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Come See a Show!

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PLEASE NOTE - Tickets Purchased on-line incur additional charges from the ticket sales provider and those charges are not paid to us and are NON-REFUNDABLE.

Here's what's showing now!

Live Murder Mystery Comedy Play!

April 24, 25, 26 & May 1, 2, 3

    Feature movies

    Saturday Morning Cartoons & Shows (1960-90s)

    Every Saturday

    10AM to Noon

    Tickets just $5

     

    Relive your childhood with a cool throwback to old school Saturday mornings filled with 2hrs of cartoons and shows we watched growing up from the 1960-90s.  PLUS your ticket comes with a bowl of cereal or a pop tart of your choice to enjoy while you watch the shows!  We will show cartoons AND live action features that used to air on Saturday mornings....from Shazam to Hong Kong Phooey....it's going to be fun!  And you can't beat the price of $5 for two hours of family friendly entertainment!  Come in your PJs with a blanket and make it even more fun!!

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    Project Hail Mary (2026)

    Starts March 20

    New Movie!


    Wed. April. 1 – 8:10PM

    Thur. April 2 – 8:10PM


      Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory slowly returns, he soon discovers he must solve the riddle behind a mysterious substance that's causing the sun to die out. As details of the mission unravel, he calls on his scientific training and sheer ingenuity -- but he may not have to do it alone. 

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    Super Mario Galaxy (2026)

    Coming Soon!

    Starts Wednesday April 1


    Wed. April 1 – 3:50PM, 6PM

    Thur. April 2 – 3:50PM, 6PM

    Fri. April 3 - 1:40PM, 3:50PM, 6PM

    Sat. April 4 - 1:40PM, 3:50PM, 6PM

    Sun. April 5 - 12Noon, 6:45PM

    Mon. April 6 - 6:30PM

    Tue. April 7 - 4:30PM

    Wed. April 8 - No Shows

    Thur. April 9 - 5:20PM

    More Times Coming Soon!


     Fun for the Whole Family! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an upcoming animated adventure film based on the video games Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, as well as Nintendo's broader Mario franchise. The sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and written by Matthew Fogel. 

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    The Wraith (1986)

    Friday Night Frights!

    One Night ONLY!

    Friday April  3 at 8:15PM

    Tickets just $1


     A high-school hero returns from the dead to take revenge against the psychotic drag racer who killed him. The murdered boy transforms himself into a hi-tech spirit in black leathers and sets out to do battle with a gang of desert-based car thieves led by the man who destroyed him. 

    Dogma (1999)


    One Night ONLY!

    Saturday April  4 at 9:15PM

    Tickets just $1


      Two fallen angels who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole that can get them back into heaven. The only catch is that it will destroy humanity. A group bands together to stop them. . 

    The Ten Commandments (1956)

    Faith and Inspiration Movie!!

    One Show Time Only Easter Sunday

    April 5

    2:30PM

    $5 tickets


     Enjoying a life of ease in the court of Egypt's pharaoh, Moses (Charlton Heston) discovers his Hebrew heritage and, later, God's expectations of him. He dedicates himself to liberating his people from captivity and -- with the aid of plagues and divine intervention -- manages to lead them out of Egypt and across the Red Sea. A greater challenge comes in the form of the golden calf idol, however, and it takes an unforgettable visitation by God on Mount Sinai for Moses' mission to prevail. 

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

    Marriage on the Rocks (1965)

    Tuesday April 7 

     7PM

     Frank Sinatra and Deborah Kerr go on holiday to patch up their relationship, but the intervention of slippery lawyer Cesar Romero results in divorce and a second union for Kerr with pal Dean Martin. 

    The Phantom (1996)

    Tuesday April 14 

     7PM

      The film stars Billy Zane as a seemingly immortal crimefighter and his battle against all forms of evil. Kit Walker is the latest in a line of heroes known as The Phantom, whose powers are drawn from three ancient skulls, but now the Phantom's enemies, the Pirates of the Sengh Brotherhood, have a new ally: the ruthless Xander Drax. 

    Murder Can Hurt You (1980)

    Murder Can Hurt You (1980)

    Murder Can Hurt You (1980)

    Tuesday April 21

    ** 4PM**

     NOTE:  4PM early start on this one! 


           A mysterious "Man in White" kills off famous TV cops, forcing parodies of Kojak, Columbo, Baretta, and others to team up and stop him. The film features an ensemble cast in a lighthearted, comedic battle of wits.     

    Rebecca (1940)

    Murder Can Hurt You (1980)

    Murder Can Hurt You (1980)

    Tuesday April 28 

     7PM

          Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter (Laurence Olivier). She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house. 


    **SPONSORED BY MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY (DONATIONS ACCEPTED)**  

    Live Plays

    Whodunit?

