TheaterWorks Hartford Presents New One-Man Show, “Dedication”

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, presents DEDICATION, a new one-man show written and performed by pianist Roger Peltzman. The show will run at TheaterWorks Hartford for three performances from April 30 – May 2, 2026. Directed by Jessi D. Hill, Dedication combines monologues,…

TheaterWorks Hartford Announces Details of 26/27 Season

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announces details for its upcoming 26/27 season. The theater’s 41st season launches in October of 2026 with LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD by Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale). Set on the remote edge of a small Idaho town, this…

TheaterWorks Hartford Announces Details of World Premiere of “Circus Fire”

TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announces details for its upcoming World Premiere production of CIRCUS FIRE, which will be performed at the historic First Company Governor’s Foot Guard in Downtown Hartford. The production has already been extended due to increased demand, running from April 16 –…

TheaterWorks Hartford’s 40th Anniversary Season with “The Counter”

Performances run from February 12 – March 15, 2026 TheaterWorks Hartford, under the direction of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, announces details for its 25/26 production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy. This is the second production in TheaterWorks Hartford’s historic 40th anniversary season. The Counter is a funny, surprising,…

TheaterWorks Hartford Awarded the Joyce C. Willis Equity in the Arts Award

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…

“Christmas on the Rocks” at TheaterWorks Hartford

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,…

“Christmas on the Rocks” Returns to TheaterWorks Hartford

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 Extends Run of “English” Through November 8

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…