Lakewood Playhouse celebrates 75th anniversary

The
Lakewood Playhouse is celebrating 75 years of performances and community
theatre. The 75th anniversary celebration is Friday, September 13 at
4:30 p.m. at 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd. in Lakewood. Other than the
performance of “Arsenic & Old Lace,” the evening festivities are

free and includes the following schedule:

4:30
p.m. – Ribbon
cutting with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce with special guests Deputy Mayor
Jason Whalen and City Councilwoman Marie Barth.

5:30
p.m. – Proclamation
of “Lakewood Playhouse Day” from the City of Lakewood.

6:00
p.m. – Silent
auction and wine and cheese reception generously donated by 21 Cellars Wine and 
hor d’oeurves from Carr’s Restaurant.

8:00
p.m. – Performance
of “Arsenic & Old Lace.”

9:00
p.m. – Live
auction and raise the paddle to support the Lakewood Institute of Theater and
the building endowment. Auction items include glass artwork, signed memorabilia
from Broadway shows as well as memorabilia from Dustin Hoffman and Jerry Lewis.