The USCB Center for the Arts proudly unveils its 2024-25 season, a dazzling lineup of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. With a rich variety of acts spanning music, theater, and family-friendly shows, this season is set to be one of the most exciting yet. There is something for everyone at the Center for the Arts.
Mainstage Touring Artists Series
This season, the Mainstage Touring Artists series brings an eclectic mix of talent to Beaufort. Performances include:
Queens of Rock and Soul: Join American Idol Finalist LaKisha Jones in a celebration of the great ladies of soul from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, the legendary Aretha Franklin and the one and only Whitney Houston.
Pam Tillis: Belles and Bows: Join country music legend Pam Tillis for a heartwarming evening filled with her
greatest hits and timeless Christmas classics. “Belles and Bows” blends Pam’s iconic voice with the magic of the holiday season, delivering an unforgettable performance that celebrates the spirit of a country Christmas.
Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar: Experience the soulful harmonies and dynamic musical adaptations of this celebrated gospel group. Without a doubt, the vocal power of their forty voices will fill our venue for an experience you won’t soon forget.
Electric Avenue: The 80’s MTV Experience: Electric Avenue show is a high energy space that reminds people of a time when they came home from school, put a record on, and listened with open ears and an open heart; conjuring first dates, first cars, prom nights, weekend movies, and meeting friends at the mall, while finding a sense of fashion and an identity all their own. At an Electric Avenue show, 80’s music is as alive and well today as it has ever been.
The Shark is Broken: This Olivier Award nominated new play is hilariously brilliant and pure genius. Inspired by Robert Shaw’s experience playing Quint on the notorious shoot, THE SHARK IS BROKEN by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster. Presented by Pure Theatre.
Splish Splash: The Music of Bobby Darin: This fabulous show celebrates everything Bobby Darin — Teen Idol, Singer Songwriter, Movie Star and Nightclub Performer – his music, his life and times. Snap your fingers to great Darin hits like Mack The Knife, Splish Splash, Dream Lover, Beyond the Sea, Clementine, and many more.
Always Olivia: Always Olivia is a tribute to one of the most celebrated and beloved pop culture icons of all time, the late Olivia Newton-John, who sold over 100 million records worldwide, had 10 #1 hits, earned 4 Grammys, numerous music awards, and starred as Sandy with John Travolta in Grease.
Boy Named Banjo: In the decade since their stripped-down 2012 debut, The Tanglewood Sessions, brought them to Bonnaroo, Boy Named Banjo have taken Nashville and beyond by storm with a series of critically acclaimed, genre-bending releases that have earned performances everywhere from the Ryman to the Grand Ole Opry. They have been working on a new body of music that marks a full-circle return to their Americana and bluegrass roots.
Musical Theatre Series
The Beaufort Children’s Theatre and the Beaufort Theatre Company continue to delight with their exceptional productions:
Oklahoma!: Beaufort Theatre Company presents one of the greatest American musicals, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. This beloved
classic musical, set in Indian Territory, is an exciting love story with fighting, trickery, and of course, the great state of Oklahoma.
Shrek the Musical, Jr.: This Beaufort Children’s Theatre production is based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. Join Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey in this enchanting adventure perfect for the whole family.
Alice in Wonderland, Jr.: Join Beaufort Children’s Theatre and dive into the whimsical world of Alice with this charming rendition of the classic tale. Alice encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Ain’t Misbehavin’: Ain’t Misbehavin’ pays tribute to the incomparable Thomas “Fats” Waller who rose to international fame during the Harlem Renaissance, the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, and that jumpin’ new beat, swing music.
“We are thrilled to present such a diverse and dynamic season,” says Bonnie Hargrove, Director of the USCB Center for the Arts. “Our goal is to offer something for everyone, from rock and soul enthusiasts to families looking for a magical theater experience. We can’t wait to welcome both new and returning patrons to our performances.”
Individual show tickets are now available. For the complete schedule of show dates and times, and to purchase tickets, visit us at uscbcenterforthearts.com. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this incredible season of entertainment and culture in the heart of historic downtown Beaufort.
