Melia Bensussen News

Go inside rehearsals for Death of a Salesman at Hartford Stage, starring Peter Jacobson and directed by Melia Bensussen. The production runs February 27 through March 29, 2026.

Hartford Stage has announced a new $500K matching challenge to support its 'Set the Stage' fundraising campaign, aiming to enhance future productions and community programs.

Hartford Stage has announced the complete cast lineup for its upcoming production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN, set to open in February 2026. The renowned theater will showcase a diverse group of actors, bringing fresh perspectives to this classic play.

Hartford Stage will host a one-night-only concert to mark the 10th anniversary of the beloved musical ANASTASIA, featuring original cast performances.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.

Hartford Stage will bring back its beloved holiday tradition A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas this November and December. Adapted and directed by Michael Wilson.

Works & Process will present a reading of The Night Fawn by Adam Rapp, from the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets!

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has just announced its fall slate of developmental programming, furthering its commitment to expand its support of new work outside of its traditional summer season. We have all of the details here!

Hartford Stage will kick off its 2025/2026 season on October 10 with the highly anticipated world premiere of Rope, a gripping new adaptation by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher.

A private industry reading of a new adaptation of Rope, penned by acclaimed playwright Jeffrey Hatcher will take place July 17 in New York City. Learn more!

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.

The Pulitzer Prize winning play, Primary Trust, a moving, bittersweet drama about loneliness and friendship, which played at TheaterWorks Hartford, and a powerful, emotionally stirring production of Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards (ctcritics.org) held on Monday, June 23.

All tickets for the 2025/2026 season at Hartford Stage are now on sale. The Tony Award-winning theater in downtown Hartford announced the dynamic lineup earlier this year.

Goodspeed Musicals’ production of “Ragtime” and two plays from TheaterWorks Hartford – “Fever Dreams” and “Primary Trust” - lead the shows nominated for the 33rd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards.  

Hartford Stage has released a first look at rehearsal footage for Hurricane Diane, the final production of its 2024/2025 season. The Obie-winning play runs June 5–29, 2025.

Hartford Stage has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Hurricane Diane, Madeleine George's provocative comedy that reimagines Greek mythology in a modern suburban, New Jersey setting.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2025 summer conference lineup as well as a formal expansion of its developmental  programming into the fall and winter seasons. Learn more!

Watch a first look at Hartford Stage’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, directed by Artistic Director Melia Bensussen, running April 17–May 18, 2025.

Hartford Stage has promoted Director of Development Jennifer Levine to the newly-formed role of Director of External Relations. Learn more about Levine here!

You won’t want to miss this production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet from Hartford Stage Artistic Director, Melia Bensussen (The Winter’s Tale, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, All My Sons, Simona’s Search). Watch the video!