June 18, 2010
Myrtle Beach Live Entertainment
With 13 million visitors a year, Myrtle Beach, S.C., is one of America’s top destinations for a family vacation and it is easy to see why. Widely known for its miles of beaches, large selection of world class golf courses, shops and seafood restaurants, the town has plenty to offer. While the area is well known for each of these Myrtle Beach is now also considered a great destination for its variety of year-round live entertainment. With an array of shows including music, dance, comedy, dinner theater and major concerts the area has something for everyone.
It all began in 1986 when entertainer and entrepreneur Calvin Gilmore opened the Grand Strand’s first major theater, The Carolina Opry. The theater presents three award winning shows: The Carolina Opry, Good Vibrations and The 
Carolina Opry Christmas Special, all of which have been highly acclaimed by such publications as The New York Times, CNN and USA Today. Each show consists of a collection of live musical performances and has been voted Best Live Show in Myrtle Beach a multitude of times.
With over 2,600 seats the Palace Theater is home to a variety of tribute acts, concerts and their smash hit Le Grand Cirque Adrenaline. The show is a spellbinding event with elaborate costumes, state-of-the-art lighting and acrobats that fly high above the spectators and has been compared to the world famous Cirque du Soleil. Be sure to contact either The Carolina Opry or The Palace Theater ahead of time to reserve your tickets as shows often sell out.
If you’re trying to kill two birds with one stone then be sure to check out either Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede or Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Both locations provide guests with a large four course meal while they are 
treated to an extravagant live show. The Dixie Stampede is a western style show with dancers, cowboys, wagons and comedians while Medieval Times hearkens back to the days of dragons, castles, jousting knights and fair maidens. Either is a viable option for a fun filled night with the family!
For music lovers the Grand Strand also provides a medley of choices. The Alabama Theater focuses on country and western music and has featured such legends as George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Pride and the auditorium’s namesake, Alabama. If you have ever missed your favorite artist in concert 
then be sure to check out Legends in Concert, the place to go for the industry’s best impersonators, all of which sing in their natural voice. Some performances include the Beatles, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson. For live bands, The House of Blues regularly hosts jazz, blues, gospel and rock artists both local and from across the country. Be sure to attend the Gospel Brunch held each Sunday from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. The $20 price of admission includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and the soul wrenching gospel music of the House of Blues Gospel Band.
With a mixture of live shows the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand has become a hot spot of family entertainment. For more information on the shows visit www.mymyrtlebeach.com and for accommodations in the area check out www.festiva.travel.
