South Dakota Theatre Newsroom

Spotlight Theatre Company will present the first show of their spring season, Disney’s THE LION KING Jr. The show will premiere at the Orpheum Theater Center with five performances in March.

Make plans for your kiddo to have a summer full of learning and fun with summer camps at the Washington Pavilion! Their summer camp lineup offers hands-on learning experiences for every age group.

The Premiere Playhouse (TPP) will open their third annual production of The Premiere Premieres, a culminating performance run of their year-long Premiere Playwriting Program in the historic Orpheum Theater of downtown Sioux Falls.

The Washington Pavilion will host its next Cosmos and Cocktails event on Thursday, February 20, from 6–9 p.m. Guests 21+ will have the opportunity to experience the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center and Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium without the kiddos and take in all kinds of astrological fun.

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will premiere at the Washington Pavilion with four performances this month. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!

Alternative rock band CAKE will perform live at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Known for hits like “The Distance” and “Short Skirt/Long Jacket,” CAKE promises a high-energy show

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will come to Washington Pavilion in February. The Tony-winning musical comedy follows the grade-school pride of a fictional county taking on the ultimate spelling test.

This spring, talented youth theatre artists will present three amazing shows, including Disney's THE LION KING JR., and more. Tickets are now on sale for Spotlight Theatre Company's spring performance series!

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will perform a  Winter Chamber Music Concert  next month. The performance is set for Hamre Recital Hall at Augustana University.

South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform Winter Camerata this month. The performances are set for January 28-29 at Hamre Recital Hall at Augustana University.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Oliver Mayes, Managing Artistic Director of The Premiere Playhouse, has revealed a restructuring of key staff roles to begin the 2025 year, aimed at strengthening TPP's financial stability, educational programs, and community engagement. Learn more!

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

HADESTOWN will arrive at the Washington Pavilion next month! As part of the 2024-25 Pavilion Performance Series, the show will premiere with five performances in the Mary W. Sommervold Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Spark your child’s imagination and curiosity with the Visual Arts Center’s latest family-focused exhibition: “Jason Chin: Your Place in the Universe.” Learn how to purchase tickets.

Christmas break is a great occasion for family time, and the Washington Pavilion provides fun opportunities for families to make memories together.

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Premiere Playhouse?

The Premiere Playhouse will open their 4th annual production of Crispin Whittell's adaptation of A Christmas Carol in the historic Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Washington Pavilion will welcome the popular musical production of COME FROM AWAY back to its stage for a limited time engagement on January 7–9, 2025.

The Washington Pavilion's Visual Arts Center will present “Heartland Horizons,” a new exhibition now open in the Bates Trimble Gallery.

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Dakota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The third round of voting begins today, December 9 and ends at 11:59pm ET on Wednesday, December 11. The Top next results show (announcing the Top 5 finalists in both age categories) will air on Friday, December 13 at 7pm and 9pm.

Local favorite red-dirt country artist, Casey Donahew, is returning to The District on Saturday, April 5, 2025! Tickets go on sale next week. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!