Palace Theater - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - Theater

The Palace Theater is situated at Celebrity Circle in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and is approximately five miles from Myrtle Beach Airport. It is one of three theaters at the 350 acre Broadway on the Beach complex, which is the largest festival entertainment complex in the state ofSouth Carolina. The theater and grounds consist of 20 acres and hasprovision for approximately 600 car and coach spaces.

The Theatre is home to the show Le Grand Cirque, which has gained critical acclaim around the globe. Other shows are also performed at the theater throughout the year, with special shows at Christmas and plays for children usually performed during the summer. Show times can vary so it is best to check with the theater first when booking tickets.

Tickets can be purchased or picked up from the Box Office, which is located inside the main lobby area and is open from 9am to 9pm Monday through Saturday, and 9am to 6pm on Sundays, whilst tickets can also be purchased via the theater website with special group rates available. The lobby also features a gift shop and a few smaller areas for outside vendor set up during special events. Food, snacks, candies and drinks can be purchased from the lobby and auditorium as well.

The building is 63,900 square feet with a total of 2,638 seats and contains a 7,000 square foot, golden-domed lobby with three crystal chandeliers and a winged staircase. This leads up to the mezzanine level where there are approximately 1,200 seats, and whilst there are no elevators on the property, wheelchair seating is provided on the orchestra level where the remainder of the seating is. The stage is 3 feet high off the main floor and approximately 10 feet from the front row of the audience seating. The distance from the stage to the back of the auditorium is 146 feet.

In addition to the main auditorium the theatre also has a King's Suite Showroom, which can be found off the grand lobby and is approximately 1,700 square feet. It is split in to two sections with a center aisle and features a raised stage and a small dressing area. The showroom can accommodate an audience of approximately 140 people.

There are many places to stop and take a drink or sit to have something to eat at the complex outside the theater. The mall has options available for more substantial meals in bars and restaurants, some of which also have evening entertainment, whilst other places provide light snacks, beverages and ice creams. The complex also contains over 100 specialty shops and numerous other visitor attractions.

Hotels are situated near the theater in Broadway at the Beach including Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. Broadway at the Beach operating hours vary throughout the year, so it is best to check before traveling there. The whole complex is closed all day on Christmas Day.