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The Summer Theatre Festival 2026 is kindly underwritten by
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Arts Council of White Lake |
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City of Whitehall Industrial Park |
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Friends of the Playhouse |
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Michigan Arts and Culture Council |
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The Leonard & Edna K. Blomdahl Fund advised by the White Lake Community Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County |
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The Maple Tree Inn |
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White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce |
Helen Welch
Two Nights, Two Different Shows …
First Ladies of Song
Helen's production, The First Ladies of Song, is a musical journey through the iconic songs and stories of the most legendary female vocalists in music history. International vocalist, entertainer, and producer Helen Welch stars in this spectacular show that celebrates the trailblazing women who shaped the music industry.
Join Helen as she channels the spirit and style of iconic first ladies including Streisand, Petula, Dusty, Joni Mitchell, Whitney, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, and more.
This unforgettable evening features timeless hits from across the genres and decades along with personal stories and anecdotes about the lives and legacies of these music legends. This show is a must-see for music lovers and fans of these legendary ladies. Songs include: Natural Woman, Son of a Preacher Man, Both Sides Now, Walk on By, I Will Always Love You, True Colors, and many more.
Friday, June 12
7:30 pm
Tickets (single show each)
$30 adults
$15 students
see below for a two show pass for both shows
Carpenters. The Songs. The Stories.
Get ready for an incredible musical journey through the timeless hits and fascinating backstage stories of The Carpenters, one of the most beloved and influential duos in pop music history. International vocalist, entertainer and producer Helen Welch stars in Carpenters: The Songs, The Stories, a captivating show that celebrates the music, legacy, and enduring appeal of Karen and Richard Carpenter.
With her warm, velvety voice and impeccable style, Helen Welch brings new life to the Carpenters' treasured songs. The production gives these classic arrangements a fresh makeover, infusing them with a contemporary edge that has delighted audiences around the country. The show doesn't just pay tribute to the Carpenters' legacy—it reinvents it for a new era, making it a truly unforgettable experience.
Featuring over 21 Carpenters' hits, including Close to You, We've Only Just Begun, Rainy Days and Mondays, and Goodbye to Love, this show masterfully weaves together fascinating tales and anecdotes about the Carpenters' remarkable career, impact on popular music, and enduring legacy.
Join Helen and her world-class musicians on stage as they recreate the Carpenters' signature sound with a modern flair. Don't miss this unforgettable show, a must-see for Carpenters fans, music lovers, and anyone who cherishes the timeless magic of classic pop.
An original docu-musical produced by Helen with Richard Carpenter's blessing.
Saturday, June 13
7:30 pm
Tickets (single show each)
$30 adults
$15 students
see below for a two show pass for both shows
Two Show Pass for Both Nights of Helen Welch
Tickets (2 show pass)
$50 adults
About the Artist
Helen Welch is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, entertainer, producer, and bandleader. Her unique talent for arranging songs to make them her own, coupled with her ability to intimately engage her audience, has quickly earned her a large and devoted following around the globe. A native of England, Helen began her career on television’s Romper Room. Since her early success she has headlined with world-class organizations such as the BBC Big Band, Glen Miller Europe, Opus One and others at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues including: The Ritz, The Savoy, Blenheim Palace, The Grosvenor House Great Room, and many theatres in London’s West End. Additionally, she held starring roles in a variety of popular musicals including: Hello Dolly, Barnum, Carousel, 42nd Street, Calamity Jane, and Oliver Twist. After a very successful run in the UK, Helen relocated to the United States to guest star in the Broadway musical Smokey Joe’s Café. Her success awarded her opportunities to sing with the Blossom Festival Orchestra, Grant Park Symphony Orchestra (Chicago), the Florida Symphony, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and more. Since that time Helen has been producing and starring in a number of her own shows for Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, the Akron Civic Theatre, the Chautauqua Institution, E.J.Thomas Hall, Breckenridge Summer Festival, and a whole host of other venues across the country. She is repeatedly asked to return to venues in which she has performed.
The Helen Welch shows are sponsored by The Maple Tree Inn
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CMU Double Show Weekend
Shivaree
Friday, June 26 at 7:30 PM
A tender and offbeat romantic drama by acclaimed playwright William Mastrosimone, this lesser-known gem blends humor, poignancy, and richly drawn characters. It follows a sheltered young man longing to experience life beyond his carefully controlled world, only to discover that love, independence, and courage can arrive in the most unexpected ways. Filled with warmth, wit, and emotional depth, this charming play celebrates the risks—and rewards—of stepping into the unknown.
