Hearing Ichabod Crane's midnight ride told on the lawn of the man who wrote it is hard to beat: Jonathan Kruk performs The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in a 55-minute outdoor show at Sunnyside, with Jim Keyes scoring it live with music and sound effects. A cast of shadowy characters and the Headless Horseman himself turn up along the way. If your group is 10 or older and wants the story rather than a walk-through, book this one early.
What to expect
You take a seat outdoors on Irving's riverside estate as dusk falls and Kruk performs the full tale in character, with live accompaniment building the suspense. The show runs just under an hour, and reaching the seating area involves some walking over uneven ground.
Good to know
- Getting there: Metro-North Hudson Line from Grand Central to Irvington, roughly 40–45 minutes; Sunnyside is a walk or short cab ride from the station.
- Advance tickets only — nothing is sold on site, and the show sells out every year.
- Recommended for ages 10 and up.
- It is a seated outdoor show with uneven walking surfaces; bring a warm layer.
- There is no Monday performance on the holiday weekend.
- Later shows end well after dark, so check return train times before booking.
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Common questions
How long is Irving's 'Legend'?
The performance runs about 55 minutes.
Is it suitable for young children?
Historic Hudson Valley recommends it for ages 10 and up.
Where does it take place?
At Washington Irving's Sunnyside in Irvington; the nearest Metro-North station is Irvington on the Hudson Line.
