Can you believe the Peace Center is celebrating its 25th Anniversary? At times, that just doesn’t seem possible.
I’ve had the pleasure of being here 21 of those 25 years and I’ve seen firsthand what the Peace Center has done for our extraordinary city. Before the Peace Center, downtown Greenville was pretty much a place to avoid. But that quickly changed when our doors opened on November 30, 1990. Suddenly, the Upstate had an entertainment hub, with hundreds of thousands of people drawn to its campus each year. They proudly celebrated it, suspecting (and hoping) it would revitalize the city. And it did.
Fast-forward 25 years. Downtown Greenville now houses an abundance of condos, apartments, restaurants, hotels and fabulous retail. There is an arena, a ball park and a Falls Park! Peace Center artists have always come from every corner of the world, and now, with all Greenville has to offer, so do our patrons.
While much has changed at the Peace Center since we opened our doors, a lot never will. We look a little different with the new additions to our campus: the gorgeous plaza and expanded lobby, park and outdoor amphitheater, and classy theater lounge, yet we still have the same mission imagined 25 years ago. The Peace Center’s vision is to be the best. Greenville deserves the best. You deserve the best. And that’s just what we’re here to give.
So, thank you. Thank you to our Peacekeepers and the corporate community; patrons and subscribers; resident companies and local producing organizations. Thank you to those who choose us to host their special occasions, trustees, volunteers and staff, artists and agents, and the city and county of Greenville.
50th Anniversary, here we come.
Megan Riegel President and CEO
river rock
There’s a point each year where the weather stops toying with our emotions and finally stays warm.
Pants turn to shorts, long sleeves are happily discarded and the steady patter from flip-flops fills Main Street.
This awesome time of year is the setting for the Peace Center’s new summer concert series, Rock the River.
Now through August, we’re bringing a wide variety of musicians to our outdoor TD Stage, giving Greenville a summer soundtrack it won’t soon forget. From funk, to beach music, to bluegrass, it’s all here and conveniently located next to Greenville’s own Reedy River.
JULY 10, 2015
With an unmatched stage presence and a chill, grab-me-another-beer vibe, seeing Jim Quick and the Coastline next to the Reedy River might be the most fun you’ll ever have listening to live beach… err… river music.
$20 - $35
JULY 16, 2015
Get ready to groove with the man behind the pedal steel guitar, Robert Randolph! He’s bringing the Family Band along for a fun, funk-infused evening by the River.
$35 - $45
JULY 30, 2015
Backed by multiple Grammy Award® nominations and dubbed as “The Rockstars of Bluegrass,” Dailey & Vincent are bringing a unique, highenergy sound to the TD Stage.
$25 - $35
AUGUST 21, 2015
Formed in the 60’s, the 8-piece Band of Oz brings an easy listening Beach sound to the stage that you can’t help but dance to.
$20 - $35
AUGUST 27, 2015
Mixing blues, rock n’ roll and downto-earth, positive, hometown lyrics, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors are bringing a new Nashville sound to our outdoor stage.
$25 - $35
AUGUST 1, 2015
A master trumpeter and Grammy® Award winner who first picked up the instrument at just 12 years old, Botti has been surrounded by music for the majority of his life, and it definitely shows. Over his prolific career, Botti has worked with a wide variety of major artists, from Sting to Frank Sinatra, which has made him today’s largest-selling American instrumental artist. His unique style, sound and stage presence have earned him a loyal international audience, and his music is adored by everyone, whether they happen to be jazz fans or not.
$45-$65
GLASS SLIPPERS
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
AUGUST 4 - 9, 2015
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love - the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and moreplus some new twists!
Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.
$55 - $85
On Sale Now
Peace Talk – August 5 at 6:30pm
THE GIPSY KINGS
FEATURING NICOLAS REYES AND TONINO BALIARDO
AUGUST 15, 2015
Their music, described as a blend of traditional Flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms, has earned them a Grammy® and been featured in top entertainment like The Big Lebowski, Toy Story 3 and Glee.
$40 - $85
On Sale Now
ALIVE INSIDE
SPECIAL MOVIE SCREENING
The award-winning Alive Inside follows Dan Cohen, a social worker and founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory. The film highlights family members who have seen first-hand the miraculous effect music has on memory, and features interviews with experts including renowned neurologist and best-selling author Oliver Sacks.
$10
AUGUST 20, 2015 On Sale Now
KINKY BOOTS
SEPTEMBER 1 - 6, 2015
Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.
Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.
With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), Kinky Boots is the winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.
Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out. “There is no show hotter than Kinky Boots!” – CBS News
$55 - $85
On Sale Now
Peace Talk – September 2 at 6:30pm
WILLIE NELSON
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of Crazy, Red Headed Stranger and Stardust.
Willie Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist.
In 2013, Willie’s released the albums Let’s Face The Music And Dance, an collection of deep pop country repertoire classics, and October’s To All The Girls…, which features 18 duets with music’s top female singers including Dolly Parton, Mavis Staples, Sheryl Crow, Loretta Lynn, Wynonna Judd, Rosanne Cash, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, and Shelby Lynne.
$55 - $85
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
YOU’LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.
DIRTY DANCING
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 4, 2015
Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.
It’s the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances “Baby” Houseman is on vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Baby discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters where an all-night dance party is in full swing.
Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heartstopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowdpleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”
You’ll have the time of your life!
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AUDRA MCDONALD
OCTOBER 13, 2015
With an unprecedented six Tony Award® wins, two Grammy® Awards and multiple Emmy® nominations, Audra McDonald is unstoppable in the entertainment world.
A soprano who studied classical voice at Juilliard, McDonald has been honing her craft for more than 20 years, and it definitely shows. You might have recently seen her on NBC’s The Sound of Music Live! and ABC’s Private Practice, where she played Dr. Naomi Bennett for three seasons, or featured as one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.
This is a golden opportunity to see one of the most amazing entertainers to have ever lived, live.
$35 - $65
On Sale Now
Peace Talk – October 13 at 6:30pm
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FOREIGNER
OCTOBER 18, 2015
Founded in 1976 by Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Mick Jones, Foreigner’s debut album set the rhythm for the band’s success with tracks like Feels Like the First Time and Waiting for a Girl Like You. That album was followed by an unprecedented 10 multi-platinum albums and a discography of hits that are still celebrated today.
$55 - $85
PeaceKeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
STREB: FORCES
OCTOBER 17, 2015
Founded in 1985 in New York City by innovative choreographer Elizabeth Streb (AKA the Evel Knievel of dance), the STREB dance company is in the business of keeping audiences dangerously close to the edge of their seats. Maybe that’s because they live by the motto, “anything too safe is not action.”
In STREB: Forces, the action heroes take that motto and embrace it, giving audiences a different type of dance experience. Filled with high-flying stunts, acrobatics and precision tumbling, this show feels like something straight out of an action movie. Except it isn’t. It’s live, on stage, in your face, and unlike anything you’ll ever see.
$15 - $45
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
JERSEY BOYS
OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 1, 2015
THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI &
Jersey Boys is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history.
They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide –all before they were 30!
THE FOUR SEASONS
“The crowd goes wild!”
- The New York Times
The Jersey Boys creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
Jersey Boys contains authentic, “profane Jersey language” and is recommended for ages 12+.
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PEACE OUTREACH PROGRAM
One of the Peace Center’s main principles is that we firmly believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts. And that’s where our Peace Outreach Program comes in.
Through Peace Partners (funded by generous individuals, foundations and corporations in our community), we’re able to turn our stages into classrooms, providing mid-day, educationally-driven performances for all ages, and giving families who are less fortunate free tickets so they too can enjoy performances at the Peace Center. Working with local social service agencies, our program has provided thousands of tickets to patrons who otherwise would not be able to enjoy a Peace Center performance.
This is truly an amazing initiative. If you’re interested in becoming a Peace Partner or learning more about our programs, contact: STACI KOONCE skoonce@peacecenter.org 864.467.3007
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: SAM ABELL NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Award-winning photographer, Sam Abell, brings 40-plus years of eye-catching photos, meticulous research, and in-the-field experience to the stage to give audiences an in-depth look into some of the most important points in American History.
$10
MORE PEACE OUTREACH PROGRAM SHOWS
LETTERS HOME
November 3-5, 2015 | $10
Using real letters from troops and their loved ones, Letters Home provides audiences with a first-hand look at what life is like for an American soldier.
SOUTHERN VOICES: BLACK, WHITE AND BLUES
January 28-29, 2016 | $10
Southern Voices brings poet Glenis Redmond and Blues singer/historian Scott Ainslie together to take audiences on a tour of the great American South.
DANA LEONG TRIO
February 9, 2016 | $10
The Dana Leong Trio is made up of three supertalented musicians who enjoy putting a modern, high-def spin on classic sounds. This is one highenergy concert made for all music lovers.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: MIREYA MAYOR
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
When she’s not deep in the jungle discovering new species like the mouse lemur, two-time Emmy® award nominee and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Mireya Mayor travels the world giving talks about the importance of preserving our planet.
$10
STEP AFRIKA!
