Lights Up Skowhegan

The Great Gatsby
2026-10-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Skowhegan Opera House, 225 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Step into the dazzling Jazz Age with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless tale of love, ambition, and excess. The Great Gatsby brings roaring twenties glamour to life as Jay Gatsby’s pursuit of the American Dream collides with passion and betrayal. Through Nick Carraway’s eyes, we witness Gatsby’s lavish parties, his rekindled romance with Daisy Buchanan, and the tragic unraveling of dreams in a world divided by wealth and illusion.

📅 Performances: October 9, 10, 16 & 17 @ 7 PM (Doors Open @ 6 PM)
📅 Performances: October 11 & 18 @ 2 PM (Doors Open @ 1 PM)
🕰️ 120 minutes (with intermission)
📍 Skowhegan Opera House (225 Water Street, Skowhegan, Maine)
🎟️ Tickets Available ONLINE (up until the night before) and at the DOOR!

GATSBY Soiree ~ Fundraiser Event
2026-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 | The Skowhegan | Grand Hall, 7 Island Avenue, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Lights Up Productions is excited to announce our first-ever fundraiser — the 𝐺𝘢𝑡𝘴𝑏𝘺 𝘚𝑜𝘪𝑟𝘦́𝑒 — happening Saturday, October 17 from 4–6 PM in The Grand Hall at The Skowhegan!

This dazzling Jazz-Age event pairs perfectly with our upcoming production of Ꭲꮋꭼ Ꮐꭱꭼꭺꭲ Ꮐꭺꭲꮪᏼꭹ and helps us raise funds for a new stage valence to elevate future performances at the Skowhegan Opera House.

Tickets: $60 which includes:
Signature “Gatsby” cocktail or mocktail
Decadent Grazing Table
Tix for Reserved, Premium Seating at the Oct. 17 performance
𝐺𝘢𝑡𝘴𝑏𝘺 Cast Meet & Greet
Silent Auction
1920s “Gatsby” Costume Contest — winner is chauffeured to the show in a vintage “Woody”!

So, grab a ticket, raise a glass, and slip into a glamorous evening in true 𝐺𝘢𝑡𝘴𝑏𝘺 fashion — and to bring a little extra sparkle to our stage for years to come.

Skowhegan Ghost Tour: Shadows of the Past
2026-10-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Skowhegan Opera House, 225 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
This October, the shadows come alive once again around downtown Skowhegan! Join us for our 2nd annual Ghost Tour — a spine-tingling stroll through historic Water Street’s haunted history, where ghost stories aren’t just told … they’re performed. No tickets. No tricks. Just treats for the brave. Dare to walk with us?
Local legends. Chilling tales. Live theatrical encounters. Family-friendly frights 45-minute tours begin at the Skowhegan Opera House
📅 October 30th | 6 – 7:30 PM
📅 October 31st | 6 – 8 PM (Halloween night)
🎟️FREE [Donations Accepted]

A Charlie Brown Christmas
2026-12-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Skowhegan Opera House, 225 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Rediscover the warmth, humor, and heartfelt simplicity of this beloved holiday classic. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang as they search for the true meaning of Christmas in a world dazzled by tinsel and lights. With its iconic jazz score by Vince Guaraldi, gentle humor, and timeless message of hope and togetherness, A Charlie Brown Christmas continues to charm audiences of all ages.

📅 Performances: December 18, 19, 22 & 23 @ 7 PM (Doors Open @ 6 PM)
📅 Performances: December 20 @ 2 PM (Doors Open @ 1 PM)
🕰️ 120 minutes (with intermission)
📍 Skowhegan Opera House (225 Water Street, Skowhegan, Maine)
🎟️ Tickets Available ONLINE (up until the night before) and at the DOOR!

A Charlie Brown Christmas
2026-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Skowhegan Opera House, 225 Water Street, Skowhegan, ME, 04976, United States
Rediscover the warmth, humor, and heartfelt simplicity of this beloved holiday classic. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang as they search for the true meaning of Christmas in a world dazzled by tinsel and lights. With its iconic jazz score by Vince Guaraldi, gentle humor, and timeless message of hope and togetherness, A Charlie Brown Christmas continues to charm audiences of all ages.

📅 Performances: December 18, 19, 22 & 23 @ 7 PM (Doors Open @ 6 PM)
📅 Performances: December 20 @ 2 PM (Doors Open @ 1 PM)
🕰️ 120 minutes (with intermission)
