Lakewood Playhouse to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Its Venue, Beginning 8/29
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 07, 2015
AUGUST 29th: Barnes & Noble Day Benefiting the Lakewood Playhouse!
Join us at the Barnes & Noble in the Lakewood Towne Center (5711 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499) for a day filled with Games, Special Events and Sneak Previews and a portion of your purchases will to go benefit the Lakewood Playhouse! (9:00am until 4:00pm)
AUGUST 29th: First Annual Lakewood Playhouse Parking Lot Sale
We have too many Props, Set Pieces and Furniture Items! Help us by purchasing some of your favorite pieces of Lakewood Playhouse Theatre History! (9:00am until ?)
SEPTEMBER 11th: Opening Night of A FEW GOOD MEN
Join us as we kick off our 77th Season with the award-winning Aaron Sorkin masterpiece - A FEW GOOD MEN! Then be part of our Apple Cider Reception with the Actors and the Director after the Show.
(Doors Open at 7:00pm / Show Starts at 8:00pm)
SEPTEMBER 18th: The City of Lakewood Celebrates "Lakewood Playhouse Theatre Day!"
Be part of our Theatre's Big Day as City Leaders read their Official Proclamation and the Chamber of Commerce help us cut a special ribbon to commemorate the day! Lakewood's own CARR'S RESTURAUNT and HOUSE OF DONUTS will also be on hand with Special Treats for Everyone! (5:30pm until 6:30pm)
OCTOBER 4th: First Annual LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE THEATRE AWARDS
Join us as we celebrate the shows from Last Season and the incredible achievements by the Cast & Crew members of the amazing shows of our 76th Season at the Lakewood Playhouse (6:00pm until 8:30pm)
Built in 1965 by the Lakewood Community Players and the Lakewood Arts Foundation, the Lakewood Playhouse Theatre was established for the sole purpose of presenting theatrical productions. Since opening its doors 50 Years ago, the theatre has presented over 300 Productions on both its Main Stage and through its Lakewood Institute of Theatre Education Program (which was established in 2002). From THE TAMING OF THE SHREW to AVENUE Q, the theatre has been the home to the best that theatre history has to offer.
During its 50 Year History, the Lakewood Playhouse Theatre has hosted special presentations by hundreds of local groups including: The Lakewood Senior Players, the Pierce College Theatre Group, Last Ditch Efforts, New Muses Theatre, The Outfit Theatre Group, the Asian Film Festival and countless number of Music Groups.
Its current Manager, John Munn, is only the sixth Managing Artistic Director in the Lakewood Playhouse Theatre's span of 50 Years. This Annniversary Season also marks John's 5th Season of Manager the theatre alongside a Staff of incredibly creative, and dedicated, professionals and artists.
"We have assembled an amazing array of shows this Season," Munn proudly reported, "With something for everyone. The directors for each of the productions have such a passion and vision for their shows that we can't wait to share them with you!"
The season Includes the previously mentioned A FEW GOOD MEN which is followed by the 8th Annual LIVE RADIO SHOW: THE BIRDS, William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, the 4th Annual L.I.T. Holiday Show: TREASURE ISLAND, Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA, Arthur Miller's DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Michael Frayn's NOISES OFF and concluding with the Tony Award-Winning AVENUE Q!
"We have so many other 50th Anniversary Surprises in store for you," Munn continued, "You won't want to miss a thing and we look forward to welcoming you home soon!"
The Lakewood Playhouse was founded in 1938 and has established itself with theatre that is both intimate and epic. The theatre is located within the Lakewood Towne Center, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd., Lakewood, Washington 98499.
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