Hartland, WI – April 2, 2025, Lake Country Playhouse & Academy (LCP) proudly unveils its 2025-2026 season, celebrating Legends & Legacies with stories that inspire, challenge, and endure. Featuring a thrilling mix of new releases, rare works, beloved classics, and the all-new Lake Country Sings Concert Series, this season invites audiences to Be Part of the Story.
“Great stories connect us across time, challenge our perspectives, and leave lasting legacies,” says Katie Berg, LCP Executive Director. “This season, we celebrate the power of storytelling—honoring the legends that have shaped us while creating new ones for the future.”
The 2025-2026 season features:
Anastasia: The Musical – One of the first to produce this new title with unforgettable score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahern, LCP’s Mainstage and Academy team up to present both the full-length Broadway Musical and the Youth Edition. The family friendly season opener will share a tale of identity and discovery, where history and legend collide. Anastasia runs September 26-October 12, 2025 (Mainstage Series) & October 16-26, 2025 (Academy Series)
A Christmas Carol the Musical – “Hail, Hail” for the 15th Anniversary Production of a cherished Lake Country tradition; Michael Kosinski and Ernest Brusubardis’ heartwarming adaptation of the Charles Dickens’ classic brings festive cheer as Scrooge embarks on a transformative journey guided by the spirits of Christmas past, present, and future. A Christmas Carol runs November 28-December 14, 2025 (Mainstage Series)
The Book of Will – In another Lauren Gunderson script packed with wit, wine, and theatrical chaos, a scrappy band of Shakespeare’s friends race against time (and each other) to preserve his legacy. The Book of Will runs January 16-February 1, 2026 (Mainstage Series)
Sense and Sensibility – Kate Hamill takes a fresh, comedic and uniquely theatrical spin on Jane Austen’s classic novel. Amidst dances, dinners, and a society mad for gossip, two very different sisters prove that wit, wisdom, and a well-placed quip can rewrite the rules of romance. Performed by young artists, Sense & Sensibility runs February 19-March 1, 2026 (Academy Series)
The Da Vinci Code – An ancient puzzle could uncover history’s secrets; Robert Langdon works to crack the code in a race against time in this multi-award-winning stage adaptation of Dan Brown’s bestselling mystery, by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. The Da Vinci Code runs March 13-29, 2026 (Mainstage Series)
Groundhog Day: The Musical – Stuck in an endless loop, a cynical weatherman must relive the same day over and over—until he learns that change begins with him. Based on the classic film starring Bill Murray, this heartfelt and hilarious musical comedy by Danny Rubin and Tim Minchin is a story of transformation, second, third…and fourth chances, and discovering how to live life to the fullest. Groundhog Day the Musical runs May 1-17, 2026 (Mainstage)
Lake Country Sings Concert Series
New this season, LCP features even more local performers in four unforgettable musical events. Once Upon a Song: Disney on Broadway (Sept. 12 & 13, 2025) captures the magic of Disney’s greatest stage hits. Legends & Icons: The Golden Age of Broadway (Nov. 7 & 8, 2025) pays tribute to the legendary composers who defined early musical theatre. Love & Legacy: A Night of Jazz Standards (Feb. 6 & 7, 2026) is a love letter to jazz’s golden age, filled with timeless melodies and smooth swing. Closing the series, New Beginnings: Broadway Rock & Contemporary Hits (April 17 & 18, 2026) showcases Broadway’s boldest, freshest sounds in an electrifying celebration of modern musical theatre.
Summer Staged Reading Series – Facing Truths: Moments That Define Us:
Returning for its 5th season and presented in partnership with producing sponsor Kit Seidel, this powerful series explores pivotal moments of personal and societal truth. Titles include Race, Driving Miss Daisy, Second Zechariah, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Rabbit Hole (June-August 2025).
“This season, every story is an invitation,” says Berg. “Join us for a season of adventure, laughter, mystery, and music—because the best stories are the ones we experience together. Be Part of the Story!”
For more information, including expanded production details, performance dates and times, and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org/upcomingshows.
