Located at 1500 Rimrock Road in Billings, Montana, Billings Studio Theatre is an established not-for-profit community theatre company. Situated in a central area of the city right next to the Rocky Mountain College campus, this stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit offers you an authentic taste of local arts culture. The company has a rich history dating back to its very first performance, 'There's Always Juliet', in 1953.
Over the decades, it evolved from operating out of a downtown church to opening its current dedicated home in 1971. When you visit, you can experience one of their 8 Main Stage productions hosted throughout the year. The company produces four plays and four musicals annually, alongside an age-restricted children's production.
In fact, back in 2013, it made history as the first community theater company in Montana to stage a full version of 'Les Misérables'. Visitors might catch hit shows like 'The Descendants', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Frozen', 'ELF', 'Shrek', or 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Supported by roughly 500 local volunteers each year, the venue also hosts occasional Rocky Mountain College productions and runs a dedicated children's theatre called The Growing Stage.
What to see at Billings Studio Theater
- Historic community theatre operating since its debut in 1953
- Presents 8 Main Stage productions yearly, including 4 plays and 4 musicals
- First Montana community theater to stage a full version of 'Les Misérables'
- Features family shows, adult productions, and the 'Growing Stage' children's theatre
- Conveniently located in central Billings next to Rocky Mountain College
Visiting tips
Check the schedule in advance, as the venue hosts outside events like Rocky Mountain College productions alongside its main lineup.
How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Evening for main stage performances
How to get there & what’s nearby
Billings Studio Theater is easy to reach on Billings’s public transport, and pairs naturally with ZooMontana and St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Billings travel guide.
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