MAIN SEASON

Our Main Season

Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut (TNECT) at The Bradley Playhouse is excited to reveal the 2026 Main Season lineup! This year’s program promises a diverse mix of performances that will inspire, entertain, and engage audiences of all ages. Prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, tears, and powerful storytelling as we bring yet another year of incredible live theater productions.

2026 TNECT MAIN SEASON SHOWS:

ALL SHOWTIMES are on Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm with the exception of Frozen and Matilda, which will have a 7:00pm start time for evening performances.

Rumors (01/30 - 02/08)
Matilda (04/24 - 05/10)
Calendar Girls (06/05 - 06/14)
Frozen (07/24 - 08/08)
The Mousetrap (10/09 - 10/25)
It's a Wonderful Life (12/04 - 12/20)

Buy a FLEX PASS and SAVE 15% on your ticket to 4 MAIN SEASON SHOWS in 2026.

You will SAVE 15% off your ticket for (4) shows from our main season when you purchase a FLEX Pass in advance! Your FLEX pass allows one seat for one performance per show from your choice of (4) main season shows.

Please note: FLEX Passes are registered under the purchaser's account.

If you wish to gift a FLEX pass to someone else, please purchase a gift card for the dollar amount of a pass instead.

June 5 - June 14

Calendar Girls

Based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth

Director: Tina Huey
Stage Manager: Jessica Hall

Inspired by a true story, this comedy-drama follows a group of Yorkshire Women’s Institute friends who hatch a bold plan: a charity calendar with nothing to hide but their humor and courage. What begins as a lighthearted idea soon grows into a national sensation, testing friendships and changing lives with warmth, laughter, and heart.

“Calendar Girls” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

These performances are for 18+

July 24 - August 8 - Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical

Director: John K. McElroy II

Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Sven and others for a frosty, fun-filled adventure where courage, love, and sisterhood take center stage. This musical is a dazzling journey full of chills, laughs, magical moments, warm hugs, and unforgettable songs that will melt even the iciest heart —perfect for families as well as anyone ready to let it go and be enchanted.

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez

Book by Jennifer Lee

Originally Directed on Broadway by Michael Grandage

Based on the Disney Film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Group.

Frozen is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mitshows.com

Please note: The final weekend's performances are THURSDAY Aug 6 at 7:00, Friday Aug 7 at 7:00 and Saturday Aug 8 at 2:00.

Upcoming Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, JUNE 19 | 7:30pm - Haven't joined us for a Movie Night at The Historic Bradley Playhouse yet? What are you waiting for!

Come join us for a classic - The Goonies - Rated PG

Synopsis:
The Goonies (1985) is a classic adventure film about a group of young misfit friends from the "Goon Docks" neighborhood of Astoria, Oregon, who discover an ancient treasure map. They embark on a perilous underground journey to find the lost fortune of pirate "One-Eyed Willy" to save their homes from foreclosure, while being pursued by a family of criminals.

Tickets are available at the door - $8 per person. There will be no online pre-sales for this event.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 | 7:30pm -

Little Lies - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Little Lies is a touring, high-energy tribute band that captures the youthful spirit and classic sound of one of the most popular bands in the world, Fleetwood Mac.

Hailing from Boston, this seven-person lineup of professional musicians carefully reconstructs the magic of Fleetwood Mac with soaring harmonies and a thundering rhythm section. Presenting a compelling show that has consistently sold out theatres across New England and the Tri-State region over the last two years.

The entire catalogue of Fleetwood Mac’s 50-year tenure with Stevie Nicks and Lyndsey Buckingham is passionately recreated with breezy summer hits like “Dreams”, “Go Your Own Way” and “Say You Love Me”. The preceding formative years of Fleetwood Mac are also authentically represented with favorites like Bob Welch’s “Sentimental Lady” and founding member Peter Green’s “Black Magic Woman”.

Come dance the night away and sing along to some of the most memorable music in rock history and join Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac for an evening of romance, drama and of course, Rumours!

Concert Series: Wooden Horse - Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young and America

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 | 7:30pm -

Wooden Horse - Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young and America

Get ready for the ultimate folk-rock celebration! Wooden Horse Band captures the sun-drenched magic of America and the legendary spirit of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young in one high-energy show. Their masterful harmonies and infectious energy breathe new life into these classics, creating a vibrant atmosphere that radiates pure joy from the very first note.

Experience an unforgettable musical journey from Ohio to Ventura Highway, bridging raw anthems with breezy, nostalgic hits. It is a seamless, feel-good fusion that honors an iconic era, leaving every fan glowing with excitement. This is more than a tribute; it is a heartfelt party celebrating the soundtrack of a generation!