The play begins promptly at 8:30pm. Late arrivals will be seated at the discretion of the house manager.
Don’t miss your opportunity to experience one of the top attractions in the Outer Banks. The Lost Colony is widely acknowledged as the precursor to the modern American Broadway Musical. The drama is performed outside in two one-hour acts with a 15 minute intermission at the Waterside Theater located at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, and now you can purchase your tickets through Kitty Hawk Kites!
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Every summer over 100 actors and technicians gather on Roanoke Island to tell the true story of the first attempt at English Colonization in the New World. Featuring a stage 3 times larger than most Broadway theatres, The Lost Colony has something for the whole family; epic battles, stunning choreography, humor, heart, and jaw-dropping special effects. The Lost Colony has been seen by over 4.5 million people since 1937 and is one of the largest-running theatrical shows in the country. The show is performed outdoors at the Waterside Theatre, an open-air amphitheater located right on the shore of the Roanoke Sound and runs two hours, including a 15-minute intermission. The Lost Colony is located within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island.
The Lost Colony educates, enriches, and entertains. Don’t leave the Outer Banks until you see The Lost Colony.
Every summer over 100 actors and technicians gather on Roanoke Island to tell the true story of the first attempt at English Colonization in the New World. Featuring a stage 3 times larger than most Broadway theatres, The Lost Colony has something for the whole family; epic battles, stunning choreography, humor, heart, and jaw-dropping special effects. The Lost Colony has been seen by over 4.5 million people since 1937 and is one of the largest-running theatrical shows in the country. The show is performed outdoors at the Waterside Theatre, an open-air amphitheater located right on the shore of the Roanoke Sound and runs two hours, including a 15-minute intermission. The Lost Colony is located within Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island.
The Lost Colony starts at 8:30pm every night. Our gates open at 7:30pm, and at that time you may explore our concession stand (run by the Manteo Lions Club), tavern (serving beer and wine), and gift shop! The house opens at 8:00pm, which means you are able to find your seat and sit and enjoy the fabulous sunset behind the theatre.
Parking is very close to the box office, but there is about a 150 yard walk from the box office into the theatre, so plan accordingly.
Kitty Hawk Kites offers $2 off adult tickets for all seating areas of Lost Colony shows. When you purchase your tickets, please indicate which section you prefer.
