Get theatre news and discounts for South Carolina

South Carolina Theatre Newsroom Page 98

Back to Main...
FIRES IN THE MIRROR Opens March 11 at Trustus
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2010
n the mid-90's Trustus Theatre presented a unique entertainment option: a one-woman show which tackled issues of personal identity and race through an expose' of almost 30 characters during the Crown Heights riots; all played by Columbia favorite Jocelyn Sanders. Now, in its 25th Anniversary Season Trustus is bringing this blistering piece back to their intimate 50-seat Trustus Black Box Theatre for another inimitable night of Columbia theatre. Anna Deveare's Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities opens to the public in the Trustus Black Box on Thursday, March 11th at 7:30pm.
The Electric City Playhouse Presents THE MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2010
Join the Electric City Playhouse as they start their 26th year with the award winning Man of Constant Sorrow, a Stanley Brothers Musical by Douglas Pote and directed by Jimmy O. Burdette.
Electric City Playhouse to Present MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW, 2/4 Thru 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2010
Electric City Playhouse will present MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW by Douglas Poate from February 4 through the 27th. The production will be directed by Jimmy O. Burdette and upstate bluegrass musicians Mitch and Perry Kneown will star. The pre-show will feature The Jimmy O Trio.
Electric City Playhouse Hosts CD Release Party & Performance For Christopher Branch
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 24, 2010
On March 12 at 8:00PM local singer/songwriter/guitarist Christopher Branch will be performing songs from his third CD, 'And If All These Things Are True', along with a selection of previously released works, to celebrate the release of the album.
PURE Theatre Presents World Premiere of LOWCOUNTRY BOIL by R.W. Smith
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2010
PURE Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of Lowcountry Boil written and directed by Charleston's own R.W. Smith, and will feature Jennie Pringle, R.W. Smith, David Mandel, Kevin Curler, Robbie Thomas, Will Hodges, Katie Huard, Brian DeCosta, and Randy Risher. Lowcountry Boil opens Friday, March 5 and runs through the 27th.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Plays Village Square Theatre 3/5-21
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 19, 2010
The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical.
Centre Stage Presents ROCK 'N ROLL HEAVEN Feb. 18-March 13
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2010
Centre Stage, Greenville's Professional Theater, presents Rock 'n Roll Heaven February 18-March 23.
Electric City Playhouse Auditions for All Characters for SO LONG ON LONELY STREET
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 15, 2010
So Long on Lonely Street is dramatic comedy, written by Sandra Deer and directed by Joe Merck, set in a rundown old southern house on 25 acres of valuable land, and is the gathering of the Vaughnum family for the reading of crotchety old Aunt Pearl's will. The secrets of three generations are revealed slowly as the potential heirs try to decide who is the rightful owner of the property.
PURE Theatre Closes YANKEE TAVERN 2/13
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2010
PURE Theatre's South Carolina premiere of the psychological thriller Yankee Tavern by Steven Dietz will close on February 13, 2010.
Trustus Theatre Brings Revival of CROWNS to Main Stage, 2/12-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
After two wildly successful runs of Regina Taylor's gospel-driven musical Crowns in 2005 and 2007, Trustus Theatre is celebrating their 25th Anniversary by reviving this hit production in 2010. Crowns opens Friday, February 12 at 8:00pm on the Trustus Main Stage.
Trustus Theatre Brings Revival of CROWNS to Main Stage, 2/12-3/6
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
After two wildly successful runs of Regina Taylor's gospel-driven musical Crowns in 2005 and 2007, Trustus Theatre is celebrating their 25th Anniversary by reviving this hit production in 2010. Crowns opens Friday, February 12 at 8:00pm on the Trustus Main Stage.
CROWNS Opens at Trustus Theatre 2/12
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2010
After two wildly successful runs of Regina Taylor's gospel-driven musical Crowns in 2005 and 2007, Trustus Theatre is celebrating their 25th Anniversary by reviving this hit production in 2010. Crowns opens Friday, February 12 at 8:00pm on the Trustus Main Stage.
Artist Guild Now On Display at Electric City Playhouse
by Lauren Wolman - February 10, 2010
The Anderson Artist Guild and the Electric City Playhouse have teamed up to provide more exposure to the arts than they could have done individually. During each of the 2010 Electric City Playhouse season plays, a different artist from the Anderson Artist Guild will be on display in the Electric City Playhouse lobby.
Photo Flash: Production Photos of Revival of CROWNS Opening 2/12 at Trustus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
