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A Few Good Men

Presented by The Neuse Little Theatre

In this dramatic courtroom thriller, Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a navy lawyer who has never seen the inside of the courtroom, defends two stubborn Marines who ...more...

November 20, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Buy Tickets$15.00 in advance; $17.50 at the door

November 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Buy Tickets$15.00 in advance; $17.50 at the door

November 22, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Buy Tickets$15.00 in advance; $17.50 at the door


I’ll Be Home For Christmas

The CMS cast invites you to be a part of the most wonderful show of the season guaranteed to but you in the holiday spirit. Special guest performer Bill Leslie of WRAL News. Get your tickets early be...more...

December 03, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets$12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door

December 04, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets$12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door

December 05, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Buy Tickets$12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door

December 05, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets$12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door

December 06, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Buy Tickets$12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door


Johnston County Chorale

The Johnston County Chorale will present its annual Christmas Holiday Festival. A gala reception will be held in the lobby of the auditorium immediately after the performance to meet the musicians an...more...

December 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets$10.00 in advance; $10.00 at the door


Freedom Train

Harriet Tubman was born a slave, but when she was 25 she made her perilous escape from a Maryland plantation, leaving her family behind. Pursued by dogs and relentless slave catchers, she followed an ...more...

January 16, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Buy Tickets$10.00 in advance; $12.50 at the door


Walt Disney's Peter Pan

Come join us for a day of magic! Experience the thrill and wonder of Peter Pan as it is brought to life on the big screen.
Kid's are encouraged to dress as their favorite Peter Pan character f...more...

January 30, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Buy Tickets$1.00 in advance; $2.00 at the door


Home Is Where The Heart Is

There really is no place like home! We think of our audience as a part of the family so we invite you to come home to be a part of the CMS 17th anniversary celebration. Surprise guests will be at ever...more...

February 05, 2010 at 7:00 PM
$10.00 in advance; $12.00 at the door

February 06, 2010 at 2:00 PM
$8.00 in advance; $10.00 at the door

February 06, 2010 at 7:00 PM
$10.00 in advance; $12.00 at the door


Dailey & Vincent

Jamie Dailey was hired by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver in 1998 as lead, baritone and tenor singer and bass player and then switched over to playing lead guitar and Darrin Vincent started singing at age ...more...

February 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets$22.50 in advance; $25.00 at the door


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Welcome to the performing arts on the campus of Johnston Community College!

The variety of events, including great entertainment available through the Performing Arts Concert Series and the Country Music Showcase, makes this the performing arts destination for Johnston County and the surrounding area!

Next Performance Event

I’ll Be Home For Christmas

I’ll Be Home For ChristmasThe CMS cast invites you to be a part of the most wonderful show of the season guaranteed to but you in the holiday spirit. Special guest performer Bill Leslie of WRAL News. Get your tickets early because this one sells out!

The Country Music Showcase is sponsoring a FOOD DRIVE December 1-12. Drop off can goods and non-perishable food items to the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium lobby Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or during the Country Music Showcase shows. Items donated will be distributed by the Smithfield Area Ministries food closet.

Guest Performers

Alvin Smith

Alvin Smith

Breanna Williams

Breanna Williams

Jessica Carter

Jessica Carter

Joshua Sullivan

Joshua Sullivan

Julie Hamilton

Julie Hamilton

Somer Overby

Somer Overby

CMS Regulars

The Country Music Showcase is emceed by the talented Debbie Elam.

Musical accompaniment is provided by the always wonderful The Showcase Band, which features Melanie Horton. Other band members include Ken Eubanks, Grover Hood, Hugh Jackson, and Brent Shattuck.

Back-up vocalists Yvonne Wheeler, Sandy Millard, and Chris Raynor can be counted on to entertain you with solo numbers. Rounding out the case is dancer Heather McLamb.

Further information about the Country Music Showcase is available from Debbie Elam at 919-209-2180.

Performances

Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets($12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door)

Friday, December 04, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets($12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door)

Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Buy Tickets($12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door)

Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Buy Tickets($12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door)

Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Buy Tickets($12.50 in advance; $15.00 at the door)


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