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Goodspeed Musicals to Pause Productions at Terris Theatre for 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals will temporarily pause productions at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. citing sharply rising production costs and shifting audience habits.

Goodspeed to Host 41 Writers for Annual Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 14th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Connecticut.

Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere Canceled At Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has updated its 2025 season lineup, replacing the world premiere of Mrs. Santa Claus with a production of White Christmas, directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.

Goodspeed Musicals Names Vanessa Logan as New Managing Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025

Vanessa Logan has been selected to be the new Managing Director of the two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals’. Learn more about Logan and the role here!

Feature: CT THEATER WOMEN AWARDS at A.C.T. Of CT
by Lauren Yarger - Feb 24, 2025

Marsha Mason, Jacqueline Hubbard, Semina De Laurentis among honorees at CT Theater Women Awards March 3 in Ridgefield. Songs and dramatic excerpts will round out the night.

Goodspeed Musicals Hosts 36 Writers for the 13th Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the participants for the 13th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals, which will be held January 27 - February 23 on the Goodspeed campus in East Haddam, Conn.

RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.

Goodspeed Musicals Reveals Plans to Improve Accessibility for Patrons
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024

GOODSPEED MUSICALS announced new plans to enhance accessibility at their venues, including improved seating, assistive listening devices, and increased wheelchair access, ensuring a more inclusive experience for all patrons.

Goodspeed Musicals Managing Director David B. Byrd to Depart This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals is embarking on a search for a new managing director to replace David B. Byrd, who will depart depart his role as Goodspeed’s first Managing Director at the end of September. Learn more.

NO LOVE SONGS US Premiere to be Presented at Goodspeed Musicals This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals will present the U.S. premiere of the musical No Love Songs as the third production of the 2024 season at The Terris Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

L Morgan Lee And More Join Goodspeed's New Musical A COMPLICATED WOMAN At The Terris Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman will appear at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn.

Goodspeed Musicals Awards Andrew A. Isen Prize to Keirsten Hodgens
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

Keirsten Hodgens receives the prestigious Isen Prize from Goodspeed Musicals,

Goodspeed's Gala & Auction Heads To Hartford in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

Come celebrate with Goodspeed Musicals at their annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, May 18, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Goodspeed's Terris Theatre.

Artists Revealed For Major New Musical Theatre Residency In Scotland
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

Dundee Rep Theatre and Cove Park have announced the musical theatre artists who will participate in a pioneering new creative residency programme in Scotland this Spring. Learn more about the artists here!

Goodspeed Musicals Unveils 2024 Season Featuring Darko Tresnjak's ASK FOR THE MOON! & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals will present its return to a full season at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn.

Trey Ellis, Rona Siddiqui, Anthony Fedorov & More to Join Goodspeed's 12th Annual JMF Writers Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.

Goodspeed to Present New Works at the 18th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Goodspeed Musicals has announced a Festival of New Musicals taking place in January. Stay tuned for exciting new productions and performances!

VIDEO: First Look At 'Silence' from Goodspeed's PRIVATE JONES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for Private Jones, an exciting and innovative new musical inspired by the true story of a deaf Welsh sniper in World War I.Get a first look at the number 'Silence' from the production. 

VIDEO: First Look At 'Part of the Sound' from Goodspeed's PRIVATE JONES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for Private Jones, an exciting and innovative new musical inspired by the true story of a deaf Welsh sniper in World War I.Get a first look at the number 'Part of the Sound' from the production. 

SOUTH PACIFIC, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD & More Set for Goodspeed Musicals 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

Get a sneak peek at the incredible lineup of shows for the Goodspeed Musicals 2024 season. From beloved classics like SOUTH PACIFIC and THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD to award-winning productions, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Goodspeed Musicals. Don't miss out on this exciting season of theater!