Celebrating our 88th Season! At Lakewood Playhouse we are a cultural crown jewel in Lakewood, presenting the best in local live theatre and education.
If you’ve never been to live theater before, Lakewood Playhouse is one of the best places in the South Sound to start.
Every seat feels close to the action
Unlike a huge performing arts center, Lakewood Playhouse is an intimate theater where you’re never far from the stage. The venue is designed so audiences feel connected to the actors and story in a way that’s difficult to replicate in larger theaters.
Live theater is different from movies
You can stream a movie anytime. But when you’re sitting in the audience, watching actors perform live just a few feet away, every laugh, surprise, and emotional moment feels more immediate. No two performances are exactly the same.
It’s a Lakewood institution
Founded in 1938, Lakewood Playhouse has been entertaining local audiences for nearly 90 years. Generations of Lakewood residents have attended performances, volunteered, acted on stage, or supported productions. It’s one of the city’s longest-running cultural organizations.
You support local talent
The performers, directors, designers, and volunteers are your neighbors. When you buy a ticket, you’re helping local artists create meaningful experiences right here in Lakewood. The Playhouse’s mission is literally to build community through theater.
You’ll probably be surprised by the quality
Many first-time visitors expect a small community theater and leave impressed by the acting, sets, costumes, and production value. Reviews frequently highlight the intimate setting and the fact that there are essentially no bad seats in the house.
The best reason to go?
For a couple of hours, you get to laugh, cry, and experience a story alongside a room full of people. In a world of streaming and screens, that’s becoming a rare and memorable experience.