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First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; ALICE BY HEART Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Western Piedmont Symphony to Present FOOTHILLS POPS: THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
Western Piedmont Symphony will present FOOTHILLS POPS: THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS. This festive holiday spectacular invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the season with an evening of joyful music, dazzling performances, and heartwarming tradition.
ICYMI: Next On Stage: Season 5- Meet the Top 15
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, Broadway's biggest national competition for high school and college students, returned to reveal the Top 15 performers in both age groups. The Top 15 includes...
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Running at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2025
This holiday season, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte invites families to rediscover a timeless tradition with its brand-new production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Watch: Next On Stage's High School & College Top 15 Revealed
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2025
Who will make the Top 15 of BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage? You'lll have to tune in tonight, November 21 (High School: 7pm ET, College: 9pm ET), to find out!
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Belk Theatre
by Vickie Evans - November 20, 2025
Tonight, I traveled back to my childhood as 'The Sound Of Music' stopped over at The Belk Theatre, in Charlotte, NC as it performs on stages throughout the U.S. on a national tour My seat mates and I sung every song to include: 'My Favorite Things', 'Do-Re-Mi', and 'Sixteen Going On Seventeen'. All timeless classic that are an integral part of our American Culture.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards
by BWW Awards - November 19, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: BESSIE COLEMAN, FEARLESS AND FREE at Children's Theatre Of Charlotte
by Vickie Evans - November 17, 2025
BESSIE COLEMAN, FEARLESS AND FREE was educational, inspiring, and uplifting. The storyline was impeccable, the cast was superb, and the use of technology enhanced the overall production. