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Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; Long Bay Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

COUTURE ON TOUR: AN EMILY IN PARIS EXPERIENCE Comes to North Charleston PAC
by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2024


Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience is bringing the fan-favorite Netflix series, produced  by  MTV Entertainment Studios and creator Darren Star across the country with 25+ tour stops this Spring and  Summer  2025. 

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards; DANDELION: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL at Trustus Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

North Charleston Coliseum And PAC Issues Parking Alert For Friday And Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2024


Officials have issued a parking alert for Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14 at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit to Perform at The Charleston Gaillard Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 10, 2024


The Charleston Gaillard Center will present Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Isbell is a six-time Grammy Award winner and rock 'n' roll icon. Learn how to purchase tickets.

NINJA KIDZ Live On Stage On Sale Friday At The North Charleston PAC
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2024


YouTube stars and family entertainers, NINJA KIDZ, are launching their first ever live stage show set to stop in the Lowcountry at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on June 25 with NINJA KIDZ Live: Infinite Possibilities. The out-of-this-world tour featuring siblings Bryton, Ashton, Paxton and Payton will continue through November 2025.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW South Carolina Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Gary Allan To Return To The North Charleston PAC in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2024


Multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan is set to bring his tour to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in March. Learn more bout the country artist and see how to purchase tickets.

PRETTY WOMAN Announces Casting for Final Leg of North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2024


The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced the full route and cast for the North American Tour, which will launch its final leg this January after 4+ years on the road.

Comedian Nate Bargatze To Bring 'Big Dumb Eyes World Tour' To The North Charleston Coliseum
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2024


Comedian Nate Bargatze will play the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 6 at 10 am online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the North Charleston Coliseum advance ticket office.

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW South Carolina Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Video: Jumpstart Your Career on Stage and Screen with AMDA College of the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - November 26, 2024


Watch in this video as J. Elaine Marcis and Ben Cameron chat about all that AMDA has to offer and shares advice for contestants competing in this 5th Season of Next On Stage.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards
by BWW Awards - November 25, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

ROCKABILLAQUE SWINGIN' HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR to Return to the Charleston Gaillard Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 25, 2024


The Rockabillaque Swingin' Holiday Spectacular is back, bringing its high-energy vintage charm to the Spiegeltent at the Charleston Gaillard Center in December. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Student Blog: Staying Artistically Literate On A College Budget
by Student Blogger: Lily Smith - November 23, 2024


As theater lovers and aspiring industry professionals, staying musically literate is extremely important. You can learn just as much watching live productions as you can in class, not to mention it’s a great way to support your local arts community. However, being a patron of the arts isn’t exactly college-budget friendly, so I’ve compiled a list of ways to support the arts and stay musically literate on a college student budget.

Student Blog: The Beginning Of The Semester Through The Eyes Of A Very Busy Senior
by Student Blogger: Lily Smith - November 23, 2024


I may be in my 16th and final year of schooling, but that doesn’t make back to school any less fun (or any less busy). Juggling classes, a job, and theater is a feat not for the faint of heart, but it’s very rewarding.

Chappell Roan Tribute Tour Comes To The Upstate With Local Performers
by A.A. Cristi - November 22, 2024


The Pink Pony Club: A Celebration of Chappell Roan comes to life at The Market Theatre in Anderson, South Carolina. This exclusive one-night-only event will feature a dazzling live performance by local Upstate performers.

May Pang To Showcase Candid Photos Of John Lennon At Two Special South Carolina Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - November 22, 2024


A collection of May Pang's private photographs of John Lennon will be on display and available for purchase at Simpatico Gallery and at Art & Frame Gallery.

USC Theatre To Premiere Original Student Solo Plays In December
by A.A. Cristi - November 21, 2024


The USC Department of Theatre and Dance will present the MFA Actor Solo Shows, an evening of original solo theatre works, December 10-11 at the Lab Theatre. The Lab Theatre is located at 1400 Wheat St. on the first floor of the Booker T. Washington building. 

William Goldman's Adaptation of MISERY Opens In December At The Warehouse
by A.A. Cristi - November 20, 2024


WILLIAM GOLDMAN'S adaptation of MISERY opens December 6 at THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE, bringing Stephen King's thrilling story to the stage. Discover the gripping tale of obsession and survival.

Charleston Gaillard Center Presents TERENCE BLANCHARD FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES: OPERA SUITE IN CONCERT
by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2024


Terence Blanchard's FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES: OPERA SUITE will be performed in concert at the Charleston Gaillard Center, showcasing a powerful blend of opera and jazz.

Town Theatre to Present ANNIE JR. This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - November 16, 2024


Town Theatre will bring the beloved musical Annie Jr. to life on its historic stage, offering a production brimming with heart, hope, and unforgettable melodies.

Choreography Showcase at USC's Drayton Hall Theatre Spotlights Original Student Works
by A.A. Cristi - November 15, 2024


Explore innovative dance performances by University of South Carolina students from December 3-6. Witness a showcase of original choreography and diverse styles on stage at USC.

LES MISERABLES On Sale At The North Charleston PAC This Week
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2024


Tickets for the acclaimed musical LES MISÉRABLES at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center will be available starting Monday, November 18.

SC New Play Festival Launches Musical Theater Scholarship Contest for High School Students
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2024


The SC New Play Festival is launching “South Carolina's Next Broadway Star” a scholarship contest aimed at amplifying and supporting high school musical theater students across South Carolina.


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