PLAYING Sept 13 – Nov 24, 2019 Young Billy Elliot is pulled between his family’s coal-mining roots and his newly discovered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or ballet shoes? In the hardscrabble world of a changing England, reaching high becomes a leap of faith. Following your dream—and overcoming obstacles—has never been more […]
BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE
PLAYING June 28 – Sept 1, 2019 Not since Annie has a stray dog inspired such joyful noise! In a Southern town filled with lost souls, a new leash on life is just around the corner when a preacher and his daughter take in a mutt named Winn Dixie. The beloved, award-winning novel about a quirky […]
THE MUSIC MAN
PLAYING April 12 – June 20, 2019 You got trouble in the City! Professor Harold Hill and Marian the Librarian march into their first appearance at Goodspeed in a rousing new production of this great American musical. When huckster Harold promises to save an Iowa town by selling the dream of a boys’ band, Marian […]
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE In this hilarious valentine to show tunes and show people, a forgotten Jazz Age musical comes to life in the living room of a die-hard theater fan. As he eagerly spins his favorite cast album, a fizzy vintage show suddenly appears, exploding with song, dance and pure entertainment. Our quirky narrator fills […]
CHRISTMAS CAROL 2018
A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL 2018 With surprises for 2018! Some of the most beloved storytellers come alive for a yuletide gathering you won’t forget. Famed actor and local legend William Gillette leaves his castle on the Connecticut River to adapt Dickens’ holiday classic in the 1920s. Local heroes Mark Twain, P.T. Barnum and more make […]
Foliage Report
Where are the leaves changing color, and when do they start? We’ve got the leaf peeping lowdown from the experts on the best views. Click here to view the Foliage Report
Gillette Castle
Fodor’s Travel is naming Gillette Castle in E. Haddam, Connecticut as one of “10 UNDER-THE-RADAR ATTRACTIONS IN THE U.S.” Read more at Fodor’s Travel. Gillette Castle was built with field-stone and was home to legendary stage actor, William Gillette. The 184 acre park is situated on a hill overlooking the Connecticut River. Gillette is best […]