Lakes Performing Arts Centre

03/09/2026

🎭🔥 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🔥🎭

Early Bird Sale!! 🦅

Rotorua… it’s time to RAZZLE DAZZLE! ✨

Lakes Performing Arts Centre is incredibly excited to bring the legendary Broadway musical CHICAGO to the stage at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre this November!

🎶 Pop. Six. Squish. Uh-Uh. Cicero. Lipschitz.

Get ready for a spectacular night of murder, greed, corruption, scandal, show-stopping music and sensational dancing as our cast brings one of the world’s most iconic musicals to life.

📅 18–22 November 2026
📍 Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Don’t wait until you hear everyone else talking about it — grab your seats, round up your friends and get ready for CHICAGO! ❤️‍🔥

 https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/chicago-rotorua-19-11-2026/event/24006507CF9C5424

We’ll see you in Chicago. 🎩💋✨

Find and buy tickets: music, sport, arts, theatre, family events at Ticketmaster.co.nz

31/08/2026

A huge congratulations to all the students who competed at DanceNZmade last night. A great number of LPAC Students past and present from various schools competed and it was fantastic to see all the amazing talent. Congratulations to all the schools who took out top honors and to teachers and choreographers! A massive thank you to DanceNZmade for providing opportunities like this for our dance community. ❤️ Tash 🙂

31/07/2026

🎭 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #4 🎭

She can dance. She can sing. She can scheme.

LPAC Studios is thrilled to announce that Kimberly Chapman-Hay will take on the iconic role of Velma Kelly in Chicago: The Musical.

A fierce rival, a dazzling performer, and one of musical theatre’s most unforgettable leading ladies, Velma is a role that demands charisma, confidence and star quality—and we can’t wait to see Kimberly make it her own.

🎬 Director Natasha Benfell shared:

“I can’t wait to see how Kim brings this character to life on our stage. She has a wealth of experience and brings loads of personality to every character she does.”

Congratulations, Kimberly! We can’t wait for audiences to meet your Velma this November.

✨ More cast announcements are still to come…

23/07/2026

🚨 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #3 🚨

The woman who runs the house has arrived.

LPAC Studios is thrilled to announce that Nadine Shine will take on the commanding role of Matron “Mama” Morton in our 2026 production of CHICAGO: The Musical.

Mama Morton knows everyone, everything… and nothing comes for free. Running Cook County Jail with equal parts authority, wit and charm, she’s one of the show’s most unforgettable characters.

Nadine couldn’t be more excited to step into the role, saying:

“I’m so excited. This has been a role I’ve wanted to play for years! Getting to play a strong, powerful woman is the dream!!!!”

Congratulations, Nadine! We can’t wait to see you bring Mama Morton to life on the stage of the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre this November.

🎭 Stay tuned as we continue unveiling the incredible cast bringing CHICAGO to life.

“When you’re good to Mama… Mama’s good to you.”

22/07/2026

Come along for a free trial class this Friday

4.00-4.45pm 5-8yrs
4.45-5.30pm 9+ yrs

Email: [email protected] to book your spot

21/07/2026

🚨 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #2 🚨

Meet the man who never lost a case… provided you can afford his fee.

LPAC Studios is delighted to announce that Barry Bird will take on the iconic role of Billy Flynn in our 2026 production of CHICAGO: The Musical.

Billy Flynn is Chicago’s smooth-talking lawyer, a master of persuasion who believes that with enough charm—and perhaps a few thousand dollars—anyone can have their day in court.

As Billy himself might say…

“All he cares about is love… and if you have five thousand dollars.”

Please join us in congratulating Barry Bird as he prepares to bring one of musical theatre’s most charismatic and unforgettable characters to life on the stage of the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre this November.

⚖️ More cast announcements are still to come, so keep an eye on our page as we continue revealing the incredible company bringing CHICAGO to life.

Give ’em the old razzle dazzle.

17/07/2026

🎭 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT #1 🎭

The spotlight has found its Roxie.

LPAC Studios is proud to announce that Simone Walker will take on the iconic role of Roxie Hart in our 2026 production of CHICAGO: The Musical.

One of musical theatre’s most recognisable leading ladies, Roxie Hart is ambitious, charismatic and determined to chase the spotlight.

Director Natasha Benfell shared:

“Simone is very excited to be taking on this iconic role.”

Congratulations, Simone! We can’t wait to see you bring Roxie Hart to life on the stage of the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre this November.

✨ Cast Announcement #2 is coming soon…

All That Jazz Starts With Her.

08/07/2026

👀🙌👌 Auditions tomorrow 👌🙌👀

Last chance to get in for auditions tomorrow!

WANTED: SINGERS, DANCERS, ACTORS & TROUBLEMAKERS 📣👀✏️

The city of Chicago is coming to Rotorua… and we’re looking for a few more notorious characters to help tell the story.

LPAC Studios is thrilled to announce auditions for the iconic musical CHICAGO, coming to the Sir Howard Morrison Centre this November.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a confident dancer, a singer looking for your next challenge, or someone who’s always dreamed of stepping into the spotlight, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for performers of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and experience levels to help bring this dazzling tale of fame, fortune, murder and “all that jazz” to life.

‼️Note: auditions by appointment only.‼️

🎭 Individual Vocal Auditions
📅 Friday 10 July & Saturday 11 July

💃 Group Dance Auditions
📅 Saturday 11 July

⭐ Callbacks (if required)
📅 Sunday 12 July

🎟 Performances
📅 18–21 November
📍 Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua

Think you’ve got the charm of Billy Flynn, the ambition of Roxie Hart, the swagger of Velma Kelly, or the energy to light up the ensemble?

Then don’t sit on the sidelines while someone else steals the headlines.

📖 Audition Pack:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IgtgweI7AoavaidCZHVpL6gROzIl_TZo/view?usp=drivesdk

📝 Audition Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgFeJAXBQ_WPimaIKZdjWGyNzbNkvTgAVM6O1_UeAqPvCV8Q/viewform

🕒 Book Your Audition Time:

https://calendly.com/lpacshows/chicago-auditions?month=2026-07

If something is your trouble, or it ain’t sittin’ right then drop a wire to: [email protected]

They’ll see you right, capisce?

The spotlight is waiting.

Now give us the old razzle dazzle.