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...
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...
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…
Xian’s performance was a joyful representation of Schiller’s text, ending the rousing evening with an affirmation of much-needed hope for us all. The performance was transcendent in every way.…
One-person productions are typically autobiographical: the performer teaches the audience about themself, as themself. But this seemingly “direct” approach is often not actually revealing, where an artist performs a ritualized series of autobiographical anecdotes that fit into the form’s genre…
There’s a reason Blue Man Group has been beloved for nearly 40 years: their show is pure fun. Packed with electrifying percussion performances, inventive visual storytelling, and laugh-out-loud-worthy comedy, the group's North American tour continues to delight audiences, and their stop at The Par…
Dear Readers, the bio-musical is a tricky thing. Some love them, some hate them. For me, it all depends on if you have an affinity for the music of the subjects, plus it needs a strong book. And then there’s the current show from Village Theatre, “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon and Pa…
It’s almost unbelievable for me to admit that this was my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera. Of course, I knew the iconic songs and had seen countless clips over the years, but experiencing the production live on stage for the first time was entirely different, haunting, and spine-chillin…
The production, with its flamboyantly portrayed characters and colorful background, fulfilled the most crowd-pleasing elements of the work…
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"What Are YOU Afraid Of...?" Susy Hendricks, a blind yet capable woman, and her husband Sam, are imperiled by a trio of con men in the Greenwich Village apartment. As the climax build, Susy discovers that her blindness might be the key to her escape, but she and her tormentors...
ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD ? This Production Celebrates the 50th ANNIVERSARY of the Show acclaimed as a modern comedic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead! It is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm's-eye view of the bewildered...
The Lakewood Playhouse is PROUD to PRESENT the FOURTH SHOW of our 78th Season - "DOUBT: A Parable" which is OPENING on February 17th, 2017! This wonderful Artwork is by local Artist @James Stowe and you can check out all of his Art (and Webcomic) at James Stowe's Art Today!...
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens in 18 DAYS at the Lakewood Playhouse?! TICKETS are Already SELLING QUICKLY for the Pierce County Debut of this extremely popular Musical! We encourage our AUDIENCE MEMBERS to See the Show in COSTUME! THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Music, Book & Lyrics by...
"Holmes & Watson Return As You've NEVER Seen Them Before!" An ancient family curse, a desolate moor, a spectral hound and a deranged killer on the loose. The Hound of the Baskervilles is the most celebrated Holmes story of all, a masterpiece of mystery and suspense. This Comedic...
"Sesame Street" Grows Up And Moves to "South Park" Winner of the TONY "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, “Avenue Q” is part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart. The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named...
"The Comedy That Turns Theatre Inside Out" Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off presents a manic menagerie as a cast of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing's On. Doors slamming, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of...
"Our Debut of an American Classic" The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his...
It's a Comedy... And Its About Time ABOUT THE SHOW Arcadia moves back and forth between 1809 and the present at the elegant estate owned by the Coverly family. The 1809 scenes reveal a household in transition. As the Arcadian landscape is being transformed into picturesque...
TREASURE ISLAND By Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by Ken Ludwig 9 SHOWS ONLY Limited 2 WEEK RUN DECEMBER 10th through DECEMBER 20th 7:00pm THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAYS 2:00pm SUNDAYS SUITABLE for an ENTIRE FAMILY Hungry for Adventure! ADULTS $15.00 a Ticket STUDENTS $10.00 a...
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Freak The Mighty Seattle Repertory Theatre (7/30-9/06) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Paramount Theatre (1/19-1/24) |
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Come From Away Lakewood Playhouse (6/04-6/20) |
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Much Ado About Nothing Theatre Off Jackson (9/10-9/26) |
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How to Dance in Ohio Ballyhoo Theatre (10/16-10/25) |
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disPLACE Theatre Off Jackson (8/21-8/22) |
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Cabaret Ballyhoo Theatre (9/11-9/27) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Village Theatre (3/23-5/02) |
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Leni's Last Lament Intiman Theatre (10/09-10/18) PHOTOS |
