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The USC Department of Theatre and Dance Performs a Fall Concert This November
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2023


The USC Department of Theatre and Dance will present a thrilling mix of classical ballet and innovative contemporary dance in the USC Dance Company Fall Concert, November 9-10 at the Koger Center for the Arts.

JURASSIC WORLD LIVE TOUR Comes to North Charleston Coliseum in March
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2023


Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic World to generations of fans, will be roaring into the North Charleston Coliseum for six action-packed performances.

Charleston Gaillard Center to Present 10th Anniversary ROCKABILLAQUE SWINGIN' HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2023


Join us for the 10th anniversary of Rockabillaque Swingin' Holiday Spectacular at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Get ready for a festive and entertaining celebration of music, dance, and holiday cheer. Don't miss this spectacular event!

Experience Ian Munsick Live at the Charleston Gaillard Center in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2023


Join in for an unforgettable live concert experience with Ian Munsick at the Charleston Gaillard Center in partnership with SEWE. Get your tickets now!

Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Comes to the North Charleston PAC in February
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2023


The Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center February 9 – 11, 2024. The show is part of the 2023 – 2024 Best of Broadway.

USC Lab Theatre Hosts 10 MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL, November 3-6
by A.A. Cristi - October 13, 2023


Expect the unexpected as the USC theatre program presents the 10 Minute Play Festival, featuring an eclectic selection of stories and styles, November 3-6 at the Lab Theatre.

FOUR SEASONS Comes to Centre Stage in November
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2023


Thirty years after their college fling imploded, Sienna and Owen find themselves unwittingly reunited at a concert of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Learn more about the performance here!

Comedian Jim Jefferies To Play North Charleston PAC in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2023


Get ready to laugh with comedian Jim Jefferies as he extends his 'Give 'Em What They Want' tour into 2024. Don't miss out on his performance at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on May 17, 2024. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 13, at 10 AM!

JURASSIC WORLD LIVE Tour Comes to North Charleston in March
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2023


Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic World to generations of fans, will be roaring into the North Charleston Coliseum for six action-packed performances from March 8-10, 2024. Learn more about the performance here!

DON'T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY at Charleston Gaillard Center
by BWW Special Offer - October 10, 2023


Special Offer: Patti LuPone comes to Charleston

Student Blog: Maintaining Academic Integrity Through a Busy Semester
by Student Blogger: Sarah Alexander - October 08, 2023


Maintaining academic integrity, at its core, is the practice of putting forth your best effort in every assignment, exam, or other endeavor, and relying on your own abilities and knowledge to be successful. While the application of this idea may change as we go through our academic careers, the general principle stays the same.

Comedian Leanne Morgan Will Play North Charleston PAC Next Year
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2023


Comedian Leanne Morgan extends her 'Just Getting Started' tour into 2024 with 27 shows across the country, including a stop at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on April 6. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10 AM.

HADESTOWN Comes to The North Charleston PAC in January 2024
by Stephi Wild - October 02, 2023


Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to the Lowcountry in 2024. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

JOURNEY Brings 2023 Freedom Tour to North Charleston Coliseum in 2024
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2023


Following the success of the 2023 Freedom Tour, legendary rock band JOURNEY has announced a new round of shows for their 50th Anniversary Freedom Tour 2024 featuring very special guest TOTO.

Review: MJ at the Peace Center
by Elizabeth Cortes - September 21, 2023


'Thrilling' dance moves abound in Michael Jackson musical. Where do you even begin when telling the life story of the most successful entertainer of all time? Is creativity, which inherently involves MJ, the bio-musical about Michael Jackson that just opened at Greenville’s Peace Center, tells the story of his life by telling the story of his work.

USC Theatre Program Performs SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL in October
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2023


There’s an early October treat in store for Columbia’s young audiences, as the USC Theatre Program will present a live stage version of Louis Sachar’s beloved book series, Sideways Stories from Wayside School, October 6-14 at Drayton Hall Theatre. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

Tickets For PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center Go on Sale Next Week
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2023


The Best of Broadway announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL December 1 – 3 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center will go on sale Monday, September 25 at 10 AM. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Travis Tritt Comes to North Charleston Performing Arts Center in 2024
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2023


Multi-platinum selling and award-winning artist, Travis Tritt is scheduled to perform at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Learn more about the concert and how to get tickets here!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC to Kick Off Town Theatre's 104th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 06, 2023


Experience the timeless story of The Sound of Music at Town Theatre. Don't miss the opening night on September 8, 2019. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, love, and family. Secure your tickets today!

Trustus Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD As Season 39 Opener
by A.A. Cristi - September 01, 2023


Trustus Theatre, the home for relevant, innovative, and inclusive theatrical works in Columbia, South Carolina, will present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as the opening performance of their 39th season.

Student Blog: My Favorite Theatre Memories
by Student Blogger: Sarah Alexander - August 28, 2023


Theatre has brought me my closest friendships, funniest inside jokes, and deepest realizations about myself and who I want to become. The theatre community as a whole means so much to me, and I am beyond grateful for the way in which it’s changed my life.

TWELFTH NIGHT Ushers In The 50th Anniversary Season At The Warehouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - August 24, 2023


William Shakespeare's popular comedy TWELFTH NIGHT revolves around a simple premise:  Viola thinks her brother is dead.  He's not.  He thinks she is dead.  She's not.  Everyone thinks that she is her brother.  She's not.  Everyone thinks that her brother is her.  He's not.  What could possibly go wrong?

Single Tickets For COME FROM AWAY at the North Charleston PAC Go on Sale Monday
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2023


The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its Lowcountry debut at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20 – 22. 

Centre Stage to Present The Prisma Health Fringe Festival This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 18, 2023


Discover the exciting lineup of performances at The Prisma Health Fringe Festival this fall. From local talent to international acts, this festival promises a diverse and captivating experience for all entertainment enthusiasts.

Review: WICKED at the Peace Center
by Elizabeth Cortes - August 17, 2023


Oz-worthy spectacle and a 'wonderful' touring cast prove why Broadway's 4th longest-running show is as 'popular' as ever.


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