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)

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.

October 9 - October 25 - Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

Director: William Corriveau and Kathleen Atwood

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, the world’s longest continuously running mystery, sees seven strangers stranded at Monkswell Manor during a blizzard. The unexpected arrival of a police sergeant, stating that a murderer-at-large is among the guests of the Manor sets the stage for intrigue. Before he can investigate however, one of the guests is killed, starting an investigation into the lives and histories of everyone there. One of them is the killer, and another one of them may be next. Will the police be able to solve the case before another murder occurs?

The Mousetrap is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Upcoming Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 17 | 7:30pm - Movie Night: JAWS

Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. It stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, with the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a man-eating great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a New England resort town.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 | 7:30pm - Scott Higgins Comedy All Stars - The second installment of hilarity and laughter in the Scott Higgins 2026 Comedy Series is ready to go. Four new stand-up comedians will take the stage for a night that will leave you in stitches. Grab your friends and make it a night out!

Scott Higgins comedy shows have been a fan favorite in Putnam for over a decade. Don't miss this latest performance.

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!