Current Season - Season 17
Basic Witches
Our 2026 season "Basic Witches" is brewing with excitement! We are thrilled to present A Night on Broadway, our third annual fundraising gala at Maceli's, and Echoes of the Macabre, a chilling celebration of micro operas. Our summer concerts, Songs for a Haunted Stage and Phantom Follies, will feature a mix of opera and musical theatre favorites, each concluding with the staging premiere of Brewed Ambition. The season also includes the powerful American opera The Crucible at Theatre Lawrence, plus our yearly Tunes & Brews with 23rd Street Brewery! Join us for a season full of magic, music, and unforgettable experiences - no broomsticks required!
A Night on Broadway
Annual fundraising event
Join us February 28, 2026, at Maceli's Banquet Hall for LOT's third annual fundraising gala, A Night on Broadway! Enjoy an evening in support of the arts, featuring incredible live performances and a silent auction. VIP tickets include appetizers, a complimentary drink, and early access to the event; general admission includes concert entry and silent auction access. Don't miss this exciting celebration of music, community, and Broadway magic!
Tunes and Brews!
A Concert with 23rd Street Brewery
Join us at 23rd Street Brewery on August 1, 2026, for our annual "Tunes and Brews" concert, where LOT participants, both old and new, gather for songs of all genres and drinks, featuring our season Covers giving a preview of their roles. Enjoy free admission as you get serenaded with friends and celebrate the incredible talents of LOT!
Echoes of the Macabre
A Celebration of Micro Operas
Join us August 7, 2026, at Maceli's Banquet Hall for Echoes of the Macabre, a chilling and captivating evening of micro operas exploring the human nature. Experience powerful storytelling and hauntingly beautiful music paired with Maceli's signature atmosphere. Don't miss this thrilling celebration of the macabre through the art of opera!
Brewed Ambition
***Staging Premiere***
By Michael Turnblom and BK Wells
Join us August 13 and 15, 2026, at Theatre Lawrence for Brewed Ambition, a hilarious new comic musical! Follow Deuce, an unassuming busboy whose rise at a struggling coffee shop takes a deadly turn, in this twisted tale of ambition, guilt, and espresso-fueled madness. Presented as the second half of Songs for a Haunted Stage and Phantom Follies, this wickedly funny premiere is not to be missed!
Songs for a Haunted Stage & Phantom Follies
Featuring Brewed Ambition
Join us August 13 and 15, 2026, at Theatre Lawrence for evenings of opera and musical theatre favorites, featuring a mix of haunting arias and showstopping Broadway numbers. Each concert includes the staging premiere of Brewed Ambition, a new comedic musical following Deuce, a busboy whose rise at a struggling coffee shop takes a deadly turn. Ambition, guilt, and espresso-fueled chaos collide in this wickedly funny tale you won't want to miss!
Robert Ward's
The Crucible
Experience Robert Ward's The Crucible at Theatre Lawrence on August 14 and 16, 2026. This gripping American opera, based on Arthur Miller's iconic play, explores hysteria, morality, and the dangerous consequences of fear in a divided community. With powerful performances and Ward's compelling score, this production delivers a haunting and unforgettable operatic experience.
Music by Robert Ward; Libretto by Bernard Stambler, based on the play by Arthur Miller