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{{Short description|Nonprofit institution in New Haven, Connecticut}}
'''Long Wharf Theatre''' started life in a warehouse alongside the harbor of ], ], in ], the brainchild of two alumni of ], Jon Jory and Harlan Kleiman, intent on creating a resident professional theatre company.
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'''Long Wharf Theatre''' is a nonprofit institution in ], a pioneer in the not-for-profit ] movement, the originator of several prominent plays, and a venue where many internationally known actors have appeared.
The first production was a two-week engagement of ]'s '']'', and since then the theatre has become notable as a proving ground for pre-Broadway plays. More than twenty productions have transferred virtually intact to Broadway or off-Broadway, including '']'', '']'', ''Down the Garden Paths'', ''Red'', ''Mystery School'', ''Hughie'', ''Broken Glass'', '']'', '']'', and '']''.


Founded in 1965, the theatre is committed to the creation of new works and the reexamination of classic plays. It is currently led by Artistic Director ] and Managing Director Kit Ingui.
The theatre also has seen awards bestowed upon its forwarded productions. '']'', '']'', and ''Wit'' all won the ].


The theatre has staged world premieres by ], ], ], ], ], and ], among others. In addition, some of the nation’s leading actors, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ], have performed on one of the theatre’s two stages.
''The Changing Room'', ''The Contractor'' and '']'' received ] Awards after transferring and Long Wharf received a Special Citation from the Outer Critics Circle.


In 2022, Long Wharf announced plans to leave its longtime venue and become an itinerant New Haven theater company.
Long Wharf often plays host to Broadway stars who like to appear close to New York, such as ], ], Sam Waterson, Anna Deveare Smith and ].

== History ==

Long Wharf Theatre was founded by ], Harlan Kleiman, ], Betty Kubler, and Newt Schenck in 1965<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-28 |title=An Important Message from Long Wharf Theatre |url=https://longwharf.org/blog/an-important-message-from-long-wharf-theatre/ |access-date=2022-08-05 |website=Long Wharf Theatre |language=en}}</ref> when ]'s '']'' opened for a two-week engagement. Named after the ] in New Haven Harbor, the theatre was built in a vacant warehouse in a food terminal. The main stage seats were borrowed from a defunct movie house. The budget for the first year was $294,000, when more than 30,000 tickets were sold.<ref name=lwhist>Web page titled , at Long Wharf Theatre website, retrieved November 21, 2009</ref>

] and Edgar Rosenblum led the theater for the next three decades. Doug Hughes later succeeded Brown as artistic director for four seasons. ], previously the artistic director of ] in Seattle for five years, became Long Wharf's artistic director on July 1, 2002; he had been Long Wharf's associate artistic director intermittently before.<ref>Web page titled {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060819103303/http://www.longwharf.org/about_staff1.html |date=2006-08-19 }}, at Long Wharf Theatre website, retrieved November 21, 2009</ref> ] was fired by Long Wharf's board in January 2018 because of accusations of sexual misconduct.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paulson |first=Michael |date=2018-01-24 |title=Long Wharf Theater’s Artistic Director Fired Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/23/theater/long-wharf-theaters-artistic-director-fired-over-sexual-misconduct-accusations.html |access-date=2022-02-28 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> After a search process ] became the new artistic director in November 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paulson |first=Michael |date=2018-11-08 |title=Jacob G. Padrón to Lead Long Wharf Theater |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/08/theater/jacob-padron-long-wharf-theater.html |access-date=2022-02-28 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Joan Channick was managing director from 2006 to 2009.<ref>Doherty, Donna, arts editor, , article, '']'', December 12, 2008, retrieved December 14, 2008</ref> Ray Cullom succeeded her as managing director for two seasons, and restored fiscal stability after several years of severe shortfalls.<ref name=lwhist/> Joshua Borenstein took over in 2011 and Kit Ingui replaced him in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arnott |first=Christopher |title=In two years, a sea change in the number of women running Connecticut theaters |url=https://www.courant.com/ctnow/arts-theater/hc-ctnow-women-running-connecticut-theaters-20210122-6gqzk5zapbdfffv56nrn6eao2i-story.html |access-date=2022-02-28 |website=courant.com}}</ref>

More than 30 Long Wharf productions have been transferred to Broadway or Off-Broadway, including ''Durango'', '']'' (winner of a ]), ''The Shadow Box'' (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award/Best Play winner), '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' (] winner for best play), '']'' (Pulitzer Prize winner), '']'', ''The Contractor'', ''I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Satchmo at the Waldorf'', and '']''.<ref name=lwhist/>

== Current operations ==
The theatre has generally produced a season of six plays on two stages, as well as programs for new play workshops, community engagement events, and in-school and at-theatre programming for middle and high school students.