After two wildly successful runs of ReGina Taylor's gospel-driven musical Crowns in 2005 and 2007, Trustus Theatre is celebrating their 25th Anniversary by reviving this hit production in 2010. Crowns opens Friday, February 12 at 8:00pm on the Trustus Main Stage.
'Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead' Closes at Trustus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2010
Eric Bogosian's Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead' will close at the Trustus Black Box space on February 6, 2010.
The Electric City Playhouse Presents THE MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2010
Join the Electric City Playhouse as they start their 26th year with the award winning Man of Constant Sorrow, a Stanley Brothers Musical by Douglas Pote and directed by Jimmy O. Burdette.
Electric City Playhouse to Present MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW, 2/4 Thru 2/27
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2010
Electric City Playhouse will present MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW by Douglas Poate from February 4 through the 27th. The production will be directed by Jimmy O. Burdette and upstate bluegrass musicians Mitch and Perry Kneown will star. The pre-show will feature The Jimmy O Trio.
Centre Stage Presents ROCK 'N ROLL HEAVEN Feb. 18-March 13
by Mary Hanrahan - February 02, 2010
Centre Stage, Greenville's Professional Theater, presents Rock 'n Roll Heaven February 18-March 23.
Spoleto Festival USA Celebrates Newly Renovated Dock Street Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 01, 2010
Nigel Redden, General Director, announced Saturday that Spoleto Festival USA will hold a special gala concert on April 1 to celebrate the reopening of Charleston's historic Dock Street Theatre following a three-year renovation.
Village Square Theatre of Lexington Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, 3/5-3/21
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2010
The Village Square Theatre of Lexington proudly presents 'The Sound of Music'. The show, directed by Deborah Leopard, will run March 5 -21, 2010. Friday and Saturday shows will open at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees will run at 3 p.m. The box office opens February 22, 2010.
COAL CREEK Cancels Evening Performance 1/30; Adds Matinee on 1/31
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2010
ONE LAST CHANCE (unexpectedly) to see Coal Creek Our already record-breaking production of Walter Thinnes' Coal Creek will not perform this evening (Saturday, Jan. 30) due to the ice storm, BUT we've added a 3 p.m. matinee tomorrow (Sunday, Jan. 31). If you have tickets for tonight, don't worry. Your tickets are good for tomorrow's show. If you don't have tickets for tonight, this is your chance to get some for tomorrow!
Steve Harley Returns to 'Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead' at Trustus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2010
Trustus Theatre is reviving one of its most popular and moving Late Night shows, as Steve Harley returns to star in Eric Bogosian's Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead. This intensely stirring one-man show opens its doors to Columbia at the intimate Trustus Black Box space on Thursday, January 28 at 7:30pm.
Trustus Theatre Brings Revival of CROWNS to Main Stage, 2/12-3/6
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2010
After two wildly successful runs of Regina Taylor's gospel-driven musical Crowns in 2005 and 2007, Trustus Theatre is celebrating their 25th Anniversary by reviving this hit production in 2010. Crowns opens Friday, February 12 at 8:00pm on the Trustus Main Stage.
Peace Center To Expand Thanks To City Support
by Mary Hanrahan - January 26, 2010
The Greenville City Council has passed a resolution awarding the Peace Center with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant of $2.5 million for a facilities and site development project.
TOAST, USC and Columbia’s Premiere Improve Troupe Brings Laughs to Trustus Theatre on January 22
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2010
While the streets of the Vista are bustling with people hopping from bar to bar seeking nightlife and entertainment, Trustus Theatre will provide both as the bar opens and TOAST, Columbia and USC's premiere improve troupe takes the stage. Toast will perform an evening of improv comedy on Friday, January 22nd at 11:15pm. The doors will open at 10:45pm, following the performance of RENT.

Videos


Hell's Kitchen in South Carolina Hell's Kitchen
Peace Center (2/10 - 2/15)
To Kill A Mockingbird
Electric City Playhouse (2/13 - 2/22)
Heroes of the Fourth Turning in South Carolina Heroes of the Fourth Turning
The Warehouse Theatre (1/30 - 2/15)
Football Football Football Football (or I Love Lave Dash) in South Carolina Football Football Football Football (or I Love Lave Dash)
The Warehouse Theatre (6/5 - 6/21)
& Juliet in South Carolina & Juliet
North Charleston Coliseum Performing Arts Center (2/17 - 2/22)
Suffs in South Carolina Suffs
Peace Center (2/24 - 3/1)
Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical
Electric City Playhouse (12/4 - 12/13)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW