Charleston Stage is South Carolina’s largest professional theatre company and was founded in 1978 by Playwright Julian Wiles. It is located on a piece of historic Charleston property known as the Dock Street Theatre, which was the very first building in America to be used specifically for theatrical purposes, opening in 1736 with a performance of “The Recruiting Officer”. Now, Charleston Stage is committed to excellence in its work, as well as offering theatrical education to everyone in the community with its wide variety of programs like TheatreSchool, an after-school program, and their TheatreWings Apprenticeship Program. They are dedicated to premiering new works, especially shows that portray the rich culture and history of the area such as “Gershwin at Folly”.
Attend the Holiday Favorite at Dock Street Theatre, Historic Charleston Property
This holiday season Charleston Stage will once again be showcasing its widely acclaimed musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at its historic Charleston property. From November 29th through December 20th their committed performers will turn this landmark stage into the classic holiday story, complete with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Tiny Tim, and the ever memorable Ebenezer Scrooge. The story is guaranteed to put people in the Christmas spirit, and this year it has 4 new spectacular musical numbers to add to its stunning holiday musical score. With a live orchestra and professional cast, hundreds of colorful costumes, and sets worthy of a Christmas card, this memory-making production is full of amazing visuals and special effects. Guests will even get to see the spirits fly!
Tickets are already available with adult prices ranging from $31 to $68, depending on the desired seats. Seniors who have at least reached their 60th birthday can get a seat for as little as $29 to $68, depending on what seats they want, while students from 3 yrs to 25 yrs, as well as active duty military, can choose their seats from a $26 to $68 range of options. The story itself has been adapted for the stage and directed by Julian Wiles, musical direction has been provided by Sam Henderson, and all the choreography has been directed by Cara Dolan. The public is encouraged to come celebrate the warmth of the holiday season with this magnificent production of A Christmas Carol performed live in Charleston! To buy tickets, or learn more, call 843-577-7183.
