HAIRSPRAY, FAME JR., WIZARD OF OZ et al. Set for Lake Worth Playhouse

As one of the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse has announced a summer full of programming including HAIRSPRAY, FAME JR., WIZARD OF OZ, and more. See the full lineup below.

Ghost Hunt
May 12, 10pm. Spend an evening learning what it's like to be a paranormal investigator and finding out more about ghosts and other phenomena with the Paranormal Crossroads Investigations (PCI) team.

The night starts with a meet and greet where we introduce ourselves and briefly talk with our guests about the field and the science of paranormal investigations. PCI will then give participants a quick lesson on how to use our handheld equipment. We then take assigned groups to different sections of the facility where paranormal activity has been suspected, providing strict instructions on what areas are off limits. We then leave the groups to conduct their own investigations while we monitor them via video cameras set up in each room. We periodically switch groups to different areas, while taking breaks. At the end of the night, the entire group will reconvene and talk about the observations and experiences our guests had that evening.

VIP Tickets include: Investigate with a senior investigation team member, digital photo with director of PCI, invitation to evidence review session, special VIP hours, special equipment monitoring.

Gratitude, The Show
May 25-26, 2pm. The Gratitude Festival is a "Live Life to the Fullest" celebration of love, life and gratitude. Classified as an Edutainment "show" - it is a 4 hour mix of education and entertainment. It is an afternoon of love, laughter and fun leaving the participants in a state of Joy and Gratitude. In a high energy and entertaining atmosphere we create curve balls, love bombs, and impactful experiences that will light up the audience and have them realize that anything is possible. Our goal is to have the participants find new connections between their head and their heart as they walk away in a state of Gratitude.

Wizard of Oz
June 2, 2pm, 7pm. Downtown Dance will be performing the classic tale of Wizard of Oz , the ballet, featuring their talented dance students of Lake Worth. Their last performance, Alice in Wonderland, sold out in advance so don't miss your chance to get tickets!

United We Stand
June 10, 2pm, 7pm. An FDC original ballet themed to the patriotic music of Sousa and a second act that pays tribute to the diversity of this great nation. Dancers will range in ages 5 - 18. All styles of dance will be presented at this performance.

101 Dalmatians
June 28-30. Join all the dogs of London, as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. With a delightfully fun score, lovable characters and one of the most deliciously evil villians in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight.

Hairspray
July 5 - 29. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray sweeps you away to 1960's Baltimore where the 50's are out and change is in the air! Loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the local TV dance program. Overnight she finds herself transformed from an outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life adolescent some­how manage to vanquish the program's reigning princess, integrate the television show, and find true love all without muss­ing her hair?

Fame Jr.
August 2-4. Set during the last years of New York City's High School of the Performing Arts on 46th St, Fame Jr. is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, this show explores the issues that confront many youths today.

Lake Worth Playhouse is located at 713 Lake Ave in Downtown Lake Worth. Valet Parking is available for $5. Street and lot parking is also available.

Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre with a diverse array of offerings, including award-winning dramas, comedies, musicals, area premieres, Broadway favorites, children's shows, ballets and operas on film, live concerts, improv comedy and alternative programming. In addition to its main stage theatrical fare, The Playhouse presents year-round independent and foreign films in the Stonzek Theatre, an intimate black-box style theatre equipped with a large viewing screen and high-definition projection. The Playhouse is proud to offer a variety of educational programs for adults and children, as well as community outreach initiatives that bring cultural programs into the neighborhoods of underserved youth and also make theatre available free of charge for disadvantaged citizens in the community.

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