South Dakota Theatre Newsroom

The Premiere Playhouse production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM opened to a small but appreciative audience last night.  The cast directed by Jeff Larsen  is a tight ensemble of actors that deliver a lovely theatrical experience for the audience.  There are three groups of players designated as The Athenians, The Mechanicals, and The Fairies.  

Love, mischief, and moonlight magic take center stage in A Midsummer Night's Dream, running March 20-30, 2025, at the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Sioux Falls.

CHICAGO will arrive at the Washington Pavilion this month. Tickets are on sale now for four performances from March 27–29.  Learn more about the show here!

AN EVENING WITH LEO KOTTKE comes to Orpheum Theater Center on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Tickets on sale Friday, March 14 , 10 a.m. A special online only presale Thursday, March 13, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Country star Cooper Alan is returning to The District in April. Tickets go on sale this week. Learn more about the upcoming performance and how to get tickets here!

Discover the 2025-26 Washington Pavilion Broadway Series featuring classics like MOULIN ROUGE! and BACK TO THE FUTURE, MRS. DOUBTFIRE THE MUSICAL, CLUE, and more.

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?