Charleston Gaillard Center Announces Changes to 20-21 Series Subscriptions

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CHARLESTON GAILLARD CENTER ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO 20-21 SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS

December 8​, 2020 – Charleston, SC – The ​Charleston Gaillard Center ​is sad to announce that due to the continued impact of COVID-19, multiple upcoming shows in our 2020-2021 series have shifted into socially-distanced events or have been postponed or canceled.

The following events will shift into socially-distanced events: ● Jean-Yves Thibaudet w ​ ill shift into two socially-distanced performances on April 11, 2021 at 12pm and 7:30pm. A livestream of the 7:30pm performance will also be available to purchase. ● Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis ​was originally scheduled for April 10. The performance will shift into two socially-distanced performances on April 23 and 24, 2021 at 7:30pm. A livestream of the April 24th concert will also be available to purchase.

Single tickets to Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will be on sale to the public on Friday, January 8 at 11am. Get presale access by becoming a Charleston Gaillard Center Member. Contact our Development Office at development@gaillardcenter.org​ or (843) 579-6468 for more information.

The following events are rescheduled: ● An Evening with Audra McDonald​ ​is rescheduled from June 27, 2021 to November 6, 2021. ● AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN i​ s rescheduled from April 30, 2021 to December 14, 2021.

The following events are postponed with rescheduled dates to be announced: ● WAITRESS​ ​is currently postponed to Spring Season 2022. ● Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater​ ​is currently postponed to Spring Season 2022. ● SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL i​ s currently postponed to Spring Season 2022.

The following event is canceled: ● Academy of St Martin in the Fields​ was scheduled for March 11, 2021.

In August, the Gaillard Center announced the cancelation of C ​ HICAGO​, originally scheduled for December 8, 2020, and the postponement of B ​ EAUTIFUL​ ​- The Carole King Musical​, originally scheduled for January 13 and 14, 2021. New dates for BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical ​will be announced at a later date.

The Gaillard Center is working to announce rescheduled dates as soon as possible for all postponed performances. ​If you purchased tickets from the Gaillard Center to any of the Gaillard presented events, you will receive information regarding next steps.

Stephen A. Bedard, President and CEO of the Charleston Gaillard Center, stated, “We have been fortunate to present socially-distanced concerts with small capacities this fall, but we know that is not possible for many large, national tours.

We look forward to bringing these incredible productions to Charleston later in 2021 and 2022.”

While the Gaillard Center is disappointed to postpone these in-person events, we have been diligently working with the shows to present virtual content to patrons.

Content may range from moderated discussions with cast members and tour producers to behind-the-scenes content. V ​ isit gaillardcenter.org for additional program information for these virtual events.

The following shows will have virtual content available for purchase: ● ● ● ● ●

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical WAITRESS SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN An Evening with Audra McDonald

Each of these virtual events will have a $10 ticket available for the public to purchase. Tickets will be on sale to the public on Friday, January 8 at 11am.

Get presale access by becoming a Charleston Gaillard Center Member.

Contact our Development Office at ​development@gaillardcenter.org ​or (843) 579-6468 for more information.

ABOUT THE CHARLESTON GAILLARD CENTER: The Charleston Gaillard Center is a 501c3 nonprofit performing arts organization in Charleston, South Carolina, committed to enriching lives through unforgettable experiences. Throughout the year, we provide exceptional programming and vibrant educational opportunities for the community.

Please consider a contribution as we continue to find innovative ways to connect, inspire and entertain.​ ​Donate to support the arts in your community.​ ​You can learn more about our educational resources and programming at gaillardcenter.org​.

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