The award-winning Arts Center of Coastal Carolina launches into 2026 with unforgettable productions from its 2025–2026 Theater Series. From a laugh-out-loud comedy to toe-tapping musicals, the lineup promises unforgettable entertainment that’ll take you right into summer. Be sure to add one of these theater performances to your Hilton Head Island itinerary and secure your tickets before they’re gone!
The Play That Goes Wrong
January 28 – February 22, 2026
Winner of the Olivier Award, The Play That Goes Wrong is a completely hilarious blend of Monty Python–style comedy and Sherlock Holmes–inspired mystery. The chaos begins on opening night of The Murder of Haversham Manor and quickly spirals into one mishap after another as the Cornley Drama Society struggles to keep the show on track. Fueled by a serious “the show must go on” spirit, the cast’s dramatic and absurd antics are guaranteed to leave you belly laughing.
This show is recommended for ages 13 and up.
Hairspray: The Broadway Musical
April 22 – May 24, 2026
A Tony Award–winning classic, Hairspray: The Broadway Musical is lighting up the stage on Hilton Head and is a must-see! After transforming from an unlikely nobody into a shining star on The Corny Collins Show, quirky teen Tracy Turnblad gets to live out her dream—but she’s just getting started. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Tracy takes on the odds as she fights to integrate the show. Alongside unforgettable characters like Link, Corny Collins, and Motormouth Maybelle, Tracy reminds us all of the power of standing up for equality and doing what’s right.
Mean Girls: The Musical
June 24 – August 9, 2026
Love the movie? Then you’ll love Mean Girls: The Musical!
Cady Heron is the new girl at a suburban Illinois high school—a world away from her childhood in the African savanna. Naive and unsure how to navigate the school’s social hierarchy, Cady befriends Janis and Damian, two self-proclaimed outsiders who recruit her to help bring down The Plastics and their reigning queen, Regina George. But as Cady gets a taste of popularity, she’s forced to ask herself what really matters. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and a standout score, this musical celebrates friendship, loyalty, confidence, and the courage to stay true to who you are.
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Website | Box Office: (843) 842-2787 | Main: (843) 686-3945
This award-winning regional arts center is an independent, non-profit theater that not only brings quality performances to the region but organizes cultural festivals and opportunities for educational outreach to the community. Not only is there the 349-seat, Elizabeth Wallace Theater, but there is also the Walter Greer Gallery which showcases artwork from over 150 local artists, and is a partnership between the Arts Center and the Art League of Hilton Head.
