January 2018
The Dixie Swim Club
January 12 – 28, 2018 Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 PM Sunday 2:30 PM Doors open an hour before show time. $10 Youth, $20-$30 Adult Lakeside Playhouse THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB is the story of five unforgettable women—a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through life’s challenges. Meet Sheree, the spunky team captain, Dinah, the wisecracking overachiever, Lexie, pampered and outspoken,…
Find out more »February 2018
The Wiseguy Kitchen’s Cooking With The Mob
“The Wiseguy Kitchen Comedy Show” follows the shenanigans behind the scenes and in front of the camera as the former mob boss, Big Vinny and his crew try to go legit. During the performance of a live cooking show, The Wiseguy Chef tries to teach his patrons how to prepare delicious Italian American cuisine with the help of his beautiful assistant Nina Baccala.
Find out more »Twelve Angry Men
TWELVE ANGRY MEN is a play by Reginald Rose adapted from his 1954 teleplay of the same time. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. “He doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts.
Find out more »April 2019
Nana’s Naughty Knickers
Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her nana get arrested – or worse –…
Find out more »Nana’s Naughty Knickers
Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her nana get arrested – or worse –…
Find out more »Nana’s Naughty Knickers
Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her nana get arrested – or worse –…
Find out more »May 2019
Under the Big Top
Come join the circus! A Musical Revue featuring songs from three shows: “Barnum,” “Side Show”, and “The Greatest Showman.” A joyful, moving, colorful, dynamic spectacle with heart. Both “Barnum” and “The Greatest Showman” are biographies of P.T. Barnum. “Side Show” is based on the true story of conjoined twins and famed entertainers Violet and Daisy Hilton. All three are ultimately about acceptance, love, and embracing one’s uniqueness.
Find out more »Under the Big Top
Come join the circus! A Musical Revue featuring songs from three shows: “Barnum,” “Side Show”, and “The Greatest Showman.” A joyful, moving, colorful, dynamic spectacle with heart. Both “Barnum” and “The Greatest Showman” are biographies of P.T. Barnum. “Side Show” is based on the true story of conjoined twins and famed entertainers Violet and Daisy Hilton. All three are ultimately about acceptance, love, and embracing one’s uniqueness.
Find out more »Under the Big Top
Come join the circus! A Musical Revue featuring songs from three shows: “Barnum,” “Side Show”, and “The Greatest Showman.” A joyful, moving, colorful, dynamic spectacle with heart. Both “Barnum” and “The Greatest Showman” are biographies of P.T. Barnum. “Side Show” is based on the true story of conjoined twins and famed entertainers Violet and Daisy Hilton. All three are ultimately about acceptance, love, and embracing one’s uniqueness.
Find out more »June 2019
Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mamma Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Mama Mia!
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! The ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs…
Find out more »Seussical the Musical Jr.
The Summer Theatre Institute students, ages 8-18, have done it again! In just 4 short weeks they have auditioned, been cast, rehearsed, learned their roles, learned the songs and are ready to wow you with their accomplishments. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide…
Find out more »Seussical the Musical Jr.
The Summer Theatre Institute students, ages 8-18, have done it again! In just 4 short weeks they have auditioned, been cast, rehearsed, learned their roles, learned the songs and are ready to wow you with their accomplishments. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide…
Find out more »July 2019
Annual Patriotic Review
Times: Every hour 11 AM – 3 PM FREE SHOW! Join us for a red, white and blue celebration! Thirty minute show repeats every hour. Hot Dogs, Brats, Ice Cold Beer or Soda and more for sale to benefit the Scholarship fund. We award scholarships to all ages and theatrical interests, from degree seeking university programs to skills enhancing workshops and conferences. Let us do the cooking and help us keep learning and improving at this special Independence Day event.
Find out more »Dancing at Lughnasa
Tickets: Adult $15, Youth $10 Written by Brian Friel. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. This extraordinary play is the story of five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small village in Ireland in 1936. We meet them at the time of the festival of Lughnasa, which celebrates the pagan god of the harvest with drunken revelry and dancing.
Find out more »Dancing at Lughnasa
Tickets: Adult $15, Youth $10 Written by Brian Friel. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. This extraordinary play is the story of five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small village in Ireland in 1936. We meet them at the time of the festival of Lughnasa, which celebrates the pagan god of the harvest with drunken revelry and dancing.
Find out more »Dancing at Lughnasa
Tickets: Adult $15, Youth $10 Written by Brian Friel. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. This extraordinary play is the story of five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small village in Ireland in 1936. We meet them at the time of the festival of Lughnasa, which celebrates the pagan god of the harvest with drunken revelry and dancing.
