Theatre Events

The USD Department of Theatre presents a variety of compelling and challenging productions for the public.  

 

2024-2025 Productions

Ticket Prices:

  • Adults:  $20
  • Senior Citizens (62+):  $12
  • Youth (K-12) and non-USD Students:  $10
  • USD Students with ID:  Free


Knutson Theatre


Company

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by George Furth

Knutson Theatre, Feb 20 – 23, 2025

It’s party time! Get the gang together February 20 to 23 for a musical birthday party/existential crisis. Written by the late, great Stephen Sondheim, Company follows Bobby through a series of interactions with married friends and temporary lovers as Bobby tries to figure out how to fit into the whole picture. It’s full of laughs, sighs, and maybe even some tears. Get your own friends ‘side by side by side’ to see this classic Broadway treasure.

Content Disclosure: Adult themes.

The 39 Steps

Adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan

Knutson Theatre, Apr 10 – 13, 2025

Based on the 1915 novel and the 1939 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, The 39 Steps is a comedic adaptation of the classic spy thriller. Richard Hannay meets a beautiful woman at the theatre, only to have her immediately murdered in his apartment. Fearing for his life and spurred into action by her dying wish, Richard is pulled into a conspiracy beyond his wildest imagination. This show has a little something for everyone – comedy, adventure, intrigue, and more!

Content Disclosure: Adult themes.

Spring Dance Showcase

Knutson Theatre, May 2 – 4, 2025

We welcome our new dance professor, Katie Gutmann, to the USD stage as she directs the 2025 Spring Dance Showcase. The dance showcase is choreographed by USD students and performed by folks from across the USD community. Come experience a traditional dance concert with variety and panache.

The Arena Theatre


Ron L. Moyer One-Act Plays

Arena Theatre, Mar. 21 – 23, 2025

Coming off a completely sold-out run in 2024, these plays are chosen, directed, and sometimes written by USD students. See these shows today and tomorrow you can say you knew them when!

Content Disclosure: Adult Themes.

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