A community theater has brought productions both big and small to Emmetsburg for more than 40 years.
For over 40 years, Main Street Community Theatre has put on productions both big and small to the residents of Emmetsburg.
- Its first production, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, occurred in 1978 with performances at the Middle School Auditorium.
- In 1986, the theater obtained its own Performing Arts Center at 19th and Palmer Streets, where all performances are now given.
- Main Street Community Theatre is a non-profit organization composed of people who have a common interest in community theater.
- In 2017, the theater celebrated its 40th anniversary, having produced 121 productions.