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, 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.

Update: The Saturday, January 7th has been cancelled due to the parking ban in effect in Putnam through 11pm. Please contact the Box Office at 860-928-7887 if you would like to reschedule for Sunday, 2pm matinee.

January 30 - February 8

AUTHOR: Neil Simon

Director: Debra Leigh Wysocki

In this fast-paced comedy when guests arrive for a dinner party at the home of the Deputy Mayor of New York, they discover their host injured, his wife missing, and no explanation in sight. Desperate to avoid scandal, the couples spin outrageous cover stories—leading to a whirlwind of mistaken identities, frantic lies, and secrets, exploring the lengths people will go to in order to save face.

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

April 24 - May 10

Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

Director: Rachel N. Terceira
Stage Manager: Kerrissa Cobb
Music Director: E. Justin Simone
Choreographer: Catie Verostick

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical is a Tony Award–winning hit from the Royal Shakespeare Company that celebrates the power of imagination, the anarchy of childhood, and the inspiring story of a brilliant little girl with with extraordinary gifts. With a witty book by Dennis Kelly and unforgettable songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda is packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy tunes, and plenty of girl-power spirit. Audiences of all ages will be delighted by this joyous tale of courage, cleverness, and the magic of rewriting your own story.

"The story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny." (MTI)

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

Upcoming Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 | 7:30pm - Movie Nights at the Historic Bradley Playhouse are back! Come join us for a classic - The Princess Bride - Rated PG

Synopsis:
The Princess Bride (1987) is rated PG and is a beloved fantasy-adventure-comedy about true love, featuring sword fights, pirates, giants, and revenge, framed as a grandfather reading a story to his grandson, centering on the farmhand Westley and his beloved Princess Buttercup as they overcome obstacles to be together.

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

POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 | 2:00pm - 6:00pm - Community Book Sale

To Raise Funds for Our Upcoming Production of Roald Dahl's Matilda

Where: The Sloat Rehearsal Hall, 6 Livery St. Putnam, CT 06260

Bring your own bags!
We will accept cash, check, Venmo, and Credit Card

All books will be $2 for Soft Cover, $4 for Hard Cover

860-928-7887
matildabradleyph@gmail.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH | 7:30pm, SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH | 2:00pm |SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH | 7:30pm, SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH | 2:00pm

Presented by The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre @ The Bradley Playhouse

Legally Blonde: The Musical is a popular stage musical based on the 2001 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin.

Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture

The show follows the story of Elle Woods as she follows a former boyfriend to Harvard Law School, discovers her own potential, and uses her newfound skills to help others. It premiered on Broadway in October 2007 and is known for its catchy songs like "So Much Better" and "Bend and Snap," as well as its upbeat and "girl power" themes.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 | 7:30pm - A new line up of hilarious Stand-Up Comedians from the comedy club circuit and television join together to treat you to an evening of high energy humor that will leave you rolling in the aisles!!

Featured Performers: TBD

Travis LeDoyt - "The World's Best Young Elvis Tribute"

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | 7:30pm - TRIBUTE TO THE KING: Travis invites fans to experience Elvis Presley in the 1960s, before the jumpsuits, when he was still in his prime. Fans will hear the King’s hits from the 1950s and 1960s and the best songs from Elvis’ movies during that time. This isn’t some caricature or over-the-top impersonation that you’d find at a backyard barbecue – it’s an authentic and tasteful show that the whole family can enjoy. It’s worthy of a showroom in Vegas!

Travis is known for his energetic show and his audience interaction makes everyone feel as if they have a front seat to the show. His humor, talent and personality keep audiences coming back again and again.

POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 | 2:30pm - Mystic Aquarium's Penguin Ambassadors - "Our Penguin Animal Ambassador Program is a truly one-of-a-kind outreach experience for audiences of all ages. Participants enjoy an unforgettable, up-close encounter with one of our resident African penguins while hearing directly from their expert trainers about the daily care, training, and conservation efforts helping to protect this Endangered species. This engaging program connects guests to wildlife in a meaningful way and inspires action to help save penguins in the wild" - Mystic Aquarium

*Please Note: Saturday February 28 is Putnam's Fire and Ice Festival. If you are planning on attending this event, please arrive early to secure parking or car pool if possible.

Irish Music Legends Featuring RENBURKE'S ROVERS

Saturday, March 21 | 2:00pm

From pub favorites to dance tunes, Irish Music Legends featuring local band Renburke’s Rovers brings Ireland’s greatest musical heroes to life. Journey through decades of beloved songs and spirited tunes in a foot-stomping, heartwarming celebration for all ages.