Janet Lemond, Goodspeed tour guide, takes you on an exciting tour of an iconic Connecticut theater. The Goodspeed Opera House is a gem of a theater located on the east side of the Connecticut River in East Haddam, CT. Originally constructed in 1876 by William H. Goodspeed, it has withstood the test of time. The Goodspeed had a second chance at life when concerned local residents purchased and rehabilitated the Opera House in the 1960s. Now the Goodspeed Opera House is the Home of the American Musical and boasts two special Tony Awards, many new musical creations, and scores of plays that have gone onto Broadway. Its story will both move and inspire the reader. Come and take a tour through the Goodspeed!