Pioneer Playhouse

Pioneer Playhouse

The Pioneer Playhouse, located in Danville, Kentucky, is the oldest outdoor theater in the state of Kentucky.

History

The Pioneer Playhouse was built by Col. Eben C. Henson. Henson established outdoor theater in 1950. Notable alumni actors include John Travolta, Lee Majors, then known as Harvey Yeary, and Jim Varney. [http://www.pioneerplayhouse.com/press.html Profile of Col. Henson. Randy Kennedy, "New York Times", 1999] ] . In 1962, Pioneer Playhouse became the first theater in the nation to be accorded the legal status of State Theater by act of Legislation.

Since Henson's death in 2004 the theater has been run by Henson's widow, Charlotte. Her daughter Holly serves as artistic director. Robby Henson, her son, directs at least one play at the theater every summer.

References

External links

* [http://www.pioneerplayhouse.com/ The Pioneer Playhouse official web site]


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