# Peace Center > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peace_Center > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peace_Center.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Center > Source revision: 1339444805 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Performing arts center in Greenville, South Carolina Peace Center Exterior of the venue, c. 2016 Interactive map of Peace Center Full name Peace Center Former names Peace Center for the Performing Arts (planning/construction) Address 300 S Main St Greenville, SC 29601-2606 Location Downtown Greenville Owner Privately Owned Non-Profit Seating type Continental Capacity 2,115 (Peace Concert Hall with Orchestra Pit Seated) 1,450 (TD Stage) 439 (Gunter Theatre with Orchestra Pit Seated) Type Performing arts complex Construction Groundbreaking November 1990 Opened 10 November 1990 (1990-11-10) Renovated 2010 Cost $34 million $23 million (2010 renovations) Architect Craig, Gaulden, and Davis Structural engineer Jerit/Boys Incorporated Tenants Carolina Ballet Theatre Greenville Chorale Greenville County Youth Orchestra Greenville Symphony Orchestra International Ballet Website Venue Website The **Peace Center** is a [performing arts center](/source/Performing_arts_center) located in [Greenville, South Carolina](/source/Greenville%2C_South_Carolina). It is composed of a concert hall, theater, and amphitheatre. Located adjacent to [Falls Park](/source/Falls_Park_on_the_Reedy), the center hosts over 300 events each year, including [classical music](/source/Classical_music), [Broadway shows](/source/Broadway_theatre), [pop stars](/source/Pop_music), and magic shows including [David Copperfield](/source/David_Copperfield_(illusionist)).[1] ## About Inside the concert hall Under consideration since at least the 1970s, a new Greenville performing arts center was being designed and was of utmost importance for then-mayor [Bill Workman](/source/Bill_Workman).[2] The Peace Center is named after the local [Peace family](/source/Roger_C._Peace) who donated $10 million towards its development.[3] The center was opened in 1990 and is built on the former site of three dilapidated factories – one that produced wagons for the [Confederate Army](/source/Confederate_Army), a textile plant built in the 1880s, and a former home of [Duke's Mayonnaise](/source/Duke's_Mayonnaise). There are three resident companies: [Greenville Symphony Orchestra](/source/Greenville_Symphony_Orchestra), Carolina Ballet Theatre, and the International Ballet. In January 2004, the Peace Center hosted a debate among Democratic presidential candidates.[4] In May 2011, it was the site of the first Republican debate for the [2012 presidential election](/source/2012_United_States_presidential_election).[5] In February 2016, it was the site of the ninth [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) debate for the [2016 presidential election](/source/2016_United_States_presidential_election).[6] TD Stage in 2020 The TD Stage at the Peace Center (formerly the Peace Center Amphitheater) opened September 12, 2012, hosting Vince Gill. The night started with Mayor [Knox White](/source/Knox_H._White) and TD executives hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony. Seating capacity is projected to be 1,400+. Patrons are able to sit along the tiered seat-walls or use blankets or lawn chairs in the open-seating areas.[7] The [Brian Setzer Orchestra](/source/Brian_Setzer_Orchestra) performed at the Peace Center in 2006 for their Christmas Rocks Tour, and also played some of their hits like "Jump, Jive, and Wail". In 2022, a $36 million renovation project was revealed.[8] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Peace Center"](https://www.scpictureproject.org/greenville-county/peace-center.html). *SC Picture Project*. 2012-07-09. Retrieved 2023-12-18. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["The construction and opening of downtown Greenville's Peace Center"](https://www.greenvilleonline.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/2015/03/20/the-construction-and-opening-of-downtown-greenvilles-peace-center/25078589/). *The Greenville News*. 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2023-12-18. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["The Peace Family"](https://greenvillejournal.com/news/the-peace-family/). *Greenville Journal*. 2010-12-04. Retrieved 2023-12-18. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate in Greenville, South Carolina"](https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/democratic-presidential-candidates-debate-greenville-south-carolina). *The American Presidency Project*. Retrieved 2023-12-18. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Republican presidential primary debate in Greenville, SC May 6, 2011"](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/2012-presidential-debates/republican-primary-debate-may-6-2011/). *The Washington Post*. Retrieved 2023-12-18. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Davis, Corey (2016-02-13). ["Loyal supporters of GOP granted tickets to debate in Greenville"](https://www.wyff4.com/article/loyal-supporters-of-gop-granted-tickets-to-debate-in-greenville/7020056). *WYFF*. Retrieved 2023-12-18. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Superstar Vince Gill to Open TD Stage at the Peace Center!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121025090305/http://www.peacecenter.org/media/td_stage_opening_release.final.pdf) (PDF). *Peace Center* (Press release). 2012-09-06. Archived from [the original](http://www.peacecenter.org/media/td_stage_opening_release.final.pdf) (PDF) on 2012-10-25. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** King, Jay (2022-09-13). ["Peace Center unveils $36 million renovation project"](https://greenvillejournal.com/arts-culture/peace-center-unveils-36-million-renovation-project-in-greenville-sc/). *Greenville Journal*. Retrieved 2023-12-18. ## External links - [Official website](http://www.peacecenter.org/) - [Peace Center History](http://peacecenter.org/history.asp) – History of this building from before it was built to its current standing. - [Greenville Symphony Orchestra](http://www.greenvillesymphony.org) v t e City of Greenville Attractions Greenville County Museum of Art Greenville Zoo Roper Mountain Science Center Greenville Symphony Orchestra Peace Center BJU Museum and Gallery Furman University Asian Garden Bon Secours Wellness Arena Upcountry History Museum Education Bob Jones University Furman University Greenville Technical College Greenville County School District North Greenville University Media Television WYFF WHNS WGGS-TV Print The Greenville News Radio List of Greenville radio stations WRTH-LP WPJF WYRD-FM WYRD (AM) WKVG WEPR WNGR-LP WLFJ-FM Landmarks Liberty Bridge Falls Park Swamp Rabbit Trail Cleveland Park County Courthouse Hampton-Pinckney Historic District McPherson Park Isaqueena Paris Mountain State Park McDaniel Park Springwood Cemetery Lake Conestee Nature Park Shopping Magnolia Park Town Center The Shops at Greenridge Haywood Mall Stradley and Barr Dry Goods Store West End Commercial Historic District Airports Greenville Spartanburg International Airport Donaldson Air Force Base Downtown Airport Donaldson Center Airport Neighborhoods East Park Hampton Pinckney Heritage Nicholtown North Main Overbrook West End Greenville County Upstate South Carolina United States Authority control databases: Geographic MusicBrainz place 2 [34°50′50″N 82°24′4″W / 34.84722°N 82.40111°W / 34.84722; -82.40111](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Peace_Center¶ms=34_50_50_N_82_24_4_W_type:landmark) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Peace Center](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Center) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Center?action=history)). 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