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About Trail of the Lonesome Pine State Outdoor Drama
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine State Outdoor Drama is Virginia’s Official Outdoor Drama, staged at the June Tolliver Playhouse (Barbra Polly Theater) in the Jerome Street Historic District of Big Stone Gap. Since 1994, this outdoor amphitheater-style venue has offered a 72-foot panoramic backdrop, live audience participation in key scenes, and a storied place in Appalachian storytelling. The venue hosts a vibrant season with performances that celebrate the region’s heritage, making it a memorable stop for locals and visitors alike.
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Venue highlights: Outdoor amphitheater with a fixed seating layout of approximately 335 seats, providing an intimate viewing experience under the Virginia sky. The June Tolliver Playhouse sits within the Jerome Street Historic District and is a designated Virginia Outdoor Drama venue since 1994. The production features a 72-foot panoramic backdrop and audience participation moments that bring the story to life.
Seating and accessibility: The theater uses a fixed amphitheater design. While a published seating chart isn’t readily available, expect a compact, intimate setup with around 335 seats. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us and we’ll help coordinate the best available options.
Parking and access: Street parking around the theater is common, with small lots nearby. Show times may require some street access withdrawals or barricades in the immediate area. Arrive early to secure convenient parking and plan for pedestrian routes to the venue entrance.
Transit options: Mountain Empire Transit (MEOC) provides demand-response service and METGo! on-demand rides. There is no fixed-route service in the immediate vicinity, so planning a ride-share or on-demand transit is a reliable option.
Nearby hotels and dining: A range of accommodations and local eateries are nearby, including Comfort Inn Big Stone Gap, Country Inn Big Stone Gap, Inn at Norton, Best Western of Wise, Super 8 Norton, Days Inn Norton, and the Travel Inn Norton/Duffield area. For guests seeking convenience and quality, we highlight affiliate partner options and easy access from the venue. If you’d like recommendations tailored to your travel dates, we can help secure rooms and reservations through our trusted partners.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: approximately 335 seats at the June Tolliver Playhouse (Barbra Polly Theater) in Big Stone Gap, VA.
- Address: 518 Clinton Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
- Venue type: outdoor amphitheater/theater (June Tolliver Playhouse) within the Jerome Street Historic District; official Virginia Outdoor Drama venue.
- Seating chart: publicly published seating chart is not readily available; venue uses a fixed amphitheater with about 335 seats.
- Parking: street parking around the theater; some small lots; show times may require withdrawal of street access or barricades in the area.
- Transit: Mountain Empire Transit (MEOC) provides demand-response service and METGo! on-demand rides; no fixed-route service in the immediate area.
- Nearby hotels: Comfort Inn Big Stone Gap; Country Inn Big Stone Gap; Inn at Norton; Best Western of Wise; Super 8 Norton; Days Inn Norton; Travel Inn Norton/Duffield area.
- Notable: designated Virginia’s Official Outdoor Drama since 1994; 60th anniversary season in 2023; 62nd season in 2025; features a 72-foot panoramic backdrop and audience participation (jury scene) during performances.