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The venue

About Hanifl Performing Arts Center - Lakeshore Players Theatre

Welcome to the Hanifl Performing Arts Center, the home of Lakeshore Players Theatre (LPT) in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Since opening in 2018, this community performing arts venue has hosted intimate mainstage productions, a versatile black box space, and special events like the Lakeshore Players’ 10-Minute Play Festival and the Hanifl Music Series. With a main stage that seats 249 and a black box stage with 75 seats, the venue offers an engaging, close-up theatre experience in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the Twin Cities metro, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit options, and great nearby lodging and dining choices. Secure your seats with ease and enjoy a dependable, friendly ticket-buying experience.

Location is key for a smooth theatre night. The Hanifl Performing Arts Center sits at 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, with free onsite parking and additional parking along Long Avenue. Transit options include Metro Transit bus routes 219, 265 and 270, with future plans for the Purple Line improving regional connectivity. For overnight stays, consider Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn (about a 5-minute walk from the venue) as a convenient option. We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for hotels and dining to help you plan the perfect evening, whether you’re catching a Lakeshore Players Theatre production or a Hanifl Music Series concert.

Learn more about upcoming performances and secure your tickets through our simple, no-fuss process. Like having a friend in the business, we’re here to help you find great seats and great experiences at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 4941 Long Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.
Venue type: Community performing arts center; home to Lakeshore Players Theatre (LPT).
Main Stage capacity: 249 seats; Black Box capacity: 75 seats.
Parking: Free onsite parking plus additional parking on Long Avenue.
Seating chart: OSilas Mainstage seating chart available; Black Box seating varies by production.
Transit: Metro Transit bus routes 219, 265 and 270 serve White Bear Lake; Purple Line transit project planned in the area.
Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus White Bear Country Inn at 4940 Highway 61 N, White Bear Lake (about a 5-minute walk from the venue).
Notable events hosted: Lakeshore Players’ 10-Minute Play Festival; A Christmas Carol (Nov 22–Dec 17, 2024); Hanifl Music Series concerts; first season on the new stage included Cabaret, One Man, Two Guvnors, It’s A Wonderful Life (2019).
Renamed/relocated: Lakeshore Players Theatre moved to and the Hanifl Performing Arts Center opened in 2018; no demolition of the venue.