Sep
20
8:00 PM20:00
Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00
Karaoke Night!
Join us for our first karaoke night of the 2024-25 school year in the Lerner Black Box!
Nov
8
to Nov 9
CMTS Presents "Fun Home"
Join us November 8-9 in the Glicker-Milstein Theatre for “Fun Home”.
Nov
15
to Nov 16
CMTS Presents "Legally Blonde"
Join us November 15-16 in the Roone Auditorium for “Legally Blonde”.
Sep
12
to Sep 14
Sep
9
to Sep 11
Sep
6
12:00 PM12:00
May
15
11:59 PM23:59
Fall 2024 Mainstage Proposals Submission Deadline
The time has come! Proposals for our fall season are open! Find the packet here
May
12
11:59 PM23:59
CMTS 2024-2025 General Board Applications
Love musicals? Or just love CMTS? Apply to join the CMTS Board! Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Columbia Musical Theatre Society Board!
Along with Publicity Coordinator and Technical Coordinator, we are also opening up a new role: Special Events Production Manager! Help plan, organize, and produce some of your favorite CMTS traditions (24-Hour Musical and CMTS Showcase).
Applications close May 12 at 11:59pm!
Apr
29
7:00 PM19:00
CMTS Senior Showcase
Join us on April 29 in the GMT for the CMTS annual senior showcase! We welcome all students with current/prior CMTS involvement to sign up for a performance slot or for a Senior Shoutout if you are not interested in performing.
Apr
14
7:00 PM19:00
Secret Cats Event
with furry paws…
and pointy claws…
the cats are on the way…
with triangle ears…
and fuzzy rears…
the cats are here to stay…
the JELLICLE BALL? in URIS HALL?
in april you will see…
(despite haters who claim that
the whole thing’s insane…)
how awesome CATS can be…
😺
Apr
13
7:00 PM19:00
CMTS Presents Anastasia
Come on a “journey to the past” with us to 1920s Russia and France, where rumors about the last Romanov sister are swirling in the air: could she still be alive? Immerse yourself in a musical tale of intrigue, mystery, and romance April 12-13 in the Glicker-Milstein Theatre!
Apr
13
1:00 PM13:00
CMTS Presents Anastasia
Come on a “journey to the past” with us to 1920s Russia and France, where rumors about the last Romanov sister are swirling in the air: could she still be alive? Immerse yourself in a musical tale of intrigue, mystery, and romance April 12-13 in the Glicker-Milstein Theatre!
Apr
12
7:00 PM19:00
CMTS Presents Anastasia
Come on a “journey to the past” with us to 1920s Russia and France, where rumors about the last Romanov sister are swirling in the air: could she still be alive? Immerse yourself in a musical tale of intrigue, mystery, and romance April 12-13 in the Glicker-Milstein Theatre!
Apr
7
7:30 PM19:30
Advance Screening of Explaining Elizabeth
From friends of CMTS:
Trevor Siegel is thrilled to announce his new feature-length musical film, “Explaining Elizabeth.” The film tells the story of a boy named Erik who, having spent his life understanding the world through musical theater, attempts to explain his older sister’s sudden death by devising a theatrical production about her life. “Explaining Elizabeth” is a unique independent student production with a cast and crew of over forty people, primarily Columbia students, united by a passion for film and storytelling. Featuring eight original songs, stunning cinematography, and an abundance of heart, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Join us for an advance screening of “Explaining Elizabeth” at Columbia University in Lerner Cinema on Sunday, April 7th, at 7:30 pm. After post-production officially wraps in May, the film will be submitted to numerous film festivals. See the trailer!
MAIN CREW:
Written & Directed by Trevor Siegel
Original Score by Terry Foley
Choreography by Naomi Namboodiripad
Cinematography by Skyler Calkins
Produced by Camila Grunberg & Lily Imai
Executive Produced by Trevor Siegel
MAIN CAST:
Kieran Lomboy as Erik
Monroe Lemaire as Elizabeth
Anja Vasa as Maria
Rebecca Ho as Cindy
Maya Small as Rose
Vincent Snyder as Adam Zaroff
Mar
30
12:00 PM12:00
CMTS Presents Footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes, and join us in Roone Arledge Auditorium March 29-30 for CMTS Footloose! Doors open at 11:30am. Tickets are available at this link https://ci.ovationtix.com/1431/production/1195644
Mar
29
8:00 PM20:00
CMTS Presents Footloose
Kick off your Sunday shoes, and join us in Roone Arledge Auditorium March 29-30 for CMTS Footloose! Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at this link https://ci.ovationtix.com/1431/production/1195644
Mar
22
8:00 PM20:00
CMTS Students of Color Cabaret
Join us for the CMTS second annual Students of Color Cabaret! CMTS invites anyone who identifies as a student of color to take the stage and perform any musical theater song of their choice. All are welcome and encouraged to attend, but this event is dedicated to celebrating and highlighting students of color!
Mar
6
7:30 PM19:30
REDACTED: The Untold (Un)True Story of Roswell, New Mexico: The Musical
Join us March 4-6 for the first ever First Stages production – REDACTED: The Untold (Un)True Story of Roswell, New Mexico: The Musical. First Stages is a new branch of CMTS dedicated to putting on full showings of original, student-written musicals like REDACTED, which follows the aftermath of a flying saucer crash landing in the desert outside of Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Our journey has a 2 hour runtime with a 10 minute intermission.
Mar
5
7:30 PM19:30
REDACTED: The Untold (Un)True Story of Roswell, New Mexico: The Musical
Join us March 4-6 for the first ever First Stages production – REDACTED: The Untold (Un)True Story of Roswell, New Mexico: The Musical. First Stages is a new branch of CMTS dedicated to putting on full showings of original, student-written musicals like REDACTED, which follows the aftermath of a flying saucer crash landing in the desert outside of Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Our journey has a 2 hour runtime with a 10 minute intermission.
