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It's Showtime
at the "Grand Old Lady"!

Celebrating our third year in proud partnership with The Lake Court House Foundation, Crown Point Community Theatre will be presenting this January's production of A Few Good Men in the historic Lake County Courthouse. The heart of downtown Crown Point, the courthouse is surrounded by a vast array of dining and nightlife destinations, making it the perfect venue to produce one of Aaron Sorkin's finest plays.

The Lake County Courthouse, affectionately referred to as the "Grand Old Lady," eloquently displays combined architectural styles: Romanesque and Georgian. Designed by J. C. Cochran of Chicago, Illinois, this ornate building has been a landmark in Lake County since its erection in 1878.

So many people who visit the historic structure are appreciative of such an attractive and impressive courthouse. The Lake County Courthouse continues to be the center or topic and of pride to those who live and work in Crown Point.

Yet, surprisingly, this grand building was once threatened to be demolished in order to create a parking lot. Thankfully, the h istorical structure was saved from demolition by a group of dedicated citizens. Now placed on the National Register of Historic Places (since May 17, 1973), the Lake County Courthouse is meticulously maintained in order to welcome tourists, shoppers, and other appreciative visitors. You can learn more about the courthouse, and the continued efforts to preserve it here: www.cpcourthouse.com

PLEASE NOTE: For all performances, please enter the Courthouse on the East Side of the building (the side facing Twelve Islands Restaurant).

From Interstate 80/94 (The Frank Borman Expressway):

• Take I-80/94 to the I-65 interchange.
• At the interchange, get on the ramp for I-65 South (Indianapolis).
• Get off at Exit 253 (Route 30 - Merrillville/Schererville/Valparaiso).
• Turn right off the ramp onto Route 30 (towards Schererville). Follow Route 30 instructions from here.

From Route 30:

• Take Route 30 to Taft Street.
• Head South on Taft Street from Route 30. (Once you pass 93rd Avenue after a mile-and-a-half, Taft Street is called N. Main Street.)
• Keep going straight on N. Main Street for another 2.2 miles until you reach Crown Point's downtown square, which begins at the traffic light for E. Clark Street.
• Turn right on E. Clark Street. (Traffic around the square is one-directional in a counter-clockwise flow.)
• From here, you'll be circling the Courthouse. Feel free to legally park anywhere in the square, or the immediate area.

From Interstate 80/94 (alternate route):

• Take I-80/94 to the I-65 interchange.
• Take I-65 south 12.6 miles to Exit 247 (US 231 for Crown Point/Hebron).
• Follow 'From Southern Interstate 65' from here.

From Southern Interstate 65:

• If you are south of Crown Point, take I-65 north to Exit 247 (US 231 for Crown Point/Hebron).
• Turn left off the ramp onto US 231, towards Crown Point.
• Continue straight on US 231 for 2.7 miles all the way to the Crown Point square, which begins at S. Main Street.
• Turn right onto S. Main Street. (Traffic around the square is one-directional in a counter-clockwise flow.)
• From here, you'll be circling the Courthouse. Feel free to legally park anywhere in the square, or the immediate area.

For all shows, parking around the square in downtown Crown Point is available and free. There are also several municipal parking lots nearby.

If you're looking to make an evening of your night of theater, there are many great places close to the Courthouse where you can grab a bite to eat, and/or a cocktail with your family and friends. We invite you to check out some of Crown Point's local nightlife before and after the show! The square in downtown Crown Point offers a great selection of locally-owned restaurants, treat shops, and bars that are all within walking distance of the Courthouse. There are also several options just a short drive away. Here are just a few suggestions: