It all started back in 1962 with a production of The New Moon and continues to this day, with the Albany Light Opera and Theatre Company blazing a trail as a thriving exponent of musical theatre in the city. Credit: Deb SymesIt seems Wilson Weight won a bet with Bruce Houston, John Garritty and Stan Johnson over whether he could start a successful theatre company. Credit: Supplied ALOTCoHowever, while it’s important to celebrate the past, she said the next generation was the company’s future. Camera Icon The beginnings of the ALOTCo at the Port Theatre in 1994. Credit: Supplied ALOTCoCamera Icon Mary Poppins’ costume at the Port Theatre. Credit: Laurie BensonCamera Icon Jai West rehearsing for School of Rock in May 2026. Credit: Lachy McLean / RegionalHUBCamera Icon Beauty and the Beast costumes.