Gris 1776
Gris 1776
June 25, 2026 – July 26, 2026

The Spirit of 1776: Stay & Play at the Ivoryton Playhouse

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THE SPIRIT OF 1776: STAY & PLAY
Thursday, June 25th through Sunday, July 26th, 2026

As part of our Gris250 celebration, celebrating 250 years of history and hospitality, we are thrilled to announce a partnership with the illustrious Ivoryton Playhouse, a professional theatre located just 2-miles down the road in neighboring Ivoryton village. Named The First Lady of Connecticut Theatre, it has been offering quality productions and entertainment for over a century. In fact, the Playhouse will be celebrating its 115th birthday in May!

While the full season offers six exciting productions beginning at the close of March, we are particularly excited to highlight a Stay & Play package featuring one of our favorite musical productions, 1776. This story brings to life the spirit and passion of a very important year in our history! 

The Stay and Play Package includes:

  •  two theatre tickets – preferred seating /best available at time of reservation
  •  an overnight stay in one of our charming Standard Rooms *
  •  continental breakfast for two
  •  commemorative keepsake

Weekday Overnight Stays: $350Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Theatre is dark on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Friday & Saturday Stays: $385

*Room upgrades available for an additional charge. Tax not included.

Showtimes:

– Sundays 2:00 pm
– Wednesdays 2:00 pm
– Thursdays 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
_ Fridays 7:30 pm
_ Saturdays 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no matinée performance on Saturday, June 27th and no performances on July 4th.

For more information or to make reservations, please call 860.767.1776.

Location

36 Main Street
Essex CT, 06426

Times
Showtimes:
– Sundays 2:00 pm
– Wednesdays 2:00 pm
– Thursdays 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
_ Fridays 7:30 pm
_ Saturdays 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm