Our beautiful, new Columbia Theatre offers stunning ‘10-’11 season

With the renovation complete, a new season awaits.

You’ll find all you need to put a years’ worth of entertainment at your doorstep – at an amazingly affordable price.  From the acrobatics of Cirque, the spectacle of holiday classics, to one of America’s most endearing entertainers, you cannot go wrong celebrating Fall 2010 at the Columbia.

At the turn of the New Year, warm your winter nights with a musical journey featuring a tribute to George and Ira Gershwin and the virtuosity of 4 extraordinary international acoustic guitarists.

In March, experience the energy and majesty of Japan, followed by a return to the 60’s with a tribute to 4 guys who redefined popular music.  Then close it all out with thrills, chills and madcap mayhem for a perfectly delightful romp into your summer.  For our younger patrons (3 – 9 years), don’t miss our Rainy Months Series.

The parking is FREE, there are plenty of restaurants nearby, and every performance is suitable for your entire family.  It’s your Columbia Theatre – Don’t miss a moment!

THE SEASON…

Classical to Cabaret an “Afternoon of Song” Sunday, September 26, 2010 3:00pm.

The Portland State University possesses one of the finest voice faculties on the West Coast.  How fortunate to have these nationally and world renowned performers back for a delightful late Summer encore performance of “Classical to Cabaret – an Afternoon of Song.”  Come join us for this stellar performance that will take you on a musical journey of popular songs from the stage of the Opera House to the floors of smoky backstreet cabarets.

“World class talent in our own backyard.”

Cirque Mechanics “Boom Town”
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Cirque Mechanics “Boom Town” will take you back to a time and place where acrobats, jugglers and clowns explore the Wild West mining town of Rosebud.  With outstanding aerial acrobatics, mind boggling stunts and unique machines, Cirque explores the wonder, magic and adventure of the old West!  This is one show you can‘t afford to miss.

“Circus skills and music, light and choreography excellent performers.” – San Francisco Chronicle

Will the real Rich Little Please Stand up?
Saturday, November 6, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Considered to be the finest impressionist in America, Rich Little began his career at the age of twelve when answering back to his teachers in their own voices.  Little…hailed “the best impressionist ever” has been entertaining since 1967 and has honed his razor sharp wit into a performance that is sure to leave you laughing in the aisles.  Where else can you get an outstanding performance with a cast of 200 all rolled up in one?

“An Icon among Icons – the worlds’ finest impressionist.”

Eugene Ballet’s
“The Nutcracker”
Sunday, December 12, 2010
3:00 p.m.

The Eugene Ballet Company returns to the Columbia Theatre with Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”  Clara dreams of her Nutcracker Prince, as giant mice appear from the fireplace and the mouse king enters on a pirate ship while the sugar plums dance.  Experience the beauty, the magic and wonder that only this classic holiday ballet can bring.

“A holiday classic…for kids of all ages.”

Eileen Ivers “An Nollaig-An Irish Christmas”
Sunday, December 19, 2010
7:30 p.m.

Come celebrate an Irish Christmas, with Grammy award winning violinist Eileen Ivers and company in “An Nollaig – An Irish Christmas.”  Best known as the fiery fiddle player in the hit show “Riverdance”, Ivers transforms the stage into a little piece of Christmas in Ireland.  “Christmas” is the setting and home is the destination as we celebrate the best that the season has to offer.

Tickets: (360)575-8499 or toll free (888)575-8499, online @ columbiatheatre.com, and box office at 1544 – 12th Ave, Suite B, Longview WA.