Welcome to the Show!
The School of Theatre and Dance acknowledges that we are in the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispell people. We honor the path they have always shown us in caring for this place for the generations to come.
Thank you to everyone who supported our 23-24 season!
Facilities fees are included in the price of your ticket. Online orders will continue to include an additional 10% convenience fee and phone orders will include a 15% convenience fee.
Advance tickets will be sold at a discounted price versus tickets sold on the day of the performance for the 24-25 Season:
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Ticket Type |
Advance Price |
Day of Show Price |
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General Admission |
$21.00 |
$25.00 |
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Senior (60+) / Youth (12 and Under) |
$19.00 |
$21.00 |
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Griz Card/Student ID |
$12.00 |
$15.00 |
You can also purchase a ticket package and save more in advance! Check out the GrizTix website for more information.
All tickets are general admission, with group rates and reserved seating available for parties of ten or more. Contact mike.post@umontana.edu for more information.
2024-2025 Season
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DANCE ON LOCATION
October 5-6 | 12pm | Mansfield Library Mall | $10 minimum contribution suggested
The UM Dance Program launches the season with our annual event: Dance on Location. This free outdoor concert begins at UM’s Mansfield Library Mall and unfolds as the audience travels (on foot, bike, stroller, skateboard, etc.) to different venues around and near campus to behold diverse dance and performance-art installations. Dance on Location invites the audience to celebrate the gems of UM’s beautiful campus through the eyes of a choreographer and the magnificent movement of dancers.
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INTO THE WOODS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine
Co-Production with the School of Music
October 17-20, 24-27 | Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. | Montana Theatre | Tickets available through GRIZTIX
This Tony Award-winning musical will have you on the edge of your seat as you follow the fairy tales you remember from your childhood. Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Cinderella and more are woven into a tapestry full of delight, wonder, and poignant lessons for young and old alike. There really are giants in the sky … and getting your wish doesn’t always mean getting what you want.
Into the Woods is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
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SILENT SKY
By Lauren Gunderson
November 14-17, 21-24 | Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. | Montana Theatre | Tickets available through GRIZTIXHenrietta Levitt dreams of the stars. However, as she starts her work at the Harvard Observatory, her dreams are thwarted by the societal views at the start of the twentieth century when such things as the use of a telescope are the province of men alone. She persists in her passion, balancing it with real-world obligations of family and the possibility of romance. In the end, Henrietta’s brilliance and dedication lead her to unlocking the secrets of mapping the universe. Written by one of the most produced playwrights of our time, Silent Skywill let you soar to the heavens.
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DANCE UNDERGROUND
December 5-7 | Thursday-Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Open Space | $10 minimum contribution requested at the door
Dance Underground is a uniquely intimate production that provides a platform for choreographers to experiment with choreography and performances. Choreographic work from students and faculty will be presented in this distinctive production.
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ACDA Benefit Concert
February 7-8 | 7:30 p.m. | Open Space | Tickets: $20 at the door (cash preferred)
This celebratory performance—UM’s twenty-second annual production—features performers and choreographers who will be attending the Northwest Regional Conference of the American College Dance Association (ACDA). ACDA is an extraordinary opportunity and highlight for most university dance students, and this is a great chance for our audiences to help them get there.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
February 27-March 2, March 6-9 | Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. | Montana Theatre | Tickets available through GRIZTIXWhat’s in a name? For Jack Worthing, it’s his future happiness. The love of his life is incapable of returning such affection to someone named Jack. He therefore woos her under the assumed name of Ernest, hoping to someday resolve the predicament. Meanwhile, Jack’s best friend has fallen in love with someone who returns his affection under the assumption that he is also named Ernest. Should the friends both be rechristened with the same first name? Is there any way to convince the imperious Lady Bracknell to accept Jack as a son-in-law? Will there be enough cucumber sandwiches? Join us for Oscar Wilde’s comic romp through the foibles of “well-mannered” British aristocrats.
