I attended two Spoleto concerts at the Dock Street Theatre. The theater is very old and I loved its…read morecharm! From the outside, it reminded me of NOLA! The inside was warm and inviting. If you pass the box office and go right and head outside you will see a lovely courtyard where you can buy drinks and snacks. But please note, water is the only drink you're allowed to take inside the theatre.! Inside the theater, the seats were ok, but you can't expect extra comfort since I'm sure they can only do so much to improve due to its historic status. I even thought the bathroom signs were cute lol! I highly recommend checking out the theater if you are in town!

Absolutely LOVE the revamp of the Dock Street Theatre. I was nervous what the restoration would…read morehold but I was pleasantly surprised what they have done with the space. The outside courtyard was a nice addition as well. Can't beat the PNC Pay What You Cb night as it allowed me to be able to see a show I wouldn't have otherwise been able to attend. Come From Away was just fantastic! Can't wait to see my next show here! Great isheers and space.

The experience at Theatre 99 is always excellent; the interior design is very retro..classic…read moretheatre seats and good vibes :) Excellent music!

I love to laugh. I love an underdog. I know I'm a snob who has seen the best in NYC and Chicago…read moreand tried to temper my expectations. The performers seem like cool people that are probably the funniest people in the friend group and would be a blast to be around. But I didn't laugh once at this show. First, they chose someone from the audience to come up and answer questions, the answers which were meant to infiltrate the rest of the show. Which is the only reason I would come back here--maybe next time they choose a better or more interesting person? This time they chose an obnoxious drunk guy who used an Arabic slur at the end of his time. To the point one of the cast made a visibly disdainful face. And then he spent the entire hour (right behind me) guffawing at every single thing and repeating jokes over and over to himself aloud. This is a small venue. Bar is cash only. My show was only about 11 bucks, which is more than reasonable, and the only reason I am not outraged or unwilling to try again. They also have even cheaper shows and different themes.

I had the opportunity to check out their new show "Chicken and Biscuits" now playing at the Dock…read moreStreet Theatre through Feb. 11. It's a heart felt modern comedy about good old-fashioned family drama. This was such a fun watch and lots of laughs through out the night. It's been a while since I've been to a show. I'm so glad that I went. I'm definitely going to be on the lookout to see what's up-and-coming at the theater. Hey, you can follow along with me over on Instagram @sipbiteandtasteit to be up-to-date on my city experiences.

Beautiful classical theatre in the heart of downtown!…read more I dragged my husband out to the musical Elf this past Sunday. Surprisingly he obliged with minimal grumbling (even for not being into shows, missing the Steeler game, AND it being a work night...double whoa)! The theatre is smaller than the ones I'm used to back home, but it made the experience seem that much more personal. There's a beautiful outside area that's open to the public, making it a perfect venue for the warmer winter nights! The only reason I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 is because the seats are a little tough to withstand for 2+ hours (however, typical of most classical art venues I've been to). Overall we had a great experience and I would highly recommend attending a show here!

Best little community theater in the tri-county area! Great shows! Lots of amazing local talent…read moreand ticket prices are very reasonable. Discounts for military and seniors.

Charming, intimate theater in downtown Summerville. We arrived early and had dinner nearby and then…read morewalked over to the theater. It's a small theater with local talent. Arsenic and Old Lace is the current play and it's well worth the time to see. The acting was really very entertaining. This was my first time but I'm now excited to see future productions including plays performed by children. Oh, and they are looking for local actors!

Charleston Stage uses this facility when they need another place other than the Dock Street…read moreTheater. It is roomy and seemingly new. You walk from the front door next to the now closed China Bistro off of Sam Rittenberg Boulevard to the stage and seating area. Unfortunately, the seats were not comfortable even for the approximate 75 minutes when we were seated for the Chamber Music Charleston, who very kindly are allowed by Charleston Stage to use the facility. The night we were there (we have advance tickets for more), it was part of the "2024-2025 Chamber Music at the Pearl." Not sure why they call it the Pearl, but one sign outside of a door referred to Pearlstine, a famous name around Charleston for the Budweiser Beer Distributor for many decades. As to the Autumnal Piano Trio, it was a marvelously talented pianist Irina Pevzner who kept my eyes on her as she went up and down the keys with great flourishes. The violinist Frances Hsieh was equally talented and the music allowed her to show her musical skills. The cellist Timothy O'Malley was the final member of the trio. The Beethoven Trio in D Major was an excellent piece for the musicians and for the hall, with the acoustics allowing the music to flow outward to all of the audience, which almost filled the performance space. As I said, we will be returning twice for other chamber music and look forward to the event, although a pad on the folding seats are similar to movie theater seats, but not nearly as comfortable.

