if the tower's a-glowin, something's a-showin

The Lake Country Playhouse
-and-
The Historic Select Theater

The Lake Country Playhouse -and- The Historic Select TheaterThe Lake Country Playhouse -and- The Historic Select TheaterThe Lake Country Playhouse -and- The Historic Select Theater
  • Home
  • Gift Cards
  • Get your Tickets Here!
  • Weekly Email Signup
  • Our History
  • Ways to help / Donate
  • Photo Gallery
  • More
    • Home
    • Gift Cards
    • Get your Tickets Here!
    • Weekly Email Signup
    • Our History
    • Ways to help / Donate
    • Photo Gallery

The Lake Country Playhouse
-and-
The Historic Select Theater

The Lake Country Playhouse -and- The Historic Select TheaterThe Lake Country Playhouse -and- The Historic Select TheaterThe Lake Country Playhouse -and- The Historic Select Theater
  • Home
  • Gift Cards
  • Get your Tickets Here!
  • Weekly Email Signup
  • Our History
  • Ways to help / Donate
  • Photo Gallery

Come See a Show!

Please Scroll all the way down to see a full listing of movies and events and to find ticket links!

Here's what's showing now!

 

Audition Times:

July 1st at 7pm

July 5th at 12PM

    Feature movies

    How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action - New Film!) (2025)

    New Movie!


    Monday June 23 – 4:00PM
    Tuesday June 24 – 1:30PM, 4PM

    Wednesday June 25 – 1:30PM, 4PM
    Thursday June 26 – 1:30PM, 4:00PM

    Friday June 27 – 2PM, 4:30PM, 9:30PM

    Saturday June 28 – 12:30PM, 6:30PM, 9PM

    Sunday June 29 – 1:30PM, 4PM, 6:30PM

    Monday June 30 – 4PM

    Tuesday July 1 – 1:30PM, 4PM


     On the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.  

    Get Tickets Here

    Urban Cowboy (1980)

    June 23

    7PM

    LADIES GET FREE ADMISSION

    GUYS PAY JUST $6


     After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis (John Travolta) starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy (Debra Winger), a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival, Wes (Scott Glenn), leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition. . 

    Get Tickets Here

    Pretty Woman (1990)

    June 26

    7PM

    $6


      A prostitute and a wealthy businessman fall for one another, forming an unlikely pair; while on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward, who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, on a lark; after Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend, the two get closer, only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds. 

    Get Tickets Here

    Saturday Night Fever (1977)

    June 27

    7:30PM

    $6


      Tony Manero (John Travolta) doesn't have much going for him during the weekdays. He still lives at home and works as a paint store clerk in his Brooklyn, N.Y., neighborhood. But he lives for the weekends, when he and his friends go to the local disco and dance the night away. When a big dance competition is announced, he wrangles the beautiful and talented Stephanie (Karen Lynn Gorney) to be his partner. As the two train for the big night, they start to fall for each other as well.  

    Get Tickets Here

    Three Men and a Baby (1990)

    June 30

    7PM

    $6


     New York City roommates Peter (Tom Selleck), Michael (Steve Guttenberg) and Jack (Ted Danson) are all successful and happily unmarried, but Peter and Michael get the surprise of a lifetime when a young woman abandons an infant in front of their loft. They also receive a letter stating that the child, named Mary, belongs to Jack, but he's away on business. Michael and Peter are then forced to care for Mary -- and though they make hopeless babysitters, they soon become quite attached to the girl.   

    Get Tickets Here

    Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025 - New Movie)

    NEW MOVIE!

    Opens here EARLY

    Wednesday July 2nd!


    Wednesday July 2 – 1:30PM, 4:15PM, 9PM
    Thursday July 3 – 11AM

    Friday July 4 – 1PM, 3:45PM, 6:30PM, 9:15PM

    Saturday July 5 – 1PM, 3:45PM, 6:30PM, 9:15PM

    Sunday July 6 – 1PM, 3:45PM, 6:30PM, 9:15PM

    Monday July 7 – 3:45PM, 6:30PM

    Tuesday July 8 – 1PM, 3:45PM

    Wednesday July 9 – 1:30PM, 4:15PM

    Thursday July 10 – 3:45PM, 6:30PM, 9:15PM


     Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades. 

    Get Tickets Here

    Superman (New Film!) (2025)

    Superman (New Film!) (2025)

    Superman (New Film!) (2025)

    New Movie!

