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THE KATHERINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER AND MUSEUM - 5 MIN WALK FROM THE JAMES
The Kate presents a varied and diverse array of arts programming on more than 300 days throughout the year: live theater, music, film, dance, the MET in HD and Bolshoi Ballet simulcasts, comedy, family programs and much more.
IVORYTON PLAYHOUSE - 15 MIN DRIVE FROM THE JAMES
The Ivoryton Playhouse was the first self-supporting summer theater in the nation. Over the years, the theater gained in prestige to the point that invitations to work there were highly prized in the theater profession. Its reputation grew nationally and Paramount Pictures produced a short film showing its complete operation. Established actors like Henry Hull and Norma Terris signed on to perform at Ivoryton. Newcomers like Katharine Hepburn and Cliff Robertson, both on their way to Broadway and Hollywood stardom came along to help build the Ivoryton legend.
YALE REPERATORY THEATRE - 39 MIN DRIVE FROM THE JAMES
Yale Repertory Theatre, the internationally celebrated professional theatre has produced well over 100 premieres—including two Pulitzer Prize winners and four other nominated finalists—by emerging and established playwrights. Seventeen Yale Rep productions have advanced to Broadway, garnering more than 40 Tony Award nominations and 10 Tony Awards.
THEATERWORKS (IN HARTFORD) - 46 MIN DRIVE FROM THE JAMES
TheaterWorks Hartford has more than 30+ years of producing award winning theater. A nearly 6 million dollars renovation of their historic theater created a ‘state of the art’ performance space with an experience that is as intimate as ever.