This year marks the 30th anniversary of Harnett Regional Theatre and the 75th anniversary of Stewart Theatre, home to the community theatre group.
Since premiering Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memories” in 1994, Harnett Regional Theatre has presented more than 100 performances on the stage of an old movie theater built in 1948. The building is also rented out to other organizations, including churches, civic groups, musical artists and businesses.
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