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Goodspeed Musicals offers a number of fundraising events throughout the year in support of various programs and initiatives, including our annual Gala & Auction and Theatre Tours to London and New York City. Click the accordions below to learn more.

Travel to London with Goodspeed!

October 13 - 20, 2024

Join Goodspeed’s artistic director, managing director, development staff, and your fellow Goodspeed Members on this special journey. Priority booking for members starting at the $500 Supporting level. See the best that London theatre has to offer with your fellow Goodspeed members. Space is limited, so call today to book your trip. 

If you love theatre, this is the trip for you. Our itinerary will include:

•    7 days, 6 nights in London at The Bloomsbury Hotel
•    Full English Breakfast daily
•    Welcome dinner featuring a special guest speaker
•    Minimum 5 theatrical productions 
•    Tour of the Drury Lane Theater and Angels Costumes
•    Farewell at The Trinity House in London
•    And so much more!

Group airfare including round-trip transportation from Boston Logan International Airport is available on Delta Airlines. 

For more information, contact Sophia Voglino at 860.615.0389 or svoglino@goodspeed.org.

 

Quotes From Our Travellers

Goodspeed's trip exceeded expectations-which you always do.

- Jim and Lousie Wilmot, Naples, FL

You organized and led a wonderful week, one that was perfectly balanced between free time and planned events. It was my first trip since my husband died and I had a wonderful time. I look forward to another trip.

- Betsy Russell, Bloomfield, CT

Thank you for making the London trip a most memorable one! It was truly enjoyable from beginning to end; the plays were wonderful; the company delightful; the accommodations most comfortable and the three of you were the BEST! Thank you, thank you, thank you for a great London experience!

- Roger Glass and Larry Mullins, Dayton, OH

Albert and I are having the time of our life. It is thrilling to be here!!!! What a privilege to be a part of this group. We are meeting the most fun, interesting, and like-minded theatre folk, and are having a ball each day seeing our shows and discussing our adventures.

- Robbie Kestnbaum, Greenwich

Previous London Tours

Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh The Royal Yacht bell We were piped aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia Staircase to the second level Sitting in Royal seats Karen Scotti sips champagne during Yacht tour Jane Ann Miller and Irene Ross Goodspeed trip escort Mary Miko Jessica Thompson, Dana McFadden Donna Stamm Royal breakfast tray Heading to Farewell Dinner Alan Drinan, Al Reiner singing a few tunes Martha McLeod Al Reiner, always with a joke Devo Divas, Nancy, Mary & Gloria Alan Drinan and Martha McLeod examine the Britannia pin Joan Gordon, food expert, checking out the menu Ed Bengelsdorf 2016 London/Edinburgh group photo Bus departing from Goodspeed Post show discussion at The Stationmaster, a Page-to-Stage reading Dolores Andrew chats with former Goodspeed marketing intern Eddy Lee, who was spending the semester in London Bloombury Hotel Spitalfield's sign Ruth Clark & daughter Lorraine Group at royal observatory Rivington Grill Pub architecture Goodspeed staff members Mary Miko and Nancy Altschuler at Median Line Goodspeed staff member Mary Miko with Nigel Lilley, Music Director for Martin, Peterson & Giaquinto The marquee for The Margelots at Lunch at the Rivington Grill in Greenwich The Kestenbaums Our trip organizer in London, Jane Tizard, at Tower Bridge Cruising on the River Thames under Tower Bridge Linda & Bob IMG_2348 Gown & smoking jacket at Tea sandwiches Touring Parlliament The Eye at night Betsy Russell, Jessica and Carl Thompson enjoy high tea at the Fitzroy House Big Ben & London Eye Our Blue Badge Guide David Kershaw with our group outside of St. Paul's Cathedral during our half day tour of London. The Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade. Irving Berlin's granddaughter Emily Fletcher talks with Goodspeed member Annella Preble at our Welcome Dinner. Audrey Heidel meets Noel Coward at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. In the rotunda at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. At Theatre Royal Drury Lane Nell Gwyn took us to the underground tunnel to look for ghosts. This is the only part of the original 1663 theatre remaining. Our group enjoyed The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which has just opened in New York. Outside the theatre after seeing Memphis. The entire group posed for a picture outside Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The poppies at the Tower of London spill out of a window and fill the moat. Rolf Peterson, Jane Tizard our London guide, Al Reiner and Louise Wilmot at our Welcome Dinner. Jane Tizard and the mascot for the Macdonald Bear Hotel Jim Wilmot thought the tables were beautifully set for our Farewell Dinner at Fortnum and Mason and we agree Lorraine Smith and Donna Stamm at the Farewell Dinner Louise Healey and Al Reiner the Farewell Dinner Louise Healey, Mary Miko, Annella Preble, Betsy Russell, Carlisle Wildeman, Lorraine Smith and Mimi Ragsdale at lunch at the Macdonald Bear Hotel Our Blue Badge Guide David Kershaw points out the sights in Oxford. Our London tour operator Jane Tizard enjoys lunch with Cynthia and Ken Wright and Louise and Jim Wilmot. Rolf Peterson, Jessica Thompson, Carl Thompson, Russ Tait, Lee Anderson and Al Reiner enjoy lunch in a sunny window at the Macdonald Bear Hotel The Hall at Christ Church college in Oxford where the tables are laid for lunch The Macdonald Bear Hotel in Woodstock, a 13th century coaching inn where we enjoyed a delicious lunch. Jane Ann Miller & Rolf Peterson aboard private coach First day in London at The British Museum center: Lori Walz and Maureen Dalton At the world famous James Smith & Sons Umbrella Shop since 1830 Boarding for a half-day city tour of London Outside Buckingham Palace Jane Hellman & Gloria Gorton on bridge in Dublin Tour of Old Globe Inside the Old Globe Theatre BBC Studios On a game show at the BBC Group photo outside of London proper, Holland Park Welcome Dinner, Ellen Bell, Maureen Dalton, Jane Ann Miller Fred Sette, Frank Campbell, Amy Campbell, Barbara Sette

