Dock Street Theater
Dock Street Theater
4.5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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- sandyk8102018Springfield, Virginia106 contributionsLoved the play but the seats were uncomfortableWhile we were in Charleston on vacay, I made reservations to see "A Place called Bountiful", very well done. Very sentimental like "Driving Miss Daisy." Loved the history of the building too. My only complaint was my husband is 6'4" and had a hard time getting comfortable on the old chairs for seating in the balcony and since we were in a balcony area with 4 people, there was no where for him to relax down. It was hard on him especially.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 March 2024
- HTCWIMarathon, Wisconsin1,817 contributionsBonus visit on our trip!We were actually on our way to another tourist destination and walked by the theater and it was open for visitors. The volunteer in the lobby was very friendly and welcoming! She encouraged us to walk around and explore this historic theater. A lot of information about the theater inside in different areas. Beautiful decor. May layers to the historical significance of this theater. Definitely worth a stop!Visited June 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 5 July 2024
- Chewy143Central Florida, Florida19 contributionsA MUST see performance!Went to see Fiddler on the Roof; WOW what a show!! The performers were stupendous as was the live orchestra. We sat in the balcony and could see everything perfectly. The lady that helped us over the phone, Cris, was an angel; so blessed to have dealt with her. We truly enjoyed the performance and recommend it highly.Visited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten 22 September 2024
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4.5
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DKRunt
Indiana137 contributions
June 2020 • Couples
As we were walking we came across this beautiful structure. My husband and I was just admiring it, when a lovely older gentleman came out and said we could come in and tour. It was nice to get out of the heat and there was a bathroom inside. We enjoyed the courtyard, along with the beautiful theater. I would give it a 5 but we didn’t get to see a play. It would have been Lovely to see a play there.
Written 4 June 2020
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Stucolco
Johns Island, SC1,537 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
We have been attending performances of Charleston Stage since moving to South Carolina in 2004, and have found most of them to be superb. Now that we have moved from Myrtle Beach to the Charleston area, we are looking forward to continue attending performances at the Dock Street theatre, although we are very disappointed with the 2022-2023 selections. Although we had previously seen “Kinky Boots” during a visit to Toronto, this performance had excellent acting, singing, dancing, costumes, and scenery, and was totally enjoyable.
Written 26 April 2022
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Stucolco
Johns Island, SC1,537 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
We saw the Spoleto Festival opera “Unholy Wars” at the Dock Street Theatre. Although the production was excellent, with great opera singers, the supertitles were too small, compared to those at the Gaillard Center, where we saw “La Boheme”, so my wife had difficulty reading them and easily following the story. Fortunately, we had attended the Zoom discussion about this opera, so she did have some idea about it. The Spoleto operas are more suitably presented at either the Gaillard Center or Sottile Theatre, than at the Dock Street Theatre, which is ideal for theatrical productions, but not operas.
Written 27 July 2022
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Connie B
Cincinnati, OH364 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We were visiting Charleston and saw this playing so we got tickets. We went to see Addams Family and could not be more impressed with the cast, costumes, and set design!! We would love to again if we lived in town. The talent is out of this world!
Written 19 October 2022
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sandyk8102018
Springfield, VA106 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
While we were in Charleston on vacay, I made reservations to see "A Place called Bountiful", very well done. Very sentimental like "Driving Miss Daisy." Loved the history of the building too. My only complaint was my husband is 6'4" and had a hard time getting comfortable on the old chairs for seating in the balcony and since we were in a balcony area with 4 people, there was no where for him to relax down. It was hard on him especially.
Written 18 March 2024
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Brian S
Sumter, SC1,224 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Took one of the Many Ghost Tours of Charleston and this was one of the Stops. We heard stories about Ghosts which haunt the theater after suffering a tragic death. Love the design and historic architecture. The building is well preserved and has a great historical past making this one of the most visited locations downtown.
Written 23 April 2023
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Chewy143
Central Florida, FL19 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Went to see Fiddler on the Roof; WOW what a show!! The performers were stupendous as was the live orchestra. We sat in the balcony and could
see everything perfectly. The lady that helped us over the phone, Cris, was an angel; so blessed to have dealt with her. We truly enjoyed the performance and recommend it highly.
see everything perfectly. The lady that helped us over the phone, Cris, was an angel; so blessed to have dealt with her. We truly enjoyed the performance and recommend it highly.
Written 22 September 2024
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY14,980 contributions
Oct 2020
We stopped at the Dock Street Theater big during this time of Covid, we didn’t enter the inside. The outside is so reminiscent of buildings in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We were able to see the pieced together areas of new construction that joined original structures.
Written 22 October 2020
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HTCWI
Marathon, WI1,817 contributions
June 2024 • Friends
We were actually on our way to another tourist destination and walked by the theater and it was open for visitors. The volunteer in the lobby was very friendly and welcoming! She encouraged us to walk around and explore this historic theater. A lot of information about the theater inside in different areas. Beautiful decor. May layers to the historical significance of this theater. Definitely worth a stop!
Written 5 July 2024
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Vernman
Joplin, MO240 contributions
Oct 2022
The show was fun and the performances were all very good. The theatre is beautiful inside with great lighting and sound. My only complaint is the seating. It is very tight and not very comfortable. I know this is a historic venue and I have no regrets about going. Just would have enjoyed it more with a skoosh more room and padding.
Written 28 October 2022
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I am sorry I do not know the number of seats; there is a lower level with over a hundred for sure and an upper balcony level that seats maybe 40 or 50. If you choose balcony, do not sit on the sides as you might end up with onstructed views. Center is best
Written 18 March 2018
Kimberly G
Greensboro, North Carolina
What shows are available the week of October 12-14
Written 2 October 2017
I am so soI missed your question. Hope you were able to locate on their website and most important to visit. I was just there last week and they were offering free tours of the theater!
Written 20 November 2017
What time do the shows start in order to make dinner reservations?
Written 11 September 2015
I am really interested in knowing what shows and time of showings for May. However, thought it a good idea to see if you still have tickets for the plays in April.
Written 6 March 2015
What seats are available from the middle to end of April ?
Written 6 March 2015
You would have to check with the Theater to see what shows, times, seats are available.
Written 8 March 2015
What shows are playing the week of June 7th,2015
Written 19 February 2015
Nothing posted beyond April as noted in other post. I would offer the following to get a more direct answer.
Box Office Manager
Michelle Miller
(843) 647-7363
Written 20 February 2015
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