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Review: THE JAZZ STYLIST OF THE 'INCOMPARABLE SAMARA JOY' at Belk Theater


by Vickie Evans - June 06, 2024

There are no adjectives that can effectively describe the level of greatness in which Samara Joy delivers the sounds of Jazz. She is phenomenal and an 'old soul' in a beautiful contemporary body. She is on the frontline of bringing jazz to a new generation of followers....

Original Broadway Cast Member Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET North American Tour; Full Dates!


by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024

Original Broadway cast member Rachel Webb will lead the North American Tour company of & Juliet, taking on the role of ‘Juliet’....

Full Cast & Route Set for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL North American Tour


by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

The cast and tour route has been set for Back to the Future's North American Tour! See who is starring and learn if the show is coming to a city near you!...

Review: COMPANY at Blumenthal Performing Arts


by Perry Tannenbaum - November 27, 2023

Injecting diversity, switching genders pell-mell, and even gifting us with a gay couple, Marianne Elliott's overhaul of Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY isn't more illuminating or revelatory than the 1970 original. But the horseplay and the gay wedding-day shenanigans are wildly entertaining - and the sup...

Review: SPEAKEASY TAKES A 'SOULFUL RIDE' at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Booth Playhouse


by Vickie Evans - November 15, 2023

Speakeasy is a good modern dramatization that reminds me of the days of Blaxploitation fiims and African American sitcoms....

Review: PHILLIP JOHNSON RICHARDSON RETURNS 'HOME' TO CHARLOTTE, NC IN THE PRE-BROADWAY REVIVAL OF 'THE WIZ'


by Vickie Evans - November 09, 2023

Excellent Show! First time as a theater reviewer that I had no criticism at all. Every aspect of the production (cast, music, costumes, set, choreography, etc.) was EXCEPTIONAL....

Review: FUNNY GIRL at Blumenthal Performing Arts


by Perry Tannenbaum - October 20, 2023

They haven't fixed the clunky storytelling or finally used actual Fanny Brice material, but FUNNY GIRL still scores big when it comes equipped with an electrifying lead and a top-notch cast....

Review Roundup: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Launches National Tour; What Are the Critics Saying?


by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2023

The National Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is now underway! The 2023-2024 North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire launched at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo before continuing on to play 30+ cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville and more. Read the reviews for Mrs. Doubtfire...

Review: MJ, THE MUSICAL 'Started Somethin' at Belk Theater


by Vickie Evans - October 07, 2023

As a fan of Michael Jackson, 'MJ, The Musical' showcased the behind the scene genius of Michael in the preparation of the 'Dangerous' tour....

Kate Prince's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Set to the Music of Sting to Embark on North American Tour in 2024


by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2023

Sadler’s Wells' production of Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre show by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning icon Sting, will embark on a major 10-stop North American tour in 2024. ...

Past Shows


THE OFFICE! A Murder Mystery Parody: Who Is The Scranton Strangler is an all-new interactive and immersive parody walking tour. Team up with the World’s ...


Grammy-Nominated Songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the “Comfort & Joy at Home 2020” ...


Brahms’ romantic and tender Liebeslider Waltzes is paired with Dvorak’s sunny Serenade for Strings as Music Director Christopher Warren-Green takes the baton to lead your ...


Join us for a nerdy exploration into the biology behind the spooky. Biologist Dr. Rebecca Heiss, PhD will join local improv team Now Are The ...


In celebration of 100 years of women’s suffrage, we present stories of badass women who have made a difference in politics and government. We created ...


Local infectious disease expert Katie Passaretti, MD will share some of her knowledge on COVID-19 and provide a live Q&A. A musical improv group will ...

Evil Dead, The Musical


Evil Dead - The Musical, the hilarious, record-breaking Canadian musical (created by George Reinblatt, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris and Christopher Bond) tells the outrageous story ...

Videos


42nd Street in Charlotte 42nd Street
Johnson Hall (7/12 - 7/20) Tracker
Young Frankenstein in Charlotte Young Frankenstein
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (7/12 - 7/28) Tracker
The Burnt Part Boys in Charlotte The Burnt Part Boys
Mountain Theatre Company (10/11 - 10/26)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Charlotte Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (2/21 - 3/2)
The Hitchcock Radio Hour Ep. 24 in Charlotte The Hitchcock Radio Hour Ep. 24
Ensemble Stage (10/25 - 10/26)
A Banner Elk Christmas in Charlotte A Banner Elk Christmas
Ensemble Stage (12/6 - 12/21)
Scrooge! The Musical in Charlotte Scrooge! The Musical
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (12/13 - 12/22)
Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity) in Charlotte Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)
Ovens Auditorium (2/14 - 2/16)
A Slow Ride in Charlotte A Slow Ride
35below, Asheville Community Theatre (7/12 - 7/21)
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