The summer of 2016 has been a record-breaking season at the Highlands Playhouse. The crowd-pleasing show “Chicago” set records as being the first production to break $80,000 in sales. And even as the summer season draws to a close with “Piano...
Aiming the Right Direction
Highlands Playhouse directors are known for their legendary leadership. Year-after-year they deliver high-quality performances with sold out-shows. Theater-lovers salute the Playhouse’s success with the highest of praise: “Just when you think it can’t get any...
A Lasting, Powerful Legacy
For the past eight years we at the Highlands Playhouse have been fortunate enough to have our friend Bill Patti as our Artistic Director. As we all know, life changes and situations evolve. Following a stellar, record-setting 2019 summer season, it’s with great...
Cinema Awards Series
Motion picture nominees and winners of The Golden Globes and Oscars are coming soon to a theater near you! Hollywood can’t have all the fun. The sizzle of movie magic is in our mountain air, too. To celebrate, you are invited to the Highlands...
The Value of Theater
The historic Highlands Playhouse is an integral part of our Highlands-Cashiers cultural environment. Its productions nurture our passion for world-class entertainment, tickle our funny bones, stretch our imaginations, and tug at our heartstrings. Not...
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Throughout the summer, applause can be heard reverberating along the walls of the Highlands Playhouse. This summer season’s theatre line-up has included “Chicago,” “A Grand Night for Singing,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Piano Man.” August begins with “Steel...
We Have the Curtains Cued
The show must go on, and so it has for centuries in theaters across the United States and all around the world . . .until covid-19 struck. This is the first time ever that the Highlands Playhouse has been forced to cancel a season in its 82-year chronicle of...
Now That’s Entertainment
The Highlands Playhouse’s 78th season maintains its commitment to bring quality entertainment to the Highlands-Cashiers Community. That means they’re offering their “Discount Tuesdays,” where patrons get a $2 discount on movies? On other days, movies are...
Producing Greatness
Whether you’re looking for a theater scholarship, technicians for lighting or sound production, costumes, set-designers, an exceptional actor for a leading role, or a way to grow your theatrical organization, The Southeastern Theatre Conference lives up to its motto:...
The Business of Theater
If you’ve had the pleasure of enjoying a film, a play, or a rousing musical at Highlands Playhouse, it was well worth the price of admission…and then some. Here’s why. The playhouse takes pride in presenting high-quality, live performances on stage and...
Audition Aces
Get ready for overwhelming talent on the Highlands Playhouse stage! Artistic Director Bill Patti along with Board President Scott Allbee spent two days in New York City auditioning actors with experience on Broadway, in National Tours and at Regional Theatres...
A Bite of the Big Apple
New York, New York, it’s a helluva town! Artistic Director Bill Patti along with Board President Scott Allbee recently spent three days in New York City auditioning actors for the Highlands Playhouse upcoming summer season. “It was incredible,” Patti...
A Summer of Sold-out-Shows
It’s been a year of change for the Highlands Playhouse, change both exciting and challenging. But as Albert Einstein said, “In the middle of change lies opportunity.” Playhouse management and patrons rose to all occasions. Here’s Managing Director Lance...
Foodie Film Festival
Highlands Playhouse’s season has drawn to a close, but there’s still lights, camera, and plenty of action for you to enjoy. Out next performance is a delicious one … the second annual Foodie Film Festival, October 25-27, a synthesis of stunning cinema and sumptuous...
The Business of Theater
Operating a theatre continuously for 80 years is not without its challenges. There have been peaks and valleys, fat times and lean. Today, the Highlands Playhouse is alive and thriving, and it’s because of you, our faithful contributors. At the end...
2018 Foodie Film Fest
Fans of film and food, don your best bib and tucker and head for the Highlands Playhouse’s 2018 Foodie Film Festival. On October 26, 27, and 28, the Playhouse will feature a delectable line up of cinematic treats centered on the joys of wining and dining. This...
StarStruck Gala In Review
Scores of theater devotees made the scene Sunday evening, July 1, at the Highlands Playhouse StarStruck Gala. The Board of Directors, HP management, and Playhouse performers set the stage for one of the most entertaining and profitable fundraisers in the 80-year...
Beauty of Live Theater
2017 is proving a grand year for the Highlands Playhouse. Our first production of the season, “Cabaret,” opened on June 22 to record crowds. Despite turning 50 last year, the musical still remains quite relevant to modern audiences. The storyline has...
Poppy Hour
Somewhere in the Covid equation of health and safety, there’s got to be room to rest and reset … a place of comfort and a brief escape from the pressures of these sometimes trying and tumultuous times. But how do you socialize while observing all the local and state...
Foodie Film Festival
Fans of film and food, don your best bib and tucker and head for the Highlands Playhouse’s 2018 Foodie Film Festival. On October 26, 27, and 28, the Playhouse will feature a delectable line up of cinematic treats centered on the joys of wining and dining. This...
A Cinematic Anniversary
My how time flies! It’s mind-boggling to think that it has been two years since we began enjoying first-run movies at the Highlands Playhouse. A hearty “Thank You” to the forward-thinking Playhouse Board members who followed their dream to bring movies to...