THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical is an unforgettable journey of love, wealth, and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.

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The Great Gatsby

Peace Center

Celebrate the triumph of American spirit and artistry with Fanfare for the Common Man and Bernstein’s West Side Story Symphonic Dances! The program begins with Aaron Copland’s iconic Fanfare for the Common Man, followed by the South Carolina premiere of Turbulent Flames by Jessica Meyer. GSO Principal Clarinetist John Sadak shines in Copland’s lyrical Clarinet Concerto, and Carlos Simon’s Four Black American Dances sets the stage for the exhilarating West Side Story Symphonic Dances by Leonard Bernstein. Experience a celebration of American creativity at its most vibrant and heartfelt.

West Side Story Symphonic Dances + Fanfare for the Common Man

PSO Spring Showcase

Furman University

Discover the courage and spirit of a Revolutionary War heroine with Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl Who Defied an Army. This world premiere by Peter B. Kay and Mark Waldrop brings to life the tale of Dicey Langston, a South Carolina teenager whose bravery helped shape the nation’s fight for independence. This brand new work is paired with Aaron Copland’s beloved Appalachian Spring. This inspiring program celebrates local history and the resilience of the American spirit. Join us for this powerful blend of storytelling and music!

Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl Who Defied an Army

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59E40S_EQSY

The Artelize Podcast: A love letter that was never sent

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THv6htilWtI

The Artelize Podcast and Adolfo Corrado: Mediterranean flavors, opera and social media

Senior Honors Concert

DeAndre Simmons and Laquita Mitchell take star turns as Porgy and Bess, with timeless classics like “Summertime” and “It Ain’t Necessarily So.” American mezzo-soprano Kate Jackman is our soloist for Copland’s poignant and delightful Old American Songs, alternating with a chorus of Greenville’s finest singers led by William Burgess.

Season Finale: Porgy and Bess

Lakeside Concert

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love, and features music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by TV’s Bekah Brunstetter (“This Is Us”).

The Notebook

SPAMALOT gallops back to the Peace Center in a hilarious new revival direct from Broadway. Featuring a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, the original production won three Tony Awards® in 2005, including Best Musical.

Spamalot

Featuring a side-by-side performance with CYS Symphony Orchestra and Members of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra.

Peace Center Performance

Experience the cutting edge of American music with a concert of works composed within the last five years. This is a bold orchestral exploration of contemporary creativity. Greenville Symphony’s Principal Cellist Seth Russell takes center stage in Lembit Beecher’s evocative Tell Me Again. The program also features Clarice Assad’s playful Circus Fantasia, Katherine Balch’s ethereal music for young water that danced beneath my feet, and a world premiere by Ivan Enrique Rodriguez. Witness the dynamic voices shaping today’s American music!

The Last Five Years: American Music Now

Experience the vibrant tapestry of American Landscapes and Stories, a concert celebrating the diversity and beauty of American culture. The evening begins with the world premiere of Andy Akiho’s latest work, inspired by the heroic story of Frances Marion, South Carolina’s Revolutionary War general. The program continues with Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s homage to the ancient native American story of how the animals risked their lives to bring the first fire to people . The second half features stunning video, providing a breathtaking visual backdrop to this celebration of American artistry. The program culminates with Grofé’s evocative Grand Canyon Suite, with images of one of our nation’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Don’t miss this unforgettable journey through sound and image!

Grand Canyon Suite + American Stories

Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph).

Les Misérables

This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them.

The Outsiders

Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire—searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before—HELL’S KITCHEN, a new musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys.

Hell's Kitchen

Direct from Broadway comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Musical.

Suffs

Celebrate the spirit of collaboration and artistry with Dvořák’s American String Quartet at the intimate Gunter Theatre. Greenville Symphony’s Principal Musicians shine in a program featuring Miguel Del Aguila’s vibrant Wind Quintet No. 2 and Dvořák’s beloved String Quartet No. 12, “The American”. From the dynamic energy of contemporary sounds to the heartfelt melodies inspired by America’s landscapes, this concert offers a captivating journey through musical traditions both old and new. Perfect for an unforgettable Valentine’s weekend!

Dvořák’s American String Quartet

Immerse yourself in a vibrant exploration with a program that asks the question “what is American music?” This dynamic program opens with the haunting beauty of Charles Ives’ Unanswered Question and explores Latin American influences in Juan David Osorio’s El Paraíso Según María and Arturo Márquez’s electrifying Danzón No. 2. The evening culminates with Dvořák’s passionate Cello Concerto in B minor, performed by the acclaimed Cuban-American cellist Tommy Mesa, whose artistry brings a unique perspective to this timeless masterpiece. Experience an unforgettable journey through music that transcends borders!

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert continues the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s magical tradition of bringing the wizarding world to Peace Concert Hall. Watch the fourth film in the series as Harry, Hermione, Ron, and friends face the excitement and danger of the Triwizard Tournament. With the GSO performing Patrick Doyle’s thrilling score live, this one-of-a-kind cinematic experience will leave fans of all ages spellbound. Don’t miss the next chapter in this enchanting series!

Events in Greenville, SC

The Great Gatsby

Peace Center

West Side Story Symphonic...

Greenville Symphony

PSO Spring Showcase

Carolina Youth Symphony

Dicey Langston: The South...

Greenville Symphony

The Artelize Podcast and ...

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The Artelize Podcast - A ...

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The Artelize Podcast: A l...

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The Artelize Podcast and ...

Artelize

Senior Honors Concert

Carolina Youth Symphony

Season Finale: Porgy and ...

Greenville Symphony

Lakeside Concert

Carolina Youth Symphony

The Notebook

Peace Center

Spamalot

Peace Center

Peace Center Performance

Carolina Youth Symphony

The Last Five Years: Amer...

Greenville Symphony

Grand Canyon Suite + Amer...

Greenville Symphony

Les Misérables

Peace Center

The Outsiders

Peace Center

Hell's Kitchen

Peace Center

Suffs

Peace Center

Dvořák’s American String ...

Greenville Symphony

Dvořák’s Cello Concerto

Greenville Symphony

Harry Potter and the Gobl...

Greenville Symphony