Annex Project
The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater began construction of its 8,200 square foot annex addition in September 2024.
The new annex will be located on the existing theater’s south side (currently a City of Lumberton public parking lot), with a pass through into the existing historic lobby. It will allow the theater to continue its success drawing people to downtown through expanded capacity and amenities. It also will expand the theater’s programming offerings to include pre- and post-show receptions, dinner theater and other special events. It also will be available for rental events such as weddings, corporate special events, and regional meetings and conferences.
The facility will have a capacity in its event space of 260 people seated at tables, 390 with chairs, and 450 standing, while the new lobby will hold an additional 350 people standing. The annex also will contain concession, bar and ticketing counters, a bridal suite and changing room, catering kitchen and additional bathrooms and storage areas. With its existing 450-seat theater and dressing rooms and offices, the expanded facility’s total size will be 30,000 square feet.
Grand opening is expected late July 2025.