New Hampshire Magazine
Patrons, artists and young people can discover the magic of theater at the New London Barn Playhouse
May 21, 2021
Summer is just around the corner, which means that summer theater is too. To help celebrate this season of sunshine, rising temperatures, barbecues and outdoor fun, we’re starting “Behind the Curtain,” a series of profiles introducing you to the many unique (and even historic) summer theaters around New Hampshire.
For our latest profile, check out the New London Barn Playhouse. We spoke to Managing Director Elliott Cunningham to learn more about how the Playhouse is the oldest continuously operating summer theater in New Hampshire, a distinction which has gained it inclusion in the state’s Register of Historic Places. Read on to learn all about their mission to enrich and entertain their community with the highest quality theater created by talented emerging artists in collaboration with accomplished professionals.
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)
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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.