2026 Special Events
Valentine's Day Dinner Theatre
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February 13th & 14th @ 7 PM; February 15th @ 1 PM
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Celebrate love in style with our Valentine's Day Dinner Theatre, featuring Love/Sick, a collection of slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays by John Cariani. With a delicious catered dinner and fantastic live performances, this evening will be full of fun you won't want to miss!
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Cash/credit card bar available
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Call the Lofte Box Office at 402-234-2553 for pricing and details
Lofte Annual Meeting & Volunteer Recognition
March 1st; Free Admission
We hope you'll join us in looking back at 2025, and looking ahead to our 50th season in 2026! We'll have our standard business meeting as usual, and there will also be a pancake feed! And the volunteer appreciation event starts at 1:30. We hope to see you there!
Schedule:
10 AM - 12:30 PM: Pancake Feed
11 AM: Business Meeting
1:30 PM: Volunteer Appreciation & Presentation of Awards
Missoula Children's Theatre
Beauty Lou and the Country Beast
Adapted by Jim Caron
Music & Lyrics by Michael McGill
Auditions: June 8th @ 10 AM
Camp: June 8th through June 13th
Performances: June 13th @ 3 PM and 6 PM
Internationally known for their work with young artists, the Lofte is proud to host the Missoula Children’s Theatre free workshop again for the 2026 season.
Open auditions for all children entering 1st grade thru 12th grade will be held on June 8th at 10 AM, and the week-long camp will run from June 8th thru June 13th with live performances June 13th at 3 PM and 6 PM.
Public Performance Tickets: $10 for Adults; $8 for Children
Have questions about Missoula? Review these FAQs!
Have more questions? Call the Lofte Box Office at (402) 234-2553.
50th Season Celebration Gala
August 15​​
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Event Schedule (please note the two locations)
5:00 PM – Cash Bar & Silent Auction
Cass County Fairgrounds Exposition Center
(If you have a donation for the silent auction, please contact anne@lofte.org. We are accepting items, experiences, tickets to events, and gift cards!)
6:00 PM – Dinner
(Rathe Family BBQ – beef, pork, chicken, salad, cooked vegetables, fruit, dinner roll, dessert)
Cass County Fairgrounds Exposition Center
8:00 PM – Full Program & Performance
The Lofte Community Theatre
Attire: Business attire or better is requested (we’ll let you define “better”).
If you have a story about the Lofte that you're willing to share, now is the time! We are collecting stories, memories, photos, and experiences to highlight during the gala.
Share your stories here: https://forms.gle/4NZPyMXbmTHdSisf6
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
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October 30th & 31st @ 7 PM; November 1st @ 1 PM
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Bring your spy glass; wear your trench coat and prepare to help solve a gruesome murder! You might even be a suspect!? But before the ghastly event occurs, enjoy a delicious catered dinner onstage.
Cash/credit card bar available
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Call the Lofte Box Office at 402-234-2553 for pricing and details
Lofte Movie Night Showing...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Hosted by Dr. San Guinary, creature feature horror host -
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October 31st (After Murder Mystery Dinner)​
Movie starts @ 11 PM
Drinks and trivia prior to the movie
$5 Admission
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Join us at the Lofte Community Theatre for a one-of-a-kind Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along experience hosted by Dr. San Guinary, creature feature horror host!
For just $5 admission, you’ll enjoy the cult classic film on the big screen.
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Come dressed to impress, grab some popcorn from our full concessions stand, but no rice or water guns.
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Whether you’re a longtime fan or a Rocky Horror virgin, this interactive evening promises to be outrageously fun.
Veteran’s Day Concert
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November 8th @ 2:30 PM
Honor our country’s heroes with this free concert event. Bring the whole family to this patriotic performance by the Southeast Nebraska Community Band as we thank all who have served.
Free Admission- Free Popcorn for Veterans
Paint & Sip
November 14th @ 1 PM to 4 PM
Coming up next month is a special Paint and Sip Event! Come enjoy some art therapy and learn watercolor techniques! Our scenic artist, Linda Dabbs, will lead a watercolor course, and we'll make greeting cards and bookmarks. This event will be in our newly refreshed lobby on November 14th from 1:00 until about 4:00 pm. Wine and beer will be offered for sale, and snacks and soda are included in the ticket price.
Reserve your spot in advance (as spots are limited!) by visiting our website or by calling the box office at 402-234-2553.
No art experience? No problem! We'll help you create something beautiful. Please no outside projects at this class. We hope to see you there!
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