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    The Footlight Players

    4.3 (25 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Winlee W.

    Truly an amazing little theater. I was very impressed at the production I had seen put on: Annie. Not only did the performers give an amazing show, but the direction, costumes, and lighting was amazing. I've heard that accolades were given to another more popular, richer theater in the area, but I feel like this one with its charm and heart should also be given recognition. For the show, upon entering the theater lobby, cookies were given, which, I feel, ignited childlike happiness in everyone. This was a good tone to set prior to watching the show. I hope that the Footlight's future productions are as creative and wonderful as this one, and I hope to see another one of their shows on my next visit to Charleston.

    Frederick D.

    This Theatre sits in the center of the French Quarter on 20 Queen Street, which is super quaint with its old pedestrian foot paths that meander through historic downtown Charlestons homes dating back to the seventeenth century. Each home has cute natural gas lighted lanterns, which brings you right back to a times of our revolutionary beginnings. Arriving at 8ish after our marathon race in the morning in Kiawah Island we were looking forward to a little comedy and being seated for the first time. We only missed the first five minutes of Nuncrackers, but we didn't miss a beat, as the reverend mother, sisters and Father Virgil heralded us with a nunsensical Christmas musical for two hours. Some of the featured songs were "Twelve Days Prior to Christmas, Santa Ain't Comin' To Our House, We Three Kings of Orient Are Us, and It's Better to Give Than To Receive." The cast were semi professional singers but that didn't detract from the act at all. I lost it several times especially the skit on baking a fruit cake where Father Virgil had to pretend to be Sister Julia with one of the audience members invited on stage to get into the act. I loved all of the lessons learned too. A lighted sign of "Applause" would come on signaling audience participation was hilarious too. Very gimmicky but I liked it. Equally enjoyable and a great alternative to the Nutcracker for your Christmas spirit is this theatrical production, which is set in a wonderful location.

    David Z.

    My wife and I visited the theater to see "The Addams Family Musical". The show was great and we were very entertained. The theater is small and quaint. The building is old which might be a negative to some people, however it's older historic feel adds to the theatrical experience for me. The staff was very polite and pleasant. They do have some concessions for sale (beer, soda, water, chips, popcorn, etc.). Since the show I've been checking their website for future productions that we will most assuredly attend.

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    Footlight Players has it all entertainment wise. You can feel the history as you watch great plays and talented actors. I am a regular.

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    Phenomenal theatre and what a great show! The Adams Family was so funny my face hurts from laughing so much. Very well cast! Go see it!

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    One of my absolute favorite concert venues ! Just a few minutes off the interstate in beautiful…read moredowntown Charleston. Parking is great, staff are great, venue set-up is the best. General admission on the first floor including all seats and the floor is amazing ... not a bad seat in the house ... and they don't seem to oversell the shows. Perpetually keeping their line up on my radar !!!

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