Category Archives: Family-Friendly

Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School, Teen Actors

Beetlejuice JR. (November 13 – 22)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages 14-18
Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King
Music and Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Based on the film by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson
November 13 – 22

Performances:
🔵 Blue Cast: November 13-15 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)
🟣 Purple Cast: November 20-22 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)

Rating: Ages 8+ · Runtime: approximately 60 minutes · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Based on the hit movie and Broadway musical, Beetlejuice JR. follows Lydia Deetz, a smart, quirky teen who feels like no one understands her. When her family moves into a new house, Lydia discovers it’s haunted by a recently-deceased couple — and they’re desperate to get the living out! Enter Beetlejuice, a mischievous ghost with a plan to cause chaos and bring the afterlife to the living world. It’s a fast, funny, spooky show packed with big characters, big laughs, and lots of chances for performers to shine.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Tickets: Book now

Beetlejuice JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Adult Actors, Comedy, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Old Time Christmas Radio Show (November 28 – 29)

Presented by The Bluegrass Players
Directed by Joy Lady
November 28 – 29

Performances:
Saturday, November 28 — 7:00pm
Sunday, November 29 — 2:00pm

Rating: Family-friendly — all ages welcome

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

🎄 About the Show
Step back in time to the 1940s and experience the magic of a live Christmas radio show! The Bluegrass Players present this nostalgic tribute to the iconic WWII-era variety shows that filled homes with holiday cheer. This heartwarming production combines classic skits, live sound effects, and festive music to create an authentic old-time radio experience that will transport audiences to the golden era of entertainment.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

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Family-Friendly, Show, Spotlight on Faith

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (December 4 – 13)

Presented by Spotlight on Faith
By Barbara Robinson
Directed by Chad Hembree and Spotlight on Faith Team (Jazzlyn Threlkeld, John Bailey, John Paul Ramsay)
December 4 – 13

Performances:
Friday, December 4 — 7:00pm
Sunday, December 6 — 2:00pm
Friday, December 11 — 7:00pm
Saturday, December 12 — 7:00pm
Sunday, December 13 — 2:00pm

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Rating: All ages · Runtime: approximately 1 hour · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price. $0 is an option

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

(We are skipping December 5 because all Spotlight on Faith participants are encouraged to join us in the Berea Christmas Parade.)

The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, and talk dirty, and they have hijacked every Christmas pageant they have ever been in. But this year, they take over the church pageant altogether, and the result is the craziest, most heartfelt Christmas pageant the town has ever seen. A funny and touching story about what Christmas is really about.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Admission: Pay What You Can Fridays — $0 is an option

Produced through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals, New York, NY | www.ConcordTheatricals.com

Adult Actors, Dinner, Drama, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Dinner Show (Dec 17 – 20)

The Bluegrass Players present
Adapted by Jeremy Grant
Directed by Chad Hembree
December 17, 18, 19 & 20

Performances: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6:30pm, Sunday, Dec 20 at 1:30pm

Runtime: approximately 3 hours, including dinner

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Rating: Family-friendly — all ages welcome

Tickets:


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Dinner Menu:

Christmas Feast
“Fezziwig’s Garden Salad” (Garden Salad)
“The Scrooge’s Grand Double Roast” (Glazed Ham & Roast Turkey)
“Belinda’s Savory Dressing” (Herb Dressing)
“Bob’s Green Beans” (Green Beans)
“Marley’s Mashed Potatoes” (Mashed Potatoes)
“Martha’s Hearth Roll” (Dinner Roll)
“Tim’s Tiny Cheesecake Bites” (Mini Cheesecake)

No Gluten Christmas Feast
“Fezziwig’s Garden Salad” (Garden Salad)
“The Scrooge’s Grand Double Roast” (Glazed Ham & Roast Turkey)
“Belinda’s Savory Dressing” (Herb Dressing, No Gluten)
“Bob’s Green Beans” (Green Beans)
“Marley’s Mashed Potatoes” (Mashed Potatoes)
“Martha’s Hearth Roll” (Dinner Roll, No Gluten)
“Tim’s Tiny Cheesecake Bites” (Mini Cheesecake, No Gluten)

Vegetarian Christmas Feast
“Fezziwig’s Garden Salad” (Garden Salad)
“Belle’s Roasted Portobello” (Roasted Portobello Mushroom)
“Belinda’s Savory Dressing” (Herb Dressing)
“Bob’s Green Beans” (Green Beans)
“Marley’s Mashed Potatoes” (Mashed Potatoes)
“Martha’s Hearth Roll” (Dinner Roll)
“Tim’s Tiny Cheesecake Bites” (Mini Cheesecake)

Christmas Comfort Plate
“Sarah’s Crispy Chicken Strips” (Chicken Strips)
“Carol’s Mac and Cheese” (Mac & Cheese)
“Martha’s Hearth Roll” (Dinner Roll)
“Tim’s Tiny Cheesecake Bites” (Mini Cheesecake)

🎄 About the Show
Dickens’ beloved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life in this all-new family-friendly dinner show, adapted by Jeremy Grant and directed by Chad Hembree. With live musical moments, heart, and holiday spirit, Scrooge’s journey from miser to joyful soul is reimagined for the whole family.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Child Actors, Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School

Disney’s Aristocats KIDS (January 15 – 24)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages: 4–11
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston
Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Michael Bernard
Based on the 1970 Disney film, The Aristocats

Two Casts — Two Weekends
Blue Cast: January 15–17
Purple Cast: January 22–24

Performances: Fridays & Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm

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Rating: All ages · Runtime: approximately 30 minutes · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

About the Show
Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.

In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.

Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS features plenty of exuberant group numbers and a cast that can be expanded by adding additional alley cats to the chorus.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403


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“Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 — www.MTIShows.com

Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School, Teen Actors

Cinderella: Youth Edition (January 29 – February 7)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages 9-14
Directed by Jazzlyn Threlkeld
Music Director: Letha Hembree
January 29 – February 7

Performances:
🔵 Blue Cast: January 29-31 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)
🟣 Purple Cast: February 5-7 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)

Rating: All ages · Runtime: one hour · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime.

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition brings the timeless enchantment of the classic fairy tale to the stage in a one-hour musical specially designed for young performers. The beloved story of a kind-hearted girl, a magical evening, and a glass slipper is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Filled with unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” it’s a magical introduction to musical theatre for the whole family.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Adult Actors, Comedy, Dinner, Family-Friendly, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Tuned in for Murder Dinner Show (February 11 – 14)

The Bluegrass Players present
By Chad Hembree
February 11 – 14

Performances: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6:30pm, Sunday at 1:30pm

Runtime: approximately 3 hours, including dinner

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Rating: 14+ — all welcome

Tickets: Coming soon

Dinner menu: Coming soon

📻 About the Show
Completely revamped for this season, Tuned in for Murder is a fan favorite 1980’s Themed Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Written by local playwright and director Chad Hembree, this zany mystery delights audiences with a host of crazy characters. You’re invited to the 50th Anniversary of WJRK, and the owner has big news to share if he can live that long.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Child Actors, Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS (February 26 – March 7)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages: 4–11
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle
Book by David Simpatico
Based on the 1992 Disney film, Aladdin
February 26 – March 7

Performances:
Blue Cast: February 26-28 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)
Purple Cast: March 5-7 (Fri & Sat 6:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)

Rating: All ages · Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure. When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Tickets: Coming soon

“Disney’s Aladdin KIDS” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 — www.MTIShows.com

Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, Spotlight Acting School, Teen Actors

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. (April 2 – 18)

Presented by Spotlight Acting School
Ages: 14–18
Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
April 2 – 18

Performances:
Blue Cast: April 2–4
Purple Cast: April 16–18

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. is your golden ticket to a crowd-pleasing, outrageous ensemble musical with plenty of delicious roles. This 60-minute Broadway Junior adaptation follows Charlie Bucket, a kind boy from a struggling family, who finds a golden ticket and earns a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious, candy-filled factory — complete with chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels, and the great glass elevator, all revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa Loompas. The show features the classic favorites “The Candy Man,” “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” “Oompa Loompa,” and “Pure Imagination.”

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Tickets: Coming soon

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Family-Friendly, Musical, Show, The Bluegrass Players

Pirates of Penzance (May 14 – 22)

Presented by The Bluegrass Players
Ages: All ages — an intergenerational production
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by W. S. Gilbert
Directed by Megan McCauley
May 14 – 22

Performances:
May 14-16 (Fri & Sat 8:00pm, Sun 2:00pm)
May 21-22 (Fri & Sat 8:00pm)

Pay What You Can: Friday performances are name-your-own-price; unsold tickets release two hours before showtime

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion space is in the front row. If you have special needs, just let us know when you arrive.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta follows young Frederic, mistakenly apprenticed to a band of soft-hearted pirates until his 21st birthday. Released at last, he falls for Mabel, daughter of Major-General Stanley — until a technicality reveals he was born on February 29, and his 21st birthday won’t arrive until he’s 84. A whirlwind of pirates, policemen, and general merriment ensues in one of the most beloved operettas ever written.

Location: The Spotlight Playhouse — 214 Richmond Rd, Berea, KY 40403

Tickets: Coming soon