NORTHERN FORT PLAYHOUSE MARKING 20 YEARS

    The Northern Fort Playhouse is back for another exciting season as it celebrates its 20th anniversary with two productions at Fort Sisseton Historic State Park’s South Barracks Theatre.
The 2026 season will feature the family-friendly musical “The World According to Snoopy” and the comedy-thriller “The 39 Steps,” offering entertainment for audiences of all ages throughout July.
    Opening the season is “The World According to Snoopy,” a high-energy musical revue based on the beloved Peanuts characters. The production offers a fresh take on the classic “Snoopy!!!” musical, featuring Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Peppermint Patty and Woodstock. Through a series of humorous and heartwarming vignettes, the show explores life, love and friendship from Snoopy’s unique perspective.
    Performances of “The World According to Snoopy” are scheduled for July 10, 12, 18 and 25.
    The season’s second production, “The 39 Steps,” is a fast-paced comedy adapted from John Buchan’s novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film. The story follows Richard Hannay, an ordinary man who becomes entangled in a spy mystery after meeting a mysterious woman who is later murdered. Forced to flee as the prime suspect, Hannay embarks on a whirlwind adventure filled with disguises, intrigue and plenty of laughs. The production features four actors portraying dozens of characters in a theatrical parody of Hitchcock-style suspense.
    Performances of “The 39 Steps” will be held July 11, 17, 19 and 24. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m.
    Admission to Fort Sisseton Historic State Park is included with theater tickets through the Northern Fort Playhouse.
    Tickets may be reserved by calling 605-467-3247 or by visiting the Northern Fort Playhouse website at www.northernfortplayhouse.net.