    Starts July 11


     Superman embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.  

    summer kid movies - mondays at 1PM tickets just $5 or w/corn

    The Iron Giant

    June 23


       In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' fable, a giant alien robot (Vin Diesel) crash-lands near the small town of Rockwell, Maine, in 1957. Exploring the area, a local 9-year-old boy, Hogarth, discovers the robot, and soon forms an unlikely friendship with him. When a paranoid government agent, Kent Mansley, becomes determined to destroy the robot, Hogarth and beatnik Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.) must do what they can to save the misunderstood machine. 

    Quest for Camelot

    June 30

     

      In this animated tale, Kayley (Jessalyn Gilsig) dreams of being one of the Knights of the Round Table; she gets her chance when the fabled sword of Excalibur is lost. Without its power to protect him, King Arthur falls victim to Ruber (Gary Oldman), an evil knight bent on destroying Camelot. Arthur's only hope is that Kayley will find the sword. She gets some invaluable assistance from Merlin's trusty falcon, a dragon with a split personality, and a sweet blindman named Garrett (Cary Elwes). 

    The Little Vampire

    July 7


          After he moves to Scotland with his parents, only child Tony (Jonathan Lipnicki) struggles to make friends at his new school. But he is bullied and picked on by the other boys, and has little hope of overcoming his miserable new life. Then he meets Rudolph (Rollo Weeks), a kid vampire with whom Tony becomes very close. But, when Rudolph's life and the future of the vampire race are threatened by a ruthless vampire hunter, Tony must find the courage to save his best friend. 

    The Scooby Doo Movie

    July 14


       Zoinks! Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) and Velma (Linda Cardellini) are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot. 

    Mouse Hunt

    July 21


     When their string magnate father, Rudolf Smuntz, dies, brothers Ernie (Nathan Lane) and Lars (Lee Evans) move into his decrepit mansion. Struggling to keep a promise to never sell the now unprofitable string factory, the brothers decide that restoring the house, the last built by a famous architect, could bring them a great deal of money. But during their restoration attempts, Ernie and Lars are continually frustrated by a malicious mouse that keeps destroying their efforts. ring Break hot spot. 

    Charlotte's Web

    July 28


     E.B. White's beloved children's tale is brought to life in this animated film, which finds the young farm pig Wilbur (Henry Gibson) attempting to avoid a dire fate. Of all the barnyard creatures, Wilbur's staunchest ally is Charlotte (Debbie Reynolds), a thoughtful spider who devises an intriguing plan to keep the gentle little swine out of the slaughterhouse. Although Charlotte's efforts, which involve words written in her delicate web, seem far-fetched, they may just work. 

    terriffic tuesdays - 7PM Unless noted, tickets just 50 cents

    It Happened One Night (1934)

    Tuesday June 24

     7PM

         In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her tycoon father (Walter Connolly) to spirit her away on his yacht. After jumping ship, Ellie falls in with cynical newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Clark Gable), who offers to help her reunite with her new husband in exchange for an exclusive story. But during their travels, the reporter finds himself falling for the feisty young heiress. 

    Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

    Tuesday July 2

     7PM

        In this dramatized account of his early law career in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln (Henry Fonda) is born into a modest log cabin, where he is encouraged by his first love, Ann Rutledge (Pauline Moore), to pursue law. Following her tragic death, Lincoln establishes a law practice in Springfield, where he meets a young Mary Todd (Marjorie Weaver). Lincoln's law skills are put to the test when he takes on the difficult task of defending two brothers who have been accused of murder.  

    Louis L'Amour's Hondo and the Apaches (1967)

    Tuesday July 8

     7PM

         When an Apache chief's daughter is accidentally killed, the U.S. Army asks the victim's husband, former Confederate officer Hondo Lane (Ralph Taeger), to broker a peace agreement with the tribe. Lane, a Native American sympathizer, makes a strong appeal for a cease-fire and is on the brink of success. But when renegade Apaches stir up trouble by attacking a group of settlers, Lane and his sidekick, Buffalo Baker (Noah Beery), must scramble to prevent animosity from flaring up into all-out war. 

    The Three Musketeers (1973)

    Tuesday July 15

     7PM

         The Three Musketeers is a 1973 swashbuckler film based on the 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas. It is directed by Richard Lester from a screenplay by George MacDonald Fraser, and produced by Ilya Salkind. 

