New London Barn Playhouse launches $3.5 million building campaign
The New London Barn Playhouse is planning the largest construction project in its 89-year history. The $3.5 million project will expand the venerable Barn's porch, install new restrooms, a courtyard and parking, and it will add a new building for rehearsals and education programs and a scene shop. Barn officials say they plan to break ground in the spring. (Courtesy New London Barn Playhouse)
Modified: 1/31/2021 7:58:34 PM
NEW LONDON — Throughout its long history, the New London Barn Playhouse has been a summer place.
The converted barn itself was too drafty for any but the warmest days, and for much of the theater company’s 89-year history, it produced only musicals, the sunniest of theater pieces.