Title: Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story
Dates: August 15 – 31, 2025
Venue: Lakeside Playhouse
Tickets: start at $25 Adult, $15 Youth. Group rates 15+ tickets with advance notice
Times: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm. Sunday 2:30 pm
Description: Tells the true story of Buddy’s meteoric rise to fame, from the moment in 1957 when “That’ll Be the Day” hit the airwaves until his tragic death less than two years later on “the day the music died”. The show features over 20 of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits including “That’ll Be the Day”, “Peggy Sue”, “Everyday”, and “Oh Boy”, plus Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba” and the Big Boppers “Chantilly Lace.” The incredible legacy of the young man with glasses, whose musical career spanned an all too brief period during the Golden Days of rock & roll, continues to live on in “Buddy”.
Cautions: While it does not contain nudity or swear words, it is not recommended for children under 7 years old.
Credits: Book by Alan Janes. Music by Buddy Holly. Lyrics by Buddy Holly.
Special Offers: reserve seats on Opening night, August 15, and enjoy the FirstNighters celebration! Includes a walk on the red carpet, happy hour in the lounge, light refreshments, and more.
Title: Storyteller: Dad Slam!
Date: July 19, 2025
Venue: Thakkar Family Theatre
Tickets: start at $10 adult, $5 student with ID
Times: 7:30 pm
Description: Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening where real dads and father figures take the mic to share true, personal stories about the joys, struggles, surprises, and lessons of fatherhood. From heartwarming to hilarious, raw to reflective, each 5-minute story offers a glimpse into the lived experiences that shape the men who’ve shaped us.
Inspired by The Moth storyslam format, Dad Slam is a judged storytelling competition where audience members help crown the night’s winner—who will receive a cash prize and a slot in our upcoming Grand Slam finale.
Whether you’re telling a story or cheering from the crowd, this event promises connection, laughter, and maybe even a few tears. Come celebrate the many voices of fatherhood in a night that honors storytelling, community, and the impact of dads everywhere.
Presented in partnership with the Mending the Gap Responsible Fatherhood Program.
Content Advisory:
The stories shared during Dad Slam are true, personal accounts told in the authentic voice of each storyteller. As such, some stories may contain mature themes or language that may not be suitable for young children or sensitive audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
Title: FREE Patriotic Revue
Date: July 4, 2025
Venue: Lakeside Playhouse
Tickets: FREE
Times: 30-minute show every hour 11 am – 3 pm
Description: Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, and community spirit at our annual Patriotic Revue Scholarship Fundraiser! Enjoy free, family-friendly 30-minute patriotic performances on the hour—11:00, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 PM—in our cool, air-conditioned theatre.
Before or after the show, we’re serving up classic holiday fare including hot dogs, bratwursts, chips, coleslaw, and cold beverages—including beer and cocktails from Anthony’s Lounge. All food and drink sales benefit HLT’s Scholarship Fund, which supports continuing education, theatre workshops, college tuition assistance, and more.
This is our only fundraiser for the scholarship program—and to date in 2025, we’ve already awarded 20 scholarships! Your participation helps ensure we can continue to uplift and support our talented performers and volunteers.
Come for the show, stay for the cause, and help us reach our goal of $5,000!