Hangar Theatre

Hangar Theatre is a nonprofit professional regional theatre in Ithaca, NY featuring award winning plays and musicals in addition to programming for kids.

Mission

The Center for the Arts at Ithaca, Inc., d.b.a. the Hangar Theatre, is committed to providing exceptional theatre experiences of high professional quality to enrich, enlighten, educate, and entertain the diverse audience in the Finger Lakes region. Strong education and training programs are central parts of our commitment to the local and national artistic communities.

History

The Hangar Theatre opened in 1975, in a renovated municipal airport hangar. This unique conversion was made possible by a grant from Nelson Rockefeller and the combined efforts and support of the Ithaca Repertory Theatre, Cornell University, Ithaca College, and the City of Ithaca. In 1986 the Hangar received a significant grant, from the New York State Natural Heritage Trust to build an adjacent set and costume shop. The Hangar's capital campaign in 1995 raised more than $270,000 for additional improvements to the facility.

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