Apr
25
to Apr 26
Dec
10
to Dec 11
Spring 2025 Mainstage Proposal Team Interviews
Following the submission of proposals, we will schedule an interview with your team on December 10th or December 11th, depending on the board and the proposing team’s availability.
Dec
8
11:59 PM23:59
Spring 2025 Mainstage Proposals Due
Want to see your vision come to life? Propose a CMTS Spring 2025 Mainstage Production!
Fill out the proposal packet and send it to cmts@columbia.edu by December 8th at 11:59pm.
We strongly encourage those who propose to have a director, music director, choreographer, stage manager, and technical director on their team, though not required
After the proposal packet is submitted, we will reach out to your team to set up an interview
If you’re interested in leading a smaller production, consider applying for a 24-Musical creative team role
Nov
21
8:30 PM20:30
Dream Role Cabaret
CMTS is holding a cabaret event November 21st in Wang Pavilion! The theme is Dream Role so come sing a song by your dream role. Everyone should come support! And come sing if you are interested!!
Nov
15
to Nov 16
CMTS Presents "Legally Blonde"
Join us November 15-16 in the Roone Auditorium for “Legally Blonde”.
Nov
8
to Nov 9
CMTS Presents "Fun Home"
Join us November 8-9 in the Glicker-Milstein Theatre for “Fun Home”.
Oct
25
6:30 PM18:30
CMTS Annual Rocky Horror Screening 2024
CMTS annually screens the Rocky Horror Picture Show in honor of the spooky season.
Stop by Uris 301 at 6:30 pm on Oct 25 for the show!
Come in costume!
Sing along!
Do alllll the Rocky callouts!
No RSVP necessary!
Oct
22
10:00 AM10:00
Second Legally Blonde Bake Sale!
Legally Blonde bake sale part 2? Come to the Lerner ramps October 21st and 22nd, and grab some delicious treats to support our show!
Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00
Second Legally Blonde Bake Sale!
Legally Blonde bake sale part 2? Come to the Lerner ramps October 21st and 22nd, and grab some delicious treats to support our show!
Oct
19
7:00 PM19:00
First Stages Presents: Inner Styles
Formerly a branch of CMTS, First Stages, is officially a new club for developing new musical theatre, and they proudly present the world premiere production of student-written work Inner Styles.
Inner Styles chronicles the internal meditations of Alanna, an 18-year old popstar-wannabe reeling with anxiety, against the backdrop of a pandemic-stricken gap year. Alanna can't start her music career amidst a lockdown, afflicted instead with musings about her past and future alike. All the while, an overbearing subsconscious-- embodied by Harry Styles, who she both wants to be and is in love with!-- dictates her every move. Get tickets now!
Music, book, and lyrics by Ava Roberts
Dir by Jordan Baptiste
Glicker-Milstein Theatre
Oct
19
2:00 PM14:00
First Stages Presents: Inner Styles
Formerly a branch of CMTS, First Stages, is officially a new club for developing new musical theatre, and they proudly present the world premiere production of student-written work Inner Styles.
Inner Styles chronicles the internal meditations of Alanna, an 18-year old popstar-wannabe reeling with anxiety, against the backdrop of a pandemic-stricken gap year. Alanna can't start her music career amidst a lockdown, afflicted instead with musings about her past and future alike. All the while, an overbearing subsconscious-- embodied by Harry Styles, who she both wants to be and is in love with!-- dictates her every move. Get tickets now!
Music, book, and lyrics by Ava Roberts
Dir by Jordan Baptiste
Glicker-Milstein Theatre
Oct
18
7:00 PM19:00
First Stages Presents: Inner Styles
Formerly a branch of CMTS, First Stages, is officially a new club for developing new musical theatre, and they proudly present the world premiere production of student-written work Inner Styles.
Inner Styles chronicles the internal meditations of Alanna, an 18-year old popstar-wannabe reeling with anxiety, against the backdrop of a pandemic-stricken gap year. Alanna can't start her music career amidst a lockdown, afflicted instead with musings about her past and future alike. All the while, an overbearing subsconscious-- embodied by Harry Styles, who she both wants to be and is in love with!-- dictates her every move. Get tickets now!
Music, book, and lyrics by Ava Roberts
Dir by Jordan Baptiste
Glicker-Milstein Theatre
Oct
17
8:30 PM20:30
ColorFest
Represent TEAM CMTS at CUPAL’s annual ColorFest, also known as Performing Arts Groups Field Day, in Roone Arledge Auditorium! Come dressed in light blue with your game face on!
Oct
17
7:30 PM19:30
Team CMTS Bonding
Circle up with CMTS pre-Colorfest! Face paint, decorate shirts, and get blue as we prepare to rep CMTS at Colorfest! Wear light blue to show your CMTS spirit!
Oct
8
10:00 AM10:00
Legally Blonde Bake Sale
Do you want a sweet treat? Do you love Legally Blonde? Do you just want to support student theater? Find us on the Lerner ramps and buy some baked goods to support the show!
Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00
Legally Blonde Bake Sale
Do you want a sweet treat? Do you love Legally Blonde? Do you just want to support student theater? Find us on the Lerner ramps and buy some baked goods to support the show!
Sep
30
6:00 PM18:00
Arts Week Kick-Off Party Fall 2024
CMTS is so pleased to be co-hosting the Arts Week Kickoff Party! Hosted by the Arts Education area of SEE, Arts Week is an annual celebration of arts that strives to bring free arts programming (and food!) to Barnard students of all backgrounds. The kickoff will have food, tunes, and perhaps games?
Sep
27
7:00 PM19:00
Karaoke Night!
Join us for our first karaoke night of the 2024-25 school year in the Lerner Black Box!
Sep
20
8:00 PM20:00
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