Help Save the Historic 1850's White Barn Theatre, In Westport, CT. from being destroyed on March 23rd. 2016.

In 1947, the daring and visionary producer, later dubbed “The Queen of Off-Broadway”, Lucille Lortel, turned an old 1850’s barn into a modern day experimental theater for up and coming actors, directors, and playwrights. Never before had America seen a regional theater receive so much fame and respect because Miss Lortel made it a fostering ground for the great talents that would then go on to extraordinary Broadway and International successes.

Lucille Lortel produced more than 400 productions at the White Barn.

American legends including Marilyn Monroe, Tennessee Williams, Edward Albee, Paul Newman, Al Pacino and Kevin Spacey, either graced its stage, had their work premiered or attended special theatre nights.