Jesus Christ Superstar
Directed by Tatiana Pandiani
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Crazy For You
Directed by Michael Fling
Choreographed by Kelli Barclay
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World Premiere!
The Snow Goose
Directed by Marshall Pailet
Choreographed by Misha Shields
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50th Anniversary Production!
Annie

Directed by Jenn Thompson
Choreographed by Patti Wilcox

East Haddam, CT - Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals proudly announces its 2026 season at The Goodspeed. It’s a season that has something for everyone! An Andrew Lloyd Webber mega-hit, a dazzling tap-filled Gershwin romp, an exciting world premiere and the triumphant return of the world's most famous orphan.
 
The season will open with the international sensation Jesus Christ Superstar, featuring music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The production will run from April 17 - June 7. Next will be Crazy For You, the tap dancing Gershwin hit. With music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin, a book by Ken Ludwig, co conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent, and inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan, the production will run from June 19 - Aug. 9. The fall production will be a world premiere, The Snow Goose, which will run Aug. 28 - Oct. 18. The Snow Goose, commissioned by Goodspeed as part of its GoodWorks program and the first to be produced on The Goodspeed stage, is by Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie and is based on the novel by Paul Gallico. To close the season, there will be a major celebration as Goodspeed’s little orphan turns 50. The 50th anniversary production of Annie, which premiered at The Goodspeed in 1976, will run Oct. 30 - Dec. 27. Annie features a book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin who also directed the original Broadway production, and is based on “Little Orphan Annie,” by permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
 
Goodspeed’s Artistic Director Donna Lynn Hilton shared, “Following up on our thrilling 2025 season, 2026 is shaping up to be particularly special. The season will showcase creative talent - familiar and new - with productions that speak to audiences across the spectrum of musical theatre lovers. I am particularly excited that our first GoodWorks commission makes its World Premiere on The Goodspeed stage and that my longtime associate Michael Fling will make his Goodspeed directing debut. In addition, a rock musical that helped define a generation of theatre lovers is produced at Goodspeed for the first time, and our beautiful little orphan comes home for her 50th anniversary. Once again we will prove that Goodspeed is Connecticut’s Home for Musical Theatre.”
 
“Our 2025 season broke records at the box office, with nearly every performance filled to capacity,” said Vanessa Logan, Goodspeed Musicals’ Managing Director. “We can’t wait to welcome audiences back for another extraordinary year. I encourage everyone to purchase season tickets early to secure their seats and enjoy the benefits of Goodspeed membership. There’s no place quite like The Goodspeed for musical theatre.”
 
Goodspeed Musicals, Connecticut’s leading producer of musicals, invites theatre fans from near and far to come and enjoy this exciting array of productions and experience all that this world-renowned theatre and its neighboring shops, restaurants and attractions have to offer. In 2026 we will offer something for everyone, so plan ahead and make it a Goodspeed day!
 
Season tickets for all four shows at The Goodspeed start at $116. Advance season ticket packages are on sale now through the Box Office (860.873.8668), open weekdays at 10 a.m. and weekends at 11 a.m. Goodspeed Memberships for 2026, which provide many benefits to donors, are also available now. More information can be found at www.goodspeed.org. Single tickets go on public sale beginning Feb. 22, 2026. 

MORE ABOUT GOODSPEED MUSICALS 2026 PRODUCTIONS

Jesus Christ Superstar
April 17 - June 7
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music Direction by Adam Souza
Directed by Tatiana Pandiani
 
A cultural phenomenon that shook the world. An electrifying rock score that captured the spirit of a generation. Telling the final days of Jesus through the eyes of Judas and featuring iconic songs like “Superstar” and “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” Jesus Christ Superstar is a bold story of devotion and doubt. Experience the legendary musical that has captivated audiences for over 50 years!
 
Jesus Christ Superstar is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of LW Entertainment. www.concordtheatricals.com
 
Crazy For You
June 19 - Aug. 9
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Inspired by Material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Music Direction by Adam Souza
Choreographed by Kelli Barclay
Directed by Michael Fling
 
Put on your dancing shoes because Crazy For You, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical comedy is tapping its way onto the Goodspeed stage. When Broadway hopeful Bobby Child is sent to Nevada to foreclose on an abandoned theatre, he hatches a plan to save the town and get the girl - by putting on a show! Featuring glorious Gershwin melodies including “I Got Rhythm,” “Embraceable You,” and “Someone To Watch Over Me,” it’s a spectacular celebration of classic song-and-dance musicals. Who could ask for anything more?
 
Crazy For You® is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
 
The Snow Goose
World Premiere!
Aug. 28 - Oct. 18
By Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie
Based on the novel by Paul Gallico
Music Direction by Adam Souza
Choreographed by Misha Shields
Directed by Marshall Pailet
 
On the windswept coast of England an unlikely bond forms between Philip, a reclusive artist shunned by society, and Frith, a resilient orphan girl, when they rescue a wounded snow goose. With World War II looming, their friendship allows her to imagine a life beyond her village, and him to confront his own humanity as he sets sail on a daring journey to save soldiers trapped at Dunkirk. Discover an unforgettable new musical with a soaring score that will fill your heart.
 
Annie
50th anniversary!
Oct. 30 - Dec. 27
Book by Thomas Meehan
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Original Broadway Production Directed by Martin Charnin
Based on “Little Orphan Annie”
By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC
Music Direction by Adam Souza
Choreographed by Patti Wilcox
Directed by Jenn Thompson
 
Leapin' Lizards! The musical that stole America’s heart comes home to celebrate its 50th anniversary on the stage where it all began! With pluck and positivity, Annie escapes Miss Hannigan’s orphanage in search of her parents and finds a new family with her lovable mutt Sandy and billionaire Oliver Warbucks. This dazzling new production bursts with joy and timeless songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” and “Maybe.” You can bet your bottom dollar-it’s the can’t-miss event of the season!
 
Annie is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com