Sound of Charleston

09/06/2026

Nice article on the show in today’s Charleston Post and Courier. The article failed to mention my co-founder, Yvonne Evans, who has been an integral part of this show since the beginning, along with Bonnie Perry, Director of box office operations, and Maida Libkin, artist and co-artistic director.

For 16 years, The Sound of Charleston has been doing something a little different with Lowcountry history.

09/04/2026

Our 17th season begins next Wednesday, September 9th at 7 pm at Circular Congregational Church. Continuing our America 250 Edition this Fall, hear gospel, Gershwin, music of the Civil War, light classics and patriotic tunes. Tickets at www.soundofcharleston.com or call 843.270.4903.

09/01/2026

The Sound of Charleston has a new YouTube Channel. Check it out and stay tuned for more content.

Come see Charleston's longest continually running show featuring dy...

08/02/2026

Here is our schedule for the Fall. Print and save.

07/23/2026

Once again, we have earned the prestigious Travelers Choice Award from Trip Adviser based on our consistent rave reviews. New season begins on Wednesday, September 9th. Tickets at www.soundofcharleston.com.

07/09/2026

Just announced. “Gershwin at the Gibbes”, a special collaboration with the Gibbes Museum of Art on Sunday, September 27th from
3-5 pm. Includes a panel discussion on Gershwin’s time on Folly Beach composing the opera “Porgy and Bess”, followed by a w**e and cheese reception and a short all-Gershwin concert across the street at Circular Congregational Church. More info and tickets at

In the summer of 1934, George Gershwin traveled to Folly Island, now Folly Beach, to collaborate with author DuBose Heyward on the opera Porgy and Bess. Gershwin immersed himself in the local culture, spending time in African American communities, attending church services, and listening to Gullah s...

07/09/2026

Just announced. “Gershwin at the Gibbes”, a special collaboration with The Gibbes Museum of Art on Sunday, September 27th from 3-5 pm. Includes a panel discussion on Gershwin’s time on Folly Beach collaborating with DuBose Heyward on the opera “Porgy and Bess”, followed by a w**e and cheese reception and a short all-Gershwin concert across the street at
Circular Congregational Church. More info and tickets at

In the summer of 1934, George Gershwin traveled to Folly Island, now Folly Beach, to collaborate with author DuBose Heyward on the opera Porgy and Bess. Gershwin immersed himself in the local culture, spending time in African American communities, attending church services, and listening to Gullah s...

07/09/2026

Just announced…”Gershwin at the Gibbes”, a special collaboration between The Sound of Charleston and the Gibbes Museum of Art, on Sunday, September 27th at 3-5 pm. Includes a panel discussion on Gershwin’s time on Folly Beach composing “Porgy and Bess” and a w**e and cheese reception at The Gibbes followed by a short all-Gershwin concert across the street at Circular Congregational Church. Info and tickets at

In the summer of 1934, George Gershwin traveled to Folly Island, now Folly Beach, to collaborate with author DuBose Heyward on the opera Porgy and Bess. Gershwin immersed himself in the local culture, spending time in African American communities, attending church services, and listening to Gullah s...

07/05/2026

Spectacular fireworks at Waterfront Park as viewed from our balcony at The Jasper. Proud to be an American!