It’s that time of year again: Time to vote for your favorite productions and performers in the Broadway World South Dakota Awards. Below are all the nominees for The Premiere Playhouse and the deadline to vote ends 12/31/25. Thanks again for your support of South Dakota theatre and we appreciate you all!
Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical
Magen Richeal & Shannon Dancler: Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5
Emily Smith: High School Musical JR
Leigh Spencer: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical
Brittney Lewis: High School Musical JR
Brittney Lewis: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Brittney Lewis: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Brittney Lewis: A Christmas Carol
Brittney Lewis: Noises Off
Best Dance Production
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Best Direction Of A Musical
Jeff Larson: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Brittney Lewis & Abby Schwedhelm: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Whitney Rappona: Freaky Friday
Alex Newcomb Weiland: High School Musical JR
Jesse Jensen: A Christmas Carol
Best Direction Of A Play
Jesse Jensen: Noises Off
Mo Hurley: Educating Rita
Best Ensemble
A Christmas Carol
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical
Corey Shelsta: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Alex Pikiben: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Corey Shelsta: A Christmas Carol
Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance
Clay Ackerman: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Best Musical
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Best New Play Or Musical
Mikennah Oleson – Aftermath
Best Performer In A Musical
Kelsey Baade: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Jessica Ashton: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Summer Van Veen: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Tom Simmons: A Christmas Carol
Best Performer In A Play
Abby Kustak: Noises Off
Alex Newcomb Weiland: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Casey Kustak: Noises Off
Mike Richards: Educating Rita
Best Play
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Educating Rita
Best Scenic Design Of A Play Or Musical
Jill Clark: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Jill Clark: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical
Mal Lukomski: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Alex Pikiben: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Best Supporting Performer In A Musical
Mo Plastow: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Jessica Williams: Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5
Best Supporting Performer In A Play
Devin Basart: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Best Theatre For Young Audiences Production
High School Musical JR
101 Dalmatians KIDS
Favorite Local Theatre
The Premiere Playhouse!