Goodspeed Musicals is dedicated to the preservation and production of musical theatre of the highest quality. By producing from the repertoire and developing new works, Goodspeed acts as a major resource for the musical, an art form indigenous to this country. Each April through December season, Goodspeed produces three musicals at the Opera House in East Haddam, and specializes in producing and developing new musicals at The Norma Terris Theatre. Goodspeed is at the forefront of shaping the future of musical theatre. During its fifty years, Goodspeed has developed new musicals and nurtured emerging artists, giving writers the opportunity to develop their material through actual production. Goodspeed has launched over 50 musicals into the theatre world, including 25 world premieres, and nineteen Goodspeed productions have transferred to Broadway, receiving more than a dozen Tony Awards.