Our Favorite Montana Live Theater Companies
Let these outstanding Live Theater Companies help make your Montana vacation fantastic!
(Bigfork, MT)
Bigfork Summer Playhouse | 406-837-4886
The Bigfork Summer Playhouse is celebrating its 66th Season of live, professional theatre and is preparing for another phenomenal summer season. 2025 season: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, SHREK, ALL SHOOK UP!, and SOMETHING ROTTEN. End of season (last week of August and first week of Sept – The HITS of the 50s 60s 70s & 80s) Known as the “theatre by the bay”, the Bigfork Summer Playhouse was awarded the Montana Governor’s Award for the Arts, and we are proud to have one of our alumnus, J. K. Simmons, as an Oscar winner for best supporting actor in “Whiplash”. Founded in 1960, the Bigfork Summer Playhouse has become regionally known as the summer theatre that brings the best of Broadway to the Rockies. Year after year, the tradition continues of bringing extremely high quality, Broadway caliber talent and outstanding theatre productions to the charming resort town of Bigfork Montana, nestled in some of the most spectacular scenery in the country alongside the largest freshwater lake this side of the Mississippi River. So, come and join us at the “theatre by the bay” for another fantastic season of Broadway in the Rockies! For more details click on our website link below.
(West Yellowstone, MT)
Yellowstone Westgate Theatre | 406-646-SHOW (7469)
Located in the heart of West Yellowstone, Montana, Yellowstone Westgate Theatre offers a fun and memorable way to end a day of exploring Yellowstone National Park. This newly refurbished theater brings authentic live entertainment to town with professional, family-friendly productions that blend music, laughter, storytelling, and a touch of Old West charm. Their 2026 summer season features rotating live shows, including comedies, classic musical theater, and melodrama, giving visitors a variety of entertaining options during their stay. Inside, guests can enjoy a comfortable and intimate theater experience with 265 seats, excellent sightlines, a three-quarter thrust stage, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps the performance feeling close and personal. The theater also adds to the experience with vaudeville-style pre-shows, old-fashioned concessions, specialty sodas, and the kind of warm hospitality that fits West Yellowstone so well. It is easy to see why this has become such a great evening activity for families, couples, and anyone looking to add something special to their Yellowstone Park vacation. If you are looking for live entertainment in West Yellowstone that is fun, family friendly, and full of personality, Yellowstone Westgate Theatre is well worth adding to your trip.