MAN OF LA MANCHA Ends Run at Hangar Theatre, 7/17

This summer there are many performances at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca that shouldn't be missed. The Center for the Arts at Ithaca, Inc., also known as 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 and beyond. Strong education and training programs are central parts of our commitment to the local and national artistic communities. The Hangar Theatre is a not-for-profit. The Hangar Theatre is located at 801 Taughannock Blvd./Route 89, Ithaca, New York.

Upcoming Shows

Man of La Mancha - 7/1 - 7/17

by Dale Wasserman, Music by Mitch Leigh, Lyrics by Joe Darion

The classic American musical that opened the Hangar Theatre 35 years ago returns to christen our brand new space. Battling the odds, laughing at nay-sayers, and dreaming the impossible dream

Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel - 7/8 - 7/10, 7/15 - 7/17

By Eric Lane Barnes, Based on the book by Virginia Lee Burton

Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel named Mary Anne are told they are no longer needed because of new technology. Join this dedicated duo as they sing their way through every challenge in this tuneful and joyous musical.

Penelope Of Ithaca - 7/21 - 7/31

A new play by Kenny Finkle commissioned for the re-opening of the Hangar Theatre

Combining the Greek myth of Penelope awaiting the return of her husband Odysseus with modern tales of life in Ithaca, Kenny Finkle uses his own nationally renowned sense of whimsy and humanity to explore our need to be loved.

The Piano Lesson - 8/4 - 8/14

by August Wilson

One of our most important American Playwrights, August Wilson chronicles the story of a family coming to terms with its legacy of freedom born of slavery and determination.