Title: Freaky Friday

Dates: August 23 – September 8, 2024

Venue: Lakeside Playhouse

Tickets: start at $25 Adult, $15 Youth. Group rates 15+ tickets with advance notice

Times: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm. Sunday 2:30 pm

Description: When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

Cautions: Some material may not be suitable for children under 8. May contain theatrical smoke and haze and strobe lights.

Book by Bridget Carpenter. Music and Lyrics: Tom Kitt & Brian Yorkey. Produced by special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Special offers: reserve seats on Opening night,  August 23, and enjoy the celebration! Walk the red carpet, enjoy happy hour discounts in the lounge, have light refreshments, and more.  On any Saturday night performance, purchase a show drink in a reusable HLT Sebring Sipping Society cup and get $1 off show drinks whenever you attend a Saturday Blackman Stage series performance. Limited availability. Subject to change without  notice. Discount offer expires November 19, 2024.

Title: Brighton Beach Memoirs

Dates: June 7 – 23, 2024

Venue: Lakeside Playhouse

Tickets: start at $25 Adult, $15 Youth. Group rates 15+ tickets with advance notice

Times: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm. Sunday 2:30 pm

Description: The story reflects life in New York during the 1930s in pre-World War II days. Brighton Beach Memoirs focuses the fictional Jerome family of Brooklyn, a poor, working class extended Jewish family trying to make ends meet during the Depression. It features the famous Neil Simon humor that arises from family drama and crisis. It tells of a teenager finding his way through puberty, a cousin who aspires to perform on Broadway and a mother whose advice to her sister is: “Stay on your side of the street, that’s what gutters are for,” when her sister admits to going into a neighboring home.

Cautions: May not appeal to young audiences.

Credits:  Written by Neil Simon. Presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Special offers: reserve seats on Opening night, June 7, and enjoy the celebration! Walk the red carpet, enjoy happy hour discounts in the lounge, have light refreshments, and more.  On any Saturday night performance, purchase a show drink in a reusable HLT Sebring Sipping Society cup and get $1 off show drinks whenever you attend a Saturday Blackman Stage series performance. Limited availability. Subject to change without  notice. Discount offer expires November 19, 2024.

Title: 2024-2025 Season Reveal Gala

Date: May 4, 2024

Time: Doors open at 7 pm

Dress: Cocktail attire

Description: Join us for an unforgettable evening of anticipation and excitement at the Highlands Lakeside Theatre 2024-2025 Season Reveal Gala! Get ready to be enchanted as we unveil our lineup of captivating performances set to grace our stage in the upcoming season.

Enjoy yourself as we gather to celebrate the arts and the vibrant community that supports them. Whether you’re a seasoned theater aficionado or simply curious to discover what’s in store, this gala promises to be an unforgettable experience for all.

Indulge in delectable refreshments, mingle with fellow theater enthusiasts, and be the first to glimpse the thrilling productions that will delight and inspire audiences throughout the year. From timeless classics to groundbreaking contemporary works, our diverse selection promises something for everyone.

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of anticipation, celebration, and the unveiling of theatrical wonders at the Highlands Lakeside Theatre 2024-2025 Season Reveal Gala. Reserve your seat today and be part of the magic!

No Ticket or RSVP is required. See you there!

Title: 5 Live

Dates: July 12 – 14, 2024

Venue: Thakkar Family Foundation Theatre (formerly known as the Drs. Thakkar Pavilion)

Tickets: Adult $20, Youth $15

Times: Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm. Sunday 2:30 pm

Description: The Thakkar Foundation Theatre invites you to come and listen to 5LIVE – a multi-talented 5 piece vocal group providing live music and singing. Become immersed as the band brings back your favorites from the 60, 70’s, and 80’s. Our accompaniment includes a full band sound with fantastic voices, guitars, saxophone music and keyboard. Produced in partnership with Gary Johnson Productions.