​The Fort Peck Theatre, also known as the Fort Peck Summer Theatre, is a historic landmark located in Fort Peck, Montana. Constructed in 1934, it was originally intended as a temporary movie theater to serve the 50,000 workers and their families involved in the Fort Peck Dam project. Designed in a pseudo-Swiss-chalet style, the theater features open-truss wood construction and handcrafted light fixtures made in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workshops. Despite its initial temporary purpose, the theater has endured and continues to operate as a community theater.

The Fort Peck Theatre includes a stage, a 1,209-seat auditorium, a lounge, a foyer, a lobby, a manager's office, and four dressing rooms. Its architectural significance has been compared to the Timberline Lodge in Oregon. In recognition of its historical and architectural importance, the theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1983.

Today, the Fort Peck Theatre remains a vibrant cultural venue, hosting a variety of performances and events that continue to enrich the community.

2025 Shows: Our 56th Season

The Play That Goes Wrong Fri, May 23, 2025 to Sun, Jun 8, 2025

When the accident prone, inept troop of actors attempts to perform a complicated 1920s murder mystery play, chaos breaks loose. Actors forget lines, set pieces collapse and equipment tumbles. Everything that can possibly go wrong does so, to hilarious effect, ending in complete, total, happy disarray.

Rock of Ages (PG-13) Fri, Jun 13, 2025 to Sun, Jun 29, 2025

This show is all about the music, featuring iconic classic rock 80s hits by Journey, Bon Jovi, Poison, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Styx and many others. This five-time Tony Award nominated Broadway musical smash tells the story of a small-town girl, a city boy, and a Rock’n’Roll romance on the Sunset Strip. But when the bar where rock reigns supreme is set to be demolished, it’s up them and their band of friends of wannabe rock stars to save the day – and the music. Rated PG-13

Annie Sat, Jul 5, 2025 to Sun, Jul 20, 2025

Leapin’ Lizards! Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the beloved show features famous characters, a heap of optimism and of course the smash hit, Tomorrow. This timeless musical about hope happily makes its return to Fort Peck Summer Theatre, directed by Artistic Director Andy Meyers, who performed in the musical’s National Broadway tour.

Disney's Newsies Fri, Jul 25, 2025 to Sun, Aug 10, 2025

Now is the time to seize the day! Inspired by the real-life the NYC Newsboy strike of 1899, Disney’s popular movie premiered on film in 1992. To great success, it was adapted into a smash live Broadway musical, utilizing all the famous songs from the film. The show promises to feature athletic choreography, high energy action and lots of heart.

Dracula Fri, Aug 15, 2025 to Sun, Aug 31, 2025

1 Vampire. 4 Actors. 9 Pints of Blood. 57 Characters. In a madcap mash-up of Misery and Laugh-In, the world’s most famous vampire will haunt the historic Fort Peck Theatre. A fever-paced balance of comedy and horror, as hilarious lightning-fast costume changes and tongue-in-cheek dialogue are matched by rousing jump scares and goosebump-inducing chilling special effects.

Know before you go

• Please arrive 30 minutes before show.
• Cash, check or Punch Card sales only in concessions stand.
  • (Punch Cards available to purchase in Gift Shop)
• Tickets purchased by Credit Card? Charges will say "TICKET PEAK" not Fort Peck Theatre.
• Large groups, please call ahead 406-228-9216
• Tickets are non-refundable.

Support Fort Peck Theatre

Donate Did you know that only 40% of ticket price covers the cost of running the Fort Peck Theatre? The remainder is provided by our wonderful sponsors, grants, fundraising efforts and donations from you, our patrons.

As well as monetary donations, the Fort Peck Summer Theatre is always in need of tools, costumes, furniture & household goods, etc. And as always, an extra volunteer hand if you are available.

Your donation and support is appreciated in helping the Fort Peck Fine Arts Council meet our goal of making the Theatre the best in Montana!

Volunteer Fort Peck Fine Arts Council would love your help at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre Productions. We would not be successful without our generous community volunteers!

Every show, has an opportunity to lend a hand, and be rewarded with a complimentary seat for the show, or a voucher for a different performance.