THE NEW BABYLON
SDSO will present The New Babylon, a classic of Soviet silent cinema, with live music, the same 18-piece theater orchestra Russian audiences experienced during the pre-Stalin cultural heyday of the Bloshevik Revolution.
Explore all the attractions available in the Visual Arts Center, Kirby Science Center, and Wells Fargo Cinedome & Sweetman Planetarium.
Be sure to check out all our amazing Summer Classes & Activities too!
SDSO will present The New Babylon, a classic of Soviet silent cinema, with live music, the same 18-piece theater orchestra Russian audiences experienced during the pre-Stalin cultural heyday of the Bloshevik Revolution.
In March 2026, we’ll be diving back into the catalog of all-time-great literature once again, with a tale about as beloved as it can get!
Broadway singer Nicole Parker, seen as Elphaba on Broadway and in the national tour of "Wicked" and in "Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me", joins the SDSO for an evening of showstoppers from stage shows that became immortalized in film. Your favorites moments from "Wicked", "Wizard of Oz", "Into The Woods", and more.
Learn about spiders, insects and other creatures without backbones in this final Wild About Science adventure of the season. Explore their amazing abilities through hands-on activities and live animal demonstrations led by the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium.
Experience the magic of Cinderella live on stage! This dazzling production by World Ballet Company brings the beloved fairy tale to life with 40 international dancers, over 150 radiant costumes, and breathtaking sets. From grand ballroom scenes to whimsical mischief, it’s a ballet for all ages—full of charm, romance, and timeless wonder.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic […]
Experience the vitality and brilliance of the Dakota Wind Quintet in an intimate setting, as they create an extraordinary program that will illuminate the mind and heart on this Sunday afternoon.
Join us for Free First Friday to explore our Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center at no cost.
The story of Genesis brought to life with the combined forces of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Haydn's "The Creation" celebrates the creation of the world, beautifully and wonderfully made.
The Concert For Kids & Families will delight audiences of all ages. Designed to ignite your imagination, this 60-minute concert is an introduction to the orchestra and how classical music expresses our emotions.
After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is back in the USA. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.
5-Piece Pop & Rock Band Inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame (2022) Ranked one of the Top 10 shows in Las Vegas The Bronx Wanderers are a high-energy musical "tour-de-force" that have been entertaining audiences of all ages since 2003. The band, comprised of a father, his sons and two of their […]