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Scrooge!
Scrooge!
11/29 - 12/15/2024


In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens'  A Christmas Carol , miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of ...

Holly Jolly Jamboree Class
Holly Jolly Jamboree Class
11/13 - 12/20/2024


Weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, November 13 - December 21 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Memorial Opera House Holly Jolly Jamboree is our LimeLights holiday ...


RELATED STORIES

The Impostors Theatre Company Continues Fifth Season With BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE


by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2024

The Impostors Theatre Company will continue their fifth season with Beyond the Garden Gate, written by ITC ensemble member Mallory Swisher and directed by ITC Artistic Director Stefan Roseen. ...

Past Shows

Symphonic Tribute: A Salute to our Heroes


Featured Speaker: Paulina B. Huffman Asst. VSO, Porter County, IN Accredited w/American Legion, NACVSO, VFW, DAV, IDVA SFC, US Army, Retired OIF Vet 2005, 2009 ...

The Ultimate Doors


The Ultimate Doors  are the ultimate tribute band to the legendary rock band,  The Doors . Hailing from the Midwest, this group of talented musicians ...

Michael McDermott & the Arsonists


Michael McDermott ’s brand of rock n’ roll brims with the kind of well-honed style and wisdom that can only come from a career on ...

Phantoms of the Opera House


Phantoms of the Opera House:  Murder on the Dance Floor Come KILL it on the Dance Floor!! featuring Electro Retro electroretroband.com Saturday, October 26, 2024 ...

Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein
9/26 - 10/13/2024


It’s alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brook’s monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches! From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation,  The ...

Kid Frankenstein


Frightfully funny laughs are in store in this bright new version of Mary Shelley's classic  Frankenstein  - adapted just for kids to perform! Frankie and ...

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Irving Berlin's White Christmas
11/30 - 12/17/2023


Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin Book by David Ives and Paul Blake Based Upon the Paramount Pictures Film Written for ...

Singin' & Swingin' the Standards - Midwest Big Band


Singin' & Swingin' the Standards Midwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim Bulanda Saturday, November 4, 2023 • 8 pm Big band music ...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
10/5 - 10/22/2023


Little Shop of Horrors Directed by Scot MacDonald Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken October 5 - 22, 2023 A deviously ...

Roger McGuinn


Roger McGuinn Saturday, August 26, 2023 • 8:00pm As the f ounder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. ...

Bonfile - the AC/DC Tribute


Bonfire The AC/DC Tribute Saturday, August 19, 2023 • 8:00pm We welcome the Midwest's Premier AC/DC Tribute -- BONFIRE -- for a live concert performance ...

Marrakesh Express - a CSNY Experience


Marrakesh Express A Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young Experience Saturday, August 12, 2023 • 8:00pm Marrakesh Express is dedicated to tributing CSNY which is often ...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Directed by Stephen Dean & Jordan Dollins Conceived By Rebecca Feldman Additional Materials by Jay Reiss Music and ...

Atlantic City Boys


Atlantic City Boys A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Saturday, June 24, 2023 • 8:00pm BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Atlantic City ...

A Summer Soundscape - Midwest Big Band


A Summer Soundscape Midwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim Bulanda Saturday, June 17, 2023 • 8:00pm Big band music of the ‘20s, ...

Nunsense
Nunsense
5/4 - 5/21/2023


Nunsense Directed by John Peluso Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin May 4 - 21, 2023 A zany, wholesome, hilarious musical revue presented by ...

The Cash Box Kings & Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials


Alligator Records Recording Artists The Cash Box Kings and Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials Saturday, April 15, 2023 • 8:00pm The Cash Box Kings ...

The Cash Box Kings & Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials


Alligator Records Recording Artists The Cash Box Kings and Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials Saturday, April 15, 2023 • 8:00pm The Cash Box Kings ...

Echoes of Pompeii


Echoes of Pompeii A Tribute to Pink Floyd Saturday, April 1, 2023 • 8:00pm Echoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 10-piece band (orchestra) to ...

Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats


Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats An Elton John Experience featuring Jeff Gajewski Saturday, March 25, 2023 • 8:00pm   Elton Jeff & The Honky ...

Lucky Stiff
Lucky Stiff
3/2 - 3/19/2023


Lucky Stiff Directed by Michael Glorioso Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty March 2 - 19, 2023 Tony Award-winning writing team, Lynn ...

Holiday Pops!


Holiday Pops! Presented by South Shore Orchestra Thursday, December 22, 2022 7:30pm Maestro Troy Webdell and South Shore Orchestra are back at the Memorial Opera ...

Elf the Musical, Jr.
Elf the Musical, Jr.
12/9 - 12/18/2022


LimeLights Youth Theatre presents Elf The Musical, Jr. Dec 9-18, 2022 This musical tells the story of a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's ...