I attended the evening showing of Shear Madness on a Saturday night (5/15) at this fairly new…read moretheatre. It's an extension of Charleston Stage and looks like they have a nice season of shows lined up. My friend saw a special on tickets around Mothers Day and we picked up 4 tickets for around sixty bucks which was a steal. The theater itself is new and clean. They sell concessions in the lobby before the show and at intermission. The selection ranged from soda, beer, wine, and candy, to some charleston favorites like Holy City Popcorn, Benne Wafers, and Cheese Straws. The prices were very reasonable considering you expect to pay more at the theater. Inside the theater is small so don't worry about where you're sitting. I was second row and loved it but you could be further back with no issue. I agree the seats are a little close together but I also know they need to pack in what they can to this small space. The set design was top notch and because you're so close, you feel like you're part of the action. I had seen Sheer Madness at the original theatre in Boston (dare I say) twenty years ago. I remembered the general storyline but I love how they added in the local Charleston humor to refresh the dialogue. The actors all did a phenomenal job and some of them even maintained the original Boston accent from the original. As a native, I was impressed and didn't even realize that it was "put on" for the show until I realized they were from the area. Pro Tip: Red Orchid is next door and is the perfect pre or post show meal and/or drinks!

Charleston's own big band, they perform a yearly season, ending with their Christmas Swing into the…read moreSeason. We've been season ticket holders since moving here, and enjoy their concerts and the Chargers Jazz Festival every year in April, with bigger name out of town artists entertaining us over a long weekend. If jazz is your thing, take a look at their website.

This was an ahhhhmazing night of Jazz! I always feel spoiled coming here. Tonight's show was full…read moreof fun moments. It's me and my friends favorite girls night out. We love to start here then have dinner somewhere near.

We very much enjoyed our visit to the Aiken-Rhett House. The guided tour was very well done, and…read moreour tour guide was knowledgeable and informative throughout the experience. We appreciated learning not only about the home and the family who lived in the home, but also about the enslaved people connected to the property and their lives. The preserved nature of the house provides an authentic experience. There were, however, a couple of distractions that took away from the experience. Early in the presentation, the tour guide was drinking a soda and repeatedly belched while speaking to the group, which felt somewhat unprofessional and made the presentation less enjoyable. We also did not care for the indigo art installation displayed throughout parts of the home. In our opinion, the artwork distracted from the preservation-focused experience that makes the house so interesting. Having modern art pieces placed among the furnishings made it harder to fully appreciate the rooms as historical spaces and also made it difficult to take clean photographs of the home itself. Overall, though, this was still a worthwhile visit, and we are glad we included it during our time in Charleston.

I absolutely loved this house and the three star rating has nothing to do with the preservation and…read moreI very much respect the opinion of others to leave the house as it was found but in MHO preservation also means to keep it in good repair as it was once kept in its original grandeur state or social importance. A few more years and the decay to the elements will bring this house to the ground. If you compare this house to the mansion in the Magnolia Plantation you can see what I mean, restoration doesn't necessarily mean modernizing the house with today's comforts like AC but actually preserve it so future generations can have an idea of how the house looked and functioned back in the years. It is not about the 16 dollar entrance fee but I would rather pay more to see what the house looked like in the splendor of the Chas boom rather than what it looked when the family moved out, moreover if the family was going through hard times and couldn't keep it up in good repair I am sure it was better than today and every day that goes by and for respect to the family the Charleston Museum owes some effort to make it look better not just show it as bad as it looks, just rain seeping through cracks and windows is little by little deteriorating it's appearance until some day it will be a parking lot. Our tour took almost two hours TMI

Yes, it is members only so you cannot just walk in UNLESS you were with a member as I was along…read morewith some other working folks. There are two separate buildings now, with one of them facing the harbor. The room that we were in easily accommodated the six of us. The many old and newer photos and paintings of ships, both yachts, and ocean-going boats give you a great vibe. Enough about the buildings but the food as always has never failed in the 30+ years that I have, now and again, been invited in. Today was a lighter day for me, with only a chef's salad with thick and delicious fried oysters. Others had a starter of she-crab soup, for which I kicked myself as I remember how outstanding that is, along with a side splash of sherry. Ah, well. Next time when I again return to the elegance, outstanding servers, and absolutely delicious food.

I have been here many many times as an invited guest. Both "Back Bar" and Main Dining…read more Back bar is a Charleston legend. Great lunch spread. Wonderful fellowship. Rich history. Main dining is first class club service. Great menu. Beautiful views. Lovely venue.