Norma Terris Theatre

10/22/2021

04/21/2021

03/14/2021

“All of us at Goodspeed Musicals recognize that our programming, our staff, our artists, our Board of Trustees, and our audience should reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Throughout our history too little effort has been made to change the gender, racial, and ethnic representation of our theatre. We acknowledge the moral imperative to address barriers for women and people of color, with particular emphasis on the highest levels of Goodspeed, where greater equity and inclusion will be most impactful. Goodspeed is committed to this work, and we wish to address it directly, publicly, and transparently.

To guide our progress, in the summer of 2020 Goodspeed established a Racial Equity Task Force comprised of Board and staff and charged it with recommending actions to lead to greater diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff, creative teams, performing artists, Trustees, and audience. In acknowledging our shortcomings, Goodspeed has engaged the services of The Woke Coach, a minority-owned and operated company whose mission is to help clients be better individuals and leaders with a deeper understanding of how the legacy of racism and injustice affect us all. We will be updating on the progress of our work in this space.

Goodspeed Musicals has evolved a long and respected reputation as a leader in our industry while we’ve entertained audiences and created work that has moved our community towards greater inclusion. But we have much work to do if we are to create the safe and inclusive environment we envision. As we build on our great history, it is critical that equity, diversity, inclusion and justice for all be among our guiding principles. We commit to undertaking this journey with fervor, empathy for all and with joy."

Donna Lynn Hilton, Artistic Director
David B. Byrd, Managing Director
March 8, 2021

03/30/2020

We’ll miss you all, but rest assured we will be back to business next week! Please know furloughs and reduced hours mean that if you need to reach us in the coming weeks it may take some extra time to get back to you. We hope that you will be patient with us. Be Well, stay safe!

12/09/2017

ATTENTION 12/9 eve Ticket Holders! Tonight’s performance of A CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS CAROL has been cancelled due to local road conditions near our Chester theater. To exchange tickets for a future performance of the show please contact the Box Office TOMORROW, Sunday, December 10th AFTER 11am 860.873.8668 (NOTE: tonight’s performance of RAGS will go on as scheduled)

10/28/2015

The first cart is almost full! If you're planning to join us for Indian Joe please consider bringing a donation for our Socks & Mittens Drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul in Middletown, Conn. Socks and mittens are welcome gifts as we head into the winter months. Donations will be collected in the lobby of The Norma Terris Theatre before all performances of Indian Joe now running through November 15th.

04/29/2015

Check out some behind-the-scenes pics from our "Theory of Relativity" photo shoot. Show opens next week!

Here are some of our favorite photos from behind-the-scenes at our The Theory of Relativity photo shoot:

04/02/2015

Looking forward to welcoming the cast of "The Theory of Relativity" to Camp Goodspeed!

Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, original new works with the engaging musical The Theory of Relativity. Populating the world of The Theory of Relativity is a fresh-faced cast of talented and passionate actors who will bring an inspiring level of truth and energy to the musi…

02/12/2015

Three-show 2015 season at The Norma Terris Theatre announced! Season tickets available now. More info: http://www.goodspeed.org/about/news

Award-winning musical theatre at the historic Goodspeed Opera House - home of the American musical! Goodspeed produces three musicals at the Opera House in East Haddam, and specializes in producing and developing new musicals at The Norma Terris Theatre.

11/06/2014

Ten days left to catch "The Circus in Winter" at The Norma Terris Theatre - don't miss this brand-new musical that reveals the gritty tales of circus life, told with a rootsy folk rock score. More info: http://www.goodspeed.org/productions/2014/the-circus-in-winter

Photo by Diane Sobolewski

09/19/2014

It's opening night for "Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn" at the Goodspeed Opera House. Don't miss your chance to see this world-premiere musical - extended through December! More info at http://www.goodspeed.org/productions/2014/irving-berlins-holiday-inn

Here's a sneak peek inside last night's dress rehearsal for Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN: This festive world premiere about a Connecticut inn open for busines...