Super Summer Theatre

First time here this summer. I wasn’t even aware of this place if not from fellow Unilocalers. I could not believe it’s been around for 40 years!
We’ve seen the production of «Bye Bye Birdie», «Tarzan the Musical» and «Lend Me A Tenor» this summer 2015. I watched them with family and friends and everyone had a great time.
The plays, the sets, the actors were fabulous. We pack picnic baskets and eat here while people watching and enjoying the scenery before the shows. We love the idea of watching plays under the stars. (Make sure to bring sweaters as it could get cold at night)
Highly recommended and will definitely be back next season!

I was dragged here by coworkers for a volunteering opportunity– but had a surprisingly great time! Generally «community theater» gets a bad rap, but the performers here were actually super! Cast was incredibly talented and the show (Lend Me a Tenor) was a great (though not family-​friendly) comedy.
The park is clean, parking is easy, and tickets are cheap ($ 13). Even in early September with hundred-​degree daytime temps, it gets a bit chilly in the evening, so plan accordingly and consider bringing a sweater.
Lighting and audio quality were great, especially considering this is a temporary setup. Concessions are surprisingly low-​priced ($ 2 giant hotdog, $ 1 bottled drinks) and there were a few food trucks on hand too (fries, coffee, funnel cakes, sandwiches, etc.). You are allowed to bring your own food and drink as well, picnic baskets and coolers permitted. Take or rent a chair for seating, unless you get there early, the ground doesn’t have a great view.
For the volunteering portion, you are able to help with parking, seating, or concessions, before (5PM-​show time) and/​or during the show. The work is easy and the regulars are friendly, and after putting in your time you get to see the show for free, with a chair and water bottle.
I’m bummed to discover this place at the end of the season! Lend Me a Tenor will be playing through the end of September, but shows regularly run monthly from June-​September each summer (hence the name).

Welp, shame on me for waiting so long to see a show here after living in Vegas since 1992. We just saw «Tarzan, the Musical» last night and it was fabulous. The weather was perfect, we had an almost full moon, the picnic food shared with our friends was delicious, and the show itself was Broadway-​worthy.
All this for $ 12.95 per person under the stars, amidst the Red Rocks? You can’t get a better deal in town, especially with being able to bring your family and friends of all ages and your own food. Super Summer Theatre is celebrating its 40^th season – wow!
TIPS:
–Get tickets on-​line in case the show sells out. There were still tickets available at the door last night, though.
–Get there early to get your part of the lawn. Thanks to Paolo and Jieun who saved a big spot for our party of 8. We had a great view very close to the stage.
–Bring your own food and beverages, plus blankets to lie down on. The weather got a bit cooler as the evening wore on, so be aware of that.
–You can rent seats there for $ 1. The seats are basically plastic lawn chairs with the legs cut off so that you don’t block anyone’s view. I HIGHLY recommend renting one or bringing your own version of this because my back started to hurt after half an hour with no support.
–There is a concession stand that sells snacks and their prices are very reasonable. However, you can just bring your own food and drinks, too. We passed one party that was having steak – yum.
–Go to the bathroom before the show begins. They don’t have a lot of restrooms, so it’s best to take care of business before you sit back and enjoy the show. Plus, it gets super dark and then you’d have to step over a lot of people to get to the bathroom. It may be helpful to bring a little flashlight so you can see if you need to use the facilities.
Super Summer Theatre is a unique local offering and I look forward to next season when one of the shows being put on will be «Beauty and the Beast.»

The live performing arts is something I did not fully appreciate until after I was grown. I’ve been to a few plays over the years. Some high budget shows at well known and respected venues. Some were smaller productions at local play houses. Never had I been to a play at an outdoor venue. That is until I went out to Super Summer Theatre earlier this summer.
I went to see Bye Bye Birdie. I had heard of it before I went though I had never seen any of the film or theatre productions previously. I knew that it would be about a 1950’s era rock’n’roll star so I was not the least bit surprised to hear the early rock hits of the late 50s and early 60s playing before the show. I was rocking out like nobodies business despite my young (er) age. I love that music. Anyhow, I knew I would be having fun when the show got going.
I did have fun though I don’t think I spent much time watching the show. Being outside under the stars was a distraction. I am a bit of a sky watcher and living in the city I don’t often get to see so many stars. Spring Mountain Ranch, where Super Summer Theatre is housed, is away from all the city lights and therefore provides amazing star viewing opportunites. I almost didn’t even recognize the sky. I did know what I was looking at when I saw at least three satellites passing over head. That was cool.
This scenery was my big take away from the night. The ranch is nestled against the mountains which, with a setting sun behind them, create some magnificant shadows. They also keep the night air crisp and cool. I was glad there were a few food trucks around so I could get a hot cup of tea and warm me up. Sitting on the lawn and taking in the fresh air while sipping on a cup of Earl Grey was a nice way to spend the evening. It was almost relaxing. Had it not been for the hundreds of bats zipping around and buzzing my head I would have been happy as a clam. I appreciate bats and like to see them from afar. But I don’t want to hear the wind coming off their wings as they swoop my head. Eek. Other than that and the constant smell of burro poop, this is an awesome venue and a great place to catch a good show.