Find out more »August 2019
9 to 5
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she? Written by Patricia…
Find out more »9 to 5
Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she? Written by Patricia…
Find out more »Auditions – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
"In the exotic French Riviera, Lawrence Jameson makes his living by smooth talking rich, single women out of their money. He has been in the trade for many years and has got his technique down to a tee. But then..." Come to auditions for this musical at Highlands Little Theatre and learn the rest of the story! Auditions are on August 19, 20, and 22 at 6:30pm in the HLT Pavilion.
Find out more »September 2019
Moonlight, Martinis, and Meatballs
SUPERBALL V!! Join us for the one and only Moonlight, Martinis, and Meatballs. Get up close and personal with the moon with the assistance of our on-sight astronomer. Enjoy three signature martinis - pace yourself, these are full size and full strength. And finally, the cherry on the sundae, sample the meatballs entered in the competition and help choose the winner. All this and more is included in your ticket. Not recommended for anyone under 21 yrs. old. VIP Admission…
Find out more »October 2019
2019-2020 Season Individual Ticket Sales Start!
Kick-off day for tickets to individual shows in the upcoming season. Lock in your seats for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Tuna Does Vegas, Oliver, or The Addams Family. Box Office 10 AM - 2, online beginning at 10 AM at the Highlands Little Theatre.
Find out more »33rd Annual Zenon Awards Show
Our annual awards show gala to honor excellence both on and off stage. Entertainment between awards presentations is provided by nominees throughout the show. The suspense builds until the Best Play of the Year is announced before the close of the show. Then join us in Anthony's Lounge for the After Party. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Includes appetizers. Cash Bar.Black tie optional; cocktail attire required. May not be suitable for children under 13. Sponsored by the Zenon and Marilyn…
Find out more »A Streetcar Named Desire Auditions
Auditions Monday - Wednesday next week. October 21st-23rd in the Thakkar Pavilion at HLT at 6:30 pm. Please see the character descriptions in the link below & break a leg!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ii-JRn0F_VwnzFkZhwo1VgMCWlYfy2gng4rLiDREpgg/edit?fbclid=IwAR1gb6nxqXh-y3H6Nc2QXNIMASMMJ_zCokJtNCw0mjCQ7Xt160gD9q6-VCk
Find out more »Boo Bash!
It’s Halloween Time, We’re Having a Bash. Wear Your Best Costume, To Our Fun Monster Mash Candy, costumes, contests, treats, tricks, cash bar.
Find out more »November 2019
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
In the exotic French Riviera, Lawrence Jameson makes his living by smooth talking rich, single women out of their money. He has been in the trade for many years and has got his technique down to a tee. But then he bumps into Freddy Benson… Freddy takes a humbler, more laid back approach, swindling women with emotional lies about his grandmother's failing health and his own economic struggles. The two men initially decide to form a double act but their…
Find out more »The Marvelous Wonderettes Auditions
Come audition for Highlands Little Theatre's The Marvelous Wonderettes! Auditions will be help November 11,12, and 14 at 6:30pm and on November 16 at 10am, all in the Thakkar's Pavilion. Look for more information to come!
Find out more »December 2019
New Year’s Eve Party
Join your favorite actors from HLT, enjoy great food, DJ with great music, games and Prizes, Midnight Toast, hats and noise makers $30 per person or $50 per couple-863-382-2525 or online at www.highlandslakesidetheatre.org
Find out more »January 2020
A Streetcar Named Desire
When fading Southern belle Blanche DuBois arrives on the doorstep of her sister Stella’s apartment building in New Orleans, she is unwittingly entering a lion’s den. Wounded by romantic abuses, loss, and dangerous mistakes, Blanche prefers her world kept in dim, flattering light, fuzzy at the edges. She is shocked by Stella’s simple existence, her new low-class habits, and most of all, her crude, simple husband, Stanley. Stanley is fierce and unpredictable, moving from violence to softness in an instant,…
Find out more »Acting Class
Seasoned actor, director and teacher Laura Wade leads you through strategies to improve your audition techniques, develop authentic characters, practice beginning and advanced acting techniques, review lessons from great acting teachers and their methods, and practice long-form improv. Two hour class, $10 HLT Members, $15 Non-members.
Find out more »June 2020
The Marvelous Wonderettes
It’s 1958, and the Springfield High prom has unexpectedly lost its musical act. When called upon to take the stage, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts rally together to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony. An Off-Broadway hit, this cotton candy-colored musical features classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s like “It’s My Party,” “Lollipop,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Mr. Sandman.” Rescheduled from March/April!
Find out more »August 2020
The Addams Family
August 21 – September 6, 2020 Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7:30pm Sunday 2:30 PM Doors open one hour before show time Tickets Starting at: Youth $10 Adult $20 Venue: Lakeside Playhouse Sponsored by: Highlands News-Sun Adult themes and language. May not be appropriate for children under 13 years old. “It is the moment you’re frightened that life is real.” The Addams Family is a story of a monster family whose lives are changed by a romance with a Midwesterner. As…
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