Arts Center brings trio of Broadway stars For a “Night of Broadway” spring benefit

The Lowcountry is brimming with exciting arts and culture, but every so often, a truly one-of-a-kind event comes along, one that promises an evening of dazzling entertainment while supporting a vital community treasure. Mark your calendars for March 22nd, because the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Night of Broadway Spring Benefit is just such an event.

First, this isn’t just another fundraiser: it’s a celebration of the power of theatre, and a chance to experience the magic of Broadway right here, without venturing far from home.

The Arts Center is a cornerstone of our community, enriching our lives all year long with captivating productions, educational programs, and outreach events. It’s a place where imaginations ignite, where stories come to life, and where shared experiences create lasting memories. But maintaining this vital cultural hub requires community support.

Attending the Arts Center’s “Night of Broadway” Spring Benefit is a wonderful – and entertaining – way to provide that support!

The evening’s highlight features a spectacular show -- fresh from its sold out run in the Big Apple -- entitled Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now. This production celebrates the 20th anniversary of the hit musical Hairspray while reuniting three of its stars. This trio is comprised of Broadway’s most dazzling leading ladies: Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray’s Tony-winning Tracy Turnblad), Tony nominee Kerry Butler (Penny Pingleton) and Tony nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Amber Von Tussle). Together, they’ll be on the Arts Center stage performing their latest hit, in its entirety, for the theater’s spring benefit.

These powerhouse performers are poised to take the Arts Center audience on a hilariously entertaining musical journey about their origins, friendships, careers, and their children. In addition to these personal insights, Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now features numbers from Hairspray as well as a variety of songs associated with Bundy, Butler, and Winokur from musicals including Beetlejuice, Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, Wicked, and Gypsy.

“We’ve known each other for over 20 years,” Bundy said. “Our friendship is deep, and it’s gotten even deeper doing this show.” With Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now, expect an evening of music, stories, mashups, and parodies, along with a few surprises!

Attendees will not only experience this incredible production as part of the “Night of Broadway,” but they’ll also enjoy delicious food and drinks, time to mingle with friends, and most importantly, the opportunity to support an organization that makes our community, quite simply, a better place to live.

Beyond the star-studded evening, attending the Night of Broadway Spring Benefit supports not only the Arts Center but our community’s shared future. Jeffrey Reeves, the Arts Center’s President/CEO said, “the arts and culture here are what sets our area apart from other beachside, resort destinations along the southeastern seaboard, and that’s a distinction I believe most residents are proud of.”

Make plans with friends to spend March 22nd at the Arts Center’s Spring Benefit: A Night of Broadway. It’s more than just a night out; it’s an opportunity to celebrate the arts, support a vital community institution, and experience the magic that makes the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina so special.

The evening will begin at 5:30pm, featuring beer, wine, champagne and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $200; and $250 for a premier ticket (with limited availability) which includes a champagne reception and photo op with the performers.

To secure your tickets to the Night of Broadway, RSVP by March 13 by contacting the Arts Center at (843) 686-3945 x. 305 or visit www.artshhi.com/special-events/spring-benefit to purchase online.

Event Chair:  Sandy Berthelsen

Gold Sponsors:  Interluxe Group & Tanger Outlet