Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center

Oct. 8-10, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, 2 p.m. Oscar Larson Theatre Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by William Finn and James Lapine Known for its quirky humor and poignant moments, this musical is a reflective tale of a children’s TV show composer who faces a life-threatening brain condition who must confront his mortality, […]

A Woodbine Productions repeat engagement…Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis made their first-ever stop in South Dakota in 2019 when they brought jazzy holiday favorites to Brookings. This time, we are excited to be one of the limited engagements featuring founder and artistic director, Wynton Marsalis in his final tour at the helm. […]

Friday, October 16, 2026  |  7:30 pm Saturday, October 17, 2026  |  7:30 pm Founders Recital Hall The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center Inspired by Woodbine Productions, Sandy and Doug Oleson continue their support of SDSU’s beloved Silent Film with Pipe Organ tradition with a sixth appearance by acclaimed organist and silent-film historian Ben Model. South Dakota State University’s […]

Michael Yeung is a versatile percussion artist celebrated worldwide for his dynamic performances spanning solo recitals, chamber music and orchestral engagements.

Nov. 12-14, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Oscar Larson Theatre By Noel Coward Novelist Charles Condomine holds a seance to research his new book and accidentally summons the ghost of his first wife, Elvira, who then haunts his second wife, Ruth, resulting in hilarious chaos and mayhem! Included in season subscription.

You may or may not recognize Riders In The Sky as just the second show we ever hosted as Woodbine Productions in 2008. As America’s Favorite Cowboys celebrate their 40th season, we are thrilled to be their only South Dakota stop.  For more than four decades, Riders In The Sky have delighted audiences with award-winning […]

Dec. 4-5, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Oscar Larson Theatre Dance Performance Displaying the talents of SDSU dancers, alums and community members, we celebrate a Christmas story, the story of a birth that changed the world, in hopes that this performance may inspire you to pause and return to your own story. Not included […]

Take your preconceived notions of ‘noise’ and toss them out the window. Equal parts “fiendishly good and fiendishly goofy” (Chicago Tribune), ~Nois is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet dedicated to connecting with diverse audiences through the creation of new work. Since its founding in 2016, “~Nois continues to legitimize the saxophone quartet as a premier ensemble […]

Feb. 18-20, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, 2 p.m. Fishback Studio Theatre By John Cariani On a clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not what it seems in the remote town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of […]

Chelsea Guo stands out as a remarkable new musical artist, equally inspired as both a classical pianist and a soprano. “Here is a rare talent,” exclaimed BBC Music Magazine upon the 2021 release of Chelsea’s debut recording, Chopin in My Voice, featuring interpretations of a range of Chopin’s piano compositions augmented by performances of several […]

Starring London’s Leading Men from Les Misérables. Join us for The Barricade Boys Broadway Party…four leading men from London’s West End’s longest running musical Les Misérables make their first tour stop in South Dakota.  Direct from London’s West End, The Barricade Boys are one of the UK’s most exciting theatrical vocal groups. Featuring powerhouse vocals, […]

April 15-17, 7 p.m. April 18, 2 p.m. Oscar Larson Theatre Adapted by Joseph Robinette Based on the book by E.B. White Wilbur, a runt pig, is saved from slaughter by a young girl named Fern. When Wilbur is moved to the Zuckerman barn, he befriends Charlotte, a wise spider who saves his life by […]