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Looking Glass Playhouse, 301 West St. Louis Street, Lebanon, IL (2026)

06/14/2026

We are almost ready to do the time warp again! And this year, you can secure your tickets to our 10th Anniversary production of The Rocky Horror Show even earlier. This year's flash sale will run for over a whole week, giving you plenty of time to get tickets for all the Transylvanians in your life. See you soon 💋!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients.

At Looking Glass Playhouse, we believe in investing in the future, not just of theatre, but of our entire community. Through our scholarship program, we are proud to support local students as they continue their educational journeys and pursue their dreams.

Donald Urban Memorial Scholarship Recipients:
Wini James
Kennedy Meyer

The Donald Urban Memorial Scholarship honors a legacy of service, dedication, and the belief that education can change lives.

Looking Glass Playhouse Scholarship Recipients:
Crispin Shininger
Savannah Gladden
Eric Perschbacher

Pinnacle Roofing & Exteriors Scholarship:
Brianna Neighbors

These scholarships reflect our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders, creators, educators, healthcare professionals, artists, and community members. Whether their future takes them to a stage, a classroom, a laboratory, an office, or beyond, we are honored to play a small role in helping them achieve their goals.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 scholarship recipients! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the years ahead.

Looking Glass Playhouse has been producing live community theatre in Lebanon, Illinois for more than 50 years. We remain committed to giving back to the community that has supported us and helping local students pursue their dreams, onstage, offstage, and everywhere in between.

If you would like to support our scholarship fund, donations can be made through our website. Every contribution helps us continue investing in local students and their futures.

You can also come out and support many of these scholarship recipients this summer in Shrek the Musical, opening June 25. We hope you'll join us for this fun-filled production and help celebrate the talented young people who make our community so special.

See you on St. Louis Street

06/11/2026

🧅💚 THIS SWAMP IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! 💚🧅

The fairy tale chaos has officially begun, and our talented cast of more than 60 young performers is hard at work bringing Shrek the Musical to life on the Looking Glass Playhouse stage!

Get ready for:
🐴 A donkey who never stops talking
👑 A ruler with a very big ego and very short legs
🐉 A fire-breathing dragon
🧚 Fairy tale creatures of every shape and size
🎶 Songs that will have you singing all the way home
🧅 More onion jokes than you can shake a pitchfork at

With over 100 young people auditioning for this summer's production, this cast is packed with talent, energy, and enough personality to fill the entire swamp!

🎟️ Don't wait to get your tickets—performances are filling up fast!

📅 June 25 – 7:30 PM
📅 June 26 – 7:30 PM
📅 June 27 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📅 June 28 – 2:00 PM

🎭 Looking Glass Playhouse
📍 Lebanon, Illinois

Grab your family, your friends, and your favorite fairy tale creatures and join us for the funniest adventure in the kingdom!

Because sometimes happily ever after begins in a swamp. 💚🧅

🎟️ Tickets available now:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/LGP/5815

06/11/2026

🎭 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.

🎶 Come From Away
Director: Gigi Dowling-Urban
Auditions: November 7, 2026
Single Tickets On Sale: December 14, 2026

The remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed the world. Filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable music, this inspiring musical celebrates kindness, resilience, and the connections that bring us together.

🔍 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, and new season tickets will be available for purchase beginning August 1, 2026. More information will be announced soon.

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

See you on St. Louis Street.

06/11/2026

We are so happy to finally announce our winter musical…the moving and iconic Come From Away-January 2027…❤️😃❤️

What a season!!!!

3 amazing musicals- Frozen…Come From Away…and Mean Girls…with 2 outstanding straight shows…The Minutes and Ken Ludwig’s The Baskervilles…

Join us this year onstage or in the house…but secure your seats NOW with season tickets! Make the LGP your theatre “home” for 2026-27! See you there❤️

🎶 Come From Away
Director: Gigi Dowling-Urban
Auditions: November 7, 2026
Single Tickets On Sale: December 14, 2026
The remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed the world. Filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable music, this inspiring musical celebrates kindness, resilience, and the connections that bring us together.

06/04/2026

🎟️🧅 THEY'RE SELLING FAST! 🧅🎟️

Somebody once told me... you should probably get your tickets NOW!

Tickets for Looking Glass Playhouse's summer youth production of Shrek the Musical are officially on sale, and seats are already disappearing faster than fairy tale creatures fleeing Lord Farquaad! 💚

Packed with laughter, music, adventure, and plenty of swampy fun, this is a show the whole family will love.

🌟 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, Illinois

Prepare yourself for:

🧅 More layers than an onion
🐴 A donkey who has absolutely no volume control
👑 A ruler who's a little short on height... and patience
🐉 One very dramatic dragon
🧚 A kingdom overflowing with fairy tale favorites
💚 And one grumpy ogre who just wants everyone off his property

Our cast has been working hard to bring the world of Far Far Away to life, and we can't wait to share this hilarious, heartwarming adventure with you.

⚠️ Fair warning: Tickets may disappear faster than Donkey can say, "WE'RE FLYING!"

Don't be the person hearing about how amazing the show was after it's over. Grab your seats, gather your fairy tale creatures, leave your pitchforks at home, and spend a little time in the coolest swamp on Earth.

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

Because happily ever after starts on St. Louis Street. 💚🧅🎭

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. 🎭

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