In 2022 Long Wharf declared plans to move out of its theater and become an itinerant theater company performing in different venues around New Haven.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Paulson |first=Michael |date=2022-02-23 |title=A Prominent Regional Theater Will Exit Its Stage to Explore Its City |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/23/theater/long-wharf-theater-new-haven.html |access-date=2022-02-28 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Its former site was rented by a store selling ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 31, 2024 |title=Former Long Wharf Theater site in New Haven becomes cannabis dispensary |url=https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/former-long-wharf-theater-site-in-new-haven-becomes-cannabis-dispensary |website=Hartford Business Journal}}</ref>

=== Awards ===
Long Wharf Theatre has received awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle, Obie Awards, the Margo Jefferson Award for Production of New Works, a special citation from the Outer Critics Circle and, in 1978, the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.<ref name="lwhist" />


] is the theater's artistic director. Joan Channick, the managing director since September 2006, announced in December 2008 that she would leave Long Wharf the following February to take a newly created job as associate dean at the Yale School of Drama. Channick had overseen the theater’s financial, administrative and technical operations.<ref>Doherty, Donna, arts editor, , article, '']'', December 12, 2008, retrieved December 14, 2008</ref>
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Nonprofit institution in New Haven, Connecticut
Long Wharf Theatre
Address222 Sargent Drive
New Haven, Connecticut
United States
Coordinates41°17′38.82″N 72°55′21.63″W / 41.2941167°N 72.9226750°W / 41.2941167; -72.9226750
TypeRegional theatre
Opened1965
Website
www.longwharf.org

Long Wharf Theatre is a nonprofit institution in New Haven, Connecticut, a pioneer in the not-for-profit regional theatre movement, the originator of several prominent plays, and a venue where many internationally known actors have appeared.

Founded in 1965, the theatre is committed to the creation of new works and the reexamination of classic plays. It is currently led by Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón and Managing Director Kit Ingui.

The theatre has staged world premieres by Samuel D. Hunter, Craig Lucas, Steve Martin, Paula Vogel, Athol Fugard, and Anna Deavere Smith, among others. In addition, some of the nation’s leading actors, including Sam Waterston, Stacy Keach, Brian Dennehy, Al Pacino, Karen Allen, Colleen Dewhurst, Judith Ivey, Jane Alexander, Reg E. Cathey, Mary McDonnell, and Anna Deavere Smith, have performed on one of the theatre’s two stages.

In 2022, Long Wharf announced plans to leave its longtime venue and become an itinerant New Haven theater company.

History

Long Wharf Theatre was founded by Jon Jory, Harlan Kleiman, Ruth Lord, Betty Kubler, and Newt Schenck in 1965 when Arthur Miller's The Crucible opened for a two-week engagement. Named after the Long Wharf in New Haven Harbor, the theatre was built in a vacant warehouse in a food terminal. The main stage seats were borrowed from a defunct movie house. The budget for the first year was $294,000, when more than 30,000 tickets were sold.

Arvin Brown and Edgar Rosenblum led the theater for the next three decades. Doug Hughes later succeeded Brown as artistic director for four seasons. Gordon Edelstein, previously the artistic director of ACT Theatre in Seattle for five years, became Long Wharf's artistic director on July 1, 2002; he had been Long Wharf's associate artistic director intermittently before. Gordon Edelstein was fired by Long Wharf's board in January 2018 because of accusations of sexual misconduct. After a search process Jacob G. Padrón became the new artistic director in November 2018. Joan Channick was managing director from 2006 to 2009. Ray Cullom succeeded her as managing director for two seasons, and restored fiscal stability after several years of severe shortfalls. Joshua Borenstein took over in 2011 and Kit Ingui replaced him in 2019.

More than 30 Long Wharf productions have been transferred to Broadway or Off-Broadway, including Durango, Wit (winner of a Pulitzer Prize), The Shadow Box (Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award/Best Play winner), Hughie, American Buffalo, Requiem for a Heavyweight, Quartermaine's Terms (Obie Award winner for best play), The Gin Game (Pulitzer Prize winner), The Changing Room, The Contractor, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Satchmo at the Waldorf, and Streamers.

Current operations

The theatre has generally produced a season of six plays on two stages, as well as programs for new play workshops, community engagement events, and in-school and at-theatre programming for middle and high school students.

In 2022 Long Wharf declared plans to move out of its theater and become an itinerant theater company performing in different venues around New Haven. Its former site was rented by a store selling cannabis.

Awards

Long Wharf Theatre has received awards from the New York Drama Critics Circle, Obie Awards, the Margo Jefferson Award for Production of New Works, a special citation from the Outer Critics Circle and, in 1978, the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre.

References

  1. "An Important Message from Long Wharf Theatre". Long Wharf Theatre. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
  2. ^ Web page titled "Long Wharf Theatre: A History", at Long Wharf Theatre website, retrieved November 21, 2009
  3. Web page titled "The Long Wharf Theatre Staff" Archived 2006-08-19 at the Wayback Machine, at Long Wharf Theatre website, retrieved November 21, 2009
  4. Paulson, Michael (2018-01-24). "Long Wharf Theater's Artistic Director Fired Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  5. Paulson, Michael (2018-11-08). "Jacob G. Padrón to Lead Long Wharf Theater". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  6. Doherty, Donna, arts editor, "Long Wharf’s Channick heading to Yale", article, The New Haven Register, December 12, 2008, retrieved December 14, 2008
  7. Arnott, Christopher. "In two years, a sea change in the number of women running Connecticut theaters". courant.com. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  8. Paulson, Michael (2022-02-23). "A Prominent Regional Theater Will Exit Its Stage to Explore Its City". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  9. "Former Long Wharf Theater site in New Haven becomes cannabis dispensary". Hartford Business Journal. May 31, 2024.

External links

Regional Theatre Tony Award (1976–2000)
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