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CONNECTICUT THEATRE COMPANY

23 Norden St
New Britain, CT
860-223-3147

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About the Theatre

Connecticut Theatre Company was formed in 2013 by the members and directors of two local community theatre groups, Bristol Theatre Arts and the New Britain Repertory Theatre group. These two groups wanted to combine their volunteers, talent and resources to ensure that central Connecticut had a theatre presence that delivered consistent, valuable and exciting theatrical opportunities, education and entertainment. Out of these collaborative discussions, Connecticut Theatre Company was born.

Our Mission

Connecticut Theatre Company is a non-profit 501(c)(3) theatrical and performing arts group serving central Connecticut. Our goal is to stimulate, promote, teach and develop interest in the dramatic arts; to educate the general public in the dramatic arts; to advance the general level of culture in the field of dramatic arts by the production of plays, musicals, readings, dramas, comedies, shows, and dramatic arts in all forms and of the highest standards. Connecticut Theatre Company is a performing arts group that is dedicated to entertaining, educating and supporting our community. Our focus is on providing great, year-round performances and entertainment events for central Connecticut and the surrounding areas.

Connecticut Theatre Company is a 100% volunteer-based organization with a team of dedicated individuals who firmly believe that performing arts can provide a number of benefits to individuals, families, businesses, communities and the state of Connecticut. While all theatres are based around performing arts, Connecticut Theatre Company is dedicated to finding and pursuing opportunities to partner with other entities for the betterment of the community.

Our Theatre

Connecticut Theatre Company operates out of the historic Repertory Theatre in New Britain, Connecticut. In 1955, a theater group known as the Repertory Theatre of New Britain acquired the Norden Street Lodge.  The lodge became known as The Repertory Theatre, as it is to this day.  Members of the Repertory Theatre of New Britain sold bonds to theatre members and friends in order to acquire the property. Each year, bondholders received interest on their investment, sometimes reaching as much as 65 cents! Since 1955, at least four theatrical productions have been produced each year in the space.  Since 1999, the theatre has also been home to numerous cultural events, children’s theatre and playwriting competitions.

The theatre itself is rich in history thanks to a constant supply of dedicated individuals.  There have been notable names to grace the stage, such as Meryl Streep, who was active in children’s theatre at the Repertory Theatre during her time as a student at Yale University.  The Repertory Theatre has always served New Britain and central Connecticut as a destination for quality community theatre and will continue to do so long into the future.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

Connecticut Theatre Company and its Board of Directors value Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity as one of our guiding principles. 

Connecticut Theatre Company recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. While this statement is constantly evolving as we as an organization learn, this is a starting point for instituting actions that will encourage equity and make an impact in our community.

The board, staff, and volunteers of the Connecticut Theatre Company believe in the transformative power of the arts to enrich lives and revitalize communities. We also recognize the value that diversity serves in helping our theater and community thrive.

We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where everyone who walks through our doors —  patrons, artists, and volunteers — feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education, or ability.

  • By reflecting the diversity of New Britain and our surrounding communities, we model diversity and inclusion for the entire arts industry of the nonprofit sector and better serve our patrons’ and constituencies’ needs for art and culture.
  • We contribute to the revitalization of the community by providing diverse entertainment/arts programming that respects and values diverse life experiences and heritages.
  • We are committed to using inclusive practices to attract and retain artists and volunteers and to providing equal opportunity for development and advancement in all aspects of the theatre.
  • We build a stronger theatre by ensuring that all voices have an opportunity to be heard and a safe environment to share ideas.

We understand that the foundation of a vibrant, thriving arts theater and performance venue is the cross-pollination of creative/diverse programming, the cultivation of inclusive practices and strategies, and the development of a diverse team of employees and volunteers who share in these values.

We believe this is a continuous evolution as we strive to reflect and meet the needs of our patrons and our community. Our commitment to upholding these principles and strengths is interwoven within our mission to entertain, educate and support our community.

A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
12/6 - 12/22/2024


A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL RUNNING DECEMBER 6TH THROUGH DECEMBER 22ND IN NEW BRITAIN


Connecticut Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol - The Musical from December 6 to December 22 at the Repertory Theatre in New Britain. This adaptation ...


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Past Shows

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8/30 - 9/15/2024


Hailed as a “revelatory revue full of wonderful moments” and a “funny, affectionate and revealing tribute to musical theater’s greatest living composer and lyricist,”  Sondheim ...

Cabaret
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7/19 - 8/4/2024


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920’s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget ...

Nine
Nine
5/17 - 6/2/2024


Nine is the story of a celebrated film director Guido Contini and his attempts to come up with a plot for his next film as ...

Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
3/8 - 3/24/2024


Calendar Girls is based on the true story of eleven older women who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for Leukemia Research Fund.

Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels
6/9 - 6/25/2023


HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring ...

A Christmas Carol
12/2 - 12/18/2022


A Christmas Carol is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' most well-known story, in which Ebenezer Scrooge is a wealthy curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth ...

The Wedding Singer
9/2 - 9/18/2022


The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just ...

The Full Monty
6/17 - 7/3/2022


The Full Monty bursts onto the stage with a hilarious blend of humor, heart, and a healthy dose of male vulnerability. Set in a depressed ...

GUYS & DOLLS
3/20 - 4/5/2020


The slickest high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating craps game. Throw in ...

DISASTER!
10/11 - 10/27/2019


Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the ’70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films....

Memphis
7/26 - 8/18/2019


n the electrifying world of Memphis the Musical, get ready for a powerful story set against the backdrop of the 1950s rock and roll revolution. ...

Memphis
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8/9 - 8/18/2019


Memphis is set in the places where rock and roll was born in the 1950s: the seedy nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the ...

INTO THE WOODS
5/24 - 6/16/2019


Stepping into the world of Into the Woods, the musical by James Lapin with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is like entering a twisted ...

LITTLE WOMEN
11/30 - 12/16/2018


Published in 1868, Louisa May Alcott''s novel Little Women is based on Alcott''s and her sisters'' coming of age in Civil War New England. With ...

THE COLOR PURPLE
7/13 - 8/5/2018


The Color Purple, the poignant musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, paints a powerful portrait of resilience and hope in the face of ...

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
5/4 - 5/20/2018


Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as ...

RAGTIME
12/8 - 1/14/2018


Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and ...

JEKYLL & HYDE (B'WAY)
10/13 - 10/29/2017


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5/5 - 5/21/2017


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12/2 - 12/18/2016


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SWEENEY TODD
10/14 - 10/30/2016


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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
6/24 - 7/10/2016


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White Christmas
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12/4 - 12/20/2015


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10/10 - 10/12/2014


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The Foreigner
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2/14 - 3/2/2014


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Peter Pan (Non-Equity) in Connecticut Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
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