Centre Stage of Greenville

Centre Stage is a performing arts theater in Greenville, SC, located at 501 River St 3rd floor. It holds a rating of 4.80 based on 433 reviews.

Founded in 1983 by Douglas P. McCoy, Centre Stage is SC’s only professional thrust-stage theatre. The 275-seat venue has occupied approximately 10,000 square feet of the Morgan Stanley Building at 501 River Street since October 1997. It is situated within walking distance of historic Falls Park and downtown Greenville’s Main Street corridor. The theatre produces a full season of musicals, contemporary plays, comedies, and dramas. It also hosts an annual New Play Festival that draws submissions from playwrights across the country, with a growing focus on SC writers.

Laura Nicholas serves as the Executive Artistic Director. She previously held the role of Associate Artistic Director and holds an MFA in Directing from Baylor University. She was recognized by the Upstate Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award. Laura has directed productions including A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Next to Normal, Clue, and Singin’ in the Rain. She also designs the sets for nearly all of the theatre’s productions.

The theatre is a Constituent Member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG) and a member of the Professional Division of the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). Actors’ Equity Association members have performed at Centre Stage under the AEA Guest Artist (Special Appearance) Contract. The James and Beverley Whitten Centre for the Performing Arts is a new space that supports rehearsals, storage, and educational programs. Box office hours are 2-5 pm Tuesday-Friday. The phone number is 864-233-6733.

The theater is located on the third floor of 501 River Street, just over a tenth of a mile from South Academy Street and Linky Stone Park. It is also within a short distance of the Greenlink Transit Center and the Reedy River.

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