Perry Street Theatre originally opened in 1982 with the production of Penelope and remained a staple of downtown theater for over a decade. In 1987 it became home to New York Theatre Workshop until 1992, when they moved to their East 4th Street home. In 1993 the Barrow Group presented its work there until the theatre closed its doors in 1995. The Perry Street theatre housed many noted productions including the OBIE Award winning The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me and Dylan Thomas: Return Journey directed by Sir Anthony Hopkins. The theatre reopens its doors in 2005 with Gareth Armstrong's Shylock.