Center Stage Community Theatre

09/28/2026

ONE FINAL WEEKEND!

There's still time to spend a little time with the Gibbs family!

Center Stage Community Theatre's production of Morning's at Seven returns for just three more performances, October 2–4.

Step into small-town America in 1922, where four sisters, their husbands, and one very long-awaited marriage proposal prove that family life has never been simple—or dull!

When Homer Bolton finally brings home his girlfriend after twelve years of courtship, the entire family finds itself confronting old secrets, unexpected desires, and the prospect of change.

Warm, funny, and filled with wonderfully eccentric characters, Paul Osborn's beloved comedy reminds us that some family dynamics never go out of style.

ONLY THREE PERFORMANCES REMAIN!

Friday, October 2 — 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 3 — 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 4 — 2:30 PM

Tickets: Just $18!

Center Stage Community Theatre
604 W Powell St, Lebanon, IN

Get your tickets: https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/2146

Prefer to reserve by phone? Call (765) 894-5587.

Don't miss your last chance to join this unforgettable family!

From the gentle eccentricities of four elderly sisters and their husbands, Paul Osborn has created a charming, vivid comedy about life in small-town America in 1922 - when families could continue a lifetime's conversation across a backyard fence. The play's unlikely catalyst is Homer Bolton, the awk...

09/28/2026

MEET THE CAST OF MAKING GOD LAUGH!

Same family. Different holidays. A lifetime of surprises.

Center Stage Community Theatre is excited to introduce the cast of Making God Laugh, a heartfelt comedy by Sean Grennan that follows one family through thirty years of holidays, changing relationships, unexpected turns, and the enduring bonds that bring us home.

Please join us in welcoming our talented cast!

Ruthie — Kelli Conkin
Bill — David Shaul
Richard — Frankie Grizz
Maddie — Lauren Johnson
Thomas — Grant Delight

Directed by Matt Spurlock.

From Thanksgiving in 1980 to Easter-ish in 2010, this family discovers that life rarely goes according to plan—and sometimes the most unexpected moments become the most meaningful.

December 4–20, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:30 PM
Center Stage Community Theatre
604 W Powell St, Lebanon, IN 46052

centerstagecommunitytheatre.com

Help us welcome the cast, and mark your calendars for this holiday production!

09/25/2026

Thank you to Indy Ghost Light's graphic designer Jason Adams for this retro poster -Norman Rockwell would approve! Our 2nd weekend of "Morning's at Seven" will kick off tonight and runs through October 4. Ticket link here:

https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/2146

09/23/2026

What fun today! Some of the cast members of "Morning's at Seven" were able to share a little bit of our production with the great folks at Primelife Enrichment in Carmel. Thank you to L Anne Raffel, staff and members for spending your lunch with us as we took you back to 1922!

Please join us in person the remaining two weekends using the ticket link below:

https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/2146

09/18/2026

Meet the cast of Morning's at Seven, opening tonight!!

Here's Molly Kraus to tell you more...secure your tickets using the link below:

https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/2146

09/17/2026

Meet the cast of Morning's at Seven, running 9/18-10/4:

Here's Scott Stockton to tell you more...secure your tickets using the link below:

https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/2146

09/16/2026

Meet the cast of Morning's at Seven, running 9/18-10/4:

Here's Rick Sharp to tell you more...secure your tickets using the link below:

https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/2146

09/14/2026

Our transformation back to 1922 has begun! Please make plans to see the nostalgic play Morning's At Seven & see how your current family dynamics compare to theirs! Show run is 9/18-10/4; ticket link here:

https://maingatetickets.com/events/view/2146

09/14/2026

Encore Awards season is upon us, and Center Stage is honored to receive the following nominations:

BEST PRODUCTION OF A COMEDY
Matt McKee, Unnecessary Farce

BEST DIRECTOR OF A COMEDY
Nicole Amsler, Unnecessary Farce

BEST PERFORMANCE OF A LEADING MALE ROLE IN A COMEDY
Hunter Nuzzi, Unnecessary Farce

BEST PERFORMANCE OF A LEADING MALE ROLE IN A DRAMA
Daniel Ott, Gaslight

BEST PERFORMANCE OF A LEADING FEMALE ROLE IN A COMEDY
Lauren Johnson, Baggage
Lisa Kothe Anderson, Unnecessary Farce

BEST PERFORMANCE OF A LEADING FEMALE ROLE IN A DRAMA
Stephanie Levell, Gaslight

BEST PERFORMANCE OF A MAJOR SUPPORTING MALE ROLE IN A PLAY (COMBINED CATEGORY)
Matt Anderson, Unnecessary Farce

BEST PERFORMANCE OF A MAJOR SUPPORTING FEMALE ROLE IN A COMEDY
Tanya Haas, Pride@Prejudice
Lauren Lotzow, Unnecessary Farce

BEST PERFORMANCE OF A MINOR SUPPORTING FEMALE ROLE IN A PLAY (COMBINED CATEGORY)
Tanya Haas, The Widow in Mink

BEST SET DESIGN FOR A COMEDY
Jan Jamison, Christy Summersett, The Widow In Mink

BEST SET DESIGN FOR A DRAMA
Christy Summersett, David Wines, Gaslight

BEST SET DECORATION FOR A COMEDY
Joyce Pendleton, Pride@Prejudice
Jan Jamison, The Widow In Mink

BEST SET DECORATION FOR A DRAMA
Christy Summersett, David Wines, Gaslight

BEST PROPS FOR A PLAY (COMBINED CATEGORY)
Nicole Amsler, Unnecessary Farce

Congrats to all nominees, and we'll see you at the awards!