Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts

For tickets and more information:https://www.columbiatheatre.org/whats-on/john-williams-strikes-backUnder the direction of Dr. Robert Schwartz, the talented musicians of the Northlake Community Band kick off the Columbia Theatre’s 25-26 season with an evening of music composed by the legendary John Williams.  Williams has earned five Oscars, twenty-six Grammys, and four Golden Globes for his memorable scores, including:  Star Wars, […]

Southeastern’s Department of Music and Performing Arts presents a very special evening of live performances from various ensembles including: Wind Symphony, Saxophone Ensemble, Bella Voce, Gospel Choir, Dance Ensembles, and Opera Scenes. Students from Southeastern Theatre will serve as the evening's MCs. Presented as part of Fanfare, 2025.Tickets: https://www.columbiatheatre.org/whats-on/a-tapestry-of-sound-and-movement

Southeastern’s Opera/Music Theatre Workshop closes out Fanfare at the Columbia Theatre with Mozart’s final opera, complete with a live orchestra.  This timeless fantasy tells the story of Prince Tamino and his odd companion, Papageno, on their quest to rescue the daughter of the Queen of the Night.   Directed by Dr. Jennifer Mouledous.  Presented as […]

Southeastern’s Opera/Music Theatre Workshop closes out Fanfare at the Columbia Theatre with Mozart’s final opera, complete with a live orchestra.  This timeless fantasy tells the story of Prince Tamino and his odd companion, Papageno, on their quest to rescue the daughter of the Queen of the Night.   Directed by Dr. Jennifer Mouledous.  Presented as […]

Southeastern's Dance Program celebrates three years of alumni choreographers presenting an exciting evening of dance on the Columbia stage. This year's choreographers include: Keith Skip Costa (Artistic Director), Elizabeth Burkel, Aura Cervini, Hayley Duplantier, Brook Harris, Stephanie Harris, Leigh Moore, Amber Murphy, Leah Reeb, Crystal Schayot Rutherford, Christa Sevin, Brianna Stratford, and Katie Stansbury.Tickets: https://www.columbiatheatre.org/whats-on/southeasterns-dance-performance-project---alumni

Tis the season for this annual Columbia holiday tradition!  Explore our decorated lobby, meet Santa Claus, sip free hot cocoa from Candlestick Bakery, listen to live carolers…and that’s just in the lobby.  After all of that, stroll into the beautiful Hainkel Hall for some phenomenal, live, big band holiday music. The lobby festivities begin at […]

Presented in partnership with Southeastern Theatre and Southeastern’s Department of Music and Performing Arts, the Columbia Theatre brings you one of the strangest and most beloved musicals of all time!  Get ready for love, laughter, a nerdy florist, a sadistic dentist, harmonizing street urchins, and a man-eating plant from outer space!  Featuring a live orchestra […]

Presented in partnership with Southeastern Theatre and Southeastern’s Department of Music and Performing Arts, the Columbia Theatre brings you one of the strangest and most beloved musicals of all time!  Get ready for love, laughter, a nerdy florist, a sadistic dentist, harmonizing street urchins, and a man-eating plant from outer space!  Featuring a live orchestra […]

Presented in partnership with Southeastern Theatre and Southeastern’s Department of Music and Performing Arts, the Columbia Theatre brings you one of the strangest and most beloved musicals of all time!  Get ready for love, laughter, a nerdy florist, a sadistic dentist, harmonizing street urchins, and a man-eating plant from outer space!  Featuring a live orchestra […]

Presented in partnership with Southeastern Theatre and Southeastern’s Department of Music and Performing Arts, the Columbia Theatre brings you one of the strangest and most beloved musicals of all time!  Get ready for love, laughter, a nerdy florist, a sadistic dentist, harmonizing street urchins, and a man-eating plant from outer space!  Featuring a live orchestra […]

The 25thannual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances!  From intimate combos in our Studio Theatre to big band shows in the beautiful Hainkel Auditorium, the Bill Evans Jazz Festival has something for everyone.  Don’t miss this world-class celebration of America’s original art form.  Concerts will feature current Southeastern […]

The 25thannual Bill Evans Jazz Festival features an entire week of outstanding live jazz performances!  From intimate combos in our Studio Theatre to big band shows in the beautiful Hainkel Auditorium, the Bill Evans Jazz Festival has something for everyone.  Don’t miss this world-class celebration of America’s original art form.  Concerts will feature current Southeastern […]