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THE GOODSPEED EXPERIENCE

broadway shows Westport, CT Enjoy the beauty of the historic Goodspeed Opera House– the home of the American Musical! Our friendly staff is here to make your Goodspeed experience truly special. The first theatre to receive two Tony Awards for outstanding achievements, Goodspeed produces America’s classic musical performances to delight, inspire, and entertain you. Home to the original productions of Annie, Man of La Mancha, and Shenandoah, Goodspeed has transferred 19 productions to Broadway shows, receiving more than a dozen Tony Awards.

The Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam was built in 1876 by William Goodspeed for his shipping and banking business and to provide a venue for his love of theatre. It has attracted vistors from all over Connecticut; from Bridgeport to Westport, CT. musical performances Westport, CT After Goodspeed’s death, the opera house went from serving as a militia base during World War I to a general store to a storage depot for the State of Connecticut Highway Department. In 1959, Goodspeed Musicals restored the building, and the Goodspeed Opera House was rededicated in 1963. Goodspeed has achieved international acclaim as the home of musical theatre. Mixing classics by the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern with the very best of this country’s newest musicals, Goodspeed pioneered the practice of rethinking, restoring and revitalizing America’s musical theatre heritage.

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Goodspeed Musicals was formed in 1959 to restore the 19th century Goodspeed Opera House and reactivated it as a professional theatre in 1963. Under the direction of Michael P. Price since 1968, Goodspeed has achieved international acclaim as the Home of Musical Theatre. Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theatre and the development of new works to add to the repertoire, Goodspeed pioneered the practice of rethinking, restoring, and revitalizing America’s musical theatre heritage. theater performances Westport, CT

Goodspeed is at the forefront of shaping the future of musical theater performances at its Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, developing new musicals and nurturing emerging artists. Named in honor of the actress Norma Terris, star of Jerome Kern’s Show Boat, the formerly 1900 knitting needle factory was fully renovated into an intimate 200-seat performing space in 1984.

Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, our two intimate theatres brings you closer to the excitement of live musicals. The beautiful surrounding countryside is brimming with restaurants, shops, and galleries for a getaway so perfect; you’ll want to Make It a Goodspeed Day!

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