Alabama Theatre, North Myrtle Beach.
Theaters of all sizes dot the Grand Strand, including the iconic 2,000-plus-seat Carolina Opry and Alabama Theatres with their long-running variety stage shows and the all-new Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre in North Myrtle Beach. Catch some real laughs at the Comedy Cabana, or the best in artist tribute shows at Legends in Concert. Original and tribute acts continue to regularly visit the House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, and the Historic Winyah Auditorium in Georgetown hosts a variety of musical performances, along with the historic Strand Theater on Front Street, also in Georgetown. Illusionist Charles Bach returns with magic and more at the Wonders Theatre at Broadway at the Beach. The Broadway Theater (formerly the IMAX Theater) presents Adrenaline, a Cirque du Soleil– style show, scheduled to run all summer long.
Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach; Medieval Times , Myrtle Beach.
Riga Tony’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show (Myrtle Beach) provides an immersive theater experience along with what the guests say is “delicious Italian food.” The two largest dinner theaters, Medieval Times and Pirate’s Voyage, round out the dinner-and-a-show offerings, combining full dinners with adventurous, family-friendly shows with live animals and spectacular athleticism.
Carolina Improv, back after a Covid hiatus, once again presents live, interactive improv comedy shows the first Friday of each month at 704 Studios (704 8th Ave N. in the Arts and Innovation District, Myrtle Beach) 7 p.m., free admission.
Area churches get in on the act, too, hosting touring Gospel acts and the high art of oratorio, chamber music and more in Muzika! from Varna International Music Academy, June 1-30
