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MAMMA MIA! Will Party for Four More Performances at Centre Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
Due to overwhelming demand, Centre Stage announces four more shows for the run of the Upstate premiere of Mamma Mia!, now running through April 15. Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! The tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show!
Home Free To Play Peace Center
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2018
A cappella country group Home Free returns to the Peace Center on Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m.
'Ballet Stars Of New York' Come To Koger
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2018
Five principal dancers from the New York City Ballet, including 2017 Tony nominee Robert Fairchild, will grace the Koger Center stage April 15, as the University of South Carolina Department of Theatre and Dance presents the 13th Annual Ballet Stars of New York Gala Performance.
BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 3/15 - Walking On Water Productions presents DON'T CALL ME BROTHER!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - March 15, 2018
The GAME comes to an end at Town Theatre, while WOW's latest work premieres and Workshop's comedy takes flight!
CCTeens To Perform Gilbert & Sullivan Comic Operetta THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
Never ones to shy away from a challenge (Little Shop of Horrors, Sweeny Todd), the CCTeens (Columbia Children's Theatre's YouTheatre actors in grades 7-12) will tackle the famous Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Pirates of Penzance beginning Friday, March 23 and running through Sunday March 25.  Showtimes are Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10.00 per person 3 years of age and up and can be ordered securely on line at columbiachildrenstheatre.com. All performances are held at Columbia Children's Theatre's new performance space on the 1st level of Richland Mall, 3400 Forest Drive next to Barnes & Noble. For more information
ArtFields Returns To Lake City For Sixth Edition Featuring More Than 400 Artists And 40 Venues
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2018
The sixth annual ArtFields competition and exhibition, sponsored by the Lake City Creative Alliance (LCCA), will return to Lake City, S.C. April 20-28, 2018, where it will showcase the works of more than 400 Southeastern artists, who are competing for prizes totaling $120,000, including a grand prize of $50,000, which will be awarded on the final day of the event.
BWW Review: THE FLICK illuminates the ordinary at Warehouse Theatre
by Neil Shurley - March 13, 2018
'Film, one character says, is light and shadow. The Flick manages to illuminate both.'
John Fagan, Director of MAMMA MIA! at Centre Stage
by Neil Shurley - March 12, 2018
'Stay away from the botox injections before coming. You're really going to want to smile and have fun, so make sure your face muscles are ready.'
Cirque Du Soleil's CRYSTAL To Perform In Greenville
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2018
Cirque du Soleil is coming to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena with a brand-new arena creation. Cirque du Soleil's CRYSTAL, explores the artistic limits of ice for the first time in the company's 34-year history. This unique production pushes boundaries of performance by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. CRYSTAL will perform in Greenville from Wednesday, August 8 through Sunday, August 12 for 7 shows only. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 23 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800.745.3000 or at the GSP International Airport Box Office at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 3/8 - The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County presents DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - March 08, 2018
Town's murder mystery takes another turn and the Fine Arts Center presents a Disney classic!
Billy Currington Comes To Peace Center, 4/13
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
Country singer-songwriter Billy Currington will play the Peace Center on Friday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Drake White.
Trustus to Mount Tony-Winning Musical FUN HOME
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2018
Trustus Theatre continues its dedication to bringing important theatre to Columbia with their production of Fun Home, an acclaimed and award-winning Broadway musical to their Thigpen Main Stage this spring. The musical play is a masterful expansion of Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir of the same name and is a play about being able to live in your truth, whatever it may be. This musical will open on Friday, March 23 and will run through Saturday, April 14, 2018.
Artios Academies of Greenville Presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2018
Artios Academies of Greenville is elated to present Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The Musical! Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find 'Truly Scrumptious.'
Carla Stewart of THE COLOR PURPLE at Peace Center
by Neil Shurley - March 03, 2018
'I think if you've seen the movie, if you've read the book, you won't be disappointed with the musical. You won't be like, 'Oh, I wish they would've left it alone.' No, you'll be like, 'That was amazing.'
Crystal Marie Stewart director of Guerrilla Shakespeare Theatre Co's Hamlet
by Neil Shurley - March 02, 2018
'It's going to be a body pile, we're going to get there, but there's also a lot of really great lightness and wittiness and intrigue and interest.'
The Hilton Head Christian Academy Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2018
The Hilton Head Christian Academy performing arts department presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including 'My Favorite Things,' 'Do-Re-Mi,' 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain,' 'Edelweiss' and the title song, 'The Sound of Music.' Based on the true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers, this play captures a personal tale of growth and hope amidst the horrors of World War II.
BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 3/1 - Theatre South Carolina presents A PIECE OF MY HEART!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - March 01, 2018
It's a busy weekend around the capitol city with an opening at Town, closings at CCT, Chapin, and Trustus, and a limited engagement in the USC Lab!
Just Added: Ledisi To Play The Peace Center 5/30
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2018
Ledisi will bring her Let Love Rule Tour to the Peace Center on Wednesday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m., with special guests Melanie Fiona and Tweet.
Peace Center Announces 2018 Corona Concert Series Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
The Peace Center's outdoor concert series, now called Corona Concert Series, will bring an exciting lineup to the TD Stage.
Spartanburg's Proud Mary Theatre Company Presents Encore Engagement of I AM MY OWN WIFE
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
Proud Mary Theatre Company, South Carolina's first and only theatre group devoted exclusively to LGBTQ+ stories and voices, is proud to announce the Encore Engagement of our award-winning one-person show "I Am My Own Wife" by Doug Wright, March 1-6 in Spartanburg and Greenville.
St. Paddy's Day Parade Block Party And Parade Comes to North Charleston Saturday, March 10
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2018
Come join the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebration in the Lowcountry on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm in the Olde Village of North Charleston.  The 15th Annual St. Paddy's Day Block Party & Parade promises fun for the entire family. The Block Party location is East Montague Avenue between Virginia Avenue and Jenkins Avenue.
GLOW Raising Voices Series Tackles Gun Violence in America with Upcoming Show ARMED
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
GLOW Lyric Theatre's Armed is a joint fundraiser between Glow and SC organizations concerned about gun violence in the state and America, including partners Arm in Arm SC, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America SC, Safe Harbor, and Upstate International.
Centre Stage Announces MAMMA MIA! The Musical
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2018
Over 60 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! The tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show!
BWW Previews: MIDLANDS THEATRE DIGEST in Columbia, SC 2/22 - Chapin Theatre Company presents LEAVING IOWA!
by Patrick Michael Kelly - February 22, 2018
Here's what's happening this weekend on Midlands stages!
UofSC Theatre Presents A PIECE OF MY HEART
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2018
The University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance will present A Piece of My Heart, Shirley Lauro's riveting drama depicting the experiences of servicewomen during the Vietnam War, March 1-4 at the Lab Theatre. 

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