Looking Glass Playhouse

05/29/2026

⏰ Scholarship Application Deadline Is This Sunday! ⏰

There's still time to apply for a 2026 Looking Glass Playhouse Scholarship, but the deadline is quickly approaching!

🎓 Scholarships are available to eligible high school seniors (Class of 2026) and current college students who have participated onstage or backstage with Looking Glass Playhouse within the last five years.

📅 Application Deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2026

📝 Application Requirements:
• A minimum 200-word essay describing how theater has impacted your life
• Two letters of recommendation from current LGP Board Members

🔗 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/jCpVZcYH7YLtpn4t9

🌟 Scholarship recipients will be announced and honored during our Summer Youth Production!

💛 Want to help support future artists? Donations to our scholarship fund help provide tuition assistance to deserving students and make a lasting impact.

🔗 Donate here:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815/donations

Don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for your dedication to theater and receive support for your educational journey.

See you on St. Louis Street! 🎭

05/18/2026

🎟️ THEY’RE ON SALE!!! 🎟️
Tickets for our summer youth production of Shrek the Musical at Looking Glass Playhouse are officially LIVE… and they’re disappearing faster than fairy tale creatures running from Lord Farquaad! 🧅💚

With 103 auditioners and a cast of 80+ young performers, this is going to be one BIG, bold, hilarious swamp-sized adventure you do not want to miss!

🌟 Performance Dates & Times 🌟
📅 Thursday, June 25 – 7:30 PM
📅 Friday, June 26 – 7:30 PM
📅 Saturday, June 27 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📅 Sunday, June 28 – 2:00 PM

🎭 Looking Glass Playhouse – Lebanon, IL

Get ready for:
🧅 More layers than an onion
🐴 A donkey who NEVER stops talking
👑 A tiny ruler with giant problems
🐉 One fire-breathing dragon
🧚 Fairy tale chaos everywhere
💚 And one ogre just trying to get his swamp back

This cast has been working hard to bring Duloc, the swamp, and all your favorite fairy tale characters to life in a production packed with laughter, music, heart, and enough energy to shake the whole kingdom of Far Far Away.

⚠️ Warning: these tickets may go faster than Donkey yelling “WE’RE FLYING!”

And trust us… you do NOT want to be the person hearing everyone talk about the coolest swamp on Earth after the shows are sold out.

🎟️ Get your tickets now:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

So gather your fairy tale creatures, leave your torches and pitchforks at home, and come spend some time in the swamp with us this summer!

See you on St. Louis Street! 💚

05/18/2026

🎭 Thank You & 2026 Season Updates 🎭
Looking Glass Playhouse

As we close the curtain on 1776, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this production such a meaningful and memorable experience.

A special thank you to Director Glenn Netemeyer for his leadership, vision, and dedication in bringing this story to life. Your guidance helped create a production filled with heart, energy, and purpose.

To our incredible cast, crew, production team, and volunteers — thank you for your time, talent, and commitment. Every role, on stage and behind the scenes, helped make this show something truly special.

And to our audiences — thank you for your support, laughter, and standing ovations. We are so grateful to share live theatre with such a wonderful community.

🎭 2026 Season Updates & What’s Coming Up

🧅🐉 Shrek the Musical (Summer Youth Production)
📅 June 25–28, 2026 (5 performances)
With over 100 youth at auditions, we have an ogre-tastic production in the works for you! Expect a high-energy, heart-filled show the whole family will enjoy.

🎸👠 Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
📅 July 24–25, 2026
A cult classic returns to the stage in an electrifying, outrageous, and unforgettable theatrical experience packed with music, chaos, and audience energy.

🎭 2026–2027 Main Stage Season

❄️ Frozen
Director: Jason Johnson
Auditions: August 1, 2026
Single Tickets On Sale: August 31, 2026
A powerful story of sisterhood, self-discovery, and the strength of love that can change everything.

🗳️ The Minutes
Director: Jason Koonce
Auditions: September 26, 2026
Single Tickets On Sale: October 5, 2026
A sharp, compelling comedy that reveals the hidden tensions behind a small-town government meeting.

🎶 Winter Musical (TBA)
Director: Gigi Dowling-Urban
Announcement: Late October / Early November 2026
Auditions: November 7, 2026
Single Tickets On Sale: December 14, 2026

🔍 Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Director: Glenn Netemeyer
Auditions: January 23, 2027
Single Tickets On Sale: February 1, 2027
A fast-paced, laugh-filled mystery full of twists, disguises, and classic Holmes adventure.

💄 Mean Girls
Director: Sarah James
Auditions: March 13, 2027
Single Tickets On Sale: March 22, 2027
A high-energy musical about identity, friendship, and finding where you truly belong.

🎟️ Season Ticket Update
Season ticket renewals are going strong now, and new season tickets will be available for purchase starting August 1st. More information to come.

We can’t wait to welcome you back for another incredible season of live theatre, storytelling, and community.

See you on St. Louis Street. 🎭

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

This is it — the FINAL performance of 1776 at Looking Glass Playhouse 🇺🇸🇺🇸

After incredible audiences, standing ovations, and an unforgettable run, the curtain falls one last time on this acclaimed production TODAY at 2:00 PM!

With stirring music, razor-sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and the dramatic story behind America’s fight for independence, 1776 brings history to life in a way that is both entertaining and deeply powerful.

Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was not signed on July 4th by most delegates as many people believe — the signing actually took place over several weeks, with some delegates signing months later.

🎟️ FINAL SHOW:
📅 Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM

Seats are limited, so don’t miss your last chance to experience this powerful and entertaining musical before it’s gone!

Get your tickets now:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

See you on St. Louis Street! 🇺🇸

05/16/2026

This is it — closing weekend for 1776 at Looking Glass Playhouse 🇺🇸🔥

After incredible audiences and standing ovations, this acclaimed production is heading into its final performances!

With stirring music, razor-sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and the dramatic story behind America’s fight for independence, 1776 brings history to life in a way that is both entertaining and deeply powerful.

Did you know? The delegates to the Continental Congress spent weeks arguing over independence before finally approving the Declaration. Some feared war, others feared freedom would fail — and the debates became so heated that friendships and political alliances were nearly destroyed.

🎟️ FINAL PERFORMANCES:
📅 Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 PM
📅 Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM

Once the curtain falls Sunday afternoon, 1776 is gone!

Get your tickets now:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

See you on St. Louis Street! 🇺🇸

05/15/2026

The revolution is almost over… and the FINAL weekend of 1776 is underway at Looking Glass Playhouse 🇺🇸🔥

Audiences are loving this production, and the reviews keep rolling in:

⭐ “One of the best productions Looking Glass has done!”
⭐ “Funny, moving, and incredibly timely.”
⭐ “The cast chemistry and harmonies were outstanding!”
⭐ “A powerful reminder of how complicated — and courageous — the fight for independence really was.”

Now there are only THREE chances left to experience this unforgettable musical!

With stirring music, razor-sharp wit, fiery debates, and the dramatic story behind America’s fight for independence, 1776 brings the founding fathers to life like never before. From the vote for freedom to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this Tony Award-winning musical is funny, powerful, and surprisingly relevant.

Did you know? The signing of the Declaration of Independence wasn’t unanimous at first — several delegates argued fiercely for and against independence, and some colonies changed their votes at the very last moment. 1776 captures those intense debates, personal rivalries, and high-stakes compromises that shaped American history.

🎟️ ONLY 3 PERFORMANCES REMAIN:
📅 Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM — 128 seats left
📅 Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 PM — 91 seats left
📅 Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM — ONLY 30 seats left!

Once the curtain falls Sunday afternoon, 1776 is gone!

Get your tickets now before these final performances sell out:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

See you on St. Louis Street! 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

The rest is over… and the FINAL weekend of 1776 begins TONIGHT at Looking Glass Playhouse! 🇺🇸🔥

History comes alive with unforgettable music, fiery debates, sharp wit, and the story behind America’s fight for independence. From the vote for freedom to the signing of the Declaration, 1776 brings the passion, politics, and personalities of the founding fathers to the stage in a way you’ll never forget.

Only FOUR performances remain:
📅 May 14, 15 & 16 at 7:30 PM
📅 May 17 at 2:00 PM

Did you know? Benjamin Franklin was 70 years old when he signed the Declaration of Independence, while Thomas Jefferson was only 33 when he wrote it. The delegates came from vastly different colonies, backgrounds, and beliefs — making the fight for unity just as dramatic as the fight for independence itself!

🎟️ Don’t miss your final chance to see this incredible production:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

Once the curtain falls Sunday, it’s over!

See you on St. Louis Street! 🇺🇸

05/12/2026

While we take a few days to rest, don’t miss your chance to catch the closing weekend of 1776 at Looking Glass Playhouse!

Did you know? The actual debate and signing process of the Declaration of Independence took place over several weeks in the summer of 1776. Congress voted for independence on July 2nd, approved most of the Declaration’s wording on July 4th, and many delegates didn’t actually sign the document until August 2nd!

Catch the musical that brings the passion, politics, humor, and history of America’s founding to life on stage.

🇺🇸 Closing Weekend Performances:
May 14, 15, & 16 at 7:30 PM
May 17 at 2:00 PM

🎟️ Reserve your seats now:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

Don’t wait — once these final performances are gone, they’re gone!

See you on St. Louis Street!

05/10/2026

🇺🇸🎭 ONLY 5 SHOWS LEFT! 🎭🇺🇸

From all of us at Looking Glass Playhouse—Happy Mother’s Day! 💐
Celebrate with an afternoon of live theater and make it a day to remember.

Join us TODAY for our 2:00 PM matinee of 1776—a powerful, heartfelt story about the founding of our nation, filled with moments of humor, passion, and courage.

💐 Bring mom, bring the family, and enjoy time together doing something special. There’s nothing quite like sharing a live performance—and making memories that last longer than flowers.

💡 Fun Trivia:
Abigail Adams was a mother of five and a fierce advocate for women’s rights—famously urging her husband to “remember the ladies” as the new nation was formed.
Martha Jefferson was also a mother, balancing family life while her husband helped shape a nation. Their stories remind us that behind the scenes of history were strong women—and mothers—whose influence helped guide the future.

📅 Remaining Performance Dates & Times:
May 10 at 2:00 PM (Today!)
May 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 PM
May 17 at 2:00 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets now:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with a story that still resonates today.

See you on St. Louis Street! 🇺🇸🎭