Dakota Stage and Shade Tree Players

Suite Surrender
2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Dakota Stage, 412 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND, 58501, United States
It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel — assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance…that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.

The Rocky Horror Show
2025-10-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-19 14:00 - 17:00
The Rocky Horror Show is the ultimate cult-classic musical — a wild mash-up of sci-fi parody, glam rock, and unapologetic fun.
When squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet get caught in a storm and stumble into the eerie castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, their night takes a shocking turn. Inside, they discover a bizarre entourage, a mysterious new creation named Rocky, and a world that will challenge everything they thought they knew about life, love, and desire.
Packed with outrageous characters, over-the-top antics, and an electrifying rock ’n’ roll score — including “Sweet Transvestite,” “The Time Warp,” and “Don’t Dream It, Be It” — this cult sensation invites audiences to let loose, laugh loud, and give themselves over to absolute pleasure.
More than a musical, The Rocky Horror Show is a celebration of freedom, individuality, and the sheer joy of breaking all the rules.

A Christmas Story
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-11 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:30
He’s nine years old, he’s got big dreams, and he’s absolutely sure of one thing: Christmas won’t be complete without an official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle!
Based on the beloved holiday film, A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker as he schemes, pleads, and daydreams his way toward the ultimate Christmas gift. Along the way, he faces pink bunny pajamas, a double dog dare, a major award shaped like a lamp, and the constant warning—“You’ll shoot your eye out!”
Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, heartwarming family chaos, and a healthy dose of 1940s nostalgia, this holiday classic brings to life all the favorite scenes you know and love. Perfect for audiences of all ages, A Christmas Story is the hilarious and heartfelt reminder that sometimes the best gifts aren’t the ones wrapped under the tree.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B
2026-01-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-01-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:30
Get ready for a fresh, fast, and fiercely funny twist on the world’s most famous detective duo. In this contemporary reimagining by acclaimed playwright Kate Hamill, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are brilliantly reinvented as two modern women who stumble into an unexpected partnership—and a series of increasingly bizarre mysteries—in present-day New York City.
When the eccentric, razor-sharp Sherlock Holmes collides with the grounded and big-hearted Joan Watson, their lives take a turn for the chaotic. From impossible crimes to eccentric suspects, the pair must outwit danger, dodge disaster, and navigate the wonderfully strange world of modern sleuthing—all while figuring out how to live together in a tiny apartment.
Bursting with quirky characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and Hamill’s signature blend of clever satire and heartfelt storytelling, Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt 2B is a fast-paced comedy that turns the Sherlock Holmes legend on its head. It’s a wildly entertaining adventure that celebrates friendship, bravery, and embracing the unexpected.
A perfect night out for fans of smart comedy, mystery lovers, and anyone who enjoys a bold and modern take on a classic tale.

Making God Laugh
2026-03-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 22:00
Making God Laugh is a family comedy that takes place in four scenes, each ten years apart, set at various holidays. Starting in 1980, the newly “launched” kids – a priest, an aspiring actress, and a former star football player – all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives.
The “empty nest” parents contend with their own changes too, as old family rituals and dubious recipes are trotted out and ancient tensions flare up. Over the course of thirty years’ worth of celebrations – Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and Easter – we see how, despite what we may have in mind, we often arrive at unexpected destinations.
As Woody Allen once said “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans…”
