TheaterWorks Hartford, led by Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, is pleased to announce it has received the Joyce C. Willis Equity in the Arts Award from the Roberts Foundation for the Arts to fund an artist residency, including the development of a new play that will have its…
Directed by TheaterWorks’ Artistic Director, Rob Ruggiero Featuring Tim DeKay from TWH’s Fever Dreams (of Animals on the Verge of Extinction), Justis Bolding (ABC’s One Life to Live), and Erika Rolfsrud (Good People at TWH) Performances run from February 12 – March 15, 2026 TheaterWorks Hartford,under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and…
Connecticut’s favorite twisted holiday returns to TheaterWorks Hartford for its 13th season on the naughty list. Conceived and directed by Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS features work from six playwrights, each adding their own spin to the canon of holiday traditions past. This year’s 13th anniversary production includes Jen Cody,…
13 Years On The Naughty List! Connecticut’s Favorite Twisted Holiday Tradition Returns CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS at TheaterWorks Hartford November 25 through December 21, 2025 (Not part of the subscription season) Connecticut’s favorite twisted holiday returns to TheaterWorks Hartford for its 13th season on the naughty list. Conceived and directed…
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announce an extension of their season opener English by Sanaz Toossi, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is now set to close Saturday, November 8, 2025. This powerful and timely play kicks off TheaterWorks Hartford’s landmark…
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, and Long Wharf Theatre, under the Artistic Leadership of Jacob Padrón, announce a co-production of English by Sanaz Toossi, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This powerful and timely play kicks off TheaterWorks Hartford’s landmark 40th season before…
by Barbara Waldinger From the moment we notice the set (designed by Luke Cantarella) of Rajiv Joseph’s KING JAMES at Barrington Stage Company’s St. Germain Stage, it is clear that we are in the presence of a well-oiled production that has had the time to mature and grow. And this…
TheaterWorks Hartford Presents: Emmy Award-Winner RICHARD THOMAS in Mark Twain Tonight! by Hal Holbrook PERFORMANCE ADDED SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 AT 7PM DUE TO DEMAND Limited Run! Performances begin August 12 – August 24, 2025 TheaterWorks Hartford will host the first production of the new national tour of Mark Twain Tonight! written and originally…
