Pure Black And Gold Oldies: Doo-Wop and Pop!

JULY 25

FRI 7:30 pm | MainStage Theater

Guys and Dolls

October 3-5 & 10-12

FRI-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | MainStage Theater

Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong!

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.

November 14-16 & 21-23

FRI-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | MainStage Theater

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation featuring the escapades of lovable characters Marlin, Dory, Crush, and of course our story’s hero, Nemo!  With New music by the award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen), Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure!

The Best Christmas
Pageant Ever

December 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21 

FRI-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | BlackBox Theater

In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas! This delightful show, adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book, is a heartwarming and hilarious holiday experience perfect for the entire family! 

The Nutcracker

December 12-14 & 19-21

FRI-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | MainStage Theater

It’s not the holiday season without The Nutcracker! Bring your family to experience the enchanting classic story of Clara and her magical Christmas Eve adventure, featuring such iconic musical selections as “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “March,” and “Waltz of the Flowers.” Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will present Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous masterpiece in our MainStage Theater for TWO weekends! 

The Importance of
Being Earnest

February 13-15 & 20-22, 2026 

FRI-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | BlackBox Theater

Oscar Wilde’s brilliantly clever and elegant comedic masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest, tells the story of two young gentlemen in London who each live a double life, creating elaborate deceptions to find balance in their lives.  A celebration of wit and repartee, The Importance of Being Earnest will entertain and delight audiences of all ages!  

All Hands on Deck

March 19-22, 2026 

THU-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | MainStage Theater

The year 2026 marks America’s 250th anniversary, and this is the perfect show to wish her a happy birthday! Patterned after USO Big Band road shows, this musical and dance experience features over 40 American classics such as “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Pennsylvania Polka,” “Deep In The Heart Of Texas,” “America the Beautiful,” “Don’t Fence Me In,” and “Thanks for the Memory.”  All Hands On Deck is a spectacular, high-energy, patriotic tribute suitable for the entire family!

Hairspray

May 1-3 & 8-10, 2026  

FRI-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | MainStage Theater

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and lovable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her ‘do!  Based on the cult classic movie and winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, with music and lyrics by the acclaimed songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, Hairspray is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs!

Legally Blonde

June 19-21 & 26-28, 2026 

FRI-SAT 7:30 pm & SUN 2:00 PM | MainStage Theater

The year 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of LEGALLY BLONDE hitting movie theaters, and this musical adaptation breathes exciting new life into the journey of the famously perky Elle Woods, a fashion-savvy sorority girl who finds her life turned upside down when she is dumped by her boyfriend Warner. To prove to Warner that she is more than just some blonde sorority girl, she follows him to Harvard Law, where she struggles to fit in but ultimately defies expectations while staying true to her delightfully pink personality.