The Gaillard Center today released a statement saying they are “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 will shift into two socially-distanced performances on April 11, 2021 at 12 pm and 7:30 pm. 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 10th. The performance will shift into two socially-distanced performances on April 23 and 24, 2021 at 7:30 pm. 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 8th at 11 am.
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 is 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 is 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 cancellation of CHICAGO, originally scheduled for December 8, 2020, and the postponement of BEAUTIFUL – 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.
The Gaillard Center says they 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. Visit 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.
