Lafon Performing Arts Center

The St. Charles Women’s Club proudly celebrates America 250 with We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! — a captivating journey through 250 years of women’s history, influence, and fashion. This special event will feature a historical fashion show and inspiring stories honoring remarkable women who helped shape our nation. Gu

Step into a world of magic, adventure, and unforgettable music with the River Region Drama Guild production of Mary Poppins ! Based on the beloved Disney classic, this enchanting musical follows the practically perfect nanny, Mary Poppins, as she brings joy, wonder, and life lessons to the Banks family through imagination, kindness, and a little bit of magic.

Spend an evening with the American Patchwork Quartet, where the ease of a front porch gathering meets the artistry of a world class stage. Led by multi GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, founder of the acclaimed Gullah group Ranky Tanky, this extraordinary ensemble reimagines American roots music through a distinctly global lens. Folk traditions, jazz sophistication, country twang, West African rhythms, and East Asian influences come togeth

Climb aboard The Magic School Bus, the beloved Scholastic series created by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, known for turning science into hands-on adventure for generations of young readers. This new musical adaptation is based primarily on the fan favorite book Lost in the Solar System, where a routine class trip to the planetarium takes an unexpected turn. When the class gets lost on the way to the pl

Step right up to the dazzling world of Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride! Journey back to the 1980s and experience a high-flying homage to America’s iconic amusement parks. Bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm, this theatrical circus adventure brings the sights, sounds, and spirit of the era to life. At the heart of the spectacle is a marvel of man-powered engineering: a giant Fe

Giant mice, dancing snowflakes, a growing Christmas tree, and an enchanted nutcracker are sure to delight the inner child in everyone. Ballet Images’ combination of amazing dancers, gorgeous sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music makes this one of the greatest holiday shows! Come experience this beautiful ballet that truly portrays the magic of the season. Public Performance will take place Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:00pm and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3:00pm. A school ma

This will be an abbreviated one hour performance of The Nutcracker. The performance will be followed by a “Sugar Plum Party”. The audience members will be invited to join the Sugar Plum Fairy onstage and experience “The Kingdom of the Sweets” for themselves. They can meet and talk to their favorite characters, experience what it is like to be on the stage under the glowing lights, and take pictures.

Experience a luminous retelling of The Ugly Duckling from Lightwire Theater, returning to our stage with another of their signature works. Known for their inventive blend of dance, puppetry, and electroluminescent costuming, Lightwire Theater transforms familiar stories into visually striking experiences performed in near darkness, where light itself becomes the storyteller. Of the five eggs in Mother Duck’s nest, o

Back by popular demand, Voctave returns to our stage following three previous appearances, most recently in the 2024–2025 season. Known for their seamless blend, soaring harmonies, and remarkable vocal precision, Voctave continues to be a favorite with audiences who appreciate both musical excellence and heartfelt performance. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the ensemble features 11 accomplished v