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Hartford Stage
50 Church Street, Hartford, CT

Hartford Stage, led by Artistic Director Melia Bensussen and Managing Director Cynthia Rider, continues to focus on its stated mission to “enlighten, entertain, and educate by creating theatrical programming of the highest caliber that has a transformative impact on audiences, the community, and its field.” The theater, founded in 1963, is off and running with its 2025–26 season, including the dark comedy Rope; A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas, which returns for a run through the holidays; the classic drama Death of a Salesman; and the musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the latter part of a historic partnership with TheaterWorks Hartford. Two comedies—The Cottage, which had a recent Broadway run, and Native Gardens—round out the season. In addition to its main productions, Hartford Stage offers numerous educational programs, including classes for adults and youth, professional development workshops, collaborations with schools, and student matinee performances. For more information about Hartford Stage, including details on the full 2025–26 season, ticket purchasing, and educational opportunities, please visit the Hartford Stage website.

Above:  Nayib Felix and Sarah Chalfie star in Hartford Stage’s 2024 production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Photo by T. Charles Erickson/Courtesy of Hartford Stage