The Asher Theatre Conference and Event Center located at 3237 Waccamaw Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina opened its inaugural season with The Man of a Thousand Voices, Myrtle Beach’s newest hit show, featuring master impressionist and entertainer James Stephens, III. Stephens has done stand up appearances on ABC, NBC, CBS, Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime, and MTV. The editor of Time magazine said he was one of the funniest comedians of our time.
Stephens is a man of many talents. He is not only a great comedian, but he also dances, sings, does impressions, and plays various instruments. According to his bio, “Stephens has a wide range of voices. One minute he’s Chris Rock and Lil Wayne, and the next moment he’s Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan. This triple-threat also plays piano like Duke Ellington, trumpet like Louis Armstrong, dances like Sammy Davis Jr. and sings like everybody! He’s a must see!” The Asher Theatre will be featuring Stephens as a recurring act.
Community engagement is very important to the Asher Theatre. They strongly believe “that every good business grows only as its community grows and that a business’s success (or lack thereof) is in direct proportion to its involvement in its community.” The Asher Theatre wants to become a central part of the community and a go-to place for community gatherings, educational workshops, speakers, and spiritual retreats. According to their website, “we are committed to and always looking for partnership opportunities with the community and we welcome ideas on collaboration, initiatives, or projects that will advance people and youth who reside in Myrtle Beach and our neighboring communities.”
The Asher Theatre in Myrtle Beach is also sponsoring a Light Talk Series on a variety of topics featuring a renown guest speaker. The series will be open to the public and the entire community including families and children and does not have an ages limit. Their mission for the Light Talk Series is to unite our community with cultural, spiritual, and even governmental inflections.
The James Stephens Scholarship Foundation is also an organization that the Asher Theatre is affiliated with to help provide scholarship awards and laptop computers to South Carolina Youth. The James Stephens III Scholarship Foundation was established by Mr. James Stephens thirty years ago and is always finding ways to assist students with educational workshops, books, supplies, and other opportunities to help them succeed.
Another organization that the Asher Theatre has become affiliated with is The Global Christian Profession Women’s Association which is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and is the leading resource for serving and advancing Christian professional women worldwide. This organization’s goal is to empower and support professional women of faith. According to Asher theatre’s website, the GCPWA’s “greatest achievement to-date has been the establishment of the State of South Carolina’s first Reading Room for orphaned children, which was birthed from GCPWA’s unique partnership with the Horry County Department of Social Services.”
The Asher Theatre has made a lot of progress in community involvement, and they also have a great lineup of entertainment scheduled for their patrons. Below is the current lineup:
October 27 to December 8, 2018—The Man of a Thousand Voices featuring James Stephens, III, a master impressionist and entertainer.
November 1 to December 22, 2018—Hot Jersey Nights–Back by popular demand to Myrtle Beach! The show is a spectacular celebration of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all times. From the back-street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant production includes all of the Four Seasons greatest hits including Sherry, Rag Dolls, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man and so much more! Hot Jersey Nights has smashed box office records across the US, Canada, and Europe and is proving to be one of the most successful touring shows of all time.
November 1 to December29, 2018—The Original Christmas Variety Show- During the holiday season, Stephens will take his one-man comedy and music show to the next level and perform Holiday Classics like “The Christmas Song” as Nat King Cole, “The First Noel” as Elvis, along with commercial elements such as Drake’s version of “Jingle Bells”. The show may also include guest appearances from his celebrity friends including renowned jazz artist Margo Le Duc, and Louis Price, the former lead singer of the Temptations.
January 11, 2019—Live: Grammy Award-Winning Deniece Williams–Four-Time Grammy Award Winner Deniece Williams, the comedy of the outrageously funny, Lisa Mills, and Asher’s very own Man of a Thousand Voices, James Stephens III – ALL ON ONE STAGE! You don’t want to miss this! There’s something for everyone.
As you can see, The Asher theatre Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has some great entertainment lined up for everyone to enjoy. Let’s support Myrtle Beach’s newest entertainment venue bringing Vegas and New York City acts to the Grand Strand in a family-oriented, hip and cultural, exciting theater setting. If you are planning to attend the Asher Theatre often, The Asher VIP Card sounds like a good deal as seen below:
The Ultimate VIP Show Card
- 2 VIP Tickets to “Man of a Thousand Voices” Show three times during the Season
- Access to 50% off on any Special Event (i.e. All That Jazz & Blues Nights, Church the Musical, and many other events including celebrity guest artist shows)
- Access to VIP Lounge and Preferred Seating when calling 24 hours in advance
- 50% off tickets for up to 6 additional guests to “Man of a Thousand Voices” Shows
VIP Card Price: $200
Season: April 13, 2018 – March 31, 2019
(VIP Cards expire 1 year from date season begins)