March 8, 2016 | $10
Step Afrika! is one of the top ten African American dance companies in the United States, and they’re bringing authentic African rhythms, traditional dance and expert storytelling.
Public On Sale August 11
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
HUGUENOT LOFT
The newest program from the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet is played entirely from memory, and features music from classical and contemporary composers as well as original pieces - a couple of which were composed by quartet members themselves.
David Crittenden’s new work is inspired by music from the British Isles (think “Scarborough Fair”), while Maja Radovanlija’s new piece nods to a wellknown Macedonian folk song.
The Minneapolis Guitar Quartet will perform in the intimate Huguenot Loft with limited seating. So, if you fancy yourself a music lover, purchase your tickets now for this amazing evening.
$35
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
MOTOWN
THE MUSICAL NOVEMBER 24-29, 2015
It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more.
Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat.
Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the recordbreaking smash hit Motown The Musical!
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DECEMBER 22, 2015
The Ultimate Holiday Tradition!
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Grammy® Award winner Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year!
$55 - $85
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
TONY2012AWARD®
WINNER!CHOREOGRAPHY
DISNEY’S NEWSIES
DEC. 29, 2015 - JAN. 3, 2016
Direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling it “a musical worth singing about!” (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.
Based on true events, Newsies tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting for what’s right… and staying true to who you are.
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THE TENORS
JANUARY 28, 2016
Hailing from Canada, The Tenors is one of those can-do-no-wrong vocal groups. They’ve had albums go double and even triple platinum, they’re Juno Award winners, they’ve been featured on popular television shows like Oprah, and they’ve shared the stage with acts like Neil Young, Andrea Bocelli, Elton John, Sting, Jennifer Hudson and Earth, Wind & Fire.
$25 - $55
THE HOT SARDINES
JANUARY 29, 2016
It began with a washboard and a piano. Soon, a tap dancer was added for percussion purposes and The Hot Sardines began to take shape.
With a French-inspired 1930s sound and the style to back it up, The Hot Sardines have taken New York City, and much of the world, by storm.
$15 - $35
STAR TREK: THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE
JANUARY 31, 2016
Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage brings five decades of Star Trek to concert halls for the first time in this galaxy or any other.
This lavish production includes an impressive live symphony orchestra and international solo instruments. People of all ages and backgrounds will experience the franchise’s groundbreaking and wildly popular musical achievements while the most iconic Star Trek film and TV footage is simultaneously beamed in high definition to a 40-foot wide screen.
The concert will feature some of the greatest music written for the franchise including music from Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Starfleet Academy and much more.
$35 - $65
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
FEBRUARY 2-7, 2016
“Rejoice. It is even more glorious than promised.”
- The New York Times
“Welcome to the deliriously amusing, heartwarming, headspinning world of Matilda The Musical. You won’t want to leave.”
– Bloomberg News
TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of Matilda have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”
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“Matilda is wondrous. A real miracle.
The best musical since The Lion King. ”
TIME Magazine’s #1
Show
of the Year!
YANNI FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Yanni’s musical style blends world music, jazz, classical and adult contemporary to create a sound unlike any other - and the sound definitely works. Fourteen of his albums have reached No. 1 on Billboard’s “Top New Age Album” category, with two albums (Dare to Dream and In my Time) receiving Grammy® nominations.
Yanni is known for bringing musicians and instruments together from every corner of the globe to create an authentic world music vibe. He is truly a global artist making music for everyone to enjoy.
$55 - $95
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Public On Sale July 10
YAMATO
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Hear that? No, wait. Better question: Feel that? It’s the powerful reverberations of the Taiko, a drum that’s deep-seeded in Japanese culture and tradition. And this unique instrument’s iconic sound is the driving force behind the very entertaining and insanely talented Yamato.
Founded in 1993 and backed by the Kodo drummers, Yamato has travelled all over the world, performing for over 2,500 audiences in over 51 countries. Their extensive touring schedule (six to ten months) is a testament to their dedication as performers. Yamato brings a fun, sometimes crazy, modern energy to both the Taiko drum and the stages they perform on.
$15 - $45
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
PATTY GRIFFIN WITH SARA WATKINS & ANAÏS MITCHELL
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
Patty Griffin is a Grammy® Award winning artist whose original songs have been covered by acts like the Dixie Chicks and Emmylou Harris.
Sara Watkins is the co-founder of bluegrass group Nickel Creek, a regular on A Prairie Home Companion, an amazing fiddler and an expert singer/songwriter. And Anaïs Mitchell writes amazing music that has been compared to some of the best acts ever, including Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.
