Broadway at the Beach Blog

Burr… it's cold here along the coast of the Carolinas! Whether you were born and raised near Myrtle Beach or you're a transplant from up north or just here for a visit, the temperature drop has us all layering up and bundled up into our rarely needed winter gear!

Although that January chill will have you wanting to stay inside, here's some temperature rising tips that will have you staying warm at Broadway at the Beach!

1.) Heat Up With Eats

Heat up and eat up all your favorite soups and dishes at Broadway! Whether it's hearty housemade chili from Wahlburgers or Seafood Gumbo from Landry's Seafood House, you're sure to fill your belly with deliciousness. Want to heat up the night with a crowd or date night? Let the chefs of Yamato Japanese Steakhouse wow you as they create your favorite hibachi flavors in front of your eyes!

2.) Wow This Winter

You've put away your ugly Christmas sweaters, but instead of settling into a post-festive fashion humbug, there's a few places you need to visit at Broadway! Bijuju and Gemini Boutique are the places for a little bling, a little color and a whole lot of fashion! From pashminas and purses, to scarves and stylish jewelry, you are sure to find something that will add a pop of fashion to get you out of your winter woes.

3.) The Great Indoors

Whether you're looking for indoor adventures with the kids or an after work hangout with your BFFs, Broadway has it all! Experience the unknown of the universe at WonderWorks where you and your little ones can learn about space, Mother Nature and the works of scientists! You can also explore the deep blue sea at Ripley's Aquarium where the depths of ocean and creatures from below can be seen and even touched! For the adults, your inner-kid can play today's newest arcade games at Dave & Buster's! It's the place where you can eat, drink and play all inside at one location at Broadway at the Beach! If music is your thing, then grab your favorite pals and listen to the dueling piano performers at Crocodile Rocks on The Avenue!

So there you have it, three ways to warm up this winter at Broadway, with food, fashion and fun! See you soon!

It's the time of year when the temperatures drop below our usual coastal Carolina comfort zone and we tend to spend the nights and weekends bundled up in our favorite winter blankets and binge watch on our favorite Netflix series! The New Year in Myrtle Beach started with a blast, as in a blast of winter weather from Mother Nature that closed schools, roads and even Broadway at the Beach for two days!

With snow, ice and the bitterly freezing temperatures, we Grand Stranders have huddled into a post-holiday hibernation. However, with the Fahrenheit finally on the rise and the winter white beginning to vanish, there's no better time to get out of after-festive funk and take in a show with your favorite gal pals!

GFour Productions, winners of 54 Drama Desk and 44 Tony Awards, is bringing back the international hit Menopause the Musical this January to Legends in Concert at Broadway at the Beach for eight performances.

The show is set in a department store and features women who are on the brink of, in the middle of or have survived "The Change". From hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, wrinkles and more, the ladies form a bond as they deal with life adjustments with hilarious comedic relief, singing and dancing with the whole crowd!

Whether you or someone you love is in the before, middle or after stage of "the change", this show will have you embracing your female future as you live, love and laugh during the 90 minute hilarious getaway.

So grab your friends, and start the year with the best remedy for life's milestones and enjoy Menopause The Musical January 17^th – 21^st at Legends in Concert at Broadway at the Beach! Click here to reserve your ticket and enjoy the show!

The holidays are in full swing and our calendars are full with holiday parties, shopping and cookie baking! It's the time of year when we take in the Christmas décor and take the time to be with the ones we love! It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year and it's always best spent at Broadway at the Beach!

Tis The Season For Shopping

Have you checked off your holiday shopping yet? If you're still scouring for this season's must haves for everyone in your family, make Broadway at the Beach your one stop shop! Looking for something for mom? A beautiful piece of Pandora jewelry from The Mole Hole to add to her collection will bring a smile to her face this Christmas! Still looking to surprise the men in your life, look no further than Man Cave where sports memorabilia, manly must-haves and novelties abound! For the sports lover in your life, Sports Fanatics is your place to get your team spirit on. From college to the pros, from the baseball diamond, basketball court or football field, you're sure to score a victory this holiday season when they open up your gift. The kids need a little something to stuff their stocking, how about getting them an oversized treat of their favorite candy at It'Sugar, or pick out the perfect game or toy at Toys & Co.! From the little ones to the not so little anymore, you can still help Santa deliver a perfect holiday surprise this December 25^th!

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

In between shopping, boxing and wrapping, you've got to eat and what better place is there to enjoy a meal with your shopping bud or a party of one than at Broadway? Whether you're in the mood for a light bite, a classic burger, or looking for something a little more fine dining, Broadway has it all! For light bites in between shops, check out Auntie Anne's, the warm savory or sweet creations will give you the fuel to keep you on your shopping path. Need your burger fix? Johnny Rockets, Wahlburgers and Hard Rock Café all have you covered! Need to sip on the sweetness of this season, get tropical at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, or enjoy a creation at Wet Willie's or a brew at American Tap House or Liberty Brewery & Grill! Wanting something a little more extreme? There's one place to please your pizza palate, at EXTREME Pizza. And for those interested in savoring the flavor of fine dining, Landry's Seafood will have you enjoying Coastal creations as you sip on cocktails and enjoy the ambiance of white linen tables. If your shopping day is a family affair, you can satisfy everyone's food cravings at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, even take them to tastes of Japan at Yamatos Japanese Steakhouse or get crackin' at Joe's Crab Shack! The choice is yours, and they are all delicious!

