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10 plays x 10 minutes each = One extraordinary time at the theatre!

The 2026 10-Minute PLay festival
February 20 - March 1

The fan-favorite 10-Minute Play Festival is back by popular demand as a co-production with Century College Playhouse. Ten short, never-before-seen plays from around the world have been selected for this year’s festival. Watch each show and then cast your ballot to crown the “Audience Favorite” 10-minute play of 2026!

All performances of The 2026 10-Minute Play Festival will take place at Century College’s West Campus Theatre. Seating is general admission.

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THE POPULAR SONGBOOK SERIES RETURNS TO LAKESHORE!

Chart-Toppers & Show-Stoppers: Where Broadway Meets Billboard

Saturday, February 21 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 PM

Join us for a Great American Songbook concert for theatre fans and pop music lovers alike! Smash hits from the Billboard Top 40 and Broadway musicals like “Proud Mary,” “Stand by Me,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” will be performed by some of the Twin Cities’ favorite artists!

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Coming soon: The Importance of being earnest

The road to true love is delightfully tangled in The Importance of Being Earnest. Jack wants to marry the elegant Gwendolyn, but must first win over her formidable mother, Lady Bracknell. Meanwhile, Jack’s charmingly deceitful friend Algernon has his eye on Cecily, Jack’s ward—and a few secrets of his own. Between mistaken identities, alter egos, and sharp wit, Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy skewers romance, society, and the absurdities of Victorian life in this brilliant farce. Tickets are selling fast; make your plans today!

OPERA LIKE YOU’VE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE ON MARCH 29

Get ready for an afternoon of unforgettable music at Opera Jukebox where you pick the playlist! Join MN Opera’s incredible Resident Artists for a lively, interactive concert featuring your favorite selections. From soaring opera arias to timeless classical pieces and beloved standards, it’s a one-of-a-kind musical experience shaped by the audience. Come ready to choose, cheer, and be amazed! Grab your seats today!

join us for the The play-reading club “sips ‘n scripts” in STILLWATER THIS FEBRUARY

Join us on Saturday mornings for coffee, pastries, and script readings celebrating love in all its forms. No experience or preparation required—just come ready to read and enjoy. Classes take place at the Manitou Fund Education & Arts Center in Stillwater. Choose one day to come out, or register for all sessions. Learn more here!

Lakeshore players welcomes megan k. pence as the new executive director

The Board of Directors has appointed Megan K. Pence as the next Executive Director of Lakeshore Players effective immediately. Megan previously served as the Managing Director of Lakeshore from 2021-2025, and brings a wealth of administrative and artistic experience to the role. To read the full announcement, click here.

HANIFL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – YOUR COMMUNITY STAGE

Thanks to thousands of you in the White Bear Lake community and surrounding area, one of the premier theatre and entertainment facilities in the state of Minnesota is open. It’s the new home of the Lakeshore Players Theatre and many other destination entertainment options.