Located a scenic 30 minutes away from Holland, Michigan is our Castle in the Country. Our luxurious B&B is the perfect summer getaway destination, especially if you’re planning to take in some live theater in Michigan. We will gladly suggest a wonderful selection of restaurants located on your way from here to Holland. After spending a relaxing day with us on our 65-acre property, head back to your room to get ready for the night on the town!
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HSRT)
The Hope Summer Repertory Theatre is located in Holland, MI either on the campus of Hope College or nearby downtown Holland. They have offered decades of entertainment for both locals and visitors with a rotating schedule of live performances, including professional and amateur actors. Because of the variety of shows and events Hope College produces, there are three venues and over 100 men, women, and children involved in the theater company. Each of the three theaters hosts seven shows in rotation every summer. Whether you prefer musicals or plays, they offer both for your enjoyment.
Directions to HSRT
Download our app to your smart device for directions and restaurant suggestions. Or following these directions and tips:
- Head north on M-40 after leaving the Castle, take a left on M-89 and stop at a small town called Fennville.
- On the left hand side, you’ll see a local, farm-fresh restaurant called Salt of the Earth. Because they open at 5pm, it’s the perfect spot to grab dinner, take your time, and still make it to the show.
- Or if you want to dress up and spend a romantic evening in Holland instead, head to Butch’s Dry Dock. Enjoy a glass of wine or a Michigan craft beer with your fine dining dinner and walk to the venue you’ve selected.
DEWITT THEATER
Of the three locations of the HSRT, the Dewitt Theater is the main venue. It hosts the majority of the plays and musicals and can seat over 450 people. Located in the Dewitt Center, it is at the corner of Columbia and 12th. Listed below are the showings; because so many plays are being performed on a weekly basis, each title has a monthly time frame.
“Kiss Me Kate.” at deWitt center, columbia ave. at 12th st., Holland
Press Photo/Delbridge Langdon jr
KNICKERBOCKER THEATER
The Knickerbocker Theater is the oldest theater and has the largest amount of seating: 550 people. Located only a block away from Butch’s Dry Dock on 8th Street in Downtown Holland, this theater was built in 1911 and it is simply stunning. Although it has gone through a handful of different owners, Hope College has now taken it over for educational and entertainment purposes. Whether it be for lectures, speeches or films during the summer, the theater is a masterpiece. This summer the film series is all about Audrey Hepburn. Below are the times and dates of her films being shown at the theater.
Regardless if you want to see a play, a musical, or an old film, the HSRT will have it all! We recommend spending your romantic evening enjoying live theater in Michigan as well as a wonderful dinner. It’s a great memory to take home with your loved one.