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1933

Walter and Maude Hartwig establish Ogunquit Playhouse in a downtown garage.

1937

The Playhouse is built at 10 Main St

1950

John Lane becomes General Manager, then owner of Ogunquit Playhouse with business partner, Henry Weller

1994

John Lane retires and transfers ownership of the Playhouse to the Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation that oversees the Playhouse to this day.

1999

Roy M. Rogison is hired as Producing Artistic Director, and the Playhouse begins producing its own shows, Children’s Theatre Program Begins.

2006

Bradford T. Kenney becomes Executive Artistic Director, Season expands from 10 week to 21 week season.

2012

Ogunquit Playhouse celebrates its 80th season featuring- Always, Patsy Cline, 9 to 5, South Pacific, Damn Yankees, Ballroom With a Twist, and Buddy-The Buddy Holly Story.

2022

Ogunquit Playhouse celebrates its 90th season featuring- The Cher Show, The Nutty Professor, Mr. Holland’s Opus, and Beautiful-The Carole King Musical.

2025

Bradford T. Kenney marks his 20th season with the Playhouse.

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