Saturday, May 18, 2024

The Society Room | Downtown Hartford, Ct

5:30 pm | Doors Open
Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction

7:00 pm | Sit for Dinner
Live Auction & Entertainment

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For more information, please contact Sophia Voglino at 860.615.0389 or svoglino@goodspeed.org.

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Thank you to our 2023 Gala & Auction Sponsors

Goodspeed Award For Outstanding Contribution To Musical Theatre

Originally designed for and presented to Ira Gershwin more than 20 years ago, this is Goodspeed's most prestigious honor. Goodspeed is pleased to bestow this annual award upon a member of the theatre community in recognition of their extraordinary talent.

Past Honorees

  • 2023 Goodspeed's 60th Anniversary
  • 2022 The Versdon Fosse Legacy
  • 2019 Jason Robert Brown
  • 2018 Sue Frost
  • 2016 Chita Rivera
  • 2015 Tony Walton
  • 2014 Sheldon Harnick
  • 2013 Goodspeed's 50th Anniversary
  • 2012 Kristin Chenoweth
  • 2011 Martin Charnin, Charles Strouse, & Thomas Meehan
  • 2010 Paul Williams
  • 2009 William Ivey Long
  • 2008 Michael Price
  • 2007 Jerry Herman
  • 2006 Stephen Schwartz
  • 2005 Julie Andrews
  • 2004 Gerald Schoenfeld
  • 2003 Susan Stroman
  • 2002 Tommy Tune
  • 2001 Ira Gershwin

Goodspeed Arts & Business Partnership Award

Past Honorees

  • 2012: Hoffman Auto Group

Goodspeed’s New York City Theatre Tour is a 5-day trip to the Big Apple each spring to see some of Broadway’s best musicals. Stay tuned as we’ll announce the dates for our 2025 trip later this year.

Highlights from the 2024 trip included:

  • Round trip coach transportation from Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre to NYC 
  • Welcome dinner at Bond 45
  • 4 nights at the InterContintental – Times Square
  • Daily full breakfast
  • Tickets to 5 musicals: Merrily We Roll Along, Harmony, Water for Elephants, The Notebook and Days of Wine and Roses with the option to add How to Dance in Ohio.
  • And MUCH more!

Priority booking for members starting at the $500 Supporting level. For more information, contact Sophia Voglino at 860.615.0389 or svoglino@goodspeed.org.