Alberta Bair Theater media release

BILLINGS, MT | Alberta Bair Theater is thrilled to announce its 2023-'24 season packed with top-notch entertainment. The excitement of live performance is reflected in the vast array of music, theater, dance, comedy, and Broadway coming to the ABT stage! ABT has become everything we wanted it to be post-renovation. In addition to presenting and hosting world-class entertainment, ABT hosts nonprofit events, weddings, corporate dinners, and even high school graduation parties. And as always, we remain committed to continuing arts education. 

You can peep the season schedule at a glance below, and purchase tickets to individual shows beginning Saturday, July 8 at 8 a.m. at the box office window (2801 3rd Avenue North) or at 10 a.m. via phone (406.256.6052) and online. 

ABT's 2023-'24 Season Schedule:

September-December 2023

• Saturday, September 23 | 8 p.m. Big Sky Comedy Festival 
• Sunday, September 24 | 3 p.m. Andrew Laszlo, Sr. Growing up in Hungary, Surviving the Holocaust and Coming to America
• Saturday, October 21 | 7:30 p.m. Straight No Chaser *Season Opener!
• Sunday, October 22 | 7:30 p.m. World Ballet Series: Cinderella
• Wednesday, November 1 | 7:30 p.m. Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken Twenty | The Tour
• Saturday, November 4 | 7:30 p.m. A Rhythm and Blues Battle Royale: Eli Paperboy Reed vs. The Harlem Gospel Travelers
• Friday, November 10 | 8 p.m. Dirty Dancing in Concert
• Saturday, November 11 | 7:30 p.m. John Pizzarelli Trio Stage and Screen
• Wednesday, November 29 | 7:30 p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar
• Saturday, December 9 | 7:30 p.m. Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian Christmas

January-May 2024

• Tuesday-Wednesday, January 16-17 | 7:30 p.m. THE BOOK OF MORMON
• Saturday, February 17 | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Hairspray
• Thursday, February 22 | 7:30 p.m. DRUMLine Live!
• Tuesday, February 27 | 7:30 p.m. Mean Girls
• Thursday, February 29 | 7:30 p.m. Malevo – Argentinian Dance Company
• Tuesday, March 5 | 7:30 p.m. Anderson & Roe Piano Duo
• Friday, March 8 | 7:30 p.m. Lúnasa & Eileen Ivers
• Tuesday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. 360 ALLSTARS
• Friday, April 19 | 7:30 p.m. Hot Club of Cowtown and Tyler Hilton: Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Records From Sun Studios
• Tuesday, May 7 | 7:30 p.m. Tito Puente Jr. Latin Jazz Orchestra

ABT is committed to enriching the lives of everyone in our community by providing a variety of exciting learning experiences in the arts for educators and their students, as well as the general public.

The 2023-2024 season will also include up to 20 student matinees, many outreach opportunities for area schools, and a variety of educator workshops.

Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale will also present its Classic Series at Alberta Bair Theater:

• Saturday, September 16, 7:30 p.m. | Piano Fantastiques
• Saturday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. | Cinematic Soundscapes
• Saturday, November 25, 2 p.m. | The Nutcracker Ballet 
• Saturday, November 25, 7 p.m. | The Nutcracker Ballet 
• Sunday, November 26, 2 p.m. | The Nutcracker Ballet 
• Saturday, December 16, 7:30 p.m. | Christmas on Broadway 
• Saturday, January 20, Noon | Family Concert: A Puppet’s Plight (FREE Family Concert)
• Saturday, January 20, 7:30 p.m. | Strings Attached
• Saturday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. | Song for Humanity
• Saturday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. | Cirque
• Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. |  Titan

Tickets to individual shows go on sale Saturday, July 9, at 8 a.m. at the box office window, 2801 3rd Ave. N., or at 10 a.m. via phone (406.256.6052) and online. The ABT Box Office is open 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

Alberta Bair Theater is grateful to the sponsors, patrons, donors, and volunteers who help us continue our mission of bringing the excitement of the performing arts to Big Sky Country through quality programming, arts education, cultural diversity, community partnerships, and exceptional customer service.

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