-11/22)