A highlight of the time I spend in Washington each year is attending the productions of Leavenworth Summer Theater. This week we attended both productions nestled up in the hills in the amphitheater. They were both amazing!

The venue itself is spectacular. From the time Maria arrives singing as she walks through the surrounding woods until the final scene with the Von Trapp family perched up on a hill the audience is totally captivated. Our seats were in the center on the aisle which made it even more enjoyable in scenes such as the wedding procession. We even had a stormtrooper standing beside us in the scene where the Nazis were searching the abbey. This year marks the 30th anniversary of this production in Leavenworth, and is the best one I’ve seen yet.

Beauty and the Beast was the other musical. The choreography of the dancing and the music was fabulous. We had fierce wolves running by us as well as the lovely Belle as she went in search of her father. This was another engaging performance for both adults and children alike.

There are usually three productions each year but the venue at the Fish Hatchery is no longer available. Word is out that next year some performances will be held at the Festhalle in downtown Leavenworth. That should prove to be another excellent venue.

I can’t wait to see what the other musicals will be in addition to Sound of Music. And I know I’m not the only one. Every summer visitors come here from all over. Even the cast come from afar in addition to the many locals who participate.

Come here and experience it for yourself!