Picnic baskets in tow, full of yummy snacks wine, and goodies…
We went with some friends last night for the very first time.
OMG! It was such a fun night! I am already planning on the next show.
This is absolutely be one of my Summer Theater activities from this day forward!
We bought our tickets directly from Prestige Travel on W. Lake Mead.
Even at this point, it was great. The staff there were so sweet and helpful.
8 of us headed in for an awesome night, rolled out our blankets and got settled in. Once the show started, I was shocked at how great the production values were. To be honest, I was expecting something on par with a good community theater. I WAS MISTAKEN!!! The show was fantastic, great voices, smart staging, and on point start to finish! Oh, I don’t forget the pack of wild burros sauntering by! Las Vegas Magic for locals right here!
ALL THIS for a $ 12. ticket? That is right! Can you believe it???
I will probably not miss a single show Super Summer Theater show from this moment forward!
WOW! What a treat!

One of the best kept secrets out in Las Vegas. We went with a group and brought food, drinks, and snacks. All I knew was it was a outdoor play, by the mountains. And the view was spectacular, the weather was like 15* degrees cooler than in the city. We went at sunset practically it was perfect.
They had chairs to rent and a few small vendors for things to buy if you didn’t bring in food.
We ended up bringing KFC, bucket of chicken, potato wedges, and we brought a cooler of drinks. (and a small table from a table in a bag, aweseome idea)
The actors and performers were good we watched the play «Tarzan», which I never seen the movie, but quickly got the idea of it.
We had a great section of seating and we sat on the end so it was nice when we had to get up we didn’t have to bother anyone around us.
It was a good to get away from the Strip, in cooler weather, chill by the mountains, and watch a show.

Make sure to come early, pack a blanket and picnic. The show starts when the sun sets. Parking is much easier if you get there early. They do have snacks if you don’t mind ball park style foods.
The shows are high quality. The actors, singers, and dancers do an amazing job of bringing it all to life!

One of our FAVORITE family traditions! The productions are excellent quality, the setting is so beautiful it almost seems unreal! We love bringing a picnic and wine and enjoying the cooler temps during a pre show dinner. Spread out a blanket and snuggle my little ones year after year. I am so thankful for the volunteers that make this happen each year! The prices are shockingly low for a great night out!

Perfect day… not too much sun and a little breeze… for a musical in the park! Can’t wait for bye bye birdie… love the doo wop music is the 50s

We were invited by another couple for a night out. It’s been years since I’ve attended a play at the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. So I thought ok, why not!?! Well WHY NOT indeed! I forgot how well kept and pretty the meadow is. All the staff/​volunteers we encountered were very nice, even though it was hot as heck the evening we attended. Not sure how they keep smiling while they stand for hours in the blazing sun, but they do it with grace. Parking was well organized and they keep the cars moving pretty quickly.
The play of the night was «Chitty Chitty Bang Bang». A really hard show to pull off, considering it requires a flying car and two of the main characters are young kids. The Baron and Baroness were absolutely hysterical and had the crowd laughing every time they came out on stage! The actor and actress played so well off one another and made a fantastic team.
If you haven’t come to a play yet, I strongly suggest you pack a blanket and great picnic and make a night of it.

I hate to let out the secret that this is the BEST kept secret in Vegas, but this place is amazing! This is my 5^th visit and I am never disappointed. Where else in this town can you spend $ 25 and get great entertainment for 2. The views of the mountains are beautiful to boot. Bring your own food and drinks and a relaxed attitude. You can also bring blankets, chairs and pillows for a relaxed evening.
Wine, food, entertainment, and with the right people, you have the makings for a great night!

Awesome venue on a summer night! Great group or date night location. Getting out of the parking lot was a lot smoother than expected. Wish the snack shack stayed open longer but you can bring your own food, drinks, blankets.

What a GREAT SURPRISE! I wasn’t sure if I was gonna enjoy this performance. Admittedly, wasn’t my favorite movie…
I enjoyed every second of the AMAZING talent on stage!
All I can say is, «Don’t miss this one, your gonna be singing the tunes all the way home»!

Silly lead, Mr Potts, kept playing with his hair. Otherwise a great place to spend an evening.

