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New Haven has long been considered the cultural and artistic capital of Connecticut. In addition to the scores of undergraduate shows that Yale students produce every year, New Haven has a vibrant theater scene of its own. Opened in 1914, the downtown Shubert Performing Arts Center is known as the birthplace of the nation's greatest hits. This theater has produced over 300 shows destined for Broadway, including 200 world premiers, such as Oklahoma, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Sound of Music.
The Yale Repertory Theatre has been recognized with Tony Awards and much more. The Yale Rep is known for its fresh interpretations of the classics as well as its premieres of works by cutting-edge playwrights. The Long Wharf Theatre, founded in 1965, is one of New Haven's most celebrated theatrical jewels. Widely acclaimed for its intimate atmosphere and all-star casts, Long Wharf has received international recognition for producing Broadway-bound and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays. New Haven also provides its residents with a vibrant rock scene. Toad's Place, which opened in 1975, is one of the most famous music halls in the country: virtually every major touring act has appeared on Toad's stage in the past twenty years, including the Rolling Stones, REM, Public Enemy, Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Billy Joel. Nightclubs feature house, disco, techno, hip-hop, and R&B. New Haven's dimly lit jazz clubs offer nightly performances by professional ensembles and local restaurants feature Yale jazz bands a couple of nights a week. Classical music enthusiasts can choose from the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra New England and four other major classical ensembles sponsored by Yale. No exploration of New Haven could ever be complete without a tour of the city's many world-class museums. The Yale University Art Gallery, founded in 1832, is the oldest university art museum in North America; its current holdings contain approximately 85,000 objects from around the world, dating from ancient times to the present day. Across the street from the Yale University Art Gallery sits the Yale Center for British Art, which has the largest and most comprehensive collection of British paintings, prints, drawings, rare books, and sculpture outside the United Kingdom. For the more scientifically inclined, Yale's Peabody Museum of Natural History features an outstanding collection of more than eleven million specimens, less than one percent of which can be displayed to the public at any given time. The Great Hall features a breathtaking permanent exhibition of prehistoric fossils, including Archelon, the giant sea turtle, and the ever-popular Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus). The Eli Whitney Museum in nearby Hamden, Connecticut is a tribute to the ingenuity of some of New Haven's greatest inventors. The Museum features learning labs and hands-on exhibitions.
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