Goodspeed Opera House - Theater Information
Address: PO Box A, 6 Main Street East Haddam, CT 06423 BUILT: 1876 SEATING CAPACITY: 398 |
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Goodspeed Opera House History
Goodspeed’s beginnings date back to 1963 when it opened its doors as a professional musical theatre in a historic building on the banks of the Connecticut River in East Haddam. Under the direction of Michael Price from 1968 to 2014, Goodspeed transformed from a struggling entity into a non-profit arts organization with a mission. At first, Goodspeed’s commitment was to discover rarely produced musicals from the repertoire, reworking them and bringing them to life. In Goodspeed's history, they have produced over 250 musicals, including over 70 world premieres, and exported 21 productions to Broadway. Goodspeed stands as the first regional theatre in America to earn two special Tony Awards, one in 1980 for outstanding contributions to the American musical and a second in 1995 for distinguished achievement for a regional theatre.Frequently Asked Questions
What show is currently in Goodspeed Opera House?
Goodspeed Opera House's current show is Because of Winn Dixie which opened on 7/27/2019.
What when was Goodspeed Opera House built?
Goodspeed Opera House was built in 1876.
How many seats does Goodspeed Opera House have?
Goodspeed Opera House has 398 seats.
What were the longest running shows at Goodspeed Opera House?
The Five O'Clock Girl which ran from 6/19/1979 to 12/21/1980, Leave It to Jane which ran from 10/2/1985 to 1/18/1986, Abyssinia which ran from 8/25/2005 to 12/4/2005, Lady, Be Good which ran from 7/8/1987 to 10/2/1987 and Houdini which ran from 9/24/1997 to 12/14/1997,