Upcoming Events and Shows
Guest Performance: every.single.one
“every.single.one” depicts personal, familial and community experiences with hereditary
cancer while exploring topics of genetics, integrative oncology, and healing from a
patient’s perspective of modern medicine. The narrative interweaves three levels of
testimonial – the performer’s own experience, that of her sister, and stories of hereditary
breast and ovarian cancer survivors and previvors - people who have taken prophylactic
measures to prevent cancer when there is a known genetic risk. “every.single.one” is a
dramatic interpretation of an intimately personal and simultaneously universal human
reality that explores the body as a site of uncertainty in illness, loss, sibling and
community interrelationship and survival.
The performances will be followed by thematic talkback sessions with the artist and
members of the production team, medical researchers and practitioners.
Guest Artist: Cherie Sampson
Guest Director: Cheryl Black
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
This comedy by Christopher Durang won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, and is praised as a humorous adaptation of Chekhov themes that doesn’t require familiarity with Chekhov! The story revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, two of whom live together, and takes place during a visit by the third, Masha, who supports them. They discuss their lives and loves, argue, and Masha threatens to sell the house.
Show Dates: April 3-6 and 10-13, 202
Show Times: 7:30pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday
House opens for seating approximately 30 minutes before showtime.
The Moments That Make Us: A Winter Cabaret
Join us for a cozy end-of-year fundraiser! “The Moments That Make Us” is all about celebrating the highs and lows of life– and building connections to one another through sharing our own stories and experiences.
Before and after the show, reminisce and relax with your theatre family- we’re bringing out the comfortable chairs and couches! We’ll also have gift wrapping, holiday gift baskets, special holiday ticket packages, and other gifts for sale to benefit CEC’s shows and programs— see our event page for more details!
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students, and children. All tickets include your choice of a beverage and snack from our selection of seasonal treats and refreshments. Passports will be accepted for this event.
No sitter? No problem! This event is kid-friendly, and when you buy one kid’s ticket your second is only $5!
Director: Dee Ashley
Performers: Michele Curry, Courtney Green, Dane Johnson, Nadege Kamne, Yolande Long , Dakota McWhorter, Josephine Mitchell, Brandon Moore, Meg Phillips, Kennedy Rhoades, Sarah Roberts, Brandt Shields, and Danielle Simpson
Jingle Jests with The Ponies: Toy Drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Ponies are back onstage at Columbia Entertainment Company for holiday hilarity! Our talented team will take your suggestions and transform them into the perfect comedy gifts all tied up with a bow.
To help get you in the giving spirit, we've partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Missouri for a toy drive. Guests of the show are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift to be collected and donated to the children enrolled in the BBBS program. You'll also be entered for a raffle grand prize-- one ticket per toy donated!
Join us for an unforgettable night filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of Christmas. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the funniest holiday celebration in town!
Lizzie
n the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife are found murdered in their house. The main suspect in the murders is Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.
Show Dates: October 31- November 4 and November 7-10, 2024
Show Times: 7:30pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday
House opens for seating approximately 30 minutes before showtime.
Much Ado About Nothing
In this classic Shakespeare comedy, soon-to-be-wed Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.
Show Dates: September 19, 20, 21, 22 and 26, 27, 28, 29
Show Times: 7:30pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 2:00pm Sunday
House opens for seating approximately 30 minutes before showtime.