5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Lakewood Playhouse is a theatre in Lakewood, WA.
As Urban Forestry expert Edna Gregory guides us through the trees of Central Park, her story unfolds into a deeply human journey - one that begins with a young woman finding her place in New York City and blossoms through her profound friendship with Charles, a vibrant soul who...
What does it mean to find your voice - and to use it with courage? Where Blooming Flowers Meet The Sky follows Zhuli, a young artist searching for her place in the world as she writes a new book of poetry. Along her journey, she is visited by three ancestors whose lives were...
Heroism sometimes wears a mask - and sometimes it looks like a young girl daring to step into a ring not meant for her. In this vibrant reimagining inspired by the legend of Hua Mulan, the world of 1960s Texas collides with the high-flying spectacle of lucha libre. When Nana...
What does it take to rewrite the story you’ve been handed? In Topdog/Underdog, Suzan-Lori Parks crafts a darkly comic and deeply human exploration of brotherhood, identity, and the weight of history. Lincoln and Booth - two brothers burdened with names that echo a violent past...
What does it mean to confront the past - and to survive it? In Savage Saints, Raul Garza examines the enduring spiritual and emotional scars left by the Canadian Indian Residential School System. Through the story of Regina, a memory care nurse, the past and present collide when...
In the face of unimaginable tragedy, ordinary people chose extraordinary kindness. Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of Gander, Newfoundland, where a small town opened its doors to thousands of stranded travelers on September 11, 2001. As cultures collided and...
'This above all: to thine own self be true.' There have been dozens (maybe hundreds) of Shakespearean adaptations in Seattle in recent years, and it’s become rarer to see classic versions of source material. Ironically, a tried and true Hamlet, currently playing at Union Arts Center, feels refr…
This dazzling expertly executed program with its magnificent scores provided an intriguing foretaste of what is sure to be an exhilarating season to come…
Dear Readers, I don’t mean to make anyone feel ancient but “A Chorus Line” is 51 years old! And the 5th Avenue Theatre dusting off the old girl for their current remount may feel like a bit of nostalgia. But if their spectacular production proves anything, it’s that “A Chorus Line” is …
What’s better than roaring laughter and a night at the theater? How about laughing with roaring dinosaurs at the theater! The Habit Comedy is combining every element for a good time now through September 27 at the Seattle Public Theater on Green Lake, as Jurassic Parking Lot makes its colossal ret…
In Washington Ensemble Theatre’s Blood/Sucker, there’s something lurking in the shadows of the public high school, something that wants to suck the life out of all who roam the halls, teachers and students alike. Is it gun violence? Internet trolls? Bullying? Racism? Transphobia? Food insecurity…
Dear Readers, when discussing the play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre, we need to consider things in two time frames, B.C. and A.C., Before Covid and After Covid. B.C. the show was only in select places such as New York, London, and San Francisco…
Dear Readers, shows about overcoming adversity are not a new thing. It’s pretty much a staple of many storylines. But what has been coming up more and more are the shows about overcoming a physical adversity. Of course there’s one of my favorites, “Hairspray” dealing with racism and body …
Alicia Keys can write the hell out of a song. Her catalog has been the soundtrack to heartbreaks and first loves for more than two decades. Hell's Kitchen, the Grammy winner's semi-autobiographical musical now at the Paramount Theatre, is a welcome reminder of just how singular her music really is. …
William Shakespeare’s work, undoubtedly, is an acquired taste. Shakespeare’s poetry of language can turn people off (the Elizabethan language can be hard to follow). Would you believe me if I told you that one way to make his work more approachable is by folding in layers of randomness and cha…
When I think of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, I don't think of camp. It's content and presentation are really earnest. But the Taproot Theatre’s latest production leans into ‘camp’ in every sense of the word. Set in a children’s summer camp talent show…
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At its core, Kiss Of The Spider Woman is a story about survival - but at Lakewood Playhouse, it becomes a powerful meditation on what it means to be a hero. Set inside a Latin American prison, two men - Valentín, a hardened revolutionary, and Molina, an imprisoned dreamer...
Lakewood Playhouse presents Pipeline, Dominique Morisseau's drama examining the American educational system and the "school-to-prison pipeline" — the policies and practices that disproportionately push students of color out of classrooms and into the justice system. Whitney...
Lakewood Playhouse presents Ntozake Shange’s landmark choreopoem for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf. This powerful production features seven women as they share their personal stories through a blend of poetry, dance, music, and song...
The Laramie Project, a poignant exploration of identity and community, focuses on the aftermath of the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man. This production draws from over 200 interviews conducted by Moisés Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project, showcasing the...
The LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE, re-opened to public performances, continues its 83rd Season main stage with The Diary of Anne Frank, in a recent adaptation based on the original play.In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a...
The LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE, re-opened to public performances, continues its 83rd Season main stage with Head Over Heels, a musical featuring the music of the Go-Gos and based on The Arcadia, a 16th-century prose romance.Head Over Heels is a bold new musical comedy from the...
Life is a Game That Takes PracticeDuring a series of pre-game warm-ups, a high school girls' indoor soccer team spars over big life issues and jockeys for position in the pack. A lively, poignant portrait of nine adolescent "warriors" who just want to fit in, stand out and meet...
Being Popular Can Be Murder The Smash hit Musical based on the classic 1989 film! Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather, and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil...
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER by Barbara RobinsonDirected John Munn (Lakewood Playhouse Managing Artistic Director)Stage Managed by Abigail SheddIf You Think Being a Parent is Difficult - Try Directing the Annual Christmas PageantIn this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple...
PIPPI LONGSTOCKING By Astrid LindgrenOctober 24th - November 3rd, 2019(8 SHOWS ONLY)Directed by Deborah Lynn ArmstrongStage Managed by Sheilagh ToddAn Adventure for the Whole Family filled with Laughter and a Dash of MischiefOn the outskirts of town stands a ramshackle house. It...
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