    Friday April 24 - 7:30PM

    Saturday April 25 - 2PM

    Sunday April 26 - 2PM

    Friday May 1 - 7:30PM

    Saturday May 2 - 7:30PM

    Sunday May 3 - 3:30PM


     The Historic Select Theater and Lake Country Playhouse will preset “Whodunnit?”, a side-splitting murder mystery parody full of plot twists and humor. It was written by Anthony Shaffer, the playwright famous for “Sleuth”, among others. 


    This production will be directed by George Jones, who has worked with the playhouse to bring you some fun plays in years past! 







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    Steel Magnolias

    Coming in the Fall of 2026!

     

     Lake Country Playhouse Presents: Steel Magnolias 

    Y’all, dust off your hairspray and tease those bangs sky-high — because Truvy’s salon is officially open for business!

    Come join us for a show filled with laughter, sass, sisterhood, and at least three gallons of Aqua Net. If you leave without quoting Ouiser, we’ll assume you weren’t paying attention. 

    Show Dates:
    October 2026

    Directed by: Randy Parrish

    Save the date, grab your friends, and bless your heart if you miss this one! 

    Stay tuned for audition announcements, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale

    Adults - $12

    Child - $10





    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    Coming December 2026!

     


    Show Dates:
    December 2026

    Directed by: Tiffany Whitten

     

    Stay tuned for audition announcements, cast announcements, and when tickets go on sale

    Adults - $12

    Child - $10





    Concerts and other events at the Select

    Haunted Walking Tours of Mineola

    Haunted Walking Tours of Mineola

     Every Saturday

    8:30PM

     

     Find out what goes bump in the night, and whole bunch of history, in Mineola, TX! Every Saturday night at 8:30PM we meet in front of the Historic Select Theater at 114 N. Johnson (or across the street at Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe - 117 N. Johnson) and begin a two hour (sometimes longer) walking journey through the haunted streets and buildings of this historic town! Travel with a professional paranormal investigator! Use the equipment as seen on TV! Go inside some places and participate in experiments designed to communicate with the departed! It's a tour and a hunt combined and it's a heck of a fun way to spend a Saturday night! Tickets are $15 per person. Please, no children under 10yrs because it can get quite spooky. No inebriated customers please. We keep it family friendly! 




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    Rick McEwen / Kenny Rogers LIVE!

    Haunted Walking Tours of Mineola

    The world's premiere Kenny Rogers tribute artist is coming back to the Historic Select Theater and opening for him is none other than local legend: Dale Cummings on Saturday, April 11 at 7PM!!!


    YOU WILL BELIEVE it is Kenny himself!  Pure magic!  Straight off his big stage in Branson, MO and here for you! 


    That's TWO stellar performers for just $20!



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    East Texas Paranormal Conference 2026

    Coming April 18!

    Lots of fun with all the odd and interesting things...from Bigfoot to UFOs and more!  Stay tuned for all the information!

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    The East Texas Vinyl Record Show - Spring 2026

    Postponed, new date coming soon

     Tickets just $3

    or

    Early entry 

    $7


    Tons of Vinyl records, and all sorts of other forms of music and collectibles!  This helps us raise money for the theater and folks seem to love it!  If you have any old records or cassettes or CDs or 8tracks or record players etc you can donate to the cause, please do!  Just drop off at the theater any time or call us and we will come pick up!


    It's going to be a lot of fun!


    T. G. Sheppard LIVE!

    Country music legend, T.G. Sheppard will be here in Mineola, TX LIVE on April 23 at 7:30PM!!   And opening for him is none other than local legend: Dale Cummings!


     He had 14 number-one hits on the US country charts between 1974 and 1986, including eight consecutive number ones between 1980 and 1982. 


    This is the perfect, intimate space to see this man and hear the music you know and love!



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    Tripping Puppets (oldies rock) LIVE!

     Saturday - May 16

    7:30PM

    $12


    Tripping Puppets is an East Texas based rock band known for their unique, high energy performances and dynamic style. 

    Formed in early 2024 and fronted by singer/songwriter, Mike Freiley, Tripping Puppets are quickly becoming a favorite among East Texas music fans. 

    With an incredible rhythm section featuring Carter Mize on drums, and Nathan Vazquez on bass guitar, along with the amazing Thad Sparks on electric guitar, and the incomparable Rusty Haygood on keyboards, Tripping Puppets will take you for a musical ride that's always entertaining, fun and professionally done.

    Tripping Puppets is…

    Mike Freiley: Lead Vocals

    Nathan Vazquez: Bass Guitar/Vocals

    Carter Mize: Drums

    Thad Sparks: Electric Guitar

    Rusty Haygood: Keyboards/Vocals



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