Olney Theatre Center for the Arts, Performing arts center in Olney, Maryland, US.
The Olney Theatre Center for the Arts is a performing arts center in Olney, Maryland, with three indoor venues and one outdoor stage on a single property. The center serves audiences across the Washington, Baltimore, and Frederick region.
The theater opened in 1938 as a summer venue, with an oak tree growing through its open-air lobby and inverted peach baskets used as chandeliers. Over the following decades it grew into a year-round arts center.
The Olney Theatre Center is one of Maryland's two official state theaters, a title granted by the state government. This recognition shapes how the theater is seen by local audiences and visiting artists alike.
Tickets can be bought at the box office or in advance online, which is a good idea for popular shows. The complex is set in a suburban area of Maryland and is most easily reached by car.
Since 1985 the theater has received 28 Helen Hayes Awards, which are among the most recognized theater prizes in the Washington area. The awards cover a wide range of categories, reflecting consistent work across many productions over the years.
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