Goodspeed Musicals, Opera house and theatrical company in East Haddam, United States.
The Goodspeed Opera House spans three floors with the main theater located on the upper levels, featuring ornate Victorian architecture overlooking the Connecticut River.
William Henry Goodspeed commissioned the building in 1876, and the venue opened on October 24, 1877, with its first production of Charles II.
The theater has produced over 250 musicals, launched 21 shows to Broadway, and received the Regional Theatre Tony Award in 1995 for excellence in performance.
Performances run from April through December, with the venue hosting more than 400 shows annually and welcoming 130,000 visitors each year.
The theater requires a specialized winch system in its elevator shaft to transport scenery to the performance space on the upper floors.
Location: East Haddam
Inception: October 24, 1877
Official opening: October 24, 1877
GPS coordinates: 41.45176,-72.46252
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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