Jesse Auditorium Shows 2026–2027

Browse upcoming theatrical performances and live stage shows at this venue in Columbia.

Jesse Auditorium is a live performance venue in Columbia, serving local and visiting audiences, hosting theatrical productions, music-based shows, and touring stage performances. This page provides an overview of upcoming shows at Jesse Auditorium with event dates and venue-specific details.
Last updated: August 19, 2026.

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Upcoming Shows at Jesse Auditorium

Upcoming Shows: 9
Browse upcoming theatrical performances, musicals, and stage productions at this theater.
  • Live Theater Shows
    Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    Lumia
    Jesse Auditorium
    Columbia, MO, US
    From $68
    Avg. price ~ $85
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  • Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Live
    Nov
    04
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Wed
    Jesse Auditorium
    Columbia, MO, US
    From $72
    Avg. price ~ $112
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  • Live Theater Shows
    Nov
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Jesse Auditorium
    Columbia, MO, US
    From $59
    Avg. price ~ $79
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  • Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Dec
    10
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    From $82
    Avg. price ~ $271
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  • Live Theater Shows
    Dec
    13
    2026
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    Who Brought the Humbug
    Jesse Auditorium
    Columbia, MO, US
    From $55
    Avg. price ~ $74
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  • The Book Of Mormon
    Jan
    20
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Jesse Auditorium
    Columbia, MO, US
    From $101
    Avg. price ~ $341
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  • Mystic Pizza
    Jan
    27
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    Jesse Auditorium
    Columbia, MO, US
    From $101
    Avg. price ~ $128
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  • Hadestown
    Feb
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    Jesse Auditorium
    Columbia, MO, US
    From $105
    Avg. price ~ $377
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  • Saint Louis Ballet: Swan Lake & Broadway Dreams
    May
    09
    2027
    3:30 PM
    Sun
    From $79
    Avg. price ~ $94
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About Jesse Auditorium

Jesse Auditorium hosts a variety of live stage performances including theatrical productions, music-based shows, and touring events. The venue offers an intimate setting for audiences to experience live entertainment throughout the year.

Jesse Auditorium Location

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Planning Your Visit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of shows actually come through Columbia, MO?

Pretty much the good stuff. You’ll see touring Broadway hits, big musicals, straight plays, plus ballet, opera, and the occasional comedy run. Some shows arrive with full Broadway-level production, others are a bit more stripped down — but still worth the night out.

How often does the schedule change in Columbia?

More often than people expect. New shows get announced, runs get extended, sometimes dates shift around. If you checked last month, it’s probably already different now — that’s just how live theater works.

Do Broadway shows really come to Columbia, or is that a stretch?

They absolutely do. Not the exact New York cast every time, but the same productions touring across the country. If it played well on Broadway, there’s a good chance it eventually rolls through Columbia.

Where do most shows happen in Columbia?

Usually at the main performing arts centers or historic theaters — the kind of venues built for live stage productions, not just concerts. If a big tour is in town, that’s where it’ll land.

What’s the easiest way to find shows in Columbia, MO?

Start with the schedule and work from there. Scan by date, see what’s coming up, then click into shows or venues that catch your eye. It’s less “searching” and more “browsing what’s playing.”

Are shows running all year in Columbia?

There’s always something happening, but individual shows don’t stick around forever. Most runs are short — a few days, maybe a couple of weeks — then the production moves on to the next city.

What’s the real difference between Broadway and touring shows here?

Broadway is New York. Everything else is on the road.
That said, touring productions can look surprisingly close to the original — same sets, same music, same story — just in a different zip code.

Do show dates in Columbia ever change last minute?

They can, yeah. It’s not super common, but it happens — schedules shift, runs extend, things get adjusted. Always worth double-checking before you lock in plans.

What theaters are usually included in Columbia listings?

Mostly the major venues — performing arts centers, touring houses, and established theaters that regularly host Broadway tours and large-scale productions.