Unilocal 365 CHALLENGE 2014−(218÷365) «Picnic and A Show In The Desert»
Now this is what its all about! I’ve heard alot about SST for years and we FINALLY got to spend a night out with Paolo and Jieun when we went to see Shrek. This is a perfect example of «There’s much more than the Strip»…
This is a great place to arrange a night out with family and friends to just have a great time. We went during the hot summer months, but didn’t have to worry about baking in the heat because it was surprisingly cool the whole time we were there!
There are two seating areas on the lawn-​one half where chairs are allowed,(you can rent chairs there for $ 1) and another area which I personally prefer because you can bring low back chairs, or lay out a blanket picnic style. Pack your own picnic basket like we did with some cheeses, wine, sweets, and some beer and a couple bottles of wine, and you’re good to go! If you’re too lazy to do so, no worries, they have concession stands there as well.
Shows do sell out, so grab your tickets fast or better yet, become a season ticketholder! The show was very fun and entertaining, but no photography or video is allowed during the show. If you haven’t been here yet, I strongly suggest you do so with you family, friends, or significant other to the Super Summer Theatre! ALOHA!!!
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I can vaguely remember in the my youth rolling out to Vista and watching summer theater in a park. It was neat to see a community come together in peace and enjoy a play.
Fast forward decades later, and I finally got to enjoy theater in all place in the desert, but in the shadows of beautiful Red Rock at the equally beautiful Spring Mountain Ranch State Park! Which if memory serves… the SST has apparently also been around for decades.
The GF, Boy and I met up with the Boy’s GF’s family after purchasing tickets for «Arsenic and Lace.» The play is a wonderful adaptation of a surprisingly dark comedy originally from the early 1940’s starring Cary Grant.
The location is many degrees cooler than anywhere in the Vegas Valley. Entry was without problems, despite the other party having the tickets. We were directed to a holding area until they arrived. When we rolled in… the parking was professionally administered by staff.
The venue is small and somewhat intimate. We rented chairs for a buck and sat the right side of the venue. I am not sure, but this seemed to be where a majority of the seat sitters were located. The left side, appeared to be for those just lazing on the grass. I believe wherever you would sit, would be sufficient to enjoy the show. That is… unless your sitting behind someone with an enormous melon. Being over six feet tall, who would have thought I would be bobbing and dodging around a colossal cranium trying to take the stage in. I took the hit so others in the party did not have to. Thank you MM for offering!
We brought several coolers containing fixtures for sandwiches, wine, and sweets. There is concessions but I can not vouch for them.
The stage craft was detailed and in keeping with the performance. The sound system was perfect.
At the end of the performance there is a mass exodus. We chose to chill in the lot, watching others fight the crowd, while watching a lightning show somewhere in Arizona.
SST is a treat. A local gem everyone should experience. I can’t wait to visit and enjoy it again someday.

This is the perfect place to spend a nite out!
I went to Super Summer Theatre for my first time last nite… and I cannot wait to go back! I had a fabulous time hanging out and enjoying the show with friends. The weather was perfect! All of the staff there was so friendly and helpful!
Just a great atmosphere, I am very much looking forward to going back!

I don’t know why it took me 10 years to come back out here, I forgot how much fun we have! This is yet another reason I love Vegas, there is so much to do off the Strip, and for those people who complain there isn’t anything to do here, well here you go. I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t watch either show we came to see (sorry, hopped on the booze train), I think the first play I saw was Rent, and most recently was Spamalot. This is an excuse to get all your friends together, eat, drink, picnic and socialize.
They split the grassy knoll into two sections, one for people with high chairs, and the other side is people with low back chairs and blankets. I like to seat near the back of the grassy area so we can chat during the show and not disturb people, also there is no rush for us to get there two hours before the show starts to get prime seats.
Pack a blanket, beach chairs, and make a great picnic out of it. They allow alcohol! Bathrooms were clean, I didn’t see a lot of bugs out, but I did spray bug spray before for good measure. They have a concession stand, as well as 1 or 2 «food trucks», a coffee truck was there yesterday. Temperature is awesome during the summertime.

Super Summer Theater has been providing Las Vegas with outdoor entertainment for 39 Seasons. Located at the foothills in Spring Mountain Ranch State Park the theater provides relief from the heat in the valley.
Currently playing is Spamalot which is a rendition of the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Prior to the show we find King Arthur and Patsy making the rounds through the audience for photo opportunities. Throughout, the cast shows energy and enthusiasm. The sound and lighting systems worked perfectly. Kudos to Sandra Huntsman (Lady of the Lake) for her beautiful voice.
Overall it’s an entertaining show for all ages. The affordable price maintained with the help of volunteers and donations makes Super Summer Theater a great family outing. Arrive early, bring picnic food, blanket or chair and enjoy the show. As an option you can purchase food and rent a chair. Unlike many other events exiting the parking lot is quick due to the traffic control provided by several police officers.

This place deserves 10 stars. Amazing.
This was my first time and I can’t believe it has taken me so long to get out here.
First I recommend getting there early because it fills up.
There are basically two sides; one side is for people with chairs and the other is for blankets and chairs without legs (yes that’s right, chairs without legs)
We had about six of us spread out on 3 blankets. Two of my friends had cushion type chairs that were perfect, but the rest of us sat on pillows.
I definitely think sitting on this side is preferred but would recommend bringing or renting a chair (they have them for $ 1)
We brought wine & food, picnic style and it was perfect because we had just finished eating when the show was about to start.
The setting and scenery is so nice that I can’t imagine not having a good time out here. Tickets are only $ 12 if you buy them in advance.
Legally Blonde was absolutely amazing. I was laughing the whole time. It was great! Such a fun night out with friends.
There’s also a concession stand and one of my friends got a few bags of popcorn for our group.
I think this place is ok for kids, depending on the show content. There seemed to be a fair amount of kids, but they seemed to be fairly well behaved.
I can’t wait to go back next month, for The Producers!
*Be careful on the drive up, one of my friends got a ticket for speeding from one of the park rangers.