2022

  KIDS IN AMERICA –

The Totally 80s Tribute Band

 Saturday, April 23 – 7:30 p.m.

Any tickets previously purchased for alternate performance dates will be honored for the new performance date. If you have already purchased tickets but cannot attend the new performance date, please email Lauren Epps at lepps@colonialcenterva.org to request a refund.

Ready to be blasted into the past? Kids in America is a high-energy, power-packed, ultra-fun, six-piece band paying tribute to the totally awesome 1980s. Kids in America covers all genres from this timeless decade: new wave, pop, dance, rock, ballads, and more. Kids in America specializes in recreating the spot-on sound (and look) of all your favorite 80s hits.

Originating in Charlotte NC, Kids In America is comprised of 6 professional, hard-working, powerhouse musicians who share their love for all things 80’s. High energy, melodic harmonies, colors, teased hair and spandex are all part of a typical Kids In America show.

CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF KIDS IN AMERICA!

Tickets – $25 each

Flex-Pass Tickets do not apply to this show.
Group rates available

2022

  TRIAL BY FIRE – A Tribute to Journey

 Saturday, June 25 – 7:30 p.m.

In 1996, arena rock superstars Journey put the band back together to record their tenth studio album, Trial by Fire. Shortly after the release of this reunion album lead singer and signature voice, Steve Perry injured himself while training for what was to be a high energy road show. With Steve Perry unable to perform, the Trial by Fire tour became “the tour that never happened”. Imagine if Steve Perry had never injured himself on that fateful day. What would the Trial by Fire tour look like? 

Flash forward to the present. TRIAL BY FIRE is born out of the hearts of five seasoned North Carolina – based musicians who have decided to answer that question. It is their vision to bring that 1996 tour to Journey fans across the country; to embrace the sound and visuals of the Steve Perry era of Journey. 

Prepare to let TRIAL BY FIRE take you back to an earlier day when lighters were held high, and you couldn’t help but sing along to such powerful choruses as “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Wheel in the Sky”,  “Lights”, “Separate Ways” and “Faithfully”

CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF TRIAL BY FIRE!

Tickets – $25 each

Flex-Pass Tickets do not apply to this show.
Group rates available

2022

  STEEL MAGNOLIAS

 July 23, 29 & 30 – 7:30 p.m.

July 24 & 31 – 2:30 p.m.

Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her anxious and eager assistant, Annelle, Truvy styles the hair of many of the women about town: wealthy widow and former first lady of Chinquapin, Clairee Belcher, local curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”), intelligent and compassionate career woman M’Lynn, and her daughter Shelby, the prettiest girl in town. 

Tickets – $15 each

This is a C.A.T.S. Community Theatre production.
Group rates available.

2022

 A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS IN LAS VEGAS

with Michael Carter

Saturday, August 13 – 7:30 p.m.

Back by popular demand, Michael Carter will return to the Colonial Center’s stage with a one-time-only Vegas-revue-styled tribute to Elvis. Featuring many hits from Elvis’ heyday and lots of dancing, guest performances, and surprises!

Tickets – $25 each

Group rates available

2022

  SMALL TOWN GIRL

with Patricia Mahaney

Sunday, September 11 – 2:30 p.m.

This show will include Patricia’s father’s favorite songs, such as Patsy Cline’s “Crazy”, selections from Broadway musicals, such as “On My Own”, and the songs of Barbara Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Adele, and many more!  She will be joined by family and friends on stage with a variety of performances!

Patricia Mahaney is a small town girl, born in New York City, and raised in South Hill, Virginia by her immigrant parents from the Philippines.  Her father, Dr. Oscar Gulmatico, introduced her to a wide variety of musical genres, ranging from country to Broadway musicals.  

Patricia began singing when she was given her first solo in a 5th grade musical at South Hill Elementary.  When her parents discovered she could sing, they served as her “talent” agents, entering her in numerous talent shows and events for piano and voice.  

After college, Patricia returned to Southside Virginia and continued to involve herself in the performing arts; volunteering, directing and performing in musicals and revues with The Colonial Center for Performing Arts, SACT, Dance It Out Studio, and Kenston Forest School.  

Tickets – $15 each

Group rates available

2022

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

 October 8, 14 & 15 – 7:30 p.m.

October 9 & 16 – 2:30 p.m.

Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. This delightful musical has won several awards over the years and is beloved by people of all ages.

Tickets – $15 each

This is a C.A.T.S. Community Theatre production.
Group rates available.

2022

  CHRISTMAS WITH ‘THE KING’

featuring Michael Carter and Friends

Sunday, November 20 – 2:30 p.m. 

CHRISTMAS WITH ‘THE KING’ has become a holiday tradition at the Colonial Center. Featuring Michael Carter paying tribute to Elvis, plus Calvary’s Hill Gospel Group and more special guest performances, this show gives audience members an idea as to what an Elvis concert would have been like during the Christmas season! With plenty of Christmas tunes and holiday cheer, CHRISTMAS WITH ‘THE KING’ is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas celebrations.

Tickets – $25 each

Group rates available