The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre

The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre at Goodspeed is the world's only library dedicated exclusively to American musical theatre. With a collection of over 100,000 items, including scores, scripts, recordings, and memorabilia, the library serves as a valuable resource for artists, scholars, educators, and students. Located in East Haddam, Connecticut, the library is committed to preserving the rich legacy of the art form and supporting the re-creation of period musicals as well as the development of new works.

Established in the 1970s, the Scherer Library is directly connected to Goodspeed Musicals, a professional producing musical theatre company. Its mission is to secure and preserve significant performance materials and other resources that represent the growth and development of American musical theatre. Through its comprehensive collection and specialized exhibitions, the library aims to promote and propagate musical theatre while providing access to its resources for the benefit of the musical theatre community and the general public.

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