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TheaterWorks Hartford

233 Pearl St. Hartford
Hartford, CT 06103

TheaterWorks Hartford is a theatre in Hartford, CT.

Upcoming Shows

Little Bear Ridge Road

Little Bear Ridge Road

Oct 8 – Nov 8, 2026

Little Bear Ridge Road By Samuel Hunter Directed by Rob Ruggiero OCT 8 - NOV 8, 2026 TONY NOMINEE BEST PLAY Set on the remote edge of a small Idaho town, this gripping new play reunites a razor-tongued aunt and her long-estranged nephew, when circumstances suddenly force them...

Christmas on the Rocks

Christmas on the Rocks

Nov 24 – Dec 23, 2026

CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS '26 NOV 24 - DEC 23, 2026 by John Cariani, Jenn Harris, Jeffrey Hatcher, Jacques Lamarre, Edwin Sánchez, and Matt Wilkas Connecticut’s Favorite Twisted Holiday Tradition Returns for Year 14! It’s Christmas Eve in a rundown local bar. Expecting a silent...

Topdog/Underdog

Topdog/Underdog

Feb 4 – Mar 7, 2027

Topdog/Underdog By Suzan-Lori Parks Directed by Dexter Singleton FEB 4 - MAY 7, 2027 PULITZER PRIZE WINNER Celebrating 25 years since its groundbreaking premiere off-Broadway, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG remains one of the most powerful and provocative works in American theater. This darkly...

The Lehman Trilogy

The Lehman Trilogy

Apr 1 – May 2, 2027

The Lehman Trilogy By Stefano Massini Adapted by Ben Power APR 1 - MAY 2, 2027 TONY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST PLAY Three brothers. One dream. An empire that would change the world. On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria steps on to a New York dock dreaming of...

Both

Both

Jun 3 – Jul 3, 2027

BOTH By Paloma Nozicka Directed by Georgette Verdin JUNE 3 - JULY 3, 2027 CONNECTICUT PREMIERE In the Connecticut premiere of this exciting new play, Xochi is dealing with a lot. A difficult pregnancy, a new relationship, and the strain of navigating life within her close-knit...

73 Seconds

73 Seconds

Aug 3 – Aug 29, 2027

73 SECONDS Written and performed by Jared Mezzocchi Directed by Aya Ogawa AUG 3 - AUG 29, 2027 CONNECTICUT PREMIERE In 73 SECONDS , multimedia artist Jared Mezzocchi tells us the true story of his relationship with his mother after she is invited by NASA to go into outer space...

Articles

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.…

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Sherman Players

Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Sherman Players

by Jared Reynolds · September 20, 2026

Sometimes you get a perfect storm of circumstances that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether by design or by luck, the Sherman Players have taken advantage of this perfect storm with their production of 'Inherit the Wind'.…

Past Shows

27 total · showing 21–27

King James

King James

Jan 30 – Mar 2, 2025

A CELEBRATION OF FRIENDSHIP AND FANDOM LeBron James was just the hero Cleveland needed. Over twelve years, from Lebron’s rookie season to an NBA Championship, Matt and Shawn eat, sleep, and dream their love of basketball while forging a deep bond over their worship of the...

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 brings her ethereal voice and captivating stage presence to the intimate setting, inviting Greater Hartford's community...

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 parade of surprising (and familiar) guests who come to pour out their Christmas woes in this delightful...

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 filled with holiday spirit on December 16, 2024. Audiences can expect a joyful blend of music and...

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 THRILLER A steamy, decades-long affair. A remote cabin. An unexpected visitor. This is only the beginning. Full of surprising twists, dark secrets, and one very stubborn, broken cabinet, this exciting new play is from the mind of writer Jeffrey Lieber...

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 a comic vamp on a rampage; most notably taking RuPaul’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 way for Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Jeff Tweedy and others. WOODY SEZ tells the story of Woody's incredible...

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