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Goodspeed Musicals will be holding auditions for instrumentalists on Saturday, October 22nd at the Norma Terris Theatre, in Chester, CT. The goal of these auditions is to develop more depth for the Norma Terris Theatre pit. Appointments are being made for bass, guitar, percussion, reed doublers (flute, clarinet & saxophones), trumpet, trombone, violin and harp players.

Goodspeed Musicals delves into the sultry and shadowy world of 1940s film noir with their clever production of City of Angels.

Hello! My Baby, Goodspeed's audience favorite from the 2011 Festival of New Artists, will be the third and final production of the season at The Norma Terris Theater in Chester, Conn. Goodspeed Musicals, the first two-time Tony Award-winning theater in the country, announced today that the talents of Goodspeed alumni Cheri Steinkellner (wrote the book for Princesses) and Georgia Stitt (Music Director forThe Baker's Wife ) will thrill audiences with their new fashioned tuner. This delightful production celebrates the birth of the first all-American art form: Popular Music and features refreshed hits by over 20 of the greatest composers. Hello! My Baby will enchant audiences November 3 through November 27, 2011.

Goodspeed Musicals delves into the sultry and shadowy world of 1940s film noir with their clever production of City of Angels.

Fresh from their hit Broadway turns, Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) and Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening) join the cast of The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown. Talkin' Broadway calls the show's writing team of Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk 'the most important young writers in musical theatre today.' This original musical for Broadway's next generation will run from August 4 through 28, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works.

Goodspeed Musicals, the first two time Tony Award-winning theatre in the country is presenting Show Boat through September 17, 2011 after announcing an extension. After beginning previews on July 1, the production officially opens tonight, July 27. Click below for performance highlights from the show.

Fresh from their hit Broadway turns, Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) and Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening) join the cast of The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown. Talkin' Broadway calls the show's writing team of Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk 'the most important young writers in musical theatre today.' This original musical for Broadway's next generation will run from August 4 through 28, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works.

After only five of performances, Goodspeed Musicals, the first two time Tony Award-winning theatre in the country, announced today that the wildly popular Show Boat will now to play to enthusiastic audiences for 8 additional performances. This classic American musical has been extended through September 17, 2011. Show Boat is sponsored by Webster Bank, Essex Meadows, and Comcast.

Goodspeed Musicals, the first two-time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, has just announced that Goodspeed alumni David Aron Damane of Broadway's Big River and The Life will play Joe. This eagerly awaited Goodspeed version of the indelible American classic Show Boat will breathe new life into the heart-wrenching musical.

Announced last night at Goodspeed's 6th Annual Festival of New Artists: the two time Tony Award-winning theatre plans to produce three engaging new musicals at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. First up will be Cutman: A Boxing Musical, the thrilling story of a young Jewish boxer's struggle between his ambition and his religion which will run May 12 - June 5, 2011. Next, The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown tells the highly-charged story of a high school valedictorian struggling with life-changing decisions about sex, love, college and the impact the paths she chooses will have on the rest of her life. This bright new musical will run August 4 - 28, 2011. A third new musical that is sure to excite Connecticut audiences will be announced soon and will run November 3 - 27.

Goodspeed Musicals will proudly honor the tremendous creative team that introduced the world to Annie nearly 35 years ago when it debuted at the Goodspeed Opera House. The incomparable team of Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin will be celebrated at a Gala evening on Saturday, June 4, 2011 when they will each receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in recognition of their extraordinary careers. Previous award recipients include Julie Andrews, Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, William Ivey Long, Michael P. Price, Gerald Schoenfeld, Stephen Schwartz, Susan Stroman, Tommy Tune and Paul Williams. Proceeds from the Gala will support Goodspeed Musicals' Education Programs through The Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre.

Goodspeed Musicals will proudly honor the tremendous creative team that introduced the world to Annie nearly 35 years ago when it debuted at the Goodspeed Opera House. The incomparable team of Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin will be celebrated at a Gala evening on Saturday, June 4, 2011 when they will each receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in recognition of their extraordinary careers. Previous award recipients include Julie Andrews, Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, William Ivey Long, Michael P. Price, Gerald Schoenfeld, Stephen Schwartz, Susan Stroman, Tommy Tune and Paul Williams. Proceeds from the Gala will support Goodspeed Musicals' Education Programs through The Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre.

Goodspeed Musicals, the first two-time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, will breathe new life into the indelible American classic Show Boat.

Goodspeed Musicals, the first two-time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, will breathe new life into the indelible American classic Show Boat. This heart-wrenching musical from the director who brought you Goodspeed's Camelot and 1776 will run from July 1 - September 11 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn.

Calling all girls! Here's your chance to join a professional acting company. Goodspeed Musicals is holding auditions for local Non-Equity child actors (GIRLS ages 8-10) for its upcoming production of Show Boat. Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Goodspeed-at-Chester theatre in Chester, Conn. Auditions are for the understudy of Little Kim.

Goodspeed Musicals, the first two-time Tony Award winning theatre in the country, is pumped to announce the cast of Cutman: a boxing musical. The brand new spring production will kick off a three show season at Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. This striking musical will run from May 12 through June 5, 2011. The cast will train with the pros at the legendary Lion's Den in Middletown, Conn. Boxing equipment is generously provided by Everlast. Cutman is sponsored by Essex Savings Bank.

Goodspeed Musicals will honor the tremendous creative team that introduced the world to Annie nearly 35 years ago when it debuted at the Goodspeed Opera House. The incomparable team of Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin will be celebrated at a Gala evening on Saturday, June 4, 2011 when they will each receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre in recognition of their extraordinary careers. Previous award recipients include Julie Andrews, Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, William Ivey Long, Michael P. Price, Gerald Schoenfeld, Stephen Schwartz, Susan Stroman, Tommy Tune and Paul Williams. Proceeds from the Gala will support Goodspeed Musicals' Education Programs through The Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre.

Goodspeed Musicals, the first theatre in the nation to receive two Tony Awards, is happy to announce the cast of My One And Only. This tap-tastic musical from the director who brought you Goodspeed's Singin' in the Rain and 42nd Street will run from April 15 - June 25 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. This production will be sponsored by Bank of America and Amica.

Goodspeed Musicals, the first regional theatre in the nation to receive two Tony Awards, is offering the best seats at the greatest values for each of the three thrilling 2011 Goodspeed Opera House shows, starting next week!

This February Goodspeed Musicals will hold local auditions for its 2011 season. Local Non-Equity auditions will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local Equity auditions will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in East Haddam, Conn.