Pioneer Playhouse, Open-air theatre in Danville, United States.
Pioneer Playhouse presents theatrical productions in an outdoor amphitheater setting with wooden benches arranged in front of an elevated stage.
Colonel Eben C. Henson established Pioneer Playhouse in 1950, making it the oldest outdoor theatre in Kentucky with continuous summer performances.
The theatre gained recognition as Kentucky's official State Theater in 1962, the first establishment to receive this legislative designation in the United States.
Performances start at 8:30 PM from June through August, with optional pre-show dinners served at 7:00 PM in the courtyard restaurant.
John Travolta, Lee Majors, and Jim Varney began their acting careers at Pioneer Playhouse before achieving success in Hollywood.
Location: Danville
Inception: 1950
Official opening: 1950
Website: http://pioneerplayhouse.com
GPS coordinates: 37.63890,-84.75670
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:30
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