The story unfolds right here on Roanoke Island, where English settlers attempted to establish the first English colony in the New World. Led by Governor John White, the 1587 settlers faced numerous challenges as they attempted to establish a foothold in the untamed wilderness. Their endeavors...
In 1937, a cast of locals debuted “The Lost Colony" at seaside Waterside Theatre in Manteo, North Carolina, in what was planned to be a one-year summer run. It's 87 years later and the show goes on.Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green wrote the script that chronicles the journey and...
For the 86th season of the popular and long-running outdoor drama The Lost Colony, Roanoke Island Historical Association, Director and Choreographer Jeff Whiting and a talented team of theater professionals have managed to bring an undeniable touch of Broadway flair and excitement to an historic...
It’s hard to believe that something that began on Roanoke Island 85 years ago would still be a vital part of the Outer Banks experience today, but that’s exactly the trajectory of The Lost Colony, the Outer Banks’ much-loved musical under the stars. Since 1937 the outdoor drama has been telling...
When America’s longest-running outdoor symphonic drama was forced to go dark in the summer of 2020 due to COVID-19, all was not lost. Rather than dwell on disaster, The Lost Colony’s producers and creative staff got busy, using the time as an opportunity for growth. The result after a year of...