On stage, these three talents play together in the round, accompanying each other through an intimate night of unforgettable music, crafted by three artists who clearly love (and are very, very good at) what they do.
$15 - $35
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Vocalosity is the all-new live concert event from the creative mind of artistic producer Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off) that takes a cappella to a whole new level! This fast-paced production features 12 dynamic voices singing some of today’s chart-topping hits in brand-new arrangements too incredible to miss.
No genre of music is off limits in the world of a cappella and Vocalosity will explore them all – from tenth century Gregorian chant and classical choral to barber shop quartet and bouncing doo-wop all the way to The Beatles and Bruno Mars. Combine that with movement and choreography from Sean Curran (Stomp original cast member) and you have an exhilarating evening of song unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard, live on stage.
It’s the aca-perfect concert experience!
$15 - $35
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Public On Sale July 10
MARCH 6, 2016
Over 30 years ago, The Peking Acrobats® made their Western debut. Today, American audiences continue to be enthralled by the group’s gravity-defying skills. Originally from China, they’ve been featured on numerous star-studded television specials, like Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous, Ellen’s Really Big Show, The Wayne Brady Show and in all of the Ocean’s Movies, directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Using trick-cycling, precision tumbling, gravity-defying flips, crazy contortionism, and much more, to the delight of audiences everywhere, The Peking Acrobats are all about pushing themselves beyond normal perceptions of human capabilities.
Join us as we celebrate 30 Years of Awesome Entertainment with The Peking Acrobats!
$15 - $35
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
CABARET
MARCH 15-20, 2016
Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to Greenville! As part of their 50th anniversary season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall’s (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of Cabaret.
Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd – and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times?
Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside – life is beautiful at Cabaret, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.
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TONY AWARD® WINNER BEST REVIVAL
A BROADWAY JEWEL IN ALL ITS GLITTERING GLORY!
WILLKOMMEN BACK.
ROSANNE CASH
APRIL 15, 2016
Rosanne Cash is an artist and musician who is comfortable in her craft regardless of what she happens to be creating. She has earned four Grammy® wins, 12 Grammy nominations, two gold records, written a ton of hit singles, a hit memoir titled Composed, essays featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone, and a collection of edited short stories.
And on top of all that, she was also chosen as Artist-in-Residence at Carnegie Hall and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for their 2015-16 seasons.
Her 2014 three-time Grammy winning album, The River & The Thread, features 11 songs she wrote with her long-time collaborator/ husband John Leventhal, that celebrate the rich landscape of the American South.
You do not want to miss the opportunity to see this amazing artist/musician/writer/ storyteller live on the Peace Center’s Concert Hall stage.
$25 - $55
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
APRIL 16, 2016
In 1987, Jay Leno was picked to fill in on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson when Carson wasn’t able to host. In 1992, Carson passed Leno the torch and over the next 17 years, Leno built a loyal latenight fan base with his topical humor, quick-wit and hilarious delivery. Leno retired from The Tonight Show in 2014, but retirement never really stuck.
To this day, he still maintains a steady touring schedule, performing over 200 stand-up comedy shows in venues across the country, while still taking the time to appear where audiences are used to seeing him, on late-night TV.
$65 - $95
Peacekeepers On Sale June 29
Public On Sale July 10
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
APRIL 20-24, 2016
“One of the most loved musicals of all time” – The Stage, London
The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award® winning Director Jack O’Brien, is coming to the Peace Center. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “DoRe-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.
The Sound of Music enjoyed extraordinary success as the first live television production of a musical in over 50 years when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 (seen by over 44 million people); 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.
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RIVERDANCE – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR
JUNE 28 - JULY 3, 2016
“As for the flaws? Well, there simply aren’t any. Here’s to another 20 years!”
- The Edinburgh Evening News
The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland - in rock, music, theater and film - nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.
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THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
JULY 19-24, 2016
One of the most romantic stories ever written is now an irresistible, two-time Tony Award®winning Broadway musical. Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, The Bridges of Madison County tells the story of Iowa housewife Francesca Johnson and her life-changing, four-day whirlwind romance with traveling photographer Robert Kincaid. It’s an unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more.
This stunning new production features gorgeous, soulful music by Tony Award®-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years) that draws upon the rich textures of Americana and folk and the sweeping, expressive balladry of classic Broadway.
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BROADWAY SEASON
TICKETS START AT $180!
TWO NEW SEATING OPTIONS
PREMIUM SEATING
Peacekeepers who give a gift of $250 or more will have access to all the great Peacekeeper benefits, plus our NEW Premium Orchestra seating! Box seating is also available for an additional donation.
