$19 million for our economy. We’ll give that a standing ovation.

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If you had a chance to see The Lion King at the Peace Center you know it was a show of a lifetime but did you know that it made Greenville Theatre History? The show set the bar high for total community engagement attracting about 64,000 guests during its four weeks performance.

The Peace Center accumulated $5.6 million dollars and brought in about $19 million in economic impact for the city through food, parking, and other hospitality revenue. Greenville has quickly become a little Broadway with upcoming shows such as Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Color Purple, and many other shows.

To view the full schedule click here. What show are you most excited for?

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