Main Street Theatre, Hilton Head
The 3000 Main Street theater where Lean Ensemble Theater and Main Stage Community Theatre put on their shows, owned by Hilton Head Prep.
- Where: 3000 Main Street
- Owner: Hilton Head Prep
- Resident companies: Lean Ensemble, Main Stage
- Tickets: through each company
The Main Street Theatre, at 3000 Main Street on the north end of Hilton Head Island, is a mid-size community theater owned by Hilton Head Preparatory School. The school bought it in a gift announced on December 30, 2014, from James W. Bradshaw and Carlos E. Evans, and uses it for its Upper, Middle and Lower School productions and for concerts. Google lists the building under the name of one of its resident companies, Main Stage Community Theatre. The theater has no box office of its own: buy tickets from the company putting on the show.
Who Performs Here
Lean Ensemble Theater, a professional company, stages contemporary plays here. Its 2026-27 season opens with Primary Trust, October 30 to November 8, 2026.
Main Stage Community Theatre, a community company celebrating its 30th season, produces musicals and plays with youth and adult casts and runs a summer camp. Call (843) 689-6246 or see msctheatre.org for its shows.
Hilton Head Prep, whose own students perform in the theater through the school year.
Renting the Theatre
Hilton Head Prep says it works with the community on using the theater as its calendar allows. For leasing, contact Patti Maurer at pmaurer@hhprep.org.
Other Stages
For a bigger house with musicals and touring acts, see the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, or browse every theater on the arts and theater page.
Nearby and related
Hilton Head Island theater guide: the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Sea Glass Stage, May River Theatre, the symphony and Art Cafe, with tickets.
Lean Ensemble Theater on Hilton Head: Primary Trust through Nov. 8, show times, box office, rush tickets and subscriptions at 3000 Main Street.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head: upcoming shows with dates, tickets, box office hours and student rush at 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Main Street Theatre on Hilton Head?
At 3000 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
Who performs at the Main Street Theatre?
Lean Ensemble Theater and Main Stage Community Theatre, along with Hilton Head Preparatory School’s own productions and concerts.
How do I buy tickets for a show at the Main Street Theatre?
Through the company staging the show: Lean Ensemble at (843) 715-6676, or Main Stage Community Theatre at (843) 689-6246.
Who owns the Main Street Theatre?
Hilton Head Preparatory School, which acquired it on December 30, 2014.
Can the Main Street Theatre be rented?
Hilton Head Prep works with the community as the theater’s calendar allows. Contact Patti Maurer at pmaurer@hhprep.org.
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