The Lakewood Playhouse is located in the Lakewood Towne Center, not far from Tacoma and very convenient to Lakewood, Parkland, and Puyallup. This theater was founded in 1938 and can seat up to 180 attendees. Lakewood Playhouse puts on a number of shows and musicals, but also has great programs for kids.
Location
Lakewood Playhouse
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd.
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-588-0042
Events
Lakewood Playhouse is known for its quality musicals and plays, as well as the diverse range of topics it chooses for each season.
Selections can be as light and silly as “Something Happened on the Way to the Forum” or as serious as David Hare’s “Stuff Happens.” Seasons start in September and run through to June or July.
Children’s programs and camps produce a play or musical at the end of each as well. These include plays (auditioned) for kids 7 to 18, theater activities for younger children, and one-week camps during winter and spring break.
Things to do Nearby
Since this theater is located in Lakewood Towne Center, there is no lack of things to do and places to eat nearby. Within the Towne Center, nicer restaurant options include the Ram Restaurant and Brewery, La Palma Mexican, and Panera. Other restaurants here include Old Country Buffet, Red Robin, Applebee’s, and several fast food places. There are also several big box stores here, from Bed Bath and Beyond to Michael’s to Barnes and Noble.
If you want to pair together another activity with your theater experience, there are a number of cool things to do in Lakewood.
One of the best is Lakewold Gardens, a lovely pastoral retreat not far from the city. Visiting a park or one of the area’s beaches is also possible at American Lake, not far from the Towne Center.
Tickets
Tickets to shows at the Lakewood Playhouse are under $30 with discounts for seniors, military, groups of more than 10 people, and people younger than 25. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the theater box office. You can also purchase season tickets, or flex passes good for six admissions over the course of a season.
Parking and Directions
To get to the Lakewood theater, take I-5 to Exit 127 toward South Tacoma Way. Turn right at the end of the exit and follow signs toward South Tacoma Way. Make a right at the first stoplight onto South Tacoma Way and then get over to the left lanes. Make a left at the first stoplight again onto 100th Street SW. Drive for about a mile and then make a left onto Lakewood Drive SW. Continue onto Lakewood Towne Center Boulevard and this will take you into the Towne Center. The theater will be on your right inside the complex.
There is parking available just around the theater, but you can park anywhere in the Lakewood Towne Center.
The Lakewood Transit Center is also located in the Towne Center so you can get to this theater easily via Pierce Transit buses, too.
Location
Lakewood Playhouse
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd.
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-588-0042
Events
Lakewood Playhouse is known for its quality musicals and plays, as well as the diverse range of topics it chooses for each season.
Selections can be as light and silly as “Something Happened on the Way to the Forum” or as serious as David Hare’s “Stuff Happens.” Seasons start in September and run through to June or July.
Children’s programs and camps produce a play or musical at the end of each as well. These include plays (auditioned) for kids 7 to 18, theater activities for younger children, and one-week camps during winter and spring break.
Things to do Nearby
Since this theater is located in Lakewood Towne Center, there is no lack of things to do and places to eat nearby. Within the Towne Center, nicer restaurant options include the Ram Restaurant and Brewery, La Palma Mexican, and Panera. Other restaurants here include Old Country Buffet, Red Robin, Applebee’s, and several fast food places. There are also several big box stores here, from Bed Bath and Beyond to Michael’s to Barnes and Noble.
If you want to pair together another activity with your theater experience, there are a number of cool things to do in Lakewood.
One of the best is Lakewold Gardens, a lovely pastoral retreat not far from the city. Visiting a park or one of the area’s beaches is also possible at American Lake, not far from the Towne Center.
Tickets
Tickets to shows at the Lakewood Playhouse are under $30 with discounts for seniors, military, groups of more than 10 people, and people younger than 25. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the theater box office. You can also purchase season tickets, or flex passes good for six admissions over the course of a season.
Parking and Directions
To get to the Lakewood theater, take I-5 to Exit 127 toward South Tacoma Way. Turn right at the end of the exit and follow signs toward South Tacoma Way. Make a right at the first stoplight onto South Tacoma Way and then get over to the left lanes. Make a left at the first stoplight again onto 100th Street SW. Drive for about a mile and then make a left onto Lakewood Drive SW. Continue onto Lakewood Towne Center Boulevard and this will take you into the Towne Center. The theater will be on your right inside the complex.
There is parking available just around the theater, but you can park anywhere in the Lakewood Towne Center.
The Lakewood Transit Center is also located in the Towne Center so you can get to this theater easily via Pierce Transit buses, too.