Paul Hyde, Author at GREENVILLE JOURNAL

Greenville Symphony’s 2020-21 season spotlights more soloists, classical standards and pops

As South Carolina continues on the road to fully reopening, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra is looking toward the fall and next spring with great hopes and ambitious plans. The orchestra’s…

Greenville Chorale looks toward its 60th year with gems from the past

“The season has definitely taken on a different tone, given our current situation,” said Bingham Vick, the Chorale’s longtime artistic director and conductor.

Broadway blockbusters: ‘Hamilton,’ ‘Wicked’ and ‘Evan Hansen’ among Peace Center’s 2020-21 season

Here’s the complete Peace Center Broadway season lineup for 2020-2021.

When the lights go out

Coronavirus impact on Greenville arts groups could be devastating

Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ strikes a blow for female empowerment at Centre Stage

“9 to 5” opens March 19 for 15 performances through April 11.

Paul’s Pick: Jay Leno, comedian and car guy, returns to the Peace Center

Tickets are going fast.

Gay Men’s Chorus concert is a homecoming, says director

“Greenville is like a second home to many of us,” said executive director Chris Verdugo.

Logos Theatre presents world premiere of ‘A Peep Behind the Scenes’

“A Peep Behind the Scenes,” based on a once-famous novel by Amy Catherine Walton, opens March 6 for 20 performances through April 23.

Paul’s Pick: Greenville Theatre brings frothy, frolicsome “Gentleman’s Guide” to stage

The Tony Award-winning musical, set in the elegant Edwardian era, opens March 6 for 11 performances through March 22.

CBT’s ‘Jungle Book’ casts animals as protectors of the environment

This production, a revised version of the ballet, features about 50 dancers in an array of dance styles.

Timely ‘Hedwig’ roars into the Warehouse Theatre

Hard-charging rock show explores issues that are a big part of today’s cultural debate: gender fluidity, diversity and inclusion.

Paul’s Pick: A grittier ‘Les Miserables’ returns to the Peace Center

The main plot is set against the backdrop of the Paris uprising of 1832 with students and workers fighting for “les miserables” — the impoverished and starving people of France.