Black Hills Playhouse Announces 78th Season
BHP performances will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., and Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. All shows will have their openings as Sunday matinees, followed by an opening reception with the artists. Purchase tickets and season passes online.
USD Night at the BHP is scheduled for Saturday, July 13, at 5:30 p.m. The USD Alumni Association is sponsoring a barbecue before the 7:30 p.m. performance of “The Little Mermaid.” Tickets are $30 and can be purchased through the BHP Box Office at 605-255-4141. Money raised at the event will support USD Department of Theatre scholarships.
Learn more about the shows scheduled for the 2024 season.
“The Play That Goes Wrong”
June 9-23, 2024
By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields
From the masters of comedy at Mischief Theatre comes this hilarious farce about the Cornley University Drama Society's doomed production of "The Murder at Haversham Manor." With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that refuses to stay dead, and actors who can't stop tripping over their lines (and themselves), this Olivier Award-winning comedy promises to leave you in stitches. Think Monty Python meets Sherlock Holmes for an evening of side-splitting, chaotic fun.
“The Little Mermaid”
June 30 - July 14, 2024
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, Book by Doug Wright
Dive into the magical world beneath the sea with Ariel, King Triton's adventurous youngest daughter. Yearning to experience life on land and pursue Prince Eric, Ariel strikes a dangerous bargain with Ursula, the sea witch. With the help of her friends Flounder, Scuttle, and Sebastian, Ariel must navigate the treacherous waters of love and deception. This enchanting musical brings the beloved Disney classic to life with unforgettable songs and breathtaking visuals.
"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"
July 21 - August 4, 2024
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall
Carol Hall's rollicking musical comedy takes a heartwarming yet cheeky look at a "Lil Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place." Follow the antics at the Chicken Ranch, where good times and moral dilemmas go hand in hand. This bawdy but wholesome show, which took Broadway by storm, continues to captivate audiences with its humor, charm and infectious spirit.
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
August 11-17, 2024
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, Adapted by Simon Stephens
Journey with Christopher, a 15-year-old with an extraordinary brain, as he sets out to solve the mysterious death of his neighbor's dog, Wellington. Despite his difficulty in interpreting everyday life, Christopher's determination and mathematical genius drive him to uncover the truth. This powerful and poignant adaptation of Mark Haddon's acclaimed novel will take attendees on an emotional and thrilling adventure.
About the Black Hills Playhouse
The Black Hills Playhouse, a division of the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts, produces innovative theatre programs throughout the region, engaging diverse audiences and strengthening South Dakota communities.
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