'The Lost Colony' cancels 2020 season
The country's longest running outdoor drama, "The Lost Colony," has canceled its 2020 season due to the coronavirus virus pandemic, organizers announced Tuesday.
"The Lost Colony" is performed nightly each summer at Waterside Theatre on Roanoke Island. This would have been its 83rd season. This is the first time a season has been canceled since 1944 due to World War II.
The Roanoke Island Historical Association, which produces the show, made the decision to cancel the show because they "did not want to risk the safety of its ticket buyers, cast, crew, staff and volunteers."
“Several times throughout our storied history, the community has rallied around 'The Lost Colony.' Whether it was to help repair storm damage as a result of hurricanes or devastation caused by fire – every time the local community has stepped up and helped the 'Colony 'recover. We feel this is the appropriate time for 'The Lost Colony' to take a step back and to return the favor and rally around the community that has done so much for us," RIHA Board Chair Kevin Bradley wrote in a post on the group's Facebook page.
The season was set to begin on May 29.
Ticket holders can get a full refund or apply funds to the 2021 performances.
