Decatur Underground Theater (DUT) was founded with a simple yet ambitious vision—to bring high-quality musical theater to the Decatur community. The journey began with a production of Jesus Christ Superstar, followed closely by Miss Saigon, two iconic Broadway musicals. The expertise and background in music of our team made these selections a natural fit, as we sought to showcase the extraordinary scores, compelling lyrics, and powerful narratives of these musical materpieces.

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While Decatur has a rich history of community theater, much of the focus has traditionally been on plays—and they have been presented with great success.  From the outset, DUT’s mission was distinct: to exclusively produce musicals and contribute a new artistic dimension to the local theater scene.

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We hold deep respect for the outstanding work of other theater companies in Decatur. Our intent is not to compete with our friends, but rather to offer something different—a fresh and exciting musical theater experience for the Decatur community.

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Our motto: "Go Big or Go Home."