Timber Lake Playhouse transitions to fall events

MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse has bid farewell to its summer season, but the excitement doesn’t end there.

The playhouse is offering events in autumn and winter that cater to longtime patrons, young families and new audiences.

The playhouse held its annual gala Aug. 24, and the closing performance of “Jekyll & Hyde” was Aug. 25.

For the upcoming season, Timber Lake Playhouse will showcase “Church Basement Ladies – A Second Helping” from Sept. 6 to 15. The sequel to the 2023 September hit will feature returning cast members and choreographer-turned-director Dawn Trautman.

For young families, TLP is offering special movie nights, including “Paw Patrol – The Mighty Movie” on Aug. 31, “Halloweentown” on Oct. 19 and “The Polar Express” on Dec. 21. Tickets for these family-friendly films are priced at $5 for youths and $10 for adults.

New to the playhouse this year are music events such as The Chicago Experience, a Chicago tribute, on Sept. 28 and Are You Ready For It?, a Taylor Swift experience, on Nov. 2. Returning fan favorites include Simply Elton and Simply Billy, a musical tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel featuring Brian Harris and the Mad Hatters Band; the ever-popular Heartache Tonight, an Eagles tribute; and Elvis Through the Years with the dynamic father-son duo John and Jonathan Lyons.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 ($25 for TLP subscribers).

Shades of Hunks, featuring a world-renowned male dance group, offers an unforgettable girls night out at Timber Lake Playhouse on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event kicks off at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. Note that this event is for those ages 18 and older.

Other notable events include Oktoberfest featuring Brewfest on Oct. 12, offering family fun and craft beer tastings; a Trick or Treat Trail at the theater coinciding with “Halloweentown” on Oct. 19; and the annual showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 26.

For the full schedule for Timber Lake Playhouse or to buy tickets, visit timberlakeplayhouse.org. Tickets also can be bought by calling the box office at 815-244-2035 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and until intermission on show days.