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The latest news on live theatre in Charlotte from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Spring Theatre Expands Global Youth Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 18, 2025


Spring Theatre in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is launching a series of initiatives for 2025 and beyond-including international programming, and continued local performances that inspire and empower young artists.

Spring Theatre Expands Global Youth Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 18, 2025


Spring Theatre in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is launching a series of initiatives for 2025 and beyond-including international programming, and continued local performances that inspire and empower young artists.

THE ODYSSEY EXPERIENCE To Be Presented At Children's Theatre of Charlotte
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2025


Audiences are invited to step into a story of epic proportions with “The Odyssey Experience.” After touring across the Southeast, Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Resident Touring Company returns home to present a bold retelling of Homer's “The Odyssey”—where the audience plays a starring role.

THE ODYSSEY EXPERIENCE To Be Presented At Children's Theatre of Charlotte
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2025


Audiences are invited to step into a story of epic proportions with “The Odyssey Experience.” After touring across the Southeast, Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Resident Touring Company returns home to present a bold retelling of Homer's “The Odyssey”—where the audience plays a starring role.

THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL Opens This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2025


Judson Theatre Company will deliver one of the most electrifying courtroom dramas ever written—The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial—in a limited five-performance run.

THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL Opens This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 17, 2025


Judson Theatre Company will deliver one of the most electrifying courtroom dramas ever written—The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial—in a limited five-performance run.

THE OUTSIDERS, STEREOPHONIC And More Set for Blumenthal Arts 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2025


Blumenthal Arts has announced a lineup for the 2025–2026 season, featuring the best new shows direct from Broadway, including big winners from the 2024 Tony Awards.

MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: TRAVEL EDITION to Open at Blumenthal Arts’ Blume Studios
by Josh Sharpe - April 10, 2025


Charlotte, N.C. has been announced as the next stop for the U.S. tour of MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition. This interactive way to play the world’s favorite family board game will begin previews Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Blumenthal Arts’ Blume Studios.

HAMILTON and More Join DPAC's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2025


DPAC has announced the return of five great Broadway shows in the 2025 / 2026 season, including Hamilton and four more of Broadway’s biggest hits.  Tickets to each show will go on sale this spring and summer.  

Children's Theatre of Charlotte Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 08, 2025


Children's Theatre of Charlotte has announced its 2025-26 season, a lineup of productions that transports audiences through thrilling adventures, heartwarming stories, and imaginative worlds.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - April 08, 2025


Children's Theatre of Charlotte has announced its 2025-26 season, a lineup of productions that transports audiences through thrilling adventures, heartwarming stories, and imaginative worlds.

Casts Set for THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES and FOREVER PLAID at Mountain Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


Mountain Theatre Company has revealed the two star studded casts for its 87th season opener, featuring two beloved musicals playing in repertory: The Marvelous Wonderettes and Forever Plaid. Learn more!

Casts Set for THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES and FOREVER PLAID at Mountain Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


Mountain Theatre Company has revealed the two star studded casts for its 87th season opener, featuring two beloved musicals playing in repertory: The Marvelous Wonderettes and Forever Plaid. Learn more!

DOUBT: A PARABLE to Open at Hendersonville Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


Hendersonville Theatre will present John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt: A Parable. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

DOUBT: A PARABLE to Open at Hendersonville Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


Hendersonville Theatre will present John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, Doubt: A Parable. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: PARADE at Belk Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - April 02, 2025


As a Yeshiva boy with Ashkenazi DNA, my reaction to PARADE may have been more visceral than that of people who dislike OUR TOWN staging, see no reason for Leo Frank's lynching to become a big musical, or simply don't have Jewish skin and blood in the game.

Review: PARADE at Belk Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - April 02, 2025


As a Yeshiva boy with Ashkenazi DNA, my reaction to PARADE may have been more visceral than that of people who dislike OUR TOWN staging, see no reason for Leo Frank's lynching to become a big musical, or simply don't have Jewish skin and blood in the game.

Piedmont Opera Names Joseph Mechavich as Interim Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2025


Joseph Mechavich will join Piedmont Opera as its Interim Artistic Director, effective immediately. Learn more about Mechavich and about the company here!

Alison Krauss & More Join Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - April 02, 2025


Headlining this year’s Earl Scruggs Music Festival is Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas, joined by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush, Watchhouse, The Wood Brothers, The War And Treaty, The Earls of Leicester, Sierra Hull, and many more.

US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand Celebrates 25 Years Starring In LET IT BE ART! On Tour In Asheville
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2025


US Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand celebrating his 25th year starring as Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' touring around the world in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! will perform in Asheville, North Carolina at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts on April 25th.

CATS to be Presented at Flat Rock Playhouse This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2025


One of the biggest hits in theatre history is coming to Flat Rock Playhouse- Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic CATS. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

UNCSA Alum And Piedmont Opera Principal Brennan Martinez Nominated For Prestigious Jeff Award In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2025


Brennan Martinez, who stars as Aldonza in Piedmont Opera's upcoming production of 'Man of La Manch,' has been nominated for a prestigious Jeff Award for her exceptional performance in The Secret Garden at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, in Chicago.

MAN OF LA MANCHA Will Open at Piedmont Opera
by Emmy Rice - March 15, 2025


This musical, with music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, and a book by Dale Wasserman, tells the inspirational tale of Miguel de Cervantes and his larger-than-life alter ego, Don Quixote.

LIFE SUCKS Announced At Hendersonville Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2025


Hendersonville Theatre will present Life Sucks., a fresh, modern reimagining of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya that celebrates life's imperfections and the beautiful, messy humanity we all share.

Rebekah Hou to Make Asheville Symphony Debut as Winner of 2024 Payne Fund Prize
by Josh Sharpe - March 12, 2025


On Saturday, March 15, CIM alum Rebekah Hou (BM ’23, MM ’24, Kondonassis) will join the Asheville Symphony and conductor Darko Butorac in two performances of Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp. 


Videos


Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) in Charlotte Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (6/10 - 6/15)
Life of Pi in Charlotte Life of Pi
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (7/29 - 8/3)
A Midsummer Night's Dream in Charlotte A Midsummer Night's Dream
Cherryville Little Theatre (7/25 - 7/27)
The Burnt Part Boys in Charlotte The Burnt Part Boys
Mountain Theatre Company (8/6 - 8/30)
Forever Plaid in Charlotte Forever Plaid
Mountain Theatre Company (6/13 - 7/13)
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat in Charlotte Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Children's Theatre of Charlotte (4/4 - 4/27)
Pretty Woman: The Musical in Charlotte Pretty Woman: The Musical
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (4/26 - 4/26)
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