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THEATERWORKS HARTFORD

233 Pearl St. Hartford, CT 06103
Hartford , CT 06103

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Michael Suddes
Jun 18

Michael Suddes will perform at TheaterWorks Hartford on June 18, 2026. Known for his engaging style, Suddes blends storytelling and music, creating a unique experience...



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?...

Review: JERRY'S GIRLS at Center Stage Theatre


by Sean Fallon - April 12, 2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another excellent production at Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, CT, JERRY’S GIRLS, a show that celebrates the music of Jerry Herman whose music was featured in Hello Dolly!, Mame,  and other musicals. Starring the phenomenal first-rat...

Past Shows

25/26 Living Room Concert Series featuring YELLER TOOTH
Mar 26

The Living Room Concert Series at TheaterWorks Hartford will feature the folk-rock duo Yeller Tooth on March 26, 2026. The husband-and-wife team, consisting of Sahar...

The Counter
The Counter
Feb 12 – Mar 15, 2026

Every morning at a local diner in upstate New York, one daily cup of coffee connects a lonely waitress and her sleep-deprived regular as their...

Christmas on the Rocks
Christmas on the Rocks
Nov 28 – Dec 21, 2025

Connecticut's Favorite Twisted Holiday Returns! It’s Christmas Eve in a rundown local bar. Expecting a silent night, the bartender finds himself mixing drinks for a parade...

English
English
Oct 2 – Nov 2, 2025

Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize! “English Only”is the mantra that rules one classroom in Iran, where four adults are preparing for the TOEFL – the...

My Friends: A Sondheim Concert
My Friends: A Sondheim Concert
Sep 13

My Friends: A Sondheim Concert at TheaterWorks HartfordA one-night only benefit featuring the music of Stephen Sondheim performed by Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero’s Broadway friends.Honoring...

Haneef Nelson
Jul 17

Haneef Nelson will take the stage at TheaterWorks Hartford on July 17, 2025, as part of their Living Room Concert Series. This intimate performance underscores...

Your Name Means Dream
Your Name Means Dream
Jun 3 – Jul 6, 2025

A Look at Humanity in the Digital Age We're in the not too distant future. Aislin is old and isolated in her messy New York City...

Felicia Curry
May 15

Felicia Curry will perform at TheaterWorks Hartford on May 15, 2025, as part of the Living Room Concert Series. Known for her dynamic stage presence...

Primary Trust
Primary Trust
Apr 10 – May 11, 2025

Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize! Meet Kenneth, a 38-year old bookstore worker who spends his evenings sipping mai tais at the local tiki bar. When...

Kerri Powers
Mar 13

Kerri Powers will perform a special concert on March 13, 2025, as part of TheaterWorks Hartford’s Living Room Concert Series. The event promises an intimate...

King James
King James
Jan 30 – Mar 2, 2025

A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP AND FANDOMLeBron James was just the hero Cleveland needed. Over twelve years, from Lebron’s rookie season to an NBA Championship, Matt...

Briana Maia
Jan 16

Briana Maia is set to perform on January 16, 2025, as part of TheaterWorks Hartford's Living Room Concert Series. Accompanied by guitarist Andy Sorenson, Maia...

Christmas on the Rocks
Christmas on the Rocks
Nov 29 – Dec 22, 2024

Connecticut’s Favorite Twisted Holiday Tradition Returns!It’s Christmas Eve in a rundown local bar. Expecting a silent night, the bartender finds himself mixing drinks for a...

Forever Festive, A Holiday Special
Dec 16

Forever Festive, A Holiday Special brings a celebration of the season to TheaterWorks Hartford. This event features Robin Fierce, who will deliver a vibrant performance...

Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction)
Oct 3 – Nov 3, 2024

Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction) opens TheaterWorks Hartford’s 2024-25 season with a compelling narrative that weaves together a decades-long affair, a...

Fever Dreams: of Animals on the Verge of Extinction
Fever Dreams: of Animals on the Verge of Extinction
Oct 3 – Nov 3, 2024

AN EXPLOSIVE NEW THRILLERA steamy, decades-long affair. A remote cabin. An unexpected visitor. This is only the beginning. Full of surprising twists, dark secrets, and one...

Celebrate Drag
Celebrate Drag
Aug 8

TWH Celebrates Drag 2024. Starring PLASMA that rarest combination of classic glamor, outrageous wealth, sensational wit, spectacular beauty, boundless talent, incomparable performance ability and… humility, obviously. She’s...

Woody Sez
Woody Sez
Jul 13 – Jul 28, 2024

Woody Guthrie, America's original folk hero, transformed the folk ballad into a vehicle for social protest and observation. Moved by social conscience, he paved the...

Walden
Walden
Aug 15 – Aug 29, 2021

After returning from a year-long Moon mission, Cassie, a NASA botanist, finds herself in a remote cabin in the woods, where her estranged twin sister,...

Walden
Walden
Jul 23 – Aug 22, 2021

After returning from a year-long Moon mission, Cassie, a NASA botanist, finds herself in a remote cabin in the woods, where her estranged twin sister,...

MR. PARENT
MR. PARENT
Mar 7 – Mar 26, 2021

MR PARENT is a hilarious, joyful, and heartbreakingly honest peek into the kids, adults, and systems of Bostons Public Schools. In a performance that is...

MR. PARENT
MR. PARENT
Mar 7 – Mar 26, 2021

MR PARENT is a hilarious, joyful, and heartbreakingly honest peek into the kids, adults, and systems of Bostons Public Schools. In a performance that is...

Girlfriend
Girlfriend
Mar 22 – Apr 28, 2019

Girlfriend is a vibrant and tender coming of age musical duet from when flannel was the height of fashion and mix tapes were the language...

Sunset Baby
Sunset Baby
Jan 12 – Feb 19, 2017

SUNSET BABY CONNECTICUT PREMIERE A powerful and honest story of one woman’s journey from a hard existence to her own liberation. SUNSET BABY is an...

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