Paul Hyde, Author at GREENVILLE JOURNAL

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.

Returning home, conductor Joseph Young leads Greenville Symphony program

“It’s very much a homecoming to be back in the area,” Joseph Young said.

Paul’s Pick: Herring Chamber Ensemble performs ‘Messiah’ (Part III)

The 24-voice group is part of the larger Greenville Chorale, which featured Parts I and II of Handel’s choral masterwork in December 2018.

Paul’s Pick: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Axel’ skates, leaps and rocks into Greenville

“Axel” arrives at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena Feb. 13 with six shows through Feb. 16.

Aladdin’ takes magic carpet ride into Peace Center

Disney’s “Aladdin,” a show for the whole family, arrives at the Peace Center on Wednesay, Feb. 12, for a two-week run, with 16 performances scheduled.

Paul’s Picks: ‘Timely’ production of ‘1984’ arrives at Peace Center

At a time of fake news, intense partisan animosity and attacks on the press, “1984” seems as relevant as ever, said Desiree Sanchez, director of the production.

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