The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is a beautifully-restored treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers visitors a unique and visually stunning experience. The theater is located at 315 North Chestnut Street in the heart of downtown Lumberton. First opened in 1928 as a vaudeville and silent film house, the theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals.

Events

AUDITIONS: The Little Mermaid

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

AUDITION DATES: *Friday, January 26th from (5:30-9pm) *Saturday, January 27th from (10am-1pm) POTENTIAL MANDATORY CALLBACKS: *Wednesday, January 31st (6pm) PERFORMANCE DATES: June 5th through June 9th Directed by Kendrix Singletary and based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for […]

“Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes” Featuring Jason Petty

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

“Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes” Featuring Jason Petty 7pm Saturday February 3 OBIE Award winner Jason Petty brings Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes to the theater in a celebration of a musician known the world over as the most influential singer/songwriter ever. Acclaimed performer/musician Jason Petty, along with his four piece band, gives […]

$15 – $30

AUDITIONS: My Time to Shine Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Our 10th Annual, hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition. Includes all categories of talent from singing and dancing to instrumentalist. Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with over $3000 in cash prizes going to the top contestants. NEW THIS YEAR: "My Time To Shine KIDS!" We are […]

The Motown Special with Denise Tichenor and Friends

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Return of The Motown Special with Denise Tichenor and Friends 7pm Saturday March 2 Following last season’s smashing success with audiences, Denise Tichenor returns with her band and full singer ensemble for a night of Motown, gospel and memories. In addition to Denise's outstanding ensemble of singers and musicians, and spectacular costume changes, special guests […]

$15 – $30

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Spring Musical: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Wednesday June 5 – 7 pm Thursday June 6 – 7pm Friday June 7 – 7pm Saturday June 8 – 1pm    Saturday June 8 – 7pm Sunday June 9 – 3pm The production features a regional cast with the lead of Ariel played by Ryley Floyd. Floyd has been […]

$15 – $30

Summer Theater Boot Camp

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater in downtown Lumberton will hold its “Summer Theater Boot Camp” July 15 through 20. The six-day artistic intensive program, ending with a culminating revue for friends and family, will allow campers ages 8 - 16 to develop essential acting skills, participate in theater games and exercises, create and act […]

Carolina Comedy Jam

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

THIRD COMIC JUST ADDED = MORE LAUGHS FOR YOUR DOLLARS! Annie Witter is a comic who’s a New Yorker by nature but now calls Wilmington, NC home. She’s been on Sirius XM, Lifetime TV and now you can hear her as Hootin’ Annie on 97.9 Bear Radio in coastal Carolina. She talks all about being […]

$15 – $30

Annual Christmas Show Auditions

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the year! The Carolina Civic Center hosts AUDITIONS for the region’s BEST CHRISTMAS SHOW "The 13th annual Robeson County Christmas Show." An original production directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary. The show, now in its 13th season is a heart-warming, holiday musical revue that the entire family […]

A Night of Silent Film and Organ Music with Mark Andersen

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

A Fundraiser for the Robeson County Arts Council The theater's "Mighty Morton" organ is featured during a special evening of new and classic silent film as well as nostalgic tunes performed by master musician and composer Mark Andersen. The performance will start out with the screening of the short film "Applecalypse", which was created by […]

$15 – $20

The Drifters

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Our season opener! The Drifters - Rock & Roll Hall of Famers 7pm Friday September 13 Up on the Roof.  Under the Boardwalk.  This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby.  Dance with Me.  Spanish Harlem.  Stand by Me.  The list of hits goes on and on. THE DRIFTERS…one of Rock & Roll’s founding vocal groups […]

$15 – $30