Walking distance from downtown
Barter Theatre
Founded during the Great Depression, Barter Theatre earned its name when patrons could trade produce for admission. Today it is a professional resident company—the State Theatre of Virginia—with multiple stages and a year-round calendar of plays and musicals.
The theater sits directly across from The Martha Washington Inn & Spa on West Main Street—many guests walk to curtain time in under two minutes. Pair a show with dinner at Sisters American Grill or a pre-theater drink downtown.
Use Barter’s official site for current productions, box office hours, and accessibility information.
Quick facts
- Resident professional theater
- Opposite The Martha on Main
- Year-round programming
The Martha Washington Inn & Spa is not affiliated with this business; information is for planning purposes only. Confirm hours and fees on the official site before you visit.