Broadway at the Beach Blog

Memorial Day is right around the corner. Are you ready for summer?

Time to slather on the sunscreen, grab your shades and head to the beach. And, after basking in the sun all day, there's no better way to cap off your day than with a little shopping, a great meal, and a fireworks extravaganza.

You'll find it all at Broadway at the Beach where the summer fun is just beginning with extended hours (10 a.m. until 11 p.m.) and weekly fireworks shows. You'll have plenty of time for shopping, dining and more.

Need a cool new beach bag or stylish flip flops? Check out Ron Jon Surf Shop or Tsunami Surf Shop. Hungry? From Landry's Seafood to Yamato Steak House Japan, there's something for everyone. Up for a little adventure? Take on the 33 challenges at the ropes course at Soar & Explore.

Tuesdays are especially fun at Broadway! Starting May 27, there's a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Broadway every Tuesday throughout the summer and sponsored by Helicopter Adventures.

The center of summer evening fun is Broadway at the Beach!

He's the biggest, most terrifying monster of the modern age!

But when he first came on the scene in 1954, he wasn't all that scary with his stiff, puppet-like movements. Now, with today's digital technology, Godzilla's coming to life with a roar bigger than an angry ocean.

And there's no better place to get the full-on Godzilla experience than at BigD Theater at Broadway at the Beach.

Godzilla is now showing on the theater's huge wall-to-wall, 3-stories-tall giant screen that's 82 feet wide. The 2D version itself is an amazing experience. But in 3D, Godzilla leaps off the screen (and into your lap) in all his large format digital glory.

Whether it's 2D or 3D, when he roars in 7.1 surround sound, you'll feel like you're right in the middle of the on-screen action.

But you'll be kicking back in your luxury leather seat, trying to act all cool. After all, the movie is PG-13.

Do you remember where you were when you first heard Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sing Big Girls Don't Cry? Did you croon the lyrics of I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You to your first love? Do you recall that the song Sherry was originally calledJackie Baby to honor First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you're a fan of one of the best-selling groups of all time, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The group sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide, and today, their music lives on in Hot Jersey Nights at the Palace Theater. This special tribute show features authentic costumes and hits like Rag Doll and Walk Like A Man. Between the songs, you'll discover the back stories of the Four Seasons (originally known as the Four Lovers) and maybe even learn a few things that even the most passionate fans didn't know.

But this isn't just a show for the nostalgic. Music lovers of all ages will love getting in the groove with these performers. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were known for their perfect pitch and harmony, and the cast of Hot Jersey Nights delivers perfect harmonies and top notch musical arrangements.

Hot Jersey Nights is at the Palace Theatre at Broadway at the Beach through May 31. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday, at 5:30 p.m. Additional shows are on Wednesday, at 10 a.m., and Tuesday and Thursday, at 2 p.m.

Don't Think Twice. Check out Hot Jersey Nights before its spring run ends.

Did you know that Mother's Day turns 100 this year?

Thanks to West Virginian Anna Jarvis' love for her own mother (and some vigorous campaigning by Anna), Mother's Day was declared a national holiday in 1914.

With such an historic Mother's Day just around the corner, why not plan a legendary day for your Mom?

After a morning spent on the beach soaking up the warm sun and watching pelicans and gulls dip and dive for food, take Mom on a lunch break. Head over to one of the restaurants overlooking Lake Broadway where, together, you can relax on a deck, enjoy the soft breeze coming off the lake, and share a laugh about the antics of the ducks waddling along the lake banks.

After lunch, indulge Mom's fondness for shopping with visits to unique shops like Bijuju and Heartfire. Watch her smile as she discovers the latest styles in handbags, sorts through fascinating accessories, and examines some eye-catching jewelry.

Spice up your day together with a little outdoor competition playing mini-golf at Dragon's Lair Fantasy Golf. Or move indoors to Carmike Cinema — Broadway 17 and catch that chick-flick she's been wanting to see.

And what would a Mother's Day be without a family photo to commemorate the big day? Make this year's snapshot as memorable as your day together with a photo by Old Tyme Portraits By Treadway. Outfitted in costumes from days gone by, you'll get a shot she'll enjoy forever!

Don't let the 100^th anniversary of Mother's Day go by without honoring Mom in a special way this year. Give her the gift of time with you at Broadway at the Beach, and make Mother's Day memories that she'll keep in her heart forever!

Looking for a rockin' good time? The Hard Rock Cafe is always an exciting stop on Broadway at the Beach's long list of places to have fun.

Bring the family to check out the memorabilia from famous rock stars, a colorful mummy's sarcophagus, and the Egyptian-themed décor inside the only pyramid-shaped restaurant in Hard Rock Cafe International's collection of cafes worldwide.

Not only is this 70-foot tall building the only pyramid in Myrtle Beach, it's one of just a handful of notable pyramid-shaped buildings in the entire U.S.

So grab the Original Legendary Burger and get ready to shake, rattle and roll at Broadway at the Beach's very own, Hard Rock Cafe!

You've got the music in you!