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ARTS SOUTH DAKOTA UPCOMING EVENTS

Theatre Lab presents ‘FOOL FOR LOVE’ by Sam Shepard

Wesley United Methodist Church 1700 E Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, United States

JOIN US for this Pulitzer Prize finalist play by an icon of the modern American theatre - Sam Shepard. In a stark motel room at the edge of the Mojave Desert, desperation, obsession and love are checking in. This production is recommended for mature audiences. It contains gunshot sound effects. JOIN US Friday, September 5th [...]

$20

Flutter Productions’ “Frankenstein”

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Flutter presents a fresh adaptation of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," focusing on the Creature’s journey through rejection, discovery, and longing for connection. Set in the Regency Era, this production features an all-ability cast and blends contemporary dance, acting, and ASL. Original music by composer Andrew Grace and choreography by Sara Olivier help bring personified concepts like [...]

Theatre Lab presents ‘FOOL FOR LOVE’ by Sam Shepard

Wesley United Methodist Church 1700 E Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, United States

JOIN US for this Pulitzer Prize finalist play by an icon of the modern American theatre - Sam Shepard. In a stark motel room at the edge of the Mojave Desert, desperation, obsession and love are checking in. This production is recommended for mature audiences. It contains gunshot sound effects. JOIN US Friday, September 5th [...]

$20

Flutter Productions’ “Frankenstein”

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Flutter presents a fresh adaptation of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," focusing on the Creature’s journey through rejection, discovery, and longing for connection. Set in the Regency Era, this production features an all-ability cast and blends contemporary dance, acting, and ASL. Original music by composer Andrew Grace and choreography by Sara Olivier help bring personified concepts like [...]

Theatre Lab presents ‘FOOL FOR LOVE’ by Sam Shepard

Wesley United Methodist Church 1700 E Sixth Street, Sioux Falls, United States

JOIN US for this Pulitzer Prize finalist play by an icon of the modern American theatre - Sam Shepard. In a stark motel room at the edge of the Mojave Desert, desperation, obsession and love are checking in. This production is recommended for mature audiences. It contains gunshot sound effects. JOIN US Friday, September 5th [...]

$20

Flutter Productions’ “Frankenstein”

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Flutter presents a fresh adaptation of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," focusing on the Creature’s journey through rejection, discovery, and longing for connection. Set in the Regency Era, this production features an all-ability cast and blends contemporary dance, acting, and ASL. Original music by composer Andrew Grace and choreography by Sara Olivier help bring personified concepts like [...]

Flutter Productions’ “Frankenstein”

Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, United States

Flutter presents a fresh adaptation of Mary Shelley’s "Frankenstein," focusing on the Creature’s journey through rejection, discovery, and longing for connection. Set in the Regency Era, this production features an all-ability cast and blends contemporary dance, acting, and ASL. Original music by composer Andrew Grace and choreography by Sara Olivier help bring personified concepts like [...]

Theater On The Run 2025

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Ticket sales open August 18 at 10 am. This will be strictly enforced. Tickets sell out quickly, and we want to ensure every patron has an equal opportunity to get theirs.  A Progressive Theater Experience in Downtown SpearfishSeptember 20 & 27 at 6:00 PM Presented by The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center What is [...]

Kelsey Waldon – Every Ghost Tour

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Step out of the bustle and into something unforgettable. On Sunday, September 21, The Matthews in Spearfish welcomes Kelsey Waldon, one of Americana’s most fearless voices, for a special matinee stop on her Every Ghost Tour. This intimate performance comes on the heels of a big weekend in the Black Hills. Whether you’re winding down [...]

Event Series Menopause The Musical 2

Menopause The Musical 2

The Goss Opera House East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, United States

ALL ABOARD, SISTERS! THE HYSTERICAL SEQUEL TO THE SMASH-HIT MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® IS FINALLY HERE! FIVE YEARS AFTER THEIR CHANCE ENCOUNTER IN A DEPARTMENT STORE, WE SET SAIL WITH OUR BELOVED LADIES FOR MORE HIGH JINKS ON THE HIGH SEAS. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE'® IS A HILARIOUS AND HEARTFELT LOOK AT [...]

