BEREA, Ky. — Berea’s spring arts calendar is about to tilt family-friendly in a big way: Spotlight Acting School is bringing Disney’s The Lion King KIDS to the stage with two casts of young performers, giving more children the chance to perform—and giving local families two separate weekends to catch the show.
🎭 Two Casts, Two Weekends
According to the Spotlight Acting School listing, the production is presented by the school and geared toward student actors ages 4–11. To accommodate the large number of participants, two casts are scheduled:
- Blue Cast: Feb. 20–22, 2026
- Purple Cast: Feb. 27–Mar. 1, 2026
If you’ve ever tried to get grandparents, siblings, and busy parents into the same room on the same night, the split-weekend approach is a quiet gift: it spreads out the crowds and gives families more options.
🌟 Why This Matters Locally
Kids’ theater hits a sweet spot in Berea. It’s performance training, sure—but it’s also a community event: classmates cheering for classmates, families meeting other families, and young actors learning how to work as a team under stage lights.
Spotlight Acting School’s mission emphasizes building creativity and confidence for students ages 4–18, which is part of why these productions routinely draw participants and audiences from across the county.
🎶 Same Time Window, Different Vibe
That same late-February window also includes a separate Spotlight production aimed more at adult theater fans: “Finally” A Broadway Revue runs Feb. 20–28, presented by The Bluegrass Players.
For families who like to make a month of it, it’s a rare stretch where Berea has youth theater and Broadway-style favorites sharing the calendar—different audiences, same local stage energy.
IF YOU GO
What: Disney’s The Lion King KIDS
Presented By: Spotlight Acting School (Ages 4–11)
Blue Cast: Feb. 20–22, 2026
Purple Cast: Feb. 27–Mar. 1, 2026
Tickets: thespotlightplayhouse.com
Also Playing: “Finally” A Broadway Revue (Feb. 20–28)