March 19-21, 25-28, April 8-11, 2010

Set in the mid 1950s New York, this musical explores the ethnic and cultural rivalry between two teenage street gangs. The Sharks are first-generation Americans from Puerto Rico, who are taunted by the Jets, an all white group who consider themselves to be true Americans.  The rivalry erupts when one of the Jets, Tony, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the Sharks leader, Bernardo.  Based on William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story touts more billboard chart-toppers than any other musical in history!  Some of the hit songs are Maria, I Feel Pretty, Tonight, Somewhere, Something’s Coming and America.  They were covered by artists; Johnny Mathis, Sarah Vaughan, Barbara Steisand, Sammy Davis Jr., and Andy Williams, just to name a few.

The Odd Couple

May 21-23, 28-30, 2010

Can polar opposites really get along? Can they stand each other long enough to live in the same apartment? Hilarious events between mismatched roommates, Felix Ungar, the tidy and uptight news writer and Oscar Madison, the easygoing, messy sportswriter, often find the two ready to strangle each other over the simple things in life.  One of the most beloved Neil Simon plays makes its debut at the Columbian Theatre for two weeks only.  Whether you root for Felix or Oscar, don’t miss this live production that puts most boxing matches to shame.

Play

$18/Adult

$9/Child

July 9-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2010

This hilarious modern telling of the Faust legend is set in 1950s Washington D.C.  The Washington Senators baseball team is in danger of having yet another embarrassing season, Joe Boyd, an avid fan, makes a deal with the Devil (Mr. Applegate) to get them to the pennant. Joe Boyd transforms into Joe Hardy, a young slugger that the Senators need to win the pennant, after selling his soul to Applegate. Boyd negotiates an escape clause that will allow him to return to his old life and his loving wife Meg, but Lola, a sultry dancer and another lost soul at Applegate’s mercy, could break Joe’s willpower and never allow him to return to his wife.  You will find yourself “…root, root, rooting for the home team,” and cheering for hit songs like Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, Mo., Gotta Have Heart and Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets.

August 13-15, 20-22, 2010

Country, Gospel and the sidesplitting antics of all your favorite KORN County residents and country stars return to The Columbian Theatre stage.  Hear the hit songs and jokes that have made Hoo Haw an institution and prized treasure.  Don’t miss the 6th Season of this beloved classic directed by Troy Hemphill, a Hoo Haw veteran, with help from Grandpa, Minnie Pearl, Jr. Samples and the rest of the gang!

The Columbian Theatre will open at 6:30 p.m. for Friday and Saturday performances, and at 1:00 p.m. for the Sunday performances.

September 24-26, September 30-October 3,

October 7-10, 2010

When a nasty neighbor tries to have her dog put to sleep Dorothy takes her dog, Toto, to run away. A cyclone appears and carries her to the magical Land of Oz. Wishing to return home, she begins to travel to the Emerald City where a great wizard lives. On her way she meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. They all hope the Wizard of Oz will help them before the Wicked Witch of the West catches up with them.

COLUMBIAN CHRISTMAS SHOW

Dates and show TBA.

PERFORMANCE TIMES

Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Performance – 7:30PM

Sunday
Performance – 2:00PM

BOX OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM


521 Lincoln Avenue
Wamego, KS 66547
785-456-2029

800-899-1893
boxoffice@columbiantheatre.com


*Shows and Dates Subject to Change