Comma Performing Arts Center

06/01/2026

🎭✨ ANNOUNCING THE 2026–2027 FamilyStage Series! ✨🎭

Wiggles and giggles welcome! Join us as COMMA Performing Arts Center celebrates 40 years of bringing the arts to our community with a season created especially for children, youth, and families.

🎟️ All seats just $13 + tax

📚 Aug. 1, 2026 | 11 AM
Donna Washington: Fun, Foolery & Folktales
A lively storytelling adventure filled with laughter, imagination, and unforgettable tales.

🎩 Nov. 7, 2026 | 11 AM
The Magic of Jeki Yoo
Prepare to be amazed by incredible magic, comedy, and audience participation!

❄️ Dec. 19, 2026 | 2 PM & 7 PM
Frosty
A heartwarming musical holiday adventure presented by The Barter Players On Tour.

🧚 Feb. 6, 2027 | 2 PM
Peter Pan
Fly away to Neverland in this beloved classic brought to life on stage.

Create magical memories with your family and experience the wonder of live performance together! Tickets on sale today at 12pm.

📍 COMMA Performing Arts Center
401 S. College Street Morganton, NC 28655
🌐 commaonline.org
📞 828-433-7469

04/20/2026

04/18/2026

🔥🎤 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎤🔥

The countdown is on, Morganton! In just ONE WEEK, Alfreda Gerald returns home to take the stage at CoMMA with her electrifying show Alfreda Sings Tina!

Born in Morganton, NC, Alfreda embodies Tina’s fiery vocals covering classics such as Proud Mary, Nutbush City Limits, Simply the Best, River Deep, Mountain High, Private Dance, and more.

Now she’s back where it all began for a powerful night you won’t want to miss!

📅 April 25, 2026
🕢 Show starts at 7:30 PM
🥂 Pre-show reception for all ticket holders at 6:30 PM in the CoMMA lobby

Tickets are going fast — don’t wait! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, energy, and hometown pride. 🎶✨

🎟commaonline.org
📱828-433-7469
📍CoMMA Performing Arts Center - 401 S. College Street Morganton, NC

04/17/2026

We had the incredible honor of hosting the Jazz Legacy Project and the amazing Maria Howell today at NCSSM for a student workshop.

Students experienced a powerful live performance and learned how storytelling brings music to life!

Grateful for a day filled with learning, rhythm, and inspiration.

04/17/2026

🎶 Tonight’s the night! 🎶

Join us this evening at CoMMA Performing Arts Center for Jazz Legacy Project: Billie Holiday – God Bless the Child—a powerful tribute to Billie Holiday.

🎤 Featuring Maria Howell
🗓️ Tonight, Friday, April 17 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
📍CoMMA Performing Arts Center (Morganton, NC)

Experience the music, story, and legacy of one of jazz’s most influential voices brought to life through an unforgettable multimedia performance.

🎟 Tickets available by phone, online or at the door tonight (6:30-7:30pm)
📞 828-433-7469
🌐 www.commaonline.org

04/16/2026

🎶 It’s almost here—happening tomorrow! 🎶

Join us at CoMMA Performing Arts Center for Jazz Legacy Project: Billie Holiday – God Bless the Child—a powerful, one-night-only tribute to Billie Holiday.

🎤 Featuring Maria Howell
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
📍CoMMA Performing Arts Center (Morganton, NC)

Experience an unforgettable evening of live jazz, storytelling, and multimedia that celebrates the voice, artistry, and legacy of a true American icon.

🎟 Great seats still remain!
📞 828-433-7469
🌐 www.commaonline.org

04/15/2026

We’re so grateful to Burke County Public Schools and the North Carolina Symphony for providing such an incredible concert experience today at CoMMA! 🎶

Our 5th grade students had a wonderful opportunity to experience live orchestral music, and it was truly inspiring to see their excitement and engagement. Thank you for making the arts accessible and meaningful for our students—this is something they will remember for years to come!