Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College reflects sense of community in seventh season lineup
June 1, 2018
2018-2019 Season Brings Renowned Names and Local Art Scene to the Most Colorful Seats in Town
During the 2018-2019 Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) season, many of the acts you’ll see on stage will sell out venues twice the size of HT@MTC, but that’s the uniqueness of Harbison Theatre’s performing arts space. The performances in HT@MTC’s seventh season will bring world-renowned names, as well local musicians and artists, all while delivering world-class entertainment to audiences in the Midlands. Tickets are available today for these magical and wondrous experiences at HarbisonTheatre.org, via phone at 803.407.5011, or at the Harbison Theatre Box Office.
See you at the theatre!
Mike Super
Magic and Illusion
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
7:30 PM
Through spectacular illusions and his own unique down-to-earth style and personality, Mike Super has pioneered a new form of magic that transcends the “trick.”
Reggie Sullivan Quartet
Carolina Shout
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
7:30 PM
In this Carolina Shout series premiere, listeners are sure to be tapping their feet, clapping their hands, and bobbing their heads to the soulful sounds of Sullivan and his jazz quartet.
Columbia Children’s Theatre presents:
School House Rock Live!
Harbison Theatre Family Series
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
3:30 PM
Based on the 1970s cartoon, this pop culture phenomenon is a fast-paced musical that teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Bluegrass-Americana
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018
7:30 PM
The GRAMMY® Award-winning sextet has spent nearly two decades bending and shaping the bluegrass aesthetic, wedding it to elements of pop, country, and folk rock to create something original.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
National Theatre Live ON SCREEN
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2018
7 PM
With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out?
The Soul Rebels with Christian Scott and Tonya Boyd-Cannon
NOLA Blues
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
7:30 PM
On tour for the first time, The Soul Rebels (eight-piece brass band), Christian Scott (trumpet), and Tonya Boyd-Cannon (2015 finalist on NBC’s The Voice) honor the legacy of their musical heritage and highlight the modern vibrancy of New Orleans music and culture as it exists today.
Holiday Pops
feat. The S.C. Philharmonic
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018
3:30 PM | 7:30 PM
This year is something new – TWO Holiday Pops performances for you and your family to enjoy!
Macbeth
National Theatre Live ON SCREEN
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019
7 PM
Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy highlights the ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war.
The Dick Goodwin Big Band
Carolina Shout
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019
7:30 PM
Featuring world-class composer, producer, and musician Dick Goodwin, the performance will also include his big band.
“We Shall Overcome” featuring Damien Sneed
A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2019
7:30 PM
Inspired by the words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African-American music traditions with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.
Free Fallin’
Tom Petty Tribute Band
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019
7:30 PM
Free Fallin’ is a tribute band who honors the late Tom Petty and presents a stunningly accurate tribute to the look and sound of the Heartbreakers.
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Valentine’s Cinema
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019
7 PM | RECEPTION
8 PM | MOVIE
Join us for the yearly tradition featuring this loved rom-com. Be sure get there before the screening where you can sing your best “I Say A Little Prayer” rendition – and enjoy treats and bubbles with your friends or Valentine!
VIVA MOMIX
Visual Dance
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
7:30 PM
Combining illusion, beauty, magic, fun, and inventiveness, VIVA MOMIX features everything that MOMIX is known for.
Columbia Children’s Theatre presents:
Peter Pan and Wendy
Harbison Theatre Family Series
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2019
3:30 PM
Full of enchanting music and beloved characters, this fast-paced adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy by the Chicago-based team of Alyn Cardarelli and Steve Goers is a treat for children of any age.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
National Theatre Live ON SCREEN
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
7 PM
A boy’s detective work takes him on a journey that upturns his world on the quest to find the truth.
MTC Showoff
Talent Showcase
SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019
7:30 PM
Featuring the Columbia legend Larry Hembree, join a team of judges and contestants from the MTC family as performers vie to become the “MTC Showoff!”
The World of Musicals
Broadway Review
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019
7:30 PM
The World of Musicals brings the very best of musical theatre to life. Get ready to sing along to all your favorite and beloved musicals in one unforgettable evening.
The Composer is Dead by Lemony Snicket
feat. The S.C. Philharmonic
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019
3:30 PM
There’s a mystery to be solved in the orchestra: the composer is dead, and the suspect is still at large! It is a whodunit about the orchestra; help the S.C. Philharmonic solve the mystery!
Aphra Behn – wanton woman of wit!
HT@MTC Performance Incubator
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019
7:30 PM
Set against the backdrop of lawless 1660s London, Aphra Behn – wanton woman of wit! charts the trials and tribulations of women’s equality in a witty, fast-moving theatrical style.
Robert Gardiner and the South Carolina Jazz Orchestra
Carolina Shout
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019
7:30 PM
For the final concert of the Carolina Shout series, local jazz musician Robert Gardiner leads the South Carolina Jazz Orchestra in a performance that promises to deliver notes that will resound in the listeners’ ears with accomplished musicians and jazz standards.
Columbia Children’s Theatre presents:
Shine
Harbison Theatre Family Series
SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2019
3:30 PM
In conjunction with IndigoSOUL, Columbia Children’s Theatre presents this original musical fable that follows a young boy on his journey to find his “light.”
About Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College offers programs and productions that encourage reflection, examination, and discovery; and provide entertainment, education, and opportunity to professionals, learners, and community members in all stages of life. To learn about upcoming events, purchase tickets, or pursue sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please visit HarbisonTheatre.org.
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About Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is a non-profit, six-campus, two-year public college serving Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties in South Carolina. MTC enrolls approximately 15,000 credit students annually making it the fifth-largest provider of higher education in South Carolina and one of the largest providers of transfer students to the University of South Carolina. The Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) program is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the Southeast, with approximately 15,000 students and provides training to hundreds of area businesses each year. midlandstech.edu
