Consider this Your Cue

Whether you’re taking a seat in the audience or stepping into the spotlight, there’s a place for everyone in Columbia’s performing arts scene.

This season, the spotlight shines on Columbia. Discover performances that will leave you applauding long after the curtain falls, then find your own rhythm through dance classes, live music, improv, and opportunities to join the creative community. Whether you’re taking a seat in the audience or stepping into the spotlight, there’s a place for everyone in Columbia’s performing arts scene.

Watch

Winnie the Pooh
Aug. 17–Nov. 16 | Columbia Marionette Theatre

Mike Super: Magic & Illusion
Sept. 18 | 7:30PM | Harbison Theatre

Columbia Classical Ballet: Don Quixote
Oct. 2 | Koger Center for the Arts

Beetlejuice JR.
Oct. 16–18 | Village Square Theatre

Gypsy
Oct. 16–Nov. 1 | Town Theatre

South Carolina Ballet: Dracula: Ballet With A Bite
Oct. 23–24 | 7:30PM | Koger Center for the Arts

The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs
Nov. 13–20 | Longstreet Theatre

Play

Tuesday Swing Dance Lessons, Palmetto Swing Dance Association
Every Tuesday | 7–8PM | Church of the Apostles

Thursday Night Modern Shag
Every Thursday | 8:30–11PM | Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor

Savage Salsa Sunday
Every third Sunday | 3–7PM | Savage Craft Ale Works

Village Square Theatre Lessons
Lessons available in acting, acting for the camera, audition preparation, public speaking, voice, dance, and directing | By appointment

Columbia Children’s Theatre Classes
Classes are available for young performers from preschool through 12th grade, with options including Theatre for the Very Young, Fantasy Fun, The Youth Experience, and Teen Studios.

Tuesday Improv Comedy
Every Tuesday | 8PM | Art Bar

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