Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theater of Northwest Illinois, is busily preparing for the Tuesday, May 8, 2018, opening of the season. Don’t miss all the exciting events at Timber Lake this summer.
For more information, visit the TLP website or call the Box Office at 815-244-2035. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
TLP’s Magic Owl Children’s Theater production of Junie B. Jones, The Musical is based on the book series by Barbara Park. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her. Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament, and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting! Junie B. Jones runs from Tuesday, May 8, to Friday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. All tickets are $5.
The TLP Jukebox Series opens on Friday, May 11, with Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. From the opening chords of vintage country to rockabilly, rock n’ roll, searing ballads and gentle songs of love and deep faith, Ring of Fire tells the events of Cash’s life and the incredible struggles and triumphs of his life. TLP’s Artistic Director, Paul Stancato, has put together a core group of talented actor/musicians from around the Country, to celebrate the songs that are such a part of our collective experience. Ring of Fire runs Friday, May 11, through Sunday, May 13, and Friday, May 18, through Sunday, May 20, with performances on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
On Friday, May 25, TLP opens their Concert Series with Reba…and Friends featuring Nashville recording artist, Brooke Byam. Join Brooke and friends for an evening of music and fun onstage at TLP. Hear your favorites by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Buck Owens, and, of course, Reba. Reba…and Friends will be at Timber Lake Playhouse on Friday, May 25. at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.
One Saturday, June 2, Timber Lake Playhouse welcomes Broadway’s Andrea McArdle, to kickoff TLP’s First Annual Broadway Concert with the Stars, starring Broadway’s original Annie. Best known for originating, in 1977, the title role in the Broadway musical” Annie,” McArdle continues to thrill audiences on stages all over the world. Andrea brings her award-winning vocal talents to Timber Lake Playhouse for a one-night-only concert experience not to be missed! Tickets are $50.
As an added experience, join TLP for a private and intimate dining experience with “Annie” under the stars, on the patio of the Lake Carroll Clubhouse, on Friday, June 1. Tickets for this dining event are $75.