If visiting Greenville, SC, this January, escape the cold weather by attending a live show. From top tier performances at the Peace Center to relaxed, local showcases at Center Stage, there are many different venues and experiences offered in the area. Greenville’s got the show for you: family-friendly, edgy, comedic, and/or musical. Nothing beats watching the curtains open and seeing live actors and actresses on stage, sharing their talents with the world. Check out our complete guide to live theater in Greenville, SC, in the list below for a festive pastime in the Upstate this winter. 

1. The Peace Center

The Peace Center is Greenville, SC’s most distinguished performing arts destination. Here, individuals can see Broadway plays, concerts, ballets, and more in an elegant, 2,100 seat hall. Smaller shows can also be seen at Gunter Theater, Harkins Theater, and the Peace Plaza (outside). This January, the Peace Center is performing The Outsiders, Les Miserables and hosting “Nashville:” The Encore Tour, the Akropolis Reed Quintet, and Brett Young: 2.0 Tour. 

2. Greenville Theater

The Greenville Theater is “the oldest and largest professional, non profit theatre company” in the Upstate, and is therefore worth a visit. Established in 1926, it is beloved for its historical auditorium, and it specializes in musicals, dramas, and comedies. See Fiddler on the Roof in March, Steel Magnolias in April, and Disney’s Frozen in June.

3. SC Children’s Theater 

The most family friendly venue in Greenville, SC, is the SC Children’s Theatre, which has been operating for more than 35 years. There are two stages: the 300 seat Bell Main Stage and smaller Younts Stage. This January and February will feature The Rainbow Fish, The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe, and Elephant and Piggies. Of course, this theater hosts younger actors and actresses, making it an ideal place to bring younger audience members. 

4. Center Stage

With only 275 seats, Center Stage is much more of an intimate setting than the Peace Center. This professional theater hosts the New Play Festival every year, and habitually features musicals and thought provoking plays. This January, check out How It Feels to Fall From the Sky. The shows here tend to be a bit more edgy.

5. The Warehouse Theater

Boasting of an “Off Broadway” feel, this small, 150 seat venue offers up close views of captivating performances. They seek to produce raw and real, quality entertainment. And, every year, they host the Upstate Shakespeare Festival. This January, check out their production of Heroes of the Fourth Turning.

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Honorable mentions: 

Mauldin Cultural Center

Theater Underground

Historic Pelzer Auditorium

Greer Center for the Arts 

The Logos Theater 

While Greenville's Falls Park and outdoor views are stunning, there may be days that the January chill makes being inside more preferable. The live theater options above provide quality locations to warm up and enjoy unique entertainment in the Upstate. Where will you travel to next?