by Jeannie Marlin Woods “Perfect” is the exact word to describe the charming and hilarious production of ZOEY’S PERFECT WEDDING, which opened this week at TheaterWorks Hartford. From the moment you enter the theater, you are caught up in the excitement in celebration of a friend’s wedding. Playwright Matthew López…
TheaterWorks Hartford is thrilled to present the 2022 edition of its New Work Festival. This free festival, running May 16–22, explores and celebrates new voices in American Theater. With workshops, a panel discussion, and talk-backs—both in-person and online—the New Work Festival strengthens TheaterWorks Hartford’s commitment to the development of important new plays. Participants include playwrights Brooke Berman, Melissa Crespo…
Featuring Esteban Carmona, Hallie Eliza Friedman, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka,Rachel B. Joyce, Blair Lewin, and Daniel José Molina Streaming On Demand May 23 – June 5 TheaterWorks Hartford is thrilled to present the East Coast premiere of Zoey’s Perfect Wedding by Tony-winner Matthew López, the first Latiné playwright to win the Tony Award for best play.…
Todd Alsup Sings Elton John – April 1-3, 2022 TheaterWorks Hartford is proud to present ELTON UNDRESSED APRIL 1-3, 2022. Flamboyant. Outrageous. Decadent. Elton John and his music are many things. But what’s behind the costumes, the larger than life persona, and the lush recordings? Talented singer/pianist Todd Alsup will take you on an…
TheaterWorks Hartford is proud to present THIS BITTER EARTH from 2018 Relentless Award-winning playwright Harrison David Rivers. Directed by David Mendizábal, this new play centers on a multi-racial gay couple whose deep love is challenged by divisive political realities. Running February 16–March 20 in-person, with an opening on February 20, and streaming on demand March 7-20, This Bitter Earth stars Tom Holcomb and Damian Jermaine Thompson. Tickets…
Connecticut’s Favorite Holiday Tradition ReturnsCHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKSreturns to TheaterWorksDecember 2 through 23, 2021Together Again. This December. LIVE ON STAGE. What: CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS Fresh, funny and smart – it’s back. Conceived and directed by Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, Connecticut’s favorite holiday tradition returns to TheaterWorks Hartford. CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS features seven playwrights each…
TheaterWorks Hartford and ViDCo are thrilled to present Someone Else’s House, “a frightening digital coup-de-theatre” (The New York Times) from Obie-winning writer and performer Jared Mezzocchi, director Margot Bordelon, and creative producer Elizabeth Williamson. Running online October 21–31, this live virtual experience centers on Mezzocchi’s frightening, true-life haunting inside his family’s 200-year-old New England house. Tickets are now on sale…
TheaterWorks Hartford, in partnership with Riverfront Recapture, is proud to present the North American premiere of Amy Berryman’s debut play, Walden. Directed by Mei Ann Teo (Jillian Walker’s SKiNFoLK: An American Show) and taking place on a natural, undeveloped site along the Connecticut River, the production marks a return to in-person events for TheaterWorks Hartford, as well…
