The Myrtle Beach area has emerged as a hot spot for live family entertainment, offering the best in music, dance, comedy, dinner shows, and celebrity concerts.

Theaters

Read on to find more information about Myrtle Beach theaters and the great entertainment they each provide.

Alabama Theatre

The plush, 2,000-seat Alabama Theatre is the setting for some of the best concerts and shows in town, as well as a top-notch variety show called One. The list of entertainment legends who have graced this stage include George Jones; Bill Cosby; Charlie Pride; Loretta Lynn; Roy Clark; the Coasters, Platters & Drifters; and the auditorium's namesake, Alabama.

Carolina Opry

The Carolina Opry, founded by entertainer and entrepeneur Calvin Gilmore, started the Grand Strand's theater boom in 1986 and continues to delight audiences year after year. The 2,200-seat venue offers a medley of music, including country, pop, gospel, Broadway, jazz and more, plus generous helpings of comedy and dance. Mr. Gilmore regularly appears on the Grand Ole Opry.

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show

No matter which side of the Mason-Dixon line you call home, you'll have a whoopin,' hollerin' good time at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show. 32 magnificent horses, singing, dancing, comedy, stampeding buffalos, friendly North South Rivalry all while you enjoy a fabulous 4 course feast.

The House of Blues

The House of Blues attracts standouts in the world of blues, jazz, gospel and rock. Norah Jones, Edwin McCain, Counting Crows, Keith Urban, Hootie & The Blowfish and Chris Isaac are just a few of the headliners who have appeared here. Other big draws: the Sunday Gospel Brunch, Teen Dance Night and Murder Mystery Dinner Theater.

Legends in Concert

Legends in Concert is the place to go for superstar look-alikes (and sound-alikes) such as the Blues Brothers, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Michael Jackson, Liza Minelli and many other legends. This show is consistently popular with all ages.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

At Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, knights on Andalusian stallions compete for the audience's attention. Every performance features thrilling action and four-course feasting. A new plot, "The Traitor Story," made its debut in 2003, along with new characters, costumes, lighting, and music. A family favorite.

Palace Theatre

With more than 2,600 seats, the majestic Palace Theatre is home to the breathtaking smash hit, Le Grande Cirque, a mesmerizing spectacle of artistry and imagination performed by some of the world's greatest acrobatic and theatrical performers!  Built in 1995, the Palace is home to some of Broadway's greatest shows and celebrity concerts.