Theater & Stage

See a Show Together!

You needn't go all the way to Broadway in New York to see a show - right here in Columbia and the surrounding area, we have some of the best shows coming to town. So check our calendar, and the sites below to see what shows you can enjoy with your children!

If your child is interested in theatrics, drama and acting - be sure to visit our Drama classes page too!

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater
P.O. Box 14
Arrow Rock, MO 65320
660-837-3311 website

Shows June - September

Description: Each year, this 408 seat theatre attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season. Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock for five months to bring its patrons Broadway caliber productions throughout the summer.


Columbia Entertainment Company
1800 Nelwood Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
573-474-3699 website

Mailing Address:
1400 Forum Blvd.
Suite 38
Box 214
Columbia, MO, 65203

Description: 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.



Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
3078 Lighthouse Lane, Columbia, MO 65201
573-474-4040 website

Description: Our goal is to provide the best of family entertainment for Mid Missouri. We showcase a wide variety of musical tastes, comedy and fun for audiences of all ages. From Bluegrass to Classical, each show has its own flare and flavor and promises to create a great memory.



University Concert Series
University of Missouri
409 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573.882.3781 website

Description: The University Concert Series is celebrating 100 years of music, stage shows, comedy and more! Many great shows are planned that are appropriate for children - and you'll recognize these shows with children's priced tickets indicated on the online order form. Children eligible for discounted tickets must be 12 or under. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket to attend a performance.



Maplewood Barn Community Theatre
2900 East Nifong Boulevard
Columbia, MO 65205
573-449-7517 website

Description: The Barn’s mission is to produce the highest quality outdoor theatre to the Mid-Missouri area. Our cast and crew are dedicated to producing top-notch entertainment through the summer season, with a diverse range of plays from musicals to Shakespearean drama to contemporary drama to original works.



The Little Theatre Etta and Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center
510 Madison St.
Jefferson City, MO 65110
573-681-9400 website


TLT Kids website

Description: The Little Theatre of Jefferson City believes that theatre is an important part of our culture. It allows us as individuals to express ourselves creatively, stretch our imaginations, explore the world through acting, and grow artistically. TLT recognizes and respects children as the young minds that, if properly inspired by such productions, can grow into the actors, writers, poets, and audiences of tomorrow. In addition to our general performances, TLT Kids has been created to offer the children of Jefferson City an opportunity to learn more about theater and help children have a creative outlet year-round, through classes, performances, and summer camps.



Stained Glass Theater of Mid-Missouri
830 E High St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-634-5313 sgtmidmo@earthlink.net website

Tickets: All Shows: $7.00
Show Times: Thursday and Friday - 7:30PM Saturday matinees - 2:00PM

Description: Stained Glass Theatre is a full-time, nonprofit Christian theater committed to, "Serving Christ Through the Arts". Our actors and support personnel are selfless volunteers who give of themselves in ministry to the body of Christ and the community at large. We strive daily to strengthen, edify and draw into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ both the churched and unchurched.