Duncan Sheik

Lauren “LOLO” Pritchard

Nick Fradiani

Sophia Anne Caruso

Sky Lakota-Lynch

Krystina Alabado

MORGXN

Tema Siegel

Hosted at Camp Starlight, this all-inclusive weekend experience brings together live performances, summer-camp activities, delicious local food, and on-site accommodations.  It’s a chance to step away, connect, and be a part of something special.

August 21–23, 2026

Stages & Stories is an immersive Up Close & Campy weekend featuring original songwriting and personal tales of the theatre.

Guests will enjoy a variety of favorite songs and will get to hear the stories that inspired them. Starring Tony and Grammy Award–winning composer Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening, American Psycho, Alice by Heart), American Idol champion Nick Fradiani (A Beautiful Noise (aka: Neil Diamond) and A Bronx Tale),pop singer-songwriter Lauren LOLO Pritchard (Spring Awakening, May We All, Panic at the Disco collaborator), Theatre World award-winner Sophia Anne Caruso (Beetlejuice, Lazarus), Tony & Grammy-nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch (The Outsiders, Dear Evan Hansen), as well as star vocalists Krystina Alabado (Mean Girls, American Idiot, American Psycho, Spring Awakening), original pop-songwriters MORGXN (Spring Awakening) & Tema Siegel (lead singer of the wildly popular band “Couch”).

This intimate two-night experience blends inspirational stories of the theatre, musical performances at a spectacular lakeside amphitheater, and creative collaborations, combined with the thrilling spirit of a weekend away at your favorite summer camp.

Everyone’s a VIP at Up Close & Campy 

Bring your voice and positive spirit, enjoy the music and stories, meet your heroes, make real connections, and go home inspired.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY AUGUST 21:

Noon – Busses (add-on) at Columbus Circle

3:00 PM – Camp Arrival & Check-In

5:00 PM - Welcoming - Cocktail Reception

5:30 PM – Performance from Lauren LOLO Pritchard

6:00 PM – Performance from Morgxn

6:30 PM - Welcoming - Camp Dinner

8:00 PM – Nick Fradiani – Lake Amphitheatre Performance

9:30 PM - S'mores around the Campfire / Ghost Stories – Hosted by Sophia Anne Caruso & Sky Lakota-Lynch

SATURDAY AUGUST 22:

8:00 AM – Breakfast

9:30 AM – Yoga on the Lake

10:00 AM – ACTIVITIES – PART ONE:

- Yoga on the Stage / Jog around the Lake / Hiking

- Master Class / Q&A: Songwriting for Musical Theatre

- Arts & Crafts

- Enjoy the Lake / Kayak / Water Sports

- Glow in the Dark Pickleball

- Pick-Up Sports – Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Kickball

11:00 AM - Morning Set from Krystina Alabado

11:30 AM - ACTIVITIES – PART TWO:

- Cabin Olympics – Part One!!

- Master Class / Q&A: Auditioning and Networking

- Enjoy the Lake / Kayak / Water Sports

1:00 PM - Lunch

1:30 PM - Performance from Sophia Anne Caruso

2:00 PM - Performance from Sky Lakota-Lynch

2:30 PM – ACTIVITIES – PART THREE:

- Cabin Olympics – Part Two

- Board Games with New Friends

- Master Class: Performance Technique / Audience Showcasing

4:30 PM - Happy Hour

5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour Set from Tema Siegel (from “Couch”)

6:00 PM – Farm-To-Table Family Dinner

8:00 PM – Duncan Sheik & Friends – Concert by the Lake

10:00 PM - Songs & Stories & S’Mores around the Campfire – All Sing!

SUNDAY AUGUST 23

10:00 AM - Brunch + Q&A & Feedback + Final Artist Goodbye

12:00 PM – Departure – Busses Leave to NYC