Mar
4
7:30 PM19:30
REDACTED: The Untold (Un)True Story of Roswell, New Mexico: The Musical
Join us March 4-6 for the first ever First Stages production – REDACTED: The Untold (Un)True Story of Roswell, New Mexico: The Musical. First Stages is a new branch of CMTS dedicated to putting on full showings of original, student-written musicals like REDACTED, which follows the aftermath of a flying saucer crash landing in the desert outside of Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Our journey has a 2 hour runtime with a 10 minute intermission.
Dec
10
3:00 PM15:00
Dec
10
3:00 PM15:00
Nov
29
9:00 PM21:00
Proposal Info Session
There will be a proposal info session on Wednesday, November 29 from 6-7 PM in Lerner 573. It is strongly recommended that individuals/teams interested in proposing come to this information session!
Sep
14
to Sep 15
Audition/Interview for Next to Normal or CMTS Showcase
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION OR INTERVIEW TIME SLOT!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F4iPmEN79K7WYo3_cvR5o2uaum1ZPUHP2EkNjKNxR_8/edit#gid=0
Sep
12
to Sep 13
Audition/Interview for Next to Normal or CMTS Showcase
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION OR INTERVIEW TIME SLOT!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F4iPmEN79K7WYo3_cvR5o2uaum1ZPUHP2EkNjKNxR_8/edit#gid=0
Sep
11
to Sep 12
Audition/Interview for Next to Normal or CMTS Showcase
SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION OR INTERVIEW TIME SLOT!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F4iPmEN79K7WYo3_cvR5o2uaum1ZPUHP2EkNjKNxR_8/edit#gid=0
May
2
10:00 PM22:00
Senior Showcase
On May 2nd, CMTS will be hosting its annual senior showcase in the Lerner Blackbox (time TBD, evening for sure). We welcome all students with current/prior CMTS involvement to sign up for a performance slot. Any '23 CMTS folks who are not interested in performing can fill out the form for a shoutout, instead! In addition to our typical performances, we are inviting ALL seniors involved in theater at Barnard/Columbia to join us for our group number to close the event out. We really want to celebrate every senior in our community, so please spread the word to your friends! <3
Apr
23
to Apr 24
G-Board Applications due April 23!
Do you love musical theatre? Love getting the inside scoop on CMTS events and shows? Join the CMTS General Board!
Our application is due on Sunday, April 23rd and we have the following positions open:
Special Events Coordinator
Publicity Coordinator
Web Administrator
Tech Coordinator
Music Coordinator
Finance Deputy
Check out the application form for more information on each position or reach out to cmts@columbia.edu if you have any questions!
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00
Proposal Info Session
If you are interested in learning more about the Proposal Process or want to meet people who are interested in being on a creative team next fall, come to our proposal info session this Sunday, April 16th at 3 PM in the Lerner Satow Room!
Proposals will be opening next Sunday, April 16th, so please come with any questions!! See you then 😉
Apr
15
to Apr 16
Head Over Heels Performance!
A jukebox musical featuring the songs of The Go-Go’s and based on Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, Head Over Heels is the story of what happens when the royal court of Arcadia is threatened by the mystical Oracle of Delphi with the loss of its “Beat,” the divine power that ensures the kingdom’s prosperity. King Basilius, whose own title is at stake, forces the members of the royal family and court on a journey to the woods in an attempt to escape the Oracle’s seemingly unavoidable prophecies. Through a plot containing usurped kingship, unlikely lovers, and gender-fluid disguises, Head Over Heels preaches unconditional love and acceptance of yourself and everyone you know, no matter their gender or sexual identity, and uses some of the greatest pop rock hits of the late 20th century.
Apr
15
5:00 PM17:00
Head Over Heels Performance!
A jukebox musical featuring the songs of The Go-Go’s and based on Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, Head Over Heels is the story of what happens when the royal court of Arcadia is threatened by the mystical Oracle of Delphi with the loss of its “Beat,” the divine power that ensures the kingdom’s prosperity. King Basilius, whose own title is at stake, forces the members of the royal family and court on a journey to the woods in an attempt to escape the Oracle’s seemingly unavoidable prophecies. Through a plot containing usurped kingship, unlikely lovers, and gender-fluid disguises, Head Over Heels preaches unconditional love and acceptance of yourself and everyone you know, no matter their gender or sexual identity, and uses some of the greatest pop rock hits of the late 20th century.
Apr
14
to Apr 15
Head Over Heels Performance!
A jukebox musical featuring the songs of The Go-Go’s and based on Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, Head Over Heels is the story of what happens when the royal court of Arcadia is threatened by the mystical Oracle of Delphi with the loss of its “Beat,” the divine power that ensures the kingdom’s prosperity. King Basilius, whose own title is at stake, forces the members of the royal family and court on a journey to the woods in an attempt to escape the Oracle’s seemingly unavoidable prophecies. Through a plot containing usurped kingship, unlikely lovers, and gender-fluid disguises, Head Over Heels preaches unconditional love and acceptance of yourself and everyone you know, no matter their gender or sexual identity, and uses some of the greatest pop rock hits of the late 20th century.
Mar
25
to Mar 26
24-Hour Matilda Performance!
What is the 24-Hour Musical?
Created in 2018, 24 Hour Musical is an annual tradition wherein students set out to put on a full-length musical in 24 hours. Students rehearse songs, choreography, and scenes from iconic productions at 8 pm, and perform said repertoire the following day at 8 pm. Traditionally, students receive a five hour long break for sleeping in the middle of the process. A guiding principle of our 24 Hour tradition is that everyone who auditions is cast.