Spotlight Showcase 2026

June 8 – 9 Family Spotlight Showcase is Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration! Over 1,200 students participate in the honors and recognition event, presented by Hennepin Arts’ Spotlight Education program. Spotlight Showcase is Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration! Over 1,200 students participate in the honors and recognition event, presented by Hennepin Arts’ Spotlight Education program. After a year of participating in Spotlight-evaluated plays and musicals, students from across Minnesota take the stage at the historic State Theatre. The event also highlights Minnesota theater educators and alumni. Spotlight Showcase proudly employs professional staff from Minnesota, Broadway and beyond to collaborate with students across all areas of theater. Monday, June 8 School Line-Up Tuesday, June 9 School Line-Up Please consider supporting Spotlight Education to make events like Spotlight Showcase and more available for thousands of high school students throoughout Minnesota!