Invitation to Engage: 60 Years of Long Wharf Theatre & Beyond
A Multi-Gallery Exhibition Celebrating the Theatre’s Rich History & Bold Future
May 21, 2025 – February 2026
New Haven Museum | 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT
Experience the Legacy. Envision the Future.
Long Wharf Theatre and the New Haven Museum invite you to step inside a living history of theatrical innovation. Invitation to Engage is an immersive exhibition showcasing six decades of groundbreaking storytelling, legendary performances, and the bold new direction of one of America’s most influential regional theatres.
From iconic productions to intimate artist reflections, this multi-gallery experience brings together archival treasures, interactive rehearsal spaces, and a visionary look at the theatre’s evolving future. Join us in celebrating the past, engaging with the present, and imagining what comes next.
What You’ll Discover
A Journey Through Six Decades
Explore Long Wharf Theatre’s 400+ productions, from The Crucible (1965) to She Loves Me (2024).
Celebrate legendary artists like Al Pacino, Stockard Channing, Anna Deavere Smith, Larry Kramer, Phylicia Rashad, and John Lithgow.
Immersive, Multi-Gallery Experience
Rotunda: A grand introduction to Long Wharf Theatre’s impact on American theatre.
Gray Gallery: A hands-on space where visitors can step into the creative process.
Center Gallery: A vision for the future, spotlighting the next generation of theatre-makers.
Interactive & Community-Centered
Hands-on workshops, artist talks, and panel discussions.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes content and rare archival materials.
Why This Matters
For 60 years, Long Wharf Theatre has been a birthplace of world-class artistry and groundbreaking storytelling. This exhibition is both a reflection and a promise—a chance to honor the artists who shaped our history while inviting our community to help imagine what comes next.
Plan Your Visit
Exhibition Details
Location: New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT
Dates: May 21, 2025 – February 2026
Admission:
Adults: $4
Seniors: $3
Students (12+): $2
Children (12 and under): Free
Hours:
Wednesday – Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 12 PM – 5 PM
(Closed on major holidays – check the New Haven Museum website for details.)
Parking Information for Opening Night Reception
Guests attending the New Haven Museum Opening Night Reception are encouraged to plan ahead for parking.
Street Parking is available around the museum. Meters are $1.50/hour and enforced until 9:00 PM.
Limited parking is also available in the rear of the museum building, first come, first served.
Nearby Parking Lots:
85 Whitney Avenue Lot (Propark)Garage Parking Options:
Crown Street Garage
State Street Garage
Temple Medical Garage
Surface Lots Nearby:
432 State Street Lot
Orange/Elm Lot
Orange/George Lot
Sponsors
Yale Office of New Haven Affairs
