Southeastern's Columbia Theatre presents ‘The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond’
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 
by: Tonya Lowentritt
CALLING ALL NEIL DIAMOND FANS - Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Jack Wright in “The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond” in one performance only March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the production are available at the Columbia Theatre box office Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by phone at (985) 543-4371. Patrons may also get tickets online at www.columbiatheatre.org.
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing
Arts will present “The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond” in one performance only
on March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Columbia Theatre Artistic Director Jim Winter said Jack Wright’s production is
a sophisticated, respectful and contemporary presentation of the hit songs that have
kept Diamond’s music in the hearts of his fans for decades.
“Jack Wright is one of the world’s premier Neil Diamond tribute acts,” Winter
said. “His all-new show is a multi-media experience featuring all of Neil's greatest
hits.”
Winter said the show has been described as high-energy rock ‘n roll meets passionate
ballads and soaring anthems.
“Fascinating stories and song explanations are seamlessly woven through the show,
redefining the Neil Diamond tribute experience,” Winter explained.
Tickets for the production range from $36 to $45 and are available at the Columbia
Theatre box office Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. or by phone at (985)
543-4371. Patrons may also get tickets online at www.columbiatheatre.org.
Special $10 Southeastern student tickets are also offered for this production.
Students must present their university ID at the box office.
All Southeastern faculty, retired faculty or university staff with ID may purchase
one ticket for “The Songs and Stories of Neil Diamond” and receive one ticket at half
price. Both tickets must be purchased in the same transaction and for the same price
at the Columbia box office. Contact the box office at 985-543-4371 for more information.
