Built in 1884, the Thomaston Opera House serves as a cultural and educational center for the Town of Thomaston and its surrounding communities. Once inside one cannot help but admire the beautiful craftsmanship found throughout the auditorium. These are not the only attributes of the Thomaston Opera House though. Many of its recent accolades are for the community and regional-based theatre presented throughout the year. 

Our Main Stage, Arts Center and Children’s Series shows are often performed to sold out audiences and provide a level of entertainment in community theatre that is unsurpassed in the area.

THE CEMETERY CLUB by Ivan Menchell
July 5, 10, 11 & 12, 2008 at 8:00pm
July 6 & 13, 2008 at 2:00pm

Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husband's graves. 

Ida is sweet tempered and ready to begin a new life; Lucille is a feisty embodiment of the girl who just wants to have fun; and Doris is priggish and judgemental, particularly when Sam the butcher enters the scene. (Read more...)

Directed by Donna Storms

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Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

July 19, 25, 26, August 1, 2 & 8, 2008 at 8:00pm
July 20, 27, August 3, 9* & 10 at 2:00pm (*Special Saturday Matinee Performance)
FOUR WEEK ENGAGEMENT!!!

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST includes all of the wonderful songs from the film, written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, (the team responsible for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS), plus new songs written especially for the Broadway version by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. (read more...)

Watch this spot for information on the schedule of Special Appearances by Belle and Friends!

Directed by Rick Doyle
Musical Direction by Dan Koch
Choreography by Foster Evans Reese

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WHERE'S "BELLE"?


This past weekend "Belle" from the Thomaston Opera House's production of BEAUTY & THE BEAST read to young and old alike during story-time at BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS in Waterbury and attended the Princess Birthday Party at HEMLOCK HILL CAMGROUND in Litchfield, CT.   Where will she be next?  Come and see "Belle" this weekend at:


THE NEW BRITAIN ROCKCATS GAME - Friday, July 4th!
Gates open at 3:05pm/Game Starts at 4:05pm
New Britain Stadium, New Britain, CT

"Belle" will be singing "America The Beautiful" and throwing out the first pitch.


LAKE COMPOUNCE - Saturday, July 5th from 2:00-5:00pm
Bristol, CT

"Belle" will be meeting & greeting park guests at the park entrance and signing autographs along with fellow cast members!  Look for us under the tent - be sure to stop by and say hi!

COE MEMORIAL PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Friday, July 11th at 7:45pm
Torrington, CT

"Belle" and friends will be meeting & greeting concert goers during intermission

QUASSY AMUSEMENT PARK - Saturday, July 12th from 2:00-5:00pm
Middlebury, CT

"Belle" will be meeting & greeting park guests along with fellow cast members!  Be sure to stop by and say hi!

TORRINGTON TWISTERS GAME - Saturday, July 12th at 6:30pm
Fussenich Park, Torrington, CT

"Belle" will be singing the National Anthem

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