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

National Day of Prayer

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

The City of Lumberton presents National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 3, 2018 Carolina Civic Center 12:15 PM Please gather to pray for our nation, local government, children and families, businesses, churches, and our community. In 2018, the theme will be Pray for America - UNITY, based upon Ephesians 4:3 which challenges us to mobilize unified public prayer […]

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Season Announcement Party!

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Be the first to know our 2018-19 Mainstage Season as we show our appreciation to our current season sponsors and patrons with a special presentation. Enjoy an evening of live music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres while you watch the unveiling of our mainstage performance season. With opportunities to win show tickets to the performances of […]

Free and open to the public!

Into the Woods

7pm Friday and Saturday June 8 and 9   3pm Sunday June 10 7pm Friday and Saturday June 15 and 16   James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and […]

Christmas Show Auditions

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

“A Robeson County Christmas Show” Auditions!!! The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theatre is holding auditions for its 7th Annual “A Robeson County Christmas Show” original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, the show is a heart-warming, holiday musical revue that the entire family will enjoy. The show will feature a talented local […]

FREE

STILL SCHEDULED: An Evening with Brooke Simpson

THIS SHOW WILL CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 13 An Evening with Brooke Simpson (with Lakota John and Layla Locklear opening) 7pm Saturday October 13 From recording her first song at the age of 2 years old, to being a part of NBC’s The Voice, Brooke Simpson’s life story is one with her music. She […]

$25 – $50

Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie 7pm Thursday November 1 In partnership with the Robeson County Arts Council as part of its annual Bluegrass on the Blackwater series: Sweet Potato Pie has been entertaining audiences for over a decade with their classy blend of Americana, Bluegrass, Country and Gospel music mixed together in a style they call "sweetgrass." […]

$10 – $15

Annual A Robeson County Christmas Show

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Annual “A Robeson County Christmas” Show 7pm Thursday - Saturday December 6-8 1pm Saturday December 8 and 3pm Sunday December 9 Evening shows are Dec. 6 & 7 at 7pm, Dec. 8 at 1pm & 7pm, and Dec.9 at 3pm. School shows are Nov. 29 at 10am, 11:30pm, & 1:00pm, and Nov. 30 at 10am […]

$10 – $25

Masters of Soul

THIS SHOW IS RESCHEDULED FROM SEPT. 14. ALL TICKETS AUTOMATICALLY HAVE TRANSFERRED TO THE NEW DATE WITH SAME SEATING. THIS SHOW ALSO HAS SOLD OUT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST PLEASE CONTACT THE THEATER BOX OFFICE AT 910-738-4339. Masters of Soul 7pm Saturday January 26, 2019 A regular sell-out […]

$10 – $25

Auditions: Talent Competition

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Audition dates and times: My Time To Shine Talent Competition February 8 (6:00 & 7:30) and 9 (11:00am) Our hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition includes all categories of talent including singing, dancing, instrumentals and more. Auditions will be held to determine who gets to showcase on our stage, with cash and gift prizes going […]

Auditions: Annie the Musical

Auditions Annie   3pm-Feb. 10th 2019 The Carolina Civic Center celebrates one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history – Annie! Annie shines her light on everyone she meets—from her fellow orphans to gruff millionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. This classic story of a young girl filled with optimism, overcoming adversity, features a beloved score of […]