Theater classics in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

The Theatre Garden is a stunning park located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States. The centerpiece of this Italian-style outdoor garden theater is the stage framed by towering trees and clipped arborvitae. Since its debut in 1914, the Theatre Garden has hosted countless performances of all kinds, from musical acts to military bands. When the stage is not in use, the show goes on with delightful fountain performances throughout the day. The 750 illuminated jets colorized with 600 lights create a magical experience under the stars. The underground dressing rooms allow for large productions to take place in the midst of the formal Gardens.

The Longwood Gardens Music Room is a historic and elegant space located at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Originally built in 1923 by Pierre and Alice du Pont for private entertaining, the Music Room features beautiful walnut and silk paneled walls, a teak floor, a grand fireplace, and an elaborate molded and painted plaster ceiling. Visitors during A Longwood Christmas can enjoy the room decked out for the holidays, with the portraits of Pierre and Alice du Pont hanging on opposite walls. The room originally housed the first organ console and one of Pierre du Pont's two Steinway concert grand pianos, and today it is used for art exhibits, small lectures, and receptions. It is a stunning and historically significant space within the Longwood Gardens estate.