    The Awful Truth (1937)

    Tuesday July 22

     7PM

         Jerry (Cary Grant) and Lucy (Irene Dunne) are a married couple who doubt each other's fidelity: Jerry suspects Lucy and her music teacher (Alexander D'Arcy) of spending an evening together, and Lucy is convinced Jerry lied about a business trip. When the jealous pair file for divorce, both rush into new relationships, but quickly realize their love never died. The soon-to-be-divorced husband and wife then both scramble to spoil each other's chances for newfound romance.  

    Ninotchka (1939)

    Tuesday July 29

     7PM

       A no-nonsense diplomat of the Soviet Union, Nina Ivanovna Ninotchka Yakushova (Greta Garbo) arrives in Paris to ensure the sale of jewels seized during the Russian Revolution. Meanwhile, carefree bachelor Count Leon d'Algout (Melvyn Douglas) attempts to intercept the valuables on behalf of their former owner, the Grand Duchess Swana (Ina Claire). Despite their conflicting allegiances, the icy Ninotchka soon warms to Leon's charms, reluctantly going against her better judgment. 

    WEIRD WEDNESDAYS - 7PM Unless noted, tickets just $5

    C.H.U.D. (1984)

    Wednesday June 25

     7PM

         Photographer George Cooper (John Heard) is documenting the lives of subterranean homeless people, a population that has mysteriously dwindled. After receiving information from a reporter, George becomes aware of a conspiracy theory about cannibalistic monsters lurking in the sewers. He teams up with the reporter, a policeman (Christopher Curry) and a priest (Daniel Stern) to fight two battles: one against the cannibals and the other against a corrupt government official. 

    My Mom's a Werewolf (1989)

    Wednesday July 2

     7PM

      After homemaker Leslie is bitten by something strange at the local pet shop, she begins to transform into something non-human. It's up to Leslie's daughter to find a cure and help her mother. 

    Time Rider - The Adventure's of Lyle Swann (1982)

    Wednesday July 9

     7PM

     Motorcycle racer Lyle Swann (Fred Ward) is cruising through the Mexican desert when he accidentally stumbles into a time-travel experiment and finds himself transported back to the Old West of the 1870s. There he encounters an attractive local woman (Belinda Bauer) and a gang of criminals led by Porter Reese (Peter Coyote). Lyle's motorized bike is impressive in the past -- until it runs out of gas. Now Lyle must rely on his wits to take care of business and return to his own time.  

    Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

    Wednesday July 16

     7PM

      Peggy Sue Bodell (Kathleen Turner) attends her 25-year high school reunion after separating from her cheating husband, Charlie (Nicolas Cage). She regrets the decisions she has made in her life, such as getting pregnant by Charlie in high school. When she faints at the reunion, she awakens in 1960. Given the chance to relive her life, she changes many things. However, some choices are more complicated, as she begins to see young Charlie's charm and true feelings.   

    The BeastMaster (1982)

    Wednesday July 23

     7PM

       Dar, an ancient warrior with the ability to communicate telepathically with animal allies, sets out to stop the crazed plans of an evil high priest named Maax and save his friends.  

    Saturday the 14th (1981)

    Wednesday July 30

     7PM

       Not even a shark fin in the bathtub is enough to convince people (Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss) that their inherited house is haunted.   

    Live Plays

    Twelfth Night Auditions!!


     

    We’re getting ready for our fall play of 2025!

    The Historic Select Theater and Lake Country Playhouse will preset “Twelfth Night,” the classic comedy by William Shakespeare. The play script is an abridged version, done by the director Alexis Canaday. This is a hilarious tale of mistaken identities, unrequited love, and how things get way out of hand from a single lie. This play is directed by Alexis Canaday, who has previously worked with the playhouse to bring you “The Haunting of Hill House,” and “The Night of January 16th” in years past! Open auditions for all roles will be held on the dates and times below. Come one, come all, even if this is your first time on the big stage, let’s give it a shot!

    Audition Times:
    July 1st at 7pm
    July 5th at 12PM

    The play will run in early September and rehearsals will start Sunday July 13th!

    Casting for: 5 older men, 7 young men, 3 young women, various mixed non-speaking roles, and stage crew
    *You may be cast to play more than one role*

    Come join us for our Fall play casting call! And make sure to share with your friends that may be interested in starring in “Twelfth Night!”



      




    Twelfth Night


    Coming Soon this September!

     September 5-7th, 12th-14th 


     Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck. 



