by Suzanne Wells, special to Berkshire on Stage “Ragtime, The Musical” is a dramatic, inspiring, and entertaining production by Goodspeed Musicals, directed by Christopher D. Betts. Representing three demographics during the Gilded Age of America—the wealthy, the immigrants, and the children of freed slaves—”Ragtime” captures the disappointments, struggles, hopes, and…
James Taylor, WMass resident, may see his music on Broadway. According to Broadway News, Tracy Letts (August Osage County) is penning Fire and Rain, an original musical using the music of the James Taylor songbook. For details: https://www.broadwaynews.com/new-musical-is-in-the-works-featuring-the-songs-of-james-taylor/ Jane Scheckter, the Springfield native who started her career Off-Broadway and in Improv and moved to the…
Epic American Saga Makes Its Goodspeed Premiere, Marks Theatre’s 200th Production EAST HADDAM, Conn. (March 14, 2025) – Goodspeed Musicals proudly welcomes Ragtime as its first production of the 2025 season. A powerful musical about the dreams of three American families woven together with ragtime, jazz and show tunes, Ragtime will run from April 25 –…
Rob Ruggiero Directs Musical Comedy Whodunit Wherethe Audience Chooses a New Ending at Each Performance EAST HADDAM, Conn. (Feb. 20, 2024) – Goodspeed Musicals proudly welcomes The Mystery of Edwin Drood as its first production of the 2024 season. You’re invited to solve a crime in an uproarious murder mystery at The Goodspeed from April…
EAST HADDAM, CT, AUGUST 31, 2021: Goodspeed Musicals is excited to announce the cast of A Grand Night for Singing: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein – marking the thrilling return of live musicals to the Opera House stage. To celebrate the occasion, Goodspeed will hold its twentieth annual Gala on the…