Jingle Bell Rock & Roll

Shopping, check! Dining, check! Entertainment at Broadway, double check! Take a trip down legendary lane and enjoy the holiday sounds of yesteryear with the Ultimate Christmas Spectacular at Legends in Concert featuring tribute artists of Elvis, Dolly Parton, Nat King Cole, Rod Stewart and The Blues Brothers. It's the show you don't want to miss while on the Grand Strand! Need a place for the kids to experience the holidays under the sea? Then check out Ripley's Aquarium's Festival Of Trees featuring the largest tree display in South Carolina! There's a tree for every state and more! So bring your cameras and snap a pic in front of your favorite during this favorite time of year at Broadway at the Beach where the shopping, dining, and entertainment is fun, festive and unforgettable!

It's the biggest, brightest and most anticipated event at Broadway at the Beach. It's the day we officially kick off the holiday season as families, friends and even a special guest from the North Pole gather together to celebrate the season of splendor and it all begins at the 3^rd Annual A Very Broadway Christmas! So mark your calendars for Saturday, December 2^nd!

The fun begins at 11 am as we launch the holiday season with the Ripley's Attractions Myrtle Beach Holiday Parade. The interior roadway of Broadway at the Beach will be the track for this exciting and fun procession that begins on the 21^st Avenue North side near Pavilion Park West and ends just past Dave & Buster's, located on the 29^th Avenue North side. Make memories with the kids as your favorite community businesses, local heroes and characters parade around Broadway!

At the conclusion of the parade, we have two places at Broadway for live entertainment and activities. From 1 pm to 4 pm, join us on The Avenue where there will be live music playing and lots of kids' activities, including train rides. Plus, you don't want to miss this year's Broadway Beach Ball Blizzard at 2 pm as we will drop mini white beach balls with the names of some of your Broadway spots. If you catch a ball, just head into that location and receive a special discount or prize! We will have two drops, one for the little ones and not so little ones! But remember, this is the season of holiday cheer and Santa will be watching, so one ball per patron!

Feel like dancing this first weekend in December? You can show off your best moves during the Ripley's Plaza Party also from 1 pm to 4 pm!

Getting hungry? You'll have just a bit of time to get something to eat before families start gathering by the stage near WonderWorks for Broadway's 23^rd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration.

The event begins at 6 pm on the Southwest corner of Broadway at the Beach. Hosted by WBTW's Chief Meteorologist Frank Johnson and news anchor Meghan Miller, the festivities will feature performances by Legends In Concert, Carolina Freestyle Cloggers and other entertainers.

"A Very Broadway Christmas" will wrap up as the skies come alive with a fireworks extravaganza sponsored by Helicopter Adventures over Lake Broadway at 8 pm.

It's the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit! So join us on December 2nd for Myrtle Beach's biggest holiday party.

The turkey, the dressing, the mashed potatoes, the green beans, the PUMPKIN PIE… it's the most anticipated dinner of the year where calories don't count and it is perfectly acceptable to enjoy delicious eats and sweet treats all day long! Although some have traditions of cooking and enjoying Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma's house while surrounded by cousins and kin, not everyone can travel home, or they have work responsibilities or simply don't want the stress and mess of preparing a holiday feast. For those folks, there's no reason to despair, because Broadway at the Beach has plenty of options to enjoy Thanksgiving!

At Hard Rock Café, your whole family can enjoy a full buffet feast featuring slow roasted turkey and honey glazed ham and all of the trimmings including a mashed potato and sweet potato bar with assorted toppings! This meal is served beginning at noon until 6:00 pm with the last seating at 4:30 pm! For more information, including reservations and pricing, click here!

Feeling a little tropical before topping the tree this Thanksgiving? Listen to the tunes of the Caribbean while enjoying a delicious meal at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville! It's the only place on the Grand Strand where a holiday hurricane will bring joy to the family as you enjoy a plated meal of roasted turkey, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, honey garlic green beans and more! No reservations are required! For pricing, click here.

Have a large group or a party of two that can't decide if they want traditional Thanksgiving fare or Gulf Coast cuisine? Landry's Seafood House will be the place for you! On Thanksgiving Day, in addition to their spectacular menu, the Louisiana infused restaurant will also be serving a bounty of holiday foods. From 11 am until 9 pm you can enjoy a dinner plate full of turkey, cornbread stuffing, your choice of sweet or mashed potatoes and much more. Reservations can be made at 843-444-1010. It's $23 for adults and $11 for kids 12 and younger.

You can tap into something a little different at American Tap House this Thanksgiving as you enjoy a holiday buffet with everything from traditional turkey and gravy to shrimp and grits to slow cooker short ribs and fried fish along with all of the traditional sides including mac n' cheese, cornbread stuffing, vegetable medley and more! Plus, you won't want to forget about that after dinner drink and toast to the holidays with one of their fabulous fall or winter brews! This buffet is open from noon until 7 pm and you can book your reservation in advance at 843-712-2301.

Not in the mood for turkey and the trimmings? You can also enjoy the many tastes on the daily menus of Carolina Ale House, Dave & Buster's, Wet Willie's, Senor Frog's and Yamato Steakhouse Japan! Plus, you can get a head start on all your holiday shopping on Thanksgiving Day at several Broadway at the Beach shops. For a complete list of restaurants, shops and attractions open on Thanksgiving Day, click here.

So whether you spend your holiday with us at Broadway at the Beach or home with your family and friends enjoying your own unique Thanksgiving Day traditions, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!