      




    Sanders Family Christmas (Smoke on the Mountain Part 2)

    Sanders Family Christmas (Smoke on the Mountain Part 2)


    Coming this November!

     

     Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey's wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It's December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders, of the Sanders Family Singers. Join Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe and the rest of the Sanders family as they send Dennis off with hilarious and touching stories and twenty-five Southern Gospel Christmas favorites. 



      




    Concerts and other events at the Select

    Kid's Theater Camp (13 to 17yrs)

     Kid's Summer Theater Camp at the Historic Select Theater Annex 2025
    Come join us for a fun-filled final performance for family and friends. It's a great opportunity for kids to build confidence, make new friends, and have a blast on stage....
    on Saturday June 28 at 7pm.
    Location: The Historic Select Theater Annex, 119 North Johnson Street, Mineola, Texas 75773   Get your tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-summer-theater-camp-at-the-historic-select-theater-annex-2025-tickets-1347382620689?aff=oddtdtcreator 


    Get Tickets

    Lake Country Symphonic Band - Let Freedom Ring!

     Our Lake Country Symphonic Band July/Summer concert is usually held outdoors at the Mineola Civic Center...and still will be on the 4th at 8PM.  However, on Thursday, July 3rd, we have scheduled an inside concert especially for those who could not attend the July 4th concert at the Civic Center...including those who cannot take those Summer temps. We  wanted everyone to have the opportunity to celebrate the founding of our nation and to remember all the brave men and women who have fought to protect our country and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.  For that reason, and to HONOR those who served, there will be NO CHARGE for either the indoor concert on July 3rd at 7:30PM (MUST get tickets in advance anyway) or the outdoor one at the Civic Center on July 4th at 8PM.  (No tickets needed for the outdoor concert on the 4th)  That's right, BOTH PERFORMANCES ARE FREE!!

    All we ask is that you go ahead and register through the ticketing link below or at the box office door well in advance...as there is limited seating and it will be on a first come, first serve basis, with seats only being held for those who pre-registered.  ALSO, please, if you can afford to, donate a buck or two to help the theater.  Just drop it into their donation stands, and/or purchase something from concession.  Every bit helps!

    Now, get your seats reserved as fast as you can and let's have a wonderful, patriotic time and honor those who served to protect us all!! 



    Get Tickets

    Shirley Cart of the Chuck Wagon Gang W/ Dale Cummings LIVE! "The 5 Royal Women of Country Music"

    Shirley Cart of the Chuck Wagon Gang W/ Dale Cummings LIVE! "The 5 Royal Women of Country Music"

    July 19 at 7:00 PM!


     

    Royal Women of Country! (Shirley Carter of The Chuck Wagon Gang LIVE!) is coming to the Historic Select Theater in Mineola, Texas! Get ready for a night of incredible music from the talented Shirley Carter. Local star Dale Cummings will open the show!

    Hurry and get your tickets now! This show features Shirley Carter as 5 of the most famous ladies of country music, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Linda Ronstadt, Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton, each performing their biggest hits! Shirley sang with and was raised in Nashville by her mother and Hall of Fame father, Roy Carter, of the famous Chuck Wagon Gang gospel group, which played such places as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and more.

    Dale Cummings is something of a local legend and knows how to get you on your feet to dance and sing along! He has a loyal following and it's easy to see why when he gets on stage and performs his heart out!

    This is sure to be an evening you won't forget, so bring your friends and go back in time to the best years of country music ever!

    Join us at 114 North Johnson Street, Mineola, Texas 75773 for a memorable in-person event. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to experience the magic of country music in a historic venue. Grab your tickets now and get ready to be swept off your feet by Shirley Carter's mesmerizing performance!




    Get Tickets

    Whats Coming up

    Lets stay connected

    Contact Us

    For inquiries about our upcoming events, send us a message.


    We will get back to you soon!

    The Historic Select Theater

    114 North Johnson Street, Mineola, Texas 75773, United States

    903-569-2300

    Today

    Closed

    Send Message

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    Cancel

    Copyright © 2025 Lake Country Playhouse and The Historic Select Theater - All Rights Reserved.

    Powered by

    • Gift Cards
    • Get your Tickets Here!

    Lets keep in touch!

    Want to know whats going on at the Historic Select Theater on a weekly basis?  Click the link to sign up for our weekly newsletter and lets keep in touch!

    Signup Now

    This website uses cookies.

    We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

    Accept