Town Theatre is a community theatre at 1012 Sumter Street in Columbia, South Carolina, with performances and ticketing handled through its box office. Check the current production details before you go, then plan around its ticket policies, arrival guidance and parking information.
- Location: 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Tickets: Reserve by phone through the box office
- Arrival: Auditorium doors open about 30 minutes before a show
- Step-free entry: Use the third exterior door along the building’s left side
About Town Theatre
Town Theatre is a community theatre in central Columbia, at 1012 Sumter Street. Founded in 1919, it has a long-running place in the city’s performing-arts scene.
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How do you check Town Theatre’s current production calendar?
The theatre’s official website is the place to check its current production calendar and show-specific details. Production schedules change, so confirm the performance you have in mind before making plans.
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Town Theatre tickets and box-office details
Town Theatre lists ticket prices of $25 for adults, $20 for seniors over 65, active-duty military and full-time college students, and $15 for youth 17 and younger. You can reserve tickets by calling the box office at 803-799-2510.
Tickets are paid for when reserved and are non-refundable. Exchanges may be possible with 24 hours’ notice, but can be limited to specific performances. Everyone attending needs a ticket, regardless of age; the theatre recommends not bringing children under 3.
Mobile ticket links are sent by email. If you would rather have printed tickets, call the box office to arrange for them to be printed there.
Parking, arrival and accessibility at Town Theatre
Town Theatre identifies a University of South Carolina lot at the corner of Pendleton and Sumter Streets as available for free parking. Street parking is also available nearby; check the City of Columbia’s parking rules and the enforcement hours on meters. Parking arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
The theatre directs guests who need step-free entry to the third exterior door along the building’s left side. If seating has already started, knock for an usher. Auditorium doors open about 30 minutes before each show, and refreshments are available before the performance and at intermission.
Late arrivals may be seated at the rear of the house, if possible, until intermission. Give yourself time to arrive and find your seat before the performance begins.
Planning a theatre evening in Columbia
Start by confirming the show and performance details, then reserve tickets and sort out your parking plan. If you are staying at Budget Inn Express, Columbia city centre is about a six-minute drive away; the inn’s room options in Columbia are available to review when planning your trip.
For box-office questions, call 803-799-2510. The theatre’s ticketing and arrival policies can help you decide when to arrive and what to arrange before setting out.
FAQs
Where is Town Theatre?
It is at 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Can you exchange Town Theatre tickets?
Exchanges may be available with 24 hours’ notice, subject to performance limitations. Reserved tickets are non-refundable.
What should you know about step-free entry?
Use the third exterior door along the left side of the building. If seating has begun, knock for an usher.