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Music, Comedy, & Theater Venues in Charleston, SC
Even after the arrival of movies and television, there is still a sort of magic that comes from watching live acting and seeing a story come alive right before your very eyes. Spend an evening in one of Charleston's theaters and you'll be mesmerized from the moment the curtain opens until curtain call.
Featured Offers
34 West Theater Company
Original theater in the heart of Charleston! Enjoy comedies and musicals as you laugh with friends. Fun drinks and bites available. “Completely enchanting” - NYtheatre.com
Charleston Stage Company
South Carolina’s largest professional theatre company in residence at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, “America’s First Theatre”. Explore a full season of plays and musicals.
34 West Theater Company
“Simply delightful!” -NYTheatre.com
The Footlight Players
Charleston’s original theatre company in residence at the historic Queen Street Playhouse, offering a variety of live entertainment all year long.
The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
Live comedy theatre in a cozy setting – clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, drinks, & desserts. At downtown City Market.
PURE Theatre
Award-winning plays produced by one of the Southeast’s leading professional theatre companies. “This is where theatre gets real in Charleston.” The Washington Post
Boone Hall Plantation
#1 Plantation - USA TODAY 10BEST
Actors' Theatre of South Carolina
Acclaimed professional theater & film company. Offering live theater & Screenings of "All For Liberty" award-winning Rev War feature film! Critics: "...outstanding acting..."
Brad and Jennifer Moranz Present
Bringing their Broadway experience to Charleston, Brad and Jennifer Moranz create spectacular musical variety shows for the whole family presented throughout the year.
Gaillard Center
The Charleston Gaillard Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to developing and operating a state-of-the-art performing arts center in downtown Charleston.
Holy City Magic
An intimate magic theater, event venue & bar. Enjoy a rotating schedule of world renowned magic and variety entertainment every weekend. “Charleston’s hot ticket” – USA Today
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
The 2,300 seat North Charleston Performing Arts Center features a state-of-the-art performance venue for events ranging from conference speakers to Broadway-style productions.
Palmetto City Ballet
High quality dance performances, live music highlights, and dance education providing an impactful experience for our patrons and enhancing the arts atmosphere of our city.
The Have Nots!
Charleston’s home for improv comedy! No scripts! SC’s only professional improv theatre is guaranteed to make you laugh. High energy show is based on audience suggestion.
The Riviera Theater at The Charleston Place
The Riviera is an intimate 600- seat music, arts, and comedy performance venue located in the heart of downtown Charleston at the corner of King and Market Streets.
“South of Broad Band” featuring Gracie & Lacy
As seen in NYC, award-winning vocal and dance duo Gracie & Lacy, headline every 2nd Saturday at Forte Jazz Lounge. Enjoy hits of Sinatra, Streisand, Ella and more!
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