Grits To Glory

10/07/2022

Truth! Thanks to all our power workers getting the lights back on.

04/09/2016

We're truly thankful for the standing ovations, and we have especially enjoyed the personal rewards of performing great music with such talented colleagues as those in our cast. For the short term however, we've decided to suspend shows as we look for sponsorships and partnerships in the Charleston community. Please continue to monitor our page here for updates, and of course please visit the website and its videos to inform your visit to Charleston and the South. All the best!
Ron Mendola, Matt Zutell

04/03/2016

TONIGHT: It's an evening of sweet Southern music! Talented Charleston singers and instrumentalists weave through the music of The South, one song at a time. Join us for Grits To Glory tonight at 7PM in the Charleston Visitors Center Theater!

04/01/2016

This Sunday! We're weaving through the Story of Southern Music. From Geechee to Hootie, Grits To Glory transports audiences on a musical journey through the South. Powerful singers and gifted instrumentalists make for an unparalleled live experience! Come out to the Charleston Visitors Center Theater this Sunday, April 3 at 7PM.

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03/27/2016

Once again we celebrate the living history of the eternally musical South. Join us this coming Sunday, April 3rd, 7 pm at the Charleston Visitors Center Theater! Tickets at gritstoglory.com and at the door.

03/20/2016

TONIGHT! Let us take you on a musical journey through The South. From to to , gifted singers & instrumentalists weave The Story of Southern Music in an unforgettable live experience. Tonight at 7PM at the Charleston Visitors Center Theater. Head over to GritsToGlory.com for tickets.

03/18/2016

: Eric Vaughn wears many hats. A master of countless instruments, this talented guy shares his skills with others, teaching music and theater for 12+ years. He's a seasoned performer, gracing stages at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and doing live appearances on NBC's Today Show and BBC Television. When not singing and playing, Eric teaches privately at Black Tie Music Academy. Talk about a busy man!

03/18/2016

THIS SUNDAY! Experience the Story of Southern Music with us. From Geechee to Hootie, Grits To Glory transports audiences on a musical journey through the South. Powerful singers and gifted instrumentalists make for an unparalleled live experience! Join us this Sunday, March 20 at 7PM in the Charleston Visitors Center Theater. Secure your seats > http://bit.ly/1RoTuQN

03/15/2016

: Spotlight is on Clare Elich today! Clare is a graduate of the College of Charleston in Classical Voice. A regular on stage in the theatre scene, you can find her working at PURE Theatre on Upper King Street. With experience in Opera, Choral & Folk Ensembles, she’s developed a rare versatility. Catch her performing live at Grits To Glory: The Story of Southern Music THIS SUNDAY, March 20 at 7PM in the Charleston Visitors Center Theater.

03/14/2016

From our opening show. Everybody came through; great performers with whom I was very pleased to share the stage. Well actually they're on stage and there I am still 'in the pit', and Matt is out the shot entirely mixing audio.

03/11/2016

: Charleston's real-life Gullah residents inspire Charleston native DuBose Heyward's 1925 novel "Porgy." The novel is so successful that DuBose & his wife Dorothy pen a Broadway play by the same name in 1927. Once George Gershwin gets his hands on the novel, he & DuBose collaborate out on Folly Beach & the 1935 opera "Porgy & Bess" is born. The songs in the opera are brimming with Gullah & Charleston stylistic characteristics.

03/09/2016

: Say Hello to Immanuel Houston, AKA Alan Fame. A recent grad from College of Charleston, Manny can be found on stage & in the pit of many Charleston theaters. He's produced a bunch of shows in , including his own; "ROC THE HOUSE- A Jazzy Tribute to Jay-Z." Manny has also sung back up for Charleston's own, Elise Testone & Quiana Parler & Friends Band. Catch him at our next Grits To Glory show Sunday, March 20 at 7PM in the Charleston Visitors Center Theater!