Historic Hoosier Theater

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Live plays, movies, entertainment, and much more! Located on Ferry Street in Vevay, Indiana! 🎭🍿 The theater closed in 1955.

The Historic Hoosier Theater is registered as on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1837 as a warehouse and store, it has housed a saddlery, the post office, the newspaper and a tavern. It became a building for popular entertainment in 1926, when it was converted to a movie theater. In 1983, a group rejuvenated the building. Today the theater present films, live performances and hosts civic events. RENTALS
From business meetings to weddings, the historic Hoosier Theater is perfect for your event. The theater boasts charming historic ambiance and a comfortable environment. For rental pricing and inquiries, please call the theater at 812-427-2319 to set up an appointment to discuss your needs.

09/28/2026

🕯️”The Den of Poe” 🕯️

Steve Abolt brings his one-man play to the Hoosier Theater, featuring the tales, poems, and letters of Edgar Allan Poe.

Abolt has been performing this play since 1978. He has been retired from doing the show, but will be reviving it one last time to support the Hoosier Theater! 🎭

Friday, October 16 at 7pm.

Tickets can be purchased online at: https://historichoosiertheater.org/ or at the door. 🎟️

Drinks available for purchase by Roxy’s Vevay.

Below: Original publicity shots from 1978 and 1981.

“I've been doing this show longer than Poe was on this side of the grass!”- Steve Abolt

09/24/2026

Tickets to “The Den of Poe” can now be purchased on our website: https://historichoosiertheater.org/

🕯️”The Den of Poe” 🕯️
A play based on the tales and poems of Edgar Allan Poe. 🎭
Starring Steve Abolt.

Friday, October 16th.
7:00 PM.

Drinks available for purchase by Roxy’s!

Tickets can also be purchased at the door, the night of.

09/18/2026

09/07/2026

🕯️”The Den of Poe” 🕯️

Set in Virginia in 1849, “The Den of Poe” brings Poe’s tales, poems, and letters to life on stage.

Steve Abolt stars in this powerful one-man performance, offering a glimpse into the words and world of one of America’s most fascinating writers.

October 16, 2026
7pm
Historic Hoosier Theater 🎭

Drinks for purchase by Roxy’s Vevay.

Tickets available soon. 🎟️

09/02/2026

The Den of Poe 🕯️🎭

🕯️COMING TO THE HISTORIC HOOSIER THEATER 🕯️

“The Den of Poe”

Set in Virginia in 1849, Steve Abolt will star in this play based on the tales, poems, & letters of Edgar Allan Poe.

Friday, October 16, 2026
7:00 PM

Drinks will be available for purchase from Roxy’s Vevay.

🎟️ Tickets will be available soon!

08/31/2026

08/03/2026

It was a fun weekend at the Historic Hoosier Theater!

Thanks again for Afterschool Acting for another great week of Theater Camp! 🎭

Also, thank you to our 2026 Theater Camp sponsors and donors: Switzerland County Tourism, Vevay Mercantile, Women’s Giving Circle of Switzerland County, State Farm Insurance, Abner Express, and Mrs. Julie Brown. 🎭

Also, a huge thank you to Jack Worrall for a great performance on Saturday night! It was a great time! 🎶

Address

209 Ferry Street
Vevay, IN
47043

Telephone

+18124272319

Website

http://historichoosiertheater.org/

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