Goodspeed Musicals

Goodspeed Musicals' mission is to share the joy of musical theatre; to delight, inspire, and challenge audiences; to nurture creators; and to build and support a broad, diverse, and inclusive community. Developing new musicals and building the future of the art form are at the core of what makes Goodspeed the "Home of the American Musical." Our long history of producing new works and our approach to new musical development is tried and true. Goodspeed's January - December season celebrates all facets of musical theatre. We produce multiple musicals - new works and re-imagined classics at our historic Goodspeed Opera House, an intimate 398-seat Victorian-style theatre. We have a long history of producing primarily new works on our second stage, The Terris Theatre in nearby Chester, CT. In the 2022 season, we produced the following programs in 2022: . The Johnny Mercer Foundation (JMF) Writers Grove . In March of 2022, we hosted the 16th Festival of New Musicals . GoodWorks. With initial funding in place, the first formal commissioning program in Goodspeed's history. Initiated two commissions in this inaugural year. . Goodspeed's 2022 season was held fully in-person and began on Friday, May 13, 2022. Kicking off with the Tony-Award winning musical Cabaret. In the summer, the reimagined classic Anne of Green Gables premiered on The Goodspeed stage. Next in the season line-up was 42nd Street. Rounding out our season is our second world premiere, Christmas in Connecticut. . Goodspeed's Arts Education Collaboration (AEC) program engaged approximately 800 students, who attend underserved schools in communities across the state of Connecticut, in the creative process of musical theatre. . Finally, in 2022, the Goodspeed Kids Company offered the Kids Company Virtual Ensemble and the Kids Company Virtual Private Studio.

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