Tickets
Adults $30
Students $15
A Year with Frog and Toad
Saturday, June 27 at 3:00 PM
This whimsical show follows two great friends—the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad—through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe … all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting musical for the whole family.
Tickets
Adults $15
Students $10
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The Odd Couple (Female Version)
By Neil Simon
Directed by Kara Rose
Two Weekends
Evening Performances
July 10, 11, 17, 18 (Friday & Saturday)
at 7:30 PM
Matinee Performances
July 11, 12 (Saturday & Sunday)
at 3:00 PM
Get ready for laughs as Florence Unger and Olive Madison return in the female version of the classic comedy by Neil Simon. This lively twist on The Odd Couple swaps poker night for a spirited evening of Trivial Pursuit, trades the guys for a hilarious group of gals, and keeps all the quick wit and comic chaos audiences love. It’s the same beloved story of mismatched roommates—just with a fresh, fun spin that promises big laughs and a fantastic night at the theater.
Tickets, Evening Shows
Adults $30
Students $15
Tickets, Matinees
Adults $25
Students $15 or pay what you can
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Walk the Beat—White Lake Area
Saturday, July 18
1:00 to 5:00 pm (music festival)
Join your friends, family, and neighbors for the Fourth Annual Walk the Beat—White Lake Area Music Festival. There will be 10 different Venues in Whitehall and Montague, with a total of 20 Musical Acts. Walk the Beat will have a single Grand Prize Raffle with three prizes totaling $5,000 plus $2,000 in FREE Door Prizes. Come to town and listen to some great music, enter to win fabulous door prizes, and buy your raffle tickets.
Purchase your raffle tickets from The Playhouse. Since your community theatre is allowed to keep 50% of all its raffle ticket sales, your purchases help support The Playhouse, your community theatre!
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The Story of Babar the Elephant
& Paddington Bear’s First Concert
Presented by the White Lake Music Society
Sunday, July 19 at 3 pm
The White Lake Music Society will present a children’s concert that brings classical music to young audiences through storytelling, creativity, and hands-on activities designed to strengthen families during the summer months. This magical afternoon performance will feature acclaimed narrator and performer Anne Marie Hoover and international pianist Kuang Hao Huang, who together will bring to life two beloved musical stories: The Story of Babar the Elephant and Paddington Bear’s First Concert.
Tickets, Matinee
Adults $15
Students $10
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HERStory of Animation: A Musical Celebration
Original Play in Conjunction with the Muskegon Museum of Arts Animation Exhibit
Inspired by Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation
Directed by Regina Schlaff
Two Weekends
Evening Performances
July 24, 25, 31; August 1 (Friday & Saturday)
at 7:30 PM
Matinee Performances
July 25, 26; August 1, 2 (Saturday & Sunday)
at 3:00 PM
From the earliest days of cinema to today’s digital animation boom, women have been the magic behind the movies—and this lively, inspiring presentation celebrates their stories with history, heart, and song! Discover trailblazers like Mary Weiser, the visionary paint pioneer at Disney whose all-female lab revolutionized color from the 80 hues of Flowers and Trees to more than 1,500 shades for The Old Mill and the dazzling palette of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Inspired by animation historian Mindy Johnson’s book Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation, the show spotlights pioneers like Helena Smith Dayton while tracing women’s lasting impact on film history—including the legacy of Walt Disney’s studio artists. Presented in conjunction with the Muskegon Museum of Art’s HERStory of Animation, the program features inspirational music from animated films and more, creating an uplifting, toe-tapping celebration of the women who colored animation history.
Tickets, Evening Shows
Adults $30
Students $15
Tickets, Matinees
Adults $25
Students $15 or pay what you can
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Always … Patsy Cline
Two Weekends
Evening Performances
August 7, 8, 14 (Friday & Saturday)
at 7:30 PM
Matinee Performances
August 8, 9, 15, 16 (Saturday & Sunday)
at 3:00 PM
Always… Patsy Cline is a heartfelt celebration of the legendary country songstress. From the moment Texas housewife Louise Seger first heard Patsy Cline’s voice, she was hooked. After quickly becoming Cline’s biggest fan, Louise was able to meet her idol before a show one surprising evening in Houston. That night sparked a deep friendship between the two women which continued through the years, writing letters to each other as Cline’s fame skyrocketed. Years after Cline’s tragic death, Louise reminisces on their friendship and her love for the singer. Based on a true story, the musical features all of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits and a heartfelt, down home good time.
Tickets, Evening Shows
Adults $30
Students $15
Tickets, Matinees
Adults $25
Students $15 or pay what you can
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The Playhouse at White Lake is a year-round venue. Be sure to visit the EVENTS menu for our complete schedule of plays, music, movies, and more.
