34 West Theater Company
Market
Laugh-inducing, pared-down renditions of classic musicals and familiar TV shows are performed by a cast of four at this intimate, 60-seat theater. Seating is around bistro tables and imbibing is encouraged.
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Spoleto USA is only the beginning—there are dozens of festivals held throughout the city each year. Some focus on food and wine, whereas others are concerned with gardens and architecture. Charleston is one of the few American cities that can claim a distinctive regional cuisine.
Charleston Gaillard Center
Upper King
This city-owned grand performance hall hosts symphony, theater, and ballet companies, as well as concerts by renowned musicians and numerous events during Spoleto Festival USA.
Footlight Players at the Queen Street Playhouse
Downtown Historic District
In a charming theater built in a former cotton warehouse tucked into the French Quarter, this troupe—in continuous operation since 1931—produces original plays, musicals, and other events throughout the year.
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North Charleston Performing Art Center
Touring Broadway productions and big-name bands frequent the 2,300-seat North Charleston Performing Art Center. In recent years, performers such as Bon Iver, Tony Bennett, and Willie Nelson have taken the stage. It's worth paying extra for seats in the front half of the venue.
PURE Theatre
Upper King
In a space on Cannon Street, this local troupe produces timely comedies and thoughtful classics throughout the year, as well as special holiday performances.
Simons Center for the Arts
College of Charleston Campus
Performances by the College of Charleston's theater department and chamber and classical musical recitals are presented at this theater inside the Halsey Institute during the school year.
