Columbia Entertainment Company

your community theatre

Founded in 1979, Columbia Entertainment Company is now in its 46th season!

Our Mission: 

The mission of Columbia Entertainment Company is to enrich the community by providing quality live theatre experiences to the citizens of mid-Missouri through education and participation.

Our Vision:

CEC strives to share community-driven, professional-level productions, highlighting the diversity and culture of our community, and to provide the pre-eminent theatrical experience for Mid-Missouri audiences and participants.

Our Values:

Respect · Engagement · Inclusion ·  Collaboration · Quality · Professionalism · Integrity · Passion

Columbia Entertainment Company is proud to present:

Season 46: Your Passport to Romance, Rebellion, and Redemption

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William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

September 19-29, 2024

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Lizzie

October 31 - November 10, 2024

white text on a black house reads Vanya and Sonia and Mash and Spike. Text says Wickedly funny play about family, regret, hope, and the choices we make in life winner of the 2013 Tony Award for best play. white text contains the caption.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang

April 3-13, 2025

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Urinetown: the Musical

June 5-15, 2025

Season 46 Special Events

Jingle Jests: Toy Drive Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters with The Ponies Improv

December 6, 2024 at 6:30pm

The Moments that Make Us: a Winter Cabaret

December 13, 2024.

Event at 6:30pm, Cabaret at 7:30pm

every.single.one

Stories of hereditary cancer & finding resiliency

Guest artist: Cherie Sampson

February 6-9, 2025

Visit Us:

1800 Nelwood Dr, Columbia MO 65202

Driving Directions:

Nelwood Dr. is located off of Vandiver Dr., between Route B and Highway 63. From Vandiver, turn north at the AAF Flanders onto Nelwood Dr.

Hours:
Box Office and Lobby opens 45-60 minutes prior to show time