Carolina Theatre
181 N. Church Street,
Spartanburg,
SC
181 N. Church Street,
Spartanburg,
SC
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I think in the Fifties alot of theatres were hosting local rock and roll groups to play on stage.I know the Imperial in Augusta did along with the Modjeska.Spartanburg’s Carolina theatre was doing much the same thing for the locals.Nov 2 1956 Friday night Late Show on stage “CLIFF MAC’S ROCK n ROLL REVUE OF 57” was playing on stage with a feature to follow,“RUNNING WILD”,Admission,rather high,was Seventy-five cents.
It was a ABC THEATRE{Southeastern Divison} On Sept.3 1970 it was playing “SUMMER OF ‘42” with “RYAN’S DAUGHTER” coming next.Jan 7 1970 saw “THE ARRANGEMENT” playing.
Sorry, the two photos above are of the Carolina Theatre in Greensburg
two photos of the exterior of the Carolina Theatre
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I have a photo of the Carolina Theater taken at night. When
the photo submission feature is upgraded, I will submit it
to the site.
So many old theatres especially in the south were visited by Mr. Presley….now he is gone and so are many of these theatres. A theatre in Charlotte NC also named Carolina Theatre was visited by Elvis, too. The downtown building still exists, but the theatre is in need of a complete restoration. A group called Carolina Theatre Preservation Society (CTPS) is active in this venture.
Some trivia:
On February 9th, 1956 Elvis appeared at the Carolina Theater for a one day performance. If you missed it, your out of luck. Elvis has left the building!
Anyone have photos they could contribute?
The address for the Carolina Theatre is 181 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC.