Lake Superior Theatre - 270 N Lakeshore Blvd. Marquette, MI 49855
Batten down the hatches and hoist the mainsail—Lake Superior Theatre’s 2026 summer season is ready to launch, and this year’s lineup promises more sparkle, spirit, and seafaring spectacle than ever before! From Broadway blockbusters to hometown favorites, the Boathouse will once again transform into the most magical port on the lake.
The season opens with a splash as Chicago struts onto the stage. Sharp, satirical, and soaked in razzle-dazzle, this iconic musical dives headfirst into celebrity culture, corruption, and the wild world of sensationalized media. With its irresistible jazz-age score and showstopping choreography, audiences should prepare for a night of pure, unfiltered entertainment. Between weeks we have a sunny, calm, lovely day with the return of popular Nashville Artist Brittany Jean.
From there, the tide turns toward the Bard as Superior Shakespeare brings As You Like It to life. Expect wit, whimsy, and woodland romance as the Forest of Arden blooms beneath the timbers of the Boathouse. The week ends with Leading Lady Leskie Parkkonen who brings us musical magic. Then, the energy shifts from Elizabethan charm to upbeat teen exuberance with Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR, reminding us all that It’s all for one and one for all!
August brings one of the season’s most powerful waves: the internationally acclaimed Come From Away. This deeply moving and unexpectedly uplifting musical shares the true story of 38 planes grounded in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11, and the extraordinary kindness that followed. It’s a tale of humanity at its finest—and one that will stay with audiences long after the curtain falls.
Steering us into calmer waters, Plaid Tidings and the Forever Cabaret return to offer sweet harmonies, warm laughs, and the timeless joy of live music. The Plaids sing Broadway with their harmony for a special Cabaret. These beloved traditions are the gentle breezes that prepare us for the next storm—because the Franklin Park Band is once again set to blow the roof clean off the Boathouse (in the best possible way).
And just when you think the season can’t shine any brighter, we end with a burst of pure sunshine courtesy of local legends Jack Deo & Jim Koski, whose storytelling magic has become a summer staple as beloved as Lake Superior herself.
The 2026 season promises a voyage filled with heart, humor, and unforgettable performances as we celebrate stories that unite us. So chart your course, gather your crew, and join us at the Boathouse—where every summer is a journey, and every show is an adventure.
Lake Superior Theatre: Where the stories are big, but the waves on our Million Dollar Lobby View are even bigger.
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