Carolina Opry, Musical theater venue in Myrtle Beach, United States

The Carolina Opry is a music theater in Myrtle Beach with a main hall that holds over 2,000 people and hosts regular music, comedy, and dance shows. The stage features modern lighting and sound equipment that supports performances by musicians, comedians, and dance groups.

The Carolina Opry was founded by singer and producer Calvin Gilmore and opened in 1986 in a 1,000-seat theater one block from Main Street in Surfside Beach. A second show, The Dixie Jubilee, ran in North Myrtle Beach; in 1993 both were consolidated under the Carolina Opry name in a new 2,200-seat theater at Highway 17 Business and Highway 17 Bypass in Myrtle Beach, next to the Pirates Voyage dinner theater.

The show mixes country, gospel, bluegrass and pop, staged in a 2,200-seat hall. Founder Calvin Gilmore, a singer and producer, built it from a 1,000-seat theater in Surfside Beach. The building's white facade, arched portico and rooftop cupola carry a "The Carolina Opry" sign, lit with strings of orange lights along the rooflines.

The building is located on North Kings Highway and offers free parking for all visitors. Casual clothing is recommended, and information about current shows can be found online.

The Carolina Opry won the Governor's Cup, South Carolina's highest tourism award, and was named the State's Most Outstanding Attraction by the SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. The 2,200-seat theater opened in 1993 at Highway 17 Business and Bypass, next to the Pirates Voyage dinner theater.