The Savannah Theatre is one of the oldest continuously operating theatres in the United States; it first opened its doors on December 4, 1818 with a production of the comedy “The Soldier’s Daughter.”

Over the years, renowned players have performed with the theatre, including Sarah Bernhardt, W.C. Fields, Oscar Wilde, Tyrone Power, and Ellen Terry.

Possibly the most unusual actor to grace the theatre’s stage was baseball legend Ty Cobb, who acted in a production of “The College Widow” in November 1911.

A hurricane in 1898 and two fires in the 20th century resulted in the Savannah theatre being rebuilt three times.

After the 1948 fire, the theatre was remodelled in its current art deco design, and patrons of the theatre find it lush and comfortable.

Musicals are the mainstay of the present-day Savannah theatre, and visitors may look at photographs, newspaper articles, and artifacts in the theatre’s lobby.

Address: The Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-233-7764

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