our 2025 | 2026 season

Our 15th season - with a full range of the creativity, emotive power, and dynamism of contemporary modern dance… right here in Missoula, MT.

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OCT 24-26 | 2025

stories of war

Westside Theater is proud to present Exit12: Stories of War, a powerful dance-theater experience that explores the emotional landscape of military life—service, sacrifice, resilience, and return. Co-created with professional dancers, local veterans, and service members, Stories of War fuses personal narrative with dynamic choreography to honor the human cost of conflict and the strength of those who endure it.

national tour: Exit12 | NY

NOV 29 - DEC 7 | 2025

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Celebrating the cheer of this holiday season, this jam-packed show includes fan-favorite pieces from post-winter shows as well as brand-new creations by Artistic Director, Joy French, with performances by Bare Bait Dance & Guests.

Holiday music? ✓ Present juggling? ✓ Dancing santas…?? You’ll just have to come and see!

JAN 23-25 | 2026

KINETOSCOPE 13

International Screendance Film Festival with live multi-media performances!

Come for the popcorn, stay for the films! Our 13th annual International Screendance Film Festival now explodes on the Westside stage with live, interdisciplinary performances by Bare Bait Dance created by Colorado-based multimedia and dance artist Jeanine McCain.

Feb 27 - Mar 1 | 2026

glitter & doom

Glitter & Doom is a futuristic sci-fi satire dance theater work by Arizona-based Halley Wilcox that looks at the impending doom felt by cast members and America. Through ambient tones and pop music, we search for the keys to the future to time-travel… in search of hope for a better future.

Regional Tour: Methods of Madness Dance Theater | AZ

APRIL 7-26 | 2026

an exquisite corpse

A creative assemblage, a massive artistic adventure paying homage to surrealism, film noir, and ladies who lunch. Long-time BBD company member, Maeve Fahey, and BBD Director, Joy French, take the choreographic reins for Bare Bait Dance’s season finale - a choreographic “who-dunnit”!

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2025 | 2026
Westside Theater & Bare Bait Dance
Season tickets

Bring the magic of dance into your world… again and again!

  • The Westside Theater | Bare Bait Dance Season Ticket includes all FIVE of our 2025/26 season productions plus the option to add on our community production, 40-Over-40 (MAR 2026):

    OCT: Stories of War
    NOV/DEC: A Few of my Favorite Things
    JAN: Kinetoscope 13
    FEB/MAR: Glitter & Doom
    APR: An Exquisite Corpse

  • We want our Season Ticket Subscribers to have the BEST seats, most DYNAMIC opportunities to see more dance, and SAVE money!

    • Subscribers avoid online ticketing fees ($3 per ticket) and avoid day-of-show ticketing surcharges

    • FREE ticket exchanges for new show dates (subject to availability)

    • Reserved seating for EVERY season subscriber! Enjoy the benefit of not needing to fight the crowds at the theater to get your favorite seat in the house! ($50 value) - not available to individual ticket purchasers

    • Behind the Scenes pre-show events - join the Season 15 choreographers as they share their processes and the stories behind their creative process
      (total of THREE events throughout the season)

  • 2025 | 2026 Subscription Pricing:

    • $290 - Adult

    • $240 -Senior | Student | Military

    Plus!: take on 40-Over-40 for just an additional $35 per season ticket

  • Q. Is there a special price for UM Students?

    A. UM Students can purchase a Student Season Ticket, which guarantees a ticket for each 2025-26 season production. Other ticket discounts may be available, information provided by the student's UM dance class instructor.

    Q. How do I find my Season Ticket receipt?

    A. Search your email inbox for "Westside Theater." If you can't find it, be sure to check your spam. Your original receipt has all of the information you need to log in and set up an account to easily access and manage your tickets. If you need further assistance, please email info@thewestsidetheater.com

    Q. Can I buy a Season Ticket as a gift for someone else?

    A. Absolutely! You can purchase a Season Ticket online and use the person's details (name, email) when signing up for a Season Ticket. Or you can email info@thewestsidetheater.com and we will process the request over the phone.