Goodspeed Musicals Reviews

We just saw our third play here . The Drowsy Chaperone. Amazing old theater perched over the CT River. Nice Restaurant across the street for a bite before the show.

It's a cute old fashioned place with a whitty vibe

We are season ticket holders. The shows here are great and we enjoy the variety of each. The theater is very quaint and we enjoy looking around or sitting on the outer balcony during intermission. If you haven't been it's a great spot to relax and take in a show.

Really awesome theater...never a bad seat. Have never seen a bad show there. Staff r very friendly except bartenders tend to be very busy and grumpy. I often wonder how they pass fire codes cuz it would be a horror show If there was a fire...not enough exits.

I can not recommend Goodspeed enough. It is a gem to say the least!

Built in 1877, this beautiful, well maintained theatre sits on the CT River. I saw, The Music Man, which was an incredible production by this theatre company. Not one for musicals, I was captivated by this engaging, flawless performance that I felt like I was watching it on Broadway! I highly recommend to any type of theatre goer no matter your preference for stage performances.

We enjoyed the free summer concert series outdoors on the lawn with Christine Ohlman, Beehive Queen, and Rebel Montez performing.

The productions there are great, but the facility itself shows its age (lots of steep stairs, ancient elevators, narrow walkways, and a general feel that the building might fall apart at any minute). Small stage, micro concessions, parking is a nightmare.
The Goodspeed has tons of "character" if that's what you're looking for. If you want a comfortable, upscale venue, this isn't it.

Excellent venue, show Winn Dixie was awesome, dog fantastic, and cast out of this world. Thought we were on Broad Street in NYC, where this company should be heading.

Music Man was a fun show. We had a great time at the Goodspeed.

What a fun treat! Such talented performers! So grateful to have a chance to see this while visiting family!

Historically interesting but very small and getting in and out was difficult.

Seats are on same level so difficult to see above or around people. I was disappointed

Saw Oliver for opening night - Show was great. Actors were awesome! so much fun with my mother and sister for a night out. Call out to Fagan and the Artful Dodger as well as Nancy and, of course, Oliver! But all the actors were great. So, why not 5 stars...nothing to do with the play. Bought the dinner/Theater combo and the Gelston House was AWFUL! First, they changed the menu with no warning so, if you bought the same combo, do not bother with the online menu. They made us feel like 2nd class citizens because of the way the menu was presented. And it just went downhill from there - my mothers fish was full of bones (not kidding, large shards) had to send it back, was supposed to come with mashed potatoes but came with risotto and overcooked spinach. The presentation was awful. They clearly just count on being convenient for theater goers and have lost their desire to serve good food. anyway, buyer beware - do NOT buy the dinner/theater combo. Buy the tickets and bring a picnic or eat elsewhere.

This is a lovely venue for a show. The interior is very pretty, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. If you are short. cushions are available to help you see better.

A great historical place to catch a show... beautiful area too right on CT River... grab dinner too! La Vita across the street...or The Tavern down the street

What a superb venue!!! Loved the charm, the history, and the understated grandeur of this place. THE best place in Connecticut to see musical theater!! Job well done cast, crew, and staff of Goodspeed- I will be back soon!!!

The Goodspeed is our treasure! Enjoy the finest musical talent, amazing choreography, and a fabulous view outside all at this lovely vintage theatre. Ahhh, pure heaven!

This place is incredibly fancy and to be honest you certainly are paying for it in the tickets of whatever show you go to see. It was fun to go there on an open house and learn about the history of the good speed but, I would never go there because of how extraordinary high priced they are.

Great place top see a play! Because of Winn Dixie is excellent!! Very family friendly!

Awesome, intimate experience with sharp, spot on performances. Fantastic, well done, talented performance of the Music Man.

Drowsy Chaperone well done and very entertaining! The seating is comfortable but the narrow, steep staircases are quite a challenge.

Didn't actually go to the opera house, though I think I might like to sometime. We attended Music on the River put on by Parks and Recreation on the lawn of the Goodspeed. It was a fabulous evening in the shadow of a historic building.

We did a tour and it was really amazing. Would love to come back to watch a show here sometime.

The sensory shows are amazing. Thank your for putting together such a wonderful program!

It's always fun but the theater is old and could some renovations starting with new seats.

We went to go see The Music Man here, and it was absolutely lovely. The place has a great charm to it, and the production was surprisingly very well put together.

Terrific summer! Wonderful dog and young woman in Because of Winn Dixie, and young man and teacher in Billy Elliott.

We saw OKLAHOMA! on 8/15/17. It was beyond spectacular. We highly recommend seeing it. It certainly does Rogers and Hammerstein proud.

I love the Goodspeed Opera House; however, the seats need to be renovated. They are not on a gradual slope - the seats are flat. If someone tall sits in front of you (and even worse, utilizes a seat pillow) it is very difficult to see the stage.

Love this venue! They make it pleasurable and just enough problems that it is not stuffy. Feels like a huge theater yet with a closeness that you can chat with the person next door.

Great gem of a place from a long ago era. Almost all of the productions I've seen are first rate. Only downside is the lack of easily accessible exits.

What a fantastic production. Good speed co tinues to live up to its reputation of one of the great theaters in the country. Truly magical place to see a show in this historic building. Love it.

Loved the show Oliver. Cast, costumes, sets, singing and dancing were all beyond my expectations. Rows n-q have best seats in the House. Beware of the balcony. LOTS of narrow stairs, only one small elevator; fire would be a real disaster. Spectacular setting on the CT River adjacent to the swing bridge. Nice bar with outdoor seating and great views.

The Opera House is very easy to drive to from any direction. E. Haddam is a lovely Town. Parking is next door and you have to walk a bit from the parking lot to the building. Go at least 1 hour early to enjoy the scenery. Nice restaurant next door with huge deck outdoor seating. The Opra house is tiny. Has a cute gift shop and nice refreshments in the back with a nice back porch to sit & watch the river & swing bridge before the play. Have your drink, sit relax then be seated for the play. Winn Dixie was SOOOOO sweet! All of the cast members were fantastic. The set was beautiful. The best part of course was the DOG

Last night, we saw The Music Man. It is a wonderful musical with many memorable songs and a great cast. It is very well done and we both loved it.

A quaint old theatre. Seats are small and tight, but the atmosphere is unchallenged. I'll be going again.