Theater
Performing Arts
Hattiesburg residents enjoy a program of arts events that one might expect only in much larger cities. The principal contributors to the city’s cultural life are:
The University of Southern Mississippi:
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The University Forum series brings expert speakers on a variety of topics important to life in the U.S.
- The School of Music has a year-round calendar of events that includes symphony, choral and band concerts, opera productions and solo and small ensemble recitals. Well-know guest artist are frequently featured.
- The Theatre and Dance Department presents theater productions and dance concerts throughout the year.
- The Art Department showcases local and travel exhibitions in the art gallery on campus throughout the year.
William Carey University:
- The School of Music has a year-round program of vocal and instrumental concerts by guest artists, faculty and students.
- The Carey Dinner Theater delights audiences of all ages with a full season of theatre productions augmented in the summer by a professional dinner theatre troupe.
- Art exhibits by Lucile Parker and other well-known artists are shown in the Lucile Parker Art Gallery on campus.
Other:
- The Hattiesburg Civic Light Opera produces Broadway musicals throughout the year.
- Just Over the Rainbow Theater Group delights audiences with dinner theater productions.
- The City of Hattiesburg Concert Band offers four free concerts throughout the season.
- The Hattiesburg Civic Chorus and Concert Association sponsors the Meistersingers Chorus and holds special events throughout the year.
- South Mississippi Art Association has two major exhibits each year and presents workshops by well-known artists.
- The Hattiesburg Arts Council maintains a gallery featuring works of Mississippi artists.
