NEW!!
Join Colin Sheehan (Arts, Culture & Special Events Coordinator) for Theatre Thursdays at the historic Goodspeed Opera House (East Haddam, CT) and the Ivoryton Playhouse (Ivoryton, CT).
Each matinee performance begins at 2:00 PM. We will meet at the Joseph Trapasso Community House at noon on the day of the performance. Transportation will be provided by the Senior Center Shuttles.
Please read carefully below! See details of each show and sign up for your interested show.
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IVORYTON PLAYHOUSE ($50/ticket):
I’M CONNECTICUT by Mike Reiss
April 9, 2026
A wacky, sweet, romantic comedy by CT native Mike Reiss who has been making us all laugh for years as a writer with The Simpsons. Why does sweet, kind Marc struggle to find love? Because he comes from Connecticut – land of steady habits, sanity and politeness. A must-see comedy for anybody from the Nutmeg State!
LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson
May 28, 2026
Step back in time to South Philadelphia in 1959. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill is a Tony awardwinning play that brings to life the soul and struggles of jazz legend, Billie Holiday. Featuring a selection of Billie’s iconic songs including “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child”, this acclaimed play with music transports the audience on a spellbinding journey for one of the jazz legend’s final concerts.
1776 by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone
July 9, 2026
Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 - this classic, awardwinning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a deadlocked Continental Congress in a retelling filled with humor, romance, pathos, and nail-biting tension. It’s revolutionary!
COME FROM AWAY by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
September 3, 2026
Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. In a moment filled with fear and uncertainty, joy and resilience prevail as the tiny community of Gander pulls together and strangers become friends. Through music, humor and heart this show celebrates the power of human connection, reminds us that kindness can bring people together in the most difficult of times, and affirms that hope can arise in the unlikeliest of places.
GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE ($70/ticket):
Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
The International Sensation!
May 21, 2026
A cultural phenomenon that shook the world. An electrifying rock score that captured the spirit of a generation. Telling the final days of Jesus through the eyes of Judas and featuring iconic songs like “Superstar” and “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” Jesus Christ Superstar is a bold story of devotion and doubt. Experience the legendary musical that has captivated audiences for over 50 years!
Crazy For You by George & Ira Gershwin
August 6, 2026
The Tap-Dancing Gershwin Hit! Put on your dancing shoes because Crazy For You, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical comedy is tapping its way onto the Goodspeed stage. When Broadway hopeful Bobby Child is sent to Nevada to foreclose on an abandoned theatre, he hatches a plan to save the town and get the girl—by putting on a show! Featuring glorious Gershwin melodies including “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “Someone To Watch Over Me,” it’s a spectacular celebration of classic song-and-dance musicals. Who could ask for anything more?
The Snow Goose by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie
October 1, 2026
World Premiere!
On the windswept coast of England an unlikely bond forms between Philip, a reclusive artist shunned by society, and Frith, a resilient orphan girl, when they rescue a wounded snow goose. With World War II looming, their friendship allows her to imagine a life beyond her village, and him to confront his own humanity as he sets sail on a daring journey to save soldiers trapped at Dunkirk. Discover an unforgettable new musical with a soaring score that will fill your heart.
Annie by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin
Dec 10, 2026
The 50th Anniversary of Goodspeed's Greatest Hit!
Leapin' Lizards! The musical that stole America’s heart comes home to celebrate its 50th anniversary on the stage where it all began! With pluck and positivity, Annie escapes Miss Hannigan’s orphanage in search of her parents and finds a new family with her lovable mutt Sandy and billionaire Oliver Warbucks. This dazzling new production bursts with joy and timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” and “Maybe.” You can bet your bottom dollar—it’s the can’t-miss event of the season!