Michigan City is home to many theaters and theater companies of all sizes, which provide many incredible shows for the community to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a spectacular show stopper or a beautiful tragedy, there is a production for you to enjoy. If you’re looking to spend a lovely evening seeing a show, Michigan City’s theater scene offers many incredible plays and musicals for anyone to attend, whether you’re a regular theater patron or a newly interested attendee.
Canterbury Summer Theatre
Located in the Uptown Arts District, this non-profit organization provides comedy, musical, drama, and thriller productions, which are perfect for audiences of all ages to attend and enjoy. Established in 1969, this organization has been entertaining the community for over fifty-five years. This theater’s small and intimate setting, which can seat around 140 people, creates a special connection between the performers and audience members, which is almost impossible in other, larger venues.
Though the only official shows are during the summer months, this space is available to rent for other groups during the off-season. With casts of both experienced and newer actors, Canterbury Summer Theatre’s productions mix natural talent and learned skills to create locally loved masterpieces. If you’re able to see one of their productions, Canterbury Summer Theatre offers visitors a great place to enjoy incredible productions that are put on by the extremely devoted cast and crew members.
Learn more: https://joyridemc.com/places/canterbury-summer-theatre/
Dunes Art Summer Theatre
Located on Shady Oak Drive in Michigan City, this organization has provided the community with almost seventy-five years of incredible productions. By putting on multiple shows every year, most of which are during the summer and autumn months, as well as musical theater classes for youth students during the summer, this theater provides the community with productions that are perfect for anyone to enjoy!
This group’s mission is to entertain and inspire the community of Michigan City through high-quality performances and programs. The talented actors and staff are committed to making each production as impressive and enjoyable as possible. Along with the beautiful stage, this location is known for its beauty offstage as well; its scenic location is commonly appreciated by visitors. Whether you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly show to see or if you’re looking to appreciate the beauty of the theater industry, Dunes Art Summer Theatre offers enjoyable, high-quality shows for anyone to enjoy.
Learn more:https://joyridemc.com/places/dunes-arts-summer-theatre/
Footlight Players
Located in midtown Michigan City, Footlight Players has offered the region a cozy and intimate environment to see wonderful productions year-round since 1950. For those seeking a theater that offers an immersive experience, this venue thoughtfully provides that sense of engagement for its guests. When there aren’t any ongoing shows, this location offers other forms of entertainment, including a youth summer program, open mic and karaoke night, and their internally created choral group, ‘The Footnotes’. The theater, though small, is loved in the local community for its dedication to creating incredible productions of both widely loved and popular shows, as well as more niche and less commonly acknowledged ones. Footlight Players’ performances are put on by local actors and staff members, and they showcase the talent and skill that Michigan City residents have to offer. They are currently showing I Regret Nothing by Csaba Szekely.
Learn more: https://joyridemc.com/places/footlight-players/
Young People’s Theatre Company
Located at the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center (previously Elston High School and Elston Middle School), Young People’s Theatre Company offers a large venue to enjoy high-quality, well-practiced productions. There are shows for people of all ages to enjoy, whether you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly evening, a fun date night, or just an enjoyable show. This organization is dedicated to uniting youth from Northwest Indiana through theater and promotes long-lasting friendships. Established in 2004, Young People’s Theatre Company’s high-quality productions have quickly become beloved in the community. This space is also available for rent, offering its space for concerts, lectures, recitals, and outside theater productions.
Learn more: https://www.yptcinc.com/
Curtains!
These local theaters offer a variety of unique productions, whether you’re a seasoned theater enthusiast or just starting out. When we support local theater groups, we not only help nurture creativity and talent within our community, but we also strengthen the cultural fabric that brings people together through shared experiences and storytelling.
