Mainstage Shows
Professional actors performing for families and young audiences.
Your child loves the arts. Help them experience it up close.
Professional Actors
Audience Participation
Kids are front and center at our Mainstage shows, and their participation is built into each performance.
Modern & Classic Plays
Upcoming Shows
The 2025-2026 Mainstage Season is here! Check out this season schedule below!
June 2025
Fall 2025 Mainstage Auditions
Take the stage in Columbia Children’s Theatre’s Fall 2025 Mainstage season! We’re casting talented adult and teen performers for a year of magical musicals, big laughs, and unforgettable storytelling for young audiences.
July 2025
Wicked of Oz: A Comic Fable
Hold on to your broomsticks - Wicked of Oz: A Comic Fable is soaring into Columbia Children’s Theatre with wild laughs, lovable mischief, and a totally original twist on Oz that’s perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
September 2025
Curious George: The Golden Meatball
Swing into a meatball-flavored mission with Curious George as he cooks up big laughs, bold adventures, and a trip to Rome in this fun-filled musical for young audiences!
December 2025
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
When the rowdy Herdman kids crash the church Christmas pageant, chaos turns into comedy—and the true meaning of the season shines through—in this heartwarming holiday musical.
February 2025
Wiley and The Hairy Man
Deep in the Tombigbee Swamp, Wiley must outwit a fearsome foe—and his own doubts—in this poetic, powerful Southern folktale brought to life with rhythm, rhyme, and a touch of magic.
May 2025
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Surviving middle school is no joke. Join Greg Heffley in a hilarious musical misadventure full of awkward moments, big dreams, and the world’s worst cafeteria cheese.
