‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’ will begin its run at West Hartford’s Playhouse on Park beginning Jan. 21, 2026.

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“Gutenberg! The Musical!” will run from Jan. 21-Feb. 8, 2026 at Playhouse On Park in West Hartford, CT.

“Gutenberg! The Musical!” will be directed by Sasha Brätt, with music direction by Miles Messier.

This wildly clever, high-energy musical spoof takes you on a joyfully absurd ride through one of history’s most unlikely Broadway pitches. Bud and Doug, a pair of aspiring playwrights, perform an audition for investors to fund their new, ill-advised project: a big, splashy musical about none other than the inventor of the printing press – Johann Gutenberg! Armed with hats, props, and unshakable enthusiasm, Bud and Doug perform every role in their crass historical epic, with the hope that one of the producers in attendance will give them that elusive Broadway contract. It’s art, imitating life, imitating art! Book, lyrics, and music are by Anthony King and Scott Brown.

This production is recommended for Ages 12 and up. The runtime is approximately 2 hours including one 15-minute intermission.

The performance schedule is as follows:

PREVIEWS (Jan. 21 & 22, 2026): Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

REGULAR PERFORMANCES (Jan. 23-Feb. 8, 2026): Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Tuesday at 2 p.m., Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Talk Back with the cast following Sunday matinee performances.

Additional morning performances at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday Feb. 6, with all morning tickets $25 (plus $3.50 service charge).

Tickets are now on sale for “Gutenberg! The Musical!” Preview tickets cost $35, while regular performances range from $45-$55 for adults (plus a $3.50 service charge). Children, students, seniors, and military discount of $2.50 is available. Patrons under 40 can purchase $35 tickets for any night (plus service charge). This production is part of Playhouse on Park’s four-show subscription – subscribe and save 20%. Inquire about Group Rates today!

For more information on “Gutenberg! The Musical!” or to purchase tickets, call the Box Office at 860-523-5900 ext. 10 or visit www.playhouseonpark.org. Playhouse on Park is located at 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119.

About Playhouse on Park

Managed under the direction of Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc., Playhouse on Park is Greater Hartford’s award-winning destination for the performing arts. Playhouse on Park offers a wide range of thought-provoking, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable professional theatre productions that leave audiences often smiling, sometimes crying, and always talking about what they have just experienced.