Theater On The Run 2025

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Ticket sales open August 18 at 10 am. This will be strictly enforced. Tickets sell out quickly, and we want to ensure every patron has an equal opportunity to get theirs.  A Progressive Theater Experience in Downtown SpearfishSeptember 20 & 27 at 6:00 PM Presented by The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center What is [...]

Event Series Menopause The Musical 2

Menopause The Musical 2

The Goss Opera House East Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD, United States

ALL ABOARD, SISTERS! THE HYSTERICAL SEQUEL TO THE SMASH-HIT MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL® IS FINALLY HERE! FIVE YEARS AFTER THEIR CHANCE ENCOUNTER IN A DEPARTMENT STORE, WE SET SAIL WITH OUR BELOVED LADIES FOR MORE HIGH JINKS ON THE HIGH SEAS. MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE'® IS A HILARIOUS AND HEARTFELT LOOK AT [...]

Theater Running in Place 2025

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Ticket sales open August 18 at 10 am. This will be strictly enforced. Tickets sell out quickly, and we want to ensure every patron has an equal opportunity to get theirs.  Same Great Plays. Just Less Walking. September 28 at 2:00 PM Presented by The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center What is Theater Running [...]

Theater Running in Place 2025

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Ticket sales open August 18 at 10 am. This will be strictly enforced. Tickets sell out quickly, and we want to ensure every patron has an equal opportunity to get theirs.  Same Great Plays. Just Less Walking. September 28 at 2:00 PM Presented by The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center What is Theater Running [...]

Event Series Gilgamesh! The Assyrian Epic…sorta

Gilgamesh! The Assyrian Epic…sorta

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

By Ryan Bernier, Raven DeWitt, Kaden Hopkins, Gabby Ochsner, Emma Taylor, Skyler Weaver, Olivia Wells, and Jag Weyer. Join us for a brand new show written by the director and actors! Step into a whole new world with Gilgamesh where the timeless epic meets contemporary humor, heart, and satire. Join Gilgamesh and Enkidu on a [...]

$10 – $20
Event Series Gilgamesh! The Assyrian Epic…sorta

Gilgamesh! The Assyrian Epic…sorta

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

By Ryan Bernier, Raven DeWitt, Kaden Hopkins, Gabby Ochsner, Emma Taylor, Skyler Weaver, Olivia Wells, and Jag Weyer. Join us for a brand new show written by the director and actors! Step into a whole new world with Gilgamesh where the timeless epic meets contemporary humor, heart, and satire. Join Gilgamesh and Enkidu on a [...]

$10 – $20
Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Pierre Players Community Theatre South Pierre Street, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Forced to commit [...]

$15.00 – $25.00

Come Fly With Me – Frank Sinatra Tribute

The Matthews Opera House – Theatre 612 Main St, Spearfish, SD, United States

Ol’ Blue Eyes. The Chairman Of The Board. The Voice.Frank Sinatra had many names over his 50+ years in the music industry. He challenged status quos, helped to arrange his own music, and created a career from scratch.On Saturday, October 4th, The South Dakota Jazz Orchestra, under Artistic Direction of Alex Massa and Danny Thornburg, [...]

Event Series Gilgamesh! The Assyrian Epic…sorta

Gilgamesh! The Assyrian Epic…sorta

Knuston Theatre East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, United States

By Ryan Bernier, Raven DeWitt, Kaden Hopkins, Gabby Ochsner, Emma Taylor, Skyler Weaver, Olivia Wells, and Jag Weyer. Join us for a brand new show written by the director and actors! Step into a whole new world with Gilgamesh where the timeless epic meets contemporary humor, heart, and satire. Join Gilgamesh and Enkidu on a [...]

$10 – $20
Event Series Macbeth

Macbeth

Pierre Players Community Theatre South Pierre Street, Pierre, South Dakota, United States

A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Forced to commit [...]

$15.00 – $25.00
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