Charlotte Theatre Newsroom

'Hamilton' is in the top three of my all-time favorite musicals. This cast left an indelible impression on me with their precise articulation and energetic dance moves. This is my third time seeing this remarkable production, I am ecstatic.

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company will produce August Wilson's Fences at Hanesbrands Theatre. This production opens NC Black Rep's 2025 season, A King's Plight. Learn more!

RJ Reynolds High School will present Hadestown: Teen Edition, the Tony Award-winning musical that brings Greek mythology to life through an unforgettable mix of jazz, folk, and blues. Learn more!

Matthews Playhouse Presents 'Bright Star' - a Musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Based on a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star sweeps audiences into a tale of love and redemption in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina of the 1920s and '40s.

Raleigh Little Theatre has announced the directors for its spring 2025 productions. This talented group of artists will bring fresh perspectives and dynamic energy to the stage, ensuring unforgettable experiences for audiences in the second half of our vibrant 84th season.

Davidson Community Players will present the world premiere production of a true Charlotte original, A Small and Humble Erasure. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County comes a dark comedy about the agony and ecstasy of small-town government. The Minutes is coming to Davidson Community Players. Learn more!

Finding Nemo, Jr will be presented at Davidson Community Players in January and February. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home.

The Rink will host Sensory Friendly Sessions designed to create a welcoming and accessible skating environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families.

Switch Theatre Company will launch their 2024-25 season of free-to-the-public theater productions with a time travelling romp through Black history, Helen's History Hop.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte has announced its upcoming production of 'The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!' – a musical adaptation of Jon Scieszka's beloved children's book.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical is coming to the Children's Theatre of Charlotte in 2025. The production is based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century Studios.

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Flat Rock Playhouse has announced titles for its 2025 season of live theatre. The venue will present a diverse array of genres, from classic to contemporary, as world-class musicians take the stage.

This winter, Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will invite audiences to experience Bright Star, a moving tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1920s and 1940s.

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

While Marc Shaiman's score often sounds effortful in striving to make SOME LIKE IT HOT what it was in the first place—a musical with cherry-picked hits for Marilyn Monroe to sing—the book by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin helps the story and its main characters diversify and evolve. Director Casey Nicholaw's high-heel tap choreography further assures high energy all evening long.

Hendersonville Theatre invites audiences to step back and celebrate the holiday season with It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.

Hendersonville Theatre is inviting audiences to step back and celebrate the holiday season with It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte is inviting audiences to celebrate the holiday season with two productions: the return of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” and the premiere of “Doggie on My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail.”

Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters is already on their 15 Year Anniversary Tour. Now, they're bringing A Carpenters' Christmas to venues in the Chicagoland area, Midwest and across the country this holiday season. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.