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Broadway Artists Return To Whitefish Performing Arts Center For August Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

For 20 years Alpine Theatre Project has brought artists direct from Broadway to Whitefish to perform and teach.

Alpine Theatre Project Embarks on a New Act: Founders Pass the Baton After 20 Years
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024

Today, after two decades of unwavering dedication, 143 productions, 1,000 professional artists, 180,000 patrons, 3,000 students, and over $30 Million in generated economic impact, ATP announces a pivotal moment in its history. ATP's Founders Betsi Morrison & Luke Walrath are handing off leadership of the organization.

MEAN GIRLS Musical Comes to Whitefish This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Mean Girls the Musical is the latest offering from ATP Kids. Forty six high school students from all over the Flathead Valley have been working together to present the hilarious musical based on the hit movie.

Alpine Theatre Project's BROADWAY CONCERT SERIES to Host Robert Creighton, Virginia Woodruff, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023

They've starred in some of the most well-known Broadway productions in history, including “Rent,” “Anything Goes,” “The Lion King,” “Color Purple,” and for one week they'll perform some of their greatest showstopping hits on the Whitefish stage. Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series runs July 30 - August 2 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

LES MISERABLES Returns To Alpine Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

Fifty five high school students from all over the Flathead Valley have been working together to present what is widely considered Broadway's most famous and most epic musical, Les Miserables, running April 27-30 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. This production is part of the ATP Kids Educational Outreach Program.

Alpine Theatre Project Welcomes A New And Expanded Board Of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

These appointments increase the Board of Directors to 14 and bring a wealth of diverse experiences and skills that will assist ATP in expansion goals and initiatives to continue to bring world class entertainment and education to the region.

N'Kenge Joins Alpine Theatre Project's IN THE MOOD: an Evening of Big Band Swing
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023

Broadway and Opera star N'Kenge is in Whitefish rehearsing with Alpine Theatre Project on their first show of the year, In the Mood: an Evening of Big Band Swing. N'Kenge returns to Whitefish along with one of America's most electrifying tap dancers, DeWitt Fleming Jr, for a new version of last year's hit salute to nostalgic big band music.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Comes To Whitefish With Over 100 Students
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2022

One of the most popular animated shows of all time - SpongeBob Squarepants - gets the full Broadway musical treatment October 22 & 23 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Alpine Theatre Project presents The SpongeBob Musical, featuring 110 students in Grades 1-8 from across the Valley.

ATP Concludes Summer Season With Beatles Celebration
by Team BWW - Aug 12, 2022

Alpine Theatre Project ends its busy summer season with a 2-performance of “Here Comes the Sun,” a celebration of the music of The Beatles.

Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series Runs This Month at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2022

They've starred in some of the most well-known Broadway productions in history, including “Les Miserables,” “Wicked,” “The Lion King,” “Chicago,” and for one week they'll perform some of their greatest show stopping hits on the Whitefish stage. Alpine Theatre Project's Broadway Concert Series runs July 26 - 30 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

The Queens Of Country Take Center Stage In New Tribute Concert From Alpine Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2022

Dolly Parton. Patsy Cline. Tammy Wynette. Loretta Lynn. Reba McIntyre.  The music of these “Queens of Country” along with some of their contemporary counterparts will be performed by four powerhouse women and an all-star band.

RENT Returns To Whitefish After 11 Years
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

Alpine Theatre Project is bringing back one of the most generation-defining musicals of the modern era - the Pulitzer Prize winning RENT - after 11 years. The special “school edition” of the musical also marks the return of its ATP Kids high school program back to the Whitefish Performing Arts Center after 2 years.

Alpine Theatre Project Announces Summer Concert Series Featuring Broadway Stars
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2021

ATP describes “Love Heals” as a poignant and inspiring celebration of our individual differences, our collective humanity, and the voices we can share to improve the world as we continue to try and come out on the other side of a tumultuous year. It is being held in conjunction with ATP's Broadway Summer Training Camp, where 11 Broadway professionals mentor local students.

ATP Returns To Whitefish Performing Arts Center With Disney's DESCENDANTS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2021

Alpine Theatre Project will return to the Whitefish Performing Arts Center for the first time in 18 months when it presents the ATP Kids production of Disney's Descendants June 25-27. This production features 94 students in Grades 3-12 from across the Flathead Valley.

ATP Will Perform a Parking Lot Production of GODSPELL This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2021

The popular musical from the 70's is being staged in the round on a circular stage and incorporates everything from swings and trampolines to a live shower on stage.

ATP Announces New Season of Performances Including Artist Challenge Series
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021

ATP continues to keep busy creating innovative programs and performances despite the challenges COVID has thrown at the professional theatre company since March, 2020.

Alpine Theatre Project Announces New Artist Commission Series THE ARTIST CHALLENGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2021

Alpine Theatre Project is continuing its trend of providing innovative performances with the creation of a new artist commission series entitled “The Artist Challenge” and will begin with an intimate look at the creation of a new pop album on April 23 & 24 at ATP’s new headquarters in the old Mountain Cinemas in Whitefish. 

Alpine Theatre Project Moves to New Space and Presents NEXT TO NORMAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2021

Alpine Theatre Project in Whitefish will present Next to Normal, its first production in its new space. The special film presentation of the musical will be presented at Alpine Theatre Project’s new home at the Mountain Center in Whitefish.

High School Students Move YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN from Whitefish Performing Arts Center to the Internet
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2020

The students of Alpine Theatre Project Performers from Flathead, Glacier, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls High Schools worked together to put on a virtual production of YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, previously set to take place at Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Online YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Launches This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2020

With theatre performances worldwide being cancelled, Alpine Theatre Project decided to radically alter its high school student production of the Mel Brooks musical, a?oeYoung Frankenstein,a?? opting to adapt its slated live production for video.