Michael McDermott


Michael McDermott Friday, December 2, 2022 8:00pm Michael McDermott's brand of rock n roll brims with the kind of well-honed style and wisdom that can ...

Phantoms of the Opera House


Phantoms of the Opera House Costumes & Cocktails for a Cause featuring Lisa Margaroli as Elvira Mistress of the Dark Saturday, October 29, 2022 7pm ...

I'm Coming Out


LGBTQ+ Outreach of Porter County presents I'm Coming Out Drag Show + Charity Auction 3rd Annual National Coming Out Day Drag Event & Fundraiser Saturday, ...


Raise Your Voice is a brand-new revue featuring songs from across MTI's Broadway Junior® collection. From Broadway Junior musicals based on classic titles like Guys ...

Raise Your Voice!
Raise Your Voice!
8/20 - 8/21/2022


Memorial Opera House Presents LimeLights production of Raise Your Voice! August 20 & 21, 2022 Memorial Opera House is proud to present LimeLights newest production, ...

Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats


Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats An Elton John Experience featuring Jeff Gajewski Saturday, June 11, 2022 8:00pm Elton Jeff & The Honky Cats is ...

Junie B Jones The Musical Jr
Junie B Jones The Musical Jr
5/27 - 5/29/2022


LimeLights presents Junie B. Jones The Musical, Jr. May 27-29, 2022 From Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina and ...

Junie B. Jones Jr.
5/27 - 5/29/2022


Synopsis:  Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you Dear Edwina, comes Junie B. Jones, The Musical – a delightful adaptation of four of ...

Echoes of Pompeii


Echoes of Pompeii A Tribute to Pink Floyd Saturday, May 14, 2022 8:00pm Echoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 10-piece band (orchestra) to give ...

Singin' & Swingin' the Standards


Midwest Big Band featuring Mary Kay Steele & Jim Bulanda Saturday, March 5, 2022 8:00pm Big band music of the 20s, 30s and 40s has ...

Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical
2/11 - 2/27/2022


Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical February 11 - 27, 2022 Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm The story of an extraordinary girl who, ...

Holiday Pops
Holiday Pops
12/17


Holiday Pops! Presented by South Shore Orchestra Friday, December 17, 2021 7:00pm South Shore Orchestra returns to the Memorial Opera House stage for their annual ...

Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
11/26 - 12/12/2021


Holiday Inn November 26 - December 12, 2021 Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm Based on the 1942 award-winning movie, Holiday Inn, The ...

All Together Now!
All Together Now!
11/12 - 11/13/2021


All Together Now!A Global Event Celebrating Local TheatreFriday, November 12, 2021Saturday, November 13, 20216:00 pm Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres7:30 pm Welcome Drawings Volunteer Awards Ceremony8:00 ...

9 to 5 The Musical
9 to 5 The Musical
9/17 - 10/3/2021


9 to 5 The MusicalSeptember 17 - October 3Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they cant do, even ...

Clue: The Musical
Clue: The Musical
6/18 - 7/4/2021


The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the worlds best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the ...

A Little Honky Tonk Bar - Lunchtime Cabaret


*** THIS SHOW MAY NOT BE PRESENTED DUE TO COVID-19 *** Please check our website for the latest information. On the heels of the success ...

Back to the Dean Martin Show! - A Tribute to Dino


"THAT'S PRETTY DAMN GOOD, KID!" Those were the words of Dean Martin in 1981 when Felix J. Deneau, Jr., joined him on stage at Las ...

Marrakesh Express - A Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Experience


A band dedicated to tributing CSNY is unheard of due to the difficulty in replicating the 3- and 4-part vocal harmonies that made the group ...

Over the Rainbow: A Tribute to Judy Garland - Lunchtime Cabaret


Lunchtime Cabaret - During a career that spanned 45 years, she attained international stardom as an actress in both musical and dramatic roles, as a ...

9 to 5
9 to 5
4/24 - 5/10/2020


Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary ...

Echoes of Pompeii - A Tribute to Pink Floyd


Echoes of Pompeii is comprised of a 10 piece band (orchestra) to give fans the true sound of a Pink Floyd concert. From synthesizers, delayed ...

Broadway Backwards - Lunchtime Cabaret


Here we go again! Memorial Opera House kicks off our 2020 Lunchtime Cabaret season with a healthy dose of laughs, backwards heroes and masculine ingnues. ...

Heartache Tonight - A Tribute to the Eagles


Enjoy an Eagles concert experience and support the conservation work of Shirley Heinze Land Trust at the same time! This performance by Eagles tribute band ...

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins
2/14 - 3/1/2020


Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes the Opera House stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure! One of Disneys most popular movie musicals of all time ...

The Mousetrap
9/27 - 10/13/2019


After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the ...

La Cage aux Folles
4/26 - 5/12/2019


La Cage aux Folles, meaning "The Cage of the Crazy Ones" in French, is a landmark musical bursting with humor, heart, and acceptance. Set in ...


One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs ...

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