Performing Arts

One of America’s most famous and beloved comedies, Neil Simon’s ‘The Odd Couple,’ headlines a summer season of theatre produced by Brainerd Community Theatre (BCT). The hilarity begins on June with performances June 22-24 and 29-July 1. All performances will be performed at 6:30 p.m. on the outdoor stage on …

Brainerd Community Theatre announces the cast for its summer production of the musical ‘Xanadu.’ Directed by local community theatre veteran Amy Borash, the cast includes many performers familiar to local audiences: Kevin Boyles, Travis Chaput, Brianna Engels, Jaydon Friedel, Jacob Hanson, Sharon Hartley, Macy Judd, Rachael Kline, Lily Medved-Charpentier, Erik …

Deuces Wild, the incredibly popular dueling piano show, will launch the 2021 summer season for the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series. The 6:30 p.m. outdoor performance on Wednesday, June 9 marks a return of the duo, a crowd favorite. Series Producer Patrick Spradlin says this is …

With COVID restrictions easing and most people taking a deep breath of (cautious) relief, the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center is announcing a full summer season of plays, musicals, concerts and films. All events will be held outdoors on the summer stage located on the south lawn of the …

Auditions for Brainerd Community Theatre’s summer production of ‘Xanadu: The Musical’ will be held on Tuesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 2. The auditions will take place in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. Auditions will begin both evenings at 7 p.m. Based on the …

The bonds of friendship are placed under a stress test in Yasmina Reza’s award-winning play ‘Art,’ next up on Brainerd Community Theatre’s schedule of events. The three-character play will be presented via livestream May 19-22. The May 20 performance will also have a live audience in the theatre as well. …

Local talented individuals, of all ages and experience, will showcase their talents in ‘Show Off!’ Presented by Brainerd Community Theatre, the free 2 p.m. April 24 afternoon event promises to be a fun event filled with singers, poets, and instrumentalists. ‘Show Off!’ producer George Marsolek proposed the event following BCT’s …

Do you have a talent for singing? Dance? Juggling? Telling jokes? Are you weary of the pandemic shut-down forcing you to keep that talent behind closed doors? The Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center has just the remedy! “Show Off!” a low-key, low-pressure talent show will hit the outdoor stage …

A collection of women from all walks of life, each with a fascinating life story, is the subject matter of Jane Martin’s deeply compelling play ‘Talking With,’ next up in Brainerd Community Theatre’s season of streamed performances. The play will be available for home viewing March 25-28. “Talking With” received …

Drawing on a holiday tradition from over twenty years ago, Brainerd Community Theatre will present ‘Home for the Holidays,’ a holiday variety show featuring the talents of local performers. The show will be streamed free and on-demand beginning December 18 and continuing through to New Year’s Day. BCT Director Patrick …