About Us

The League of Charleston Theatres was formed in the summer of 2005 by five leading local theatres after a joint trip to Chicago funded by the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. In Chicago, these theatres saw first hand how The League of Chicago Theatres had helped and continues to help give Chicago the reputation it has today as one of the top theatre producing cities in the world. The "Chicago Five" came back with a new perspective on how to promote Charleston's own vibrant theatre scene both locally and nationally and foster communication between producing companies. After a year of planning and the acceptance of a generous grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, The League of Charleston Theatres has publicly become Theatre Charleston.

Look for our show inserts in the program of your next live theatrical performance and our weekly "Theatre Charleston This Weekend" ad in the Post and Courier. Keep track of what's playing in Charleston on any given night of the year by using our search by date section of the website. Check our In The News section for links to press releases, reviews, and events for Theatre Charleston and its Member Theatres. And don't forget to check out our Individual Membership that will give you special discounts to every Member Theatre production!

Mission Statement

The League of Charleston Theatres is an alliance of theatre organizations created to support, advocate and promote Charleston’s theatre industry both locally and nationally. The mission of the League is to promote awareness and visibility for live theatre in the Charleston area, and provide services that strengthen the operations of both the member theatres and performing arts organizations in general. The League will serve as a forum for its members to address common concerns and as a vehicle for collective action.