SKY SEATS
To make Broadway accessible to everyone in the Upstate, we now have seating starting at just $180! That’s less than $30 per show!
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
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SAVINGS
Pay a one-time handling fee that locks in your ticket so even if prices increase, you never pay more.
EARLY ACCESS
Purchase additional tickets to Broadway shows before they go on sale to the public.
FLEXIBILITY
Can’t make it to a show? Don’t fret! With 48-hour notice, subscribers can exchange tickets for another performance free of charge!*
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS
Be the first to learn about our new season at the annual Broadway Announcement Party, and celebrate the spirit of Broadway at our Tony Awards® viewing party!
PAYMENT PLANS
Our payment plans make seeing Broadway shows a budget-friendly affair.
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The Peace Center is so much more than what audiences see on our stages. While we always aim to bring you top-notch acts from around the world, this can only be accomplished with help from a very important group of people.
These individuals are true believers in the Peace Center. They’re patrons, advocates for the arts and people who truly believe that Greenville is a better place because of what our venue brings to the table. And with their annual gifts, these individuals help make up the foundation of our organization. Without them, our walls would crumble (both metaphorically and literally). We lovingly refer to these people as Peacekeepers.
Interested in helping keep the arts and entertainment scene thriving in our great city by becoming a Peacekeeper? All gifts are tax-deductible, and once you become a Peacekeeper, you’ll have access to a slew of benefits like the ability to buy the best seats before they go on sale to the general public, and the opportunity to meet the artists through exclusive receptions, talk-backs and more. Call 864.467.3000 today or visit peacecenter.org/peacekeepers
AT A GLANCE
JIM QUICK & THE COASTLINE
July 10, 2015
ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND
July 16, 2015
DAILEY & VINCENT
July 30, 2015
CHRIS BOTTI
August 1, 2015
CINDERELLA
August 4-9, 2015
THE GIPSY KINGS
August 15, 2015
ALIVE INSIDE
August 20, 2015
BAND OF OZ
August 21, 2015
DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS
August 27, 2015
KINKY BOOTS
September 1-6, 2015
WILLIE NELSON
September 22, 2015
DIRTY DANCING
September 29 - October 4, 2015
JACKSON BROWNE
October 8, 2015
AUDRA MCDONALD
October 13, 2015
STREB: FORCES
October 17, 2015
FOREIGNER
October 18, 2015
JERSEY BOYS
October 27 - November 1, 2015
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE
November 9-10, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS GUITAR QUARTET
November 13, 2015
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
November 24-29, 2015
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
December 22, 2015
DISNEY’S NEWSIES
December 29, 2015 -January 3, 2016
THE TENORS
January 28, 2016
THE HOT SARDINES
January 29, 2016
STAR TREK: THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE
January 31, 2016
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
February 2-7, 2016
YANNI
February 16, 2016
YAMATO
February 17, 2016
PATTY GRIFFIN WITH SARA WATKINS & ANAÏS MITCHELL
February 23, 2016
VOCALOSITY
February 25, 2016
THE PEKING ACROBATS
March 6, 2016
CABARET
March 15-20, 2016
ROSANNE CASH
April 15, 2016
JAY LENO
April 16, 2016
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
April 20-24, 2016
THE BLUE MAN GROUP
May 10-11, 2016
RIVERDANCE
June 28 - July 3, 2016
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
July 19-24, 2016
AND MORE TO COME...
POETIC CONVERSATIONS
7PM
Poetic Conversations bring together two very different guest poets to share their work on a common topic and to start a poetic dialogue with audiences.
TRANSLATIONS:
NATIONAL HISPANIC MONTH
September 14, 2015
REMEMBERING: NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
November 12, 2015
BE THE DREAM: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
January 28, 2016
MAN TO MAN: A BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONVERSATION
February 18, 2016
WHAT SHE SAYS: HONORING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 31, 2016
FINDING YOUR VOICE THROUGH OUR PEACE VOICES PROGRAM
In this age of instant, technology-driven conversation, we’ve started to lose touch with the power of language. We’ve forgotten how to express ourselves, trading rich, potent words for watered down acronyms. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Everyone deserves to have a voice.
With the Peace Center’s Poet-in-Residence Glenis Redmond at the helm, Peace Voices offers master classes and professional poetry readings for students and adults. Using poetry as a vehicle, people are encouraged to discover their own voice, tell unique, personal stories, have important conversations and develop written and verbal skills.
You’re definitely going to fall in love with our Peace Voices program. Sign up for one of these amazing events today!
300 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601
peacecenter.org 864.467.3000
Blue Man Group will thrill Greenville with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you’ve never seen Blue Man Group, it’s a must-see. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it.
