About Lost Colony:

At A Glance

• Visit us on the web at:
  www.thelostcolony.org
• Email: Click Here
• Address: 1409 National Park Drive Manteo 27954 Click for map
• Phone: 252-473-2127
• Latitude: 35.936665
• Longitude: -75.711022
• Hours: Box Office Mon-Fri 9-5
• Payment:
  Cash, Checks
• Entry Fee: Upper Level: Adults $20, Seniors 62+ $18 Lower Level: Adults $24, Seniors 62+ $21 Children 12 & Under $10 Parties of 10 or more ask about our group rates.
• Age Requirements: All ages
• Season: May 27 - August 20, 2011
• Handicap Accessible? Yes
• Helpful Hints: Enjoy a pre-show gourmet Waterside Sunset Picnic followed by a backstage tour. Book online or by phone.

The Lost Colony - 74th Anniversary Season

Over 400 years ago, 117 men, women and children sailed from Plymouth, England in an attempt to settle on Roanoke Island.  They vanished just two years later.  The only clue left behind was the word “CROATOAN” carved in a tree.  The Lost Colony is their story.

Written by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paul Green, The Lost Colony is performed summer nights by a company of more than 100 actors, dancers, singers and technicians in the historic outdoor Waterside Theatre.

Come see epic battles and Indian dances.  Experience the sorrow and heartbreak of tragedy and loss.  Witness the pageantry of the Queen and her court and celebrate the birth of Virginia Dare.  There is music, laughter, romance and dance.

An Outer Banks tradition and cultural treasure—The Lost Colony educates, enriches and entertains… don’t leave the Outer Banks until you see The Lost Colony.

SHOW DATES & TIMES
2011 Season

May 27 - August 20
Monday thru Saturday

Show time 8:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices

Upper Level Seating
Adults $20
Seniors (62 plus) $18

Lower Level Seating
Adults $24
Seniors $21

Children 12 and under $10 in either level.

Groups of 10 or more save up to $4 per person. 

Advance reservations are recommended. For tickets, call (252) 473-3414 or purchase online at www.thelostcolony.com

BACKGROUND

The Lost Colony is the “grandfather” of all outdoor dramas and is produced by the Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA), a non-profit whose mission is to celebrate the history of the first English colonies on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, and to honor the founders of The Lost Colony symphonic drama through drama, education, and literature. It was first performed on July 4, 1937 and has been seen by over 4 million visitors since.

Must Dos:

The Lost Colony

The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama An Outer Banks tradition and cultural treasure -- The Lost Colony educates, enriches and entertains! Come see epic battles, Indian dances and the pageantry of the Queen and her court. Written by Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Paul Green, The Lost Colony is performed summer nights by a company of more than 100 actors, dancers, singers and technicians in the historic outdoor Waterside Theatre. Don’t leave the Outer Banks until you see The Lost Colony. Show dates May 27-Aug. 20, Mon.-Sat. 8:30 Backstage Tours and Waterside Sunset Picnics available. $10 - $24

Backstage Tour

Attend this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how theatrical magic is created at Waterside Theatre. During this 45-minute walking tour you'll see how The Lost Colony’s stage is transformed into several scenes right before your eyes and learn other "tricks of the trade" while visiting the theatre, costume shop, and props areas. Tours are held nightly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Reservations required. For ticket information, call (252) 473-3414 or visit www.thelostcolony.org $7

Pirates! A Boy at Sea

Jim is mad at his parents and has locked himself in his room. The next thing you know, a pirate captain magically appears, kidnaps him and makes him walk the plank! Wednesdays and Thursdays June 22 - Aug 11 www.thelostcolony.org $12 Gen Adm

1921 Silent Film on The Lost Colony

Lights, camera, action! Actors wait to perform their scenes in the 1921 silent film produced and written by Mabel Evans Jones and directed by Elizabeth Grimball, which will be shown as part of the Kick Off Event of the 75th Anniversary Season of The Lost Colony. The free showing for the community is on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 3 p.m. at the Pioneer Theatre. Parents are encouraged to bring school-age children to see this important part of history. Due to the size of the theater, reservations are strongly recommended. Call Terry Fowler at 252-473-4224 for reservations. More Info...

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