Welcome to the Salem Playhouse!

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Formerly known as The Bridge at 211, we’re emerging with a new name, renewed energy, and a bold vision.

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In partnership with the Olde Essex Stage Company – a nonprofit grounded in the rich tradition of storytelling – we’re working to inspire artistic excellence, engage the community, and bring new life and purpose to our historic building. Together, we are excited to present a range of events and projects in the months ahead.

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The Salem Playhouse building is a cornerstone of Salem’s rich history, and our dedication to its preservation is unwavering. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2016, we’ve been committed to the arts, to community, and to creating a welcoming space for cultural connections – and that commitment remains strong. Our spaces, named for individuals significant to the building’s history, will also remain unchanged.

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​Looking to the future, we envision the Salem Playhouse as a mid-sized, multifunctional performing arts and education space with strong community partnerships and accessible programming.  Insights from our 2022 adaptive reuse study, supported by community feedback, show that this vision is both realistic and within reach.

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To our longtime supporters – thank you.

And to our new friends – welcome!

We’re so glad you’re here.

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