TheaterWorks Hartford Presents New Solo Show by Matthew Dicks, “Shovel”

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, presents a new show by Matthew Dicks called SHOVEL. After 2023’s sold-out run of You’re a Monster Matthew Dicks, Matthew returns to TheaterWorks Hartford with a brand new solo show directed by David Golder that explores his lifelong desire to pick…

Hartford Stage and TheaterWorks Hartford Announce a Historic Co-Production of “Sweeney Todd”

HARTFORD, Conn. (March 19, 2025) – Hartford Stage,under the leadership of Melia Bensussen and Cynthia Rider, and TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Rob Ruggiero and Jeff Griffin, announce a co-production of Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, as part of their upcoming 25/26 seasons. The co-production will take place at Hartford…

TheaterWorks Hartford Announces 2025/2026 Season

Welcome to our 40th Anniversary Season! TheaterWorks Hartford is thrilled to announce these great new plays by phenomenal storytellers as part of our 40th anniversary. Our 25/26 season is a celebration of the past, present, and future of TheaterWorks Hartford. Filled with several premieres, a new immersive piece about the…

TheaterWorks Hartford Presents “Primary Trust”

HARTFORD CONN., TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announces the cast and creative team for its upcoming 2024-2025 production of Primary Trust. The Connecticut Premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eboni Booth begins April 10, and runs through May 11, 2025 at TheaterWorks…

TheaterWorks Hartford Announces Details for Rajiv Joseph’s “King James”

Directed by Rob Ruggiero, Runs January 30 – March 2, 2025 Produced in Partnership with Round House Theatre and Barrington Stage Co. TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announces details for its 2024-2025 production of King James. The Connecticut premiere of this wonderfully funny and moving new comedy…

TheaterWorks Hartford Presents “King James”

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announces details for its 2024-2025 production of King James. The Connecticut premiere of this wonderfully funny and moving new comedy from the mind of Pulitzer Prize-finalist Rajiv Joseph is a celebration of friendship and fandom. LeBron James was just the hero Cleveland…

TheaterWorks Announces New Community Partnership with Hands on Hartford

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, is excited to announce a new Community Partnership with Hands on Hartford, a local non-profit organization that provides Hartford residents with food, housing, and health resources. TheaterWorks Hartford will be an official collection location, accepting donations of non-perishable items from patrons…

TheaterWorks Hartford Presents “Forever Festive” Starring Robin Fierce

The Living Room Series at TheaterWorks Hartford Presents: FOREVER FESTIVE: A Holiday Special Starring ROBIN FIERCE of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:30pm TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, is excited to present FOREVER FESTIVE: A Holiday Special Starring Robin Fierce.Celebrate Drag’s 2024…