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IN PIECES: A NEW MUSICAL
Music and Lyrics by Joey Contreras
Co-Production with the School of MusicApril 3-6 | 7:30 p.m. | The Show Room, Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC), 216 W. Main St, 59802 | Tickets available from the ZACC Online
Who are you really? Eight people explore their past choices and relationships to answer that question candidly. By revisiting their past journeys, they learn to accept who they are and explore who they want to become. UM’s Zootown Cabaret delivers a fresh new musical with a pop-driven score by award-winning writer and composer Joey Contreras.
In Pieces: A New Musical is produced by special arrangement with Joey Contreras.
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METAMORPHOSES
Based on the Myths of Ovid
Written and orginally directed by Mary Zimmerman
April 3-6, 10-13 | Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. | Masquer Theatre | Tickets available through GRIZTIXSome of the most passionate stories told throughout history began in ancient Greece. In reimagining Ovid’s beautiful poetry, pioneering playwright Mary Zimmerman brings his stories to life in a large pool of water--a metaphor that the cosmos is forever changing, whether calm as a lake or violent as a typhoon. The perils of Midas’ greed, the dedication between Orpheus and Eurydice even in death, the divine rewards for kindness to strangers, and many more stories are explored in this unique and beautiful production.
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DANCE IN CONCERT
April 24-26 | Thursday-Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Montana Theatre | Tickets available through GRIZTIX
Dance in Concert features the most finely crafted, developed, and performed choreography of the season. This popular annual concert celebrates the culminating choreographic work of students, faculty, and locally cherished guest artists. Performed in the beautiful Montana Theatre, this production provides audiences with a rich feast of choreographic invention, lighting, scenic, and costume design.
Audience Information
Parking Lot P in front of the Adams Center is impacted by construction for the foreseeable future. The east half of Lot P and Sixth Street near the Adams Center will be closed to parking while the new Montana Museum of Art and Culture is under construction through fall 2023.
More information on parking and impacts to the north end of campus can be found on the University’s Facilities Services webpage.
During evenings and afternoons when Theatre and Dance performances are the only events on campus, patrons can find convenient parking in the P, Z, and N lots. See the map below for details.
Parking can be difficult during performances that coincide with events at the Adams Center. P and Z lots are used for reserved and paid parking. Patrons are welcome to purchase parking at their discretion.
Limited free parking is available in the N parking lot between PARTV and the Law School to the North and the College of Education and the School of Music to the South and along Maurice and 6th Street. These spaces may be shared with other events in the College of the Arts and Media so we recommend coming early to get your spot.
Parking during Football Games is not open to Theatre and Dance patrons. We recommend arriving early, taking the free campus shuttle, or parking in the University District.
The School of Theatre and Dance is committed to creating inclusive, accessible events. The following is service is available at all performances in the Masquer and Montana Theatres:
Assistive Listening Devices
The Masquer and Montana theatres each have an FM assistive listening system for patrons who are hard of hearing. Earphones and neckloops are available at the Box Office for checkout during performances. Patrons will be required to leave a credit card or the number of their active Griz Card until the equipment is returned.
In addition, each theatre production sold on Griztix will feature an advertised performance (generally a weekend matinee) featuring both of the following:
Audio Description
Audio description is a service for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Through an inconspicuous FM receiver, the listener hears a description of the visual elements of the performance between lines of dialogue. Patrons will be required to leave a credit card or the number of their active Griz Card until the equipment is returned.
CART Captioning
CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation for the hearing impaired. CART provides a written, verbatim account of what is being said live in the theatre in realtime and displayed on a screen located in a reserved section of the theatre.
If you have questions or would like to request other reasonable accommodations for this event, please contact (406) 243-4481.
We ask that you follow all directives from staff and house management. If you do not wish to follow current guidelines, please do not attend.
Phones/Alarms
If you carry a cell phone, pager, watch, or any other device with an alarm, please make sure it is turned off. Texting during the performance is prohibited.
Photographs and Recordings
The photographing or audio/video recording of any performance, or the possession of any device for such photographing or recording inside the theatre, is prohibited without the express permission of the School of Theatre and Dance.
Refreshments
Our concession counter is open before the performance and during intermission. Please enjoy your refreshments in the lobby and do not bring food or drink into the theatre.
Tobacco
Tobacco use is prohibited in or on property owned, leased, or used for specific events by the University or any of its components.