Since 1964 Hartford Stage has played a leading role in the Greater Hartford region—producing world-class theater and serving as a civic space where community, creativity, and conversation thrive. Located in the heart of downtown, the theater is a place for all, where audiences are connected in shared experiences and invited to engage with high-quality, transformative theater.

The Tony Award-winning company is dedicated to telling entertaining and thought-provoking stories that reflect the diversity of the capital city, whether reinventing the classics or premiering new work. The theater’s rich legacy includes plays and musicals that have made their way to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and stages around the globe, earning Tony Awards and Pulitzer Prizes along the way.

Hartford Stage’s impact extends beyond the stage, through robust education programs—including in-school residencies, student matinees, youth productions, and adult classes—nurturing creativity, building confidence, and ensuring that the performing arts remain accessible and essential for generations to come.

The Hartford Stage Strategic Plan

Created by a committee of the Board as well as the executive and senior leadership team, the Strategic Plan is a mission- and values-driven plan which serves as a foundation document for the direction of Hartford Stage. This plan outlines values, priorities, actions, and indicators of success, spanning from 2023-2028.

Hartford Stage believes in the transformative power of theater. This strategic plan will help guide the organization to fulfill its mission.