Original Shows
Featured shows
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- Jan 16 - Feb 1 2026, 7:00pm
- Long Wharf Theatre @ SCSU’s Kendall Drama Lab
- Wheelchair accessible, Audio loop available. More accessibility information
AUGUST WILSON'S GEM OF THE OCEAN
- Feb 27 - Mar 15 2026, 7:00pm
- Long Wharf Theatre @ Canal Dock Boathouse
- Wheelchair accessible, Audio loop available. More accessibility information
Long Wharf Theatre's 2025/26 Season
Our 61st season is a statement of resilience: We’re Still Here.
More about long wharf theatre's 2025/26 seasonStudent Tickets
At Long Wharf Theatre, we believe theatre is for everyone. We are committed to supporting the next generation of theatre lovers. We offer free tickets to any student in K through 12th grade, as well as $15 tickets for college students. We hope this radical access inspires our future to love theatre as much as we do.
More about student ticketsTwo-Show Passes
Make the Most of the Season—Grab a Pass and Join Us All Year Long
Get ready for a powerful year of theatre with a Two-Show Pass—just $80 for access to our productions of English and August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean. Available for one or two people, this pass gives you the flexibility to see both shows yourself or share the experience with a friend.
Long Wharf Members save even more—receive 10% off all single tickets and passes.
Whether you’re a lifelong theatregoer or jumping in for the first time, a pass gives you priority access and takes the guesswork out of planning. Pick your shows, choose your dates, and settle in for a season of boundary-breaking, heart-opening theatre across New Haven and beyond.
Library Partnership
We are proud to partner with the New Haven Free Public Library. Key to our partnership is the Free Theatre Pass Program. NHFPL library cardholders can reserve passes for original Long Wharf productions at no cost by visiting their local library. Enhance your theatre experience with our digital micro-branch, featuring curated books and resources related to our current shows. This partnership reflects our commitment to making the arts accessible to all members of the New Haven community.
More about library partnershipPast Productions
Take a journey through the history of Long Wharf Theatre and relive the magic of our most celebrated past productions. From groundbreaking world premieres to unforgettable classics, our rich archive of performances showcases the talent and creativity that have defined our theatre for over six decades. Explore the stories that have moved audiences and discover why Long Wharf Theatre remains a cornerstone of American regional theatre.
More about past productionsAccessibility
At Long Wharf Theatre, we believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can experience the transformative power of theatre. Our commitment to accessibility ensures that visitors of all abilities can fully participate in and enjoy our productions. We’re constantly working to improve our facilities and services to meet the needs of our diverse community.
More about accessibilityLong Wharf Theatre: Theatre Redefined
Long Wharf Theatre has reimagined the way we create and share theatre, embracing a dynamic, community-driven producing model.
No longer confined to a single stage, we collaborate with diverse voices and bring productions to life across New Haven and beyond. This approach allows us to connect more deeply with our audiences, fostering inclusivity and innovation in every performance.
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Work in Development
Long Wharf Theatre is an artistic home for boundary-breaking artists and their innovative projects. Seeding, supporting, and producing new plays, musicals, and artistic experiments for our audiences is vital to what do. We hope to contribute to the expansion of the American theatre canon.
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