WELCOME TO HANIFL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

YOUR COMMUNITY STAGE.

The Hanifl Performing Arts Center proudly stands as one of the premier theatre and entertainment facilities in Minnesota, all thanks to the incredible, ongoing support of the White Bear Lake community and surrounding areas!

As the permanent home of Lakeshore Players Theatre, our state of the art facility builds upon a long, rich history of providing quality arts entertainment to the region. This beautiful space allows us to elevate every performance, class, and event to a whole new level.

LPT your community stage. Beyond the Lakeshore Players Theatre season, we are continuously expanding our offerings with the LIVE AT LAKESHORE concerts and event series as well as youth and adult education programming and diverse entertainment experiences.

As always, we are deeply grateful for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Hanifl Performing Arts Center soon!

ABOUT lakeshore players 

Founded in 1953 in White Bear Lake, Lakeshore Players Theatre has continuously operated as a community theater. In April 2018, Lakeshore began a new era, operating year-round in the new Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Our beautiful new home, is really a gift from thousands of residents of our city and the surrounding region, who have so generously contributed to our capital and growth campaigns. For this we are truly grateful. 

It doesn't stop there. We are a true community theatre and our small, dedicated staff depends on the many volunteers who help put together every show. For every production, volunteers fill vital roles behind the scenes, on the stage, and in the house. I hope you will check out the many opportunities to be involved. No experience necessary and it's fun!

Check out our upcoming performances on the main stage, in the Lakeshore Kids & Family Theatre series, and our educational programs. Hopefully, you will find something that interests you, and you'll become part of our ever-growing community. Thank you!