Charlotte Theatre Newsroom

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s 2025–26 season will offer a dynamic blend of symphonic cornerstones, new musical discoveries, and artistic explorations across the Classical, Pops, Movie, and Family Series.

Photos have just been released for Playmakers Repertory Company's production of The Confederates. Check here for all the photos and details of the show.

The Harry Potter Film Concert Series returns to the  Belk Theater with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, the second film in the  Harry Potter series.

DPAC guests will discover the magic of Broadway with eight brand new shows, including the must-see show of the season, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,  and Disney’s newest blockbuster, Beauty and the Beast.

The season lineup has been announced for the fifth anniversary of Broadway at Tanger Center! The First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season will include eight shows, beginning this September with Beauty and the Beast.

The beloved children's book 'Tiara's Hat Parade' by Kelly Starling Lyons, recipient of the 2021 Christopher Award for Books for Young People, is making its theatrical debut in a one-woman show at Children's Theatre of Charlotte.

Emmy Award winner John Wesley Shipp will play Captain Queeg in Judson Theatre Company's April production of Herman Wouk's “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial..' Learn more here!

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will make a historic return to the newly reopened Carolina Theatre at Belk Place. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

What did our critic think of MARY JANE at Three Bone Theatre?

After a hiatus of over a decade, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) is set to stage a comeback with its upcoming production of Alabaster, a play by Audrey Cefaly. The theater, known for its immersive and experiential productions, will run the show from February 27 through March 16, 2025 at the Van Every Auditorium in the Mint Museum Randolph.

The award-winning solo artist and playwright Brooke McCarthy willbring her critically acclaimed original show, HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT to The Rooster (334 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052) for one night only.

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: SYMPHONY SWINGS on Saturday, February 22, featuring guest artist Dr. Doreen Ketchens, the 'Clarinet Queen of New Orleans.'

Check out photos from “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” at Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Performances begin February 1. Adapted for the stage by Kevin Del Aguila with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler and Alan Schmuckler, the show will bring nostalgic fun to all lovers of the series.

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is inviting audiences to step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka's iconic factory this February with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Bach Akademie Charlotte brought a wondrous quintet to St. Mark's Lutheran for a rare live performance of A MUSICAL OFFERING - plus three other gems from three other composers in the court of Frederick the Great

Hendersonville Theatre will present the iconic stage adaptation of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. The production examines themes of love, family, and societal change with a story as relevant today as it was over five decades ago. Learn more!

Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch lights up Owens Auditorium at Bradshaw Performing Arts Center on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. The third attraction in BPAC's 2024-25 Mainstage Series, this open mic/variety show hybrid is a vibrant, impromptu, inside-showbiz salon where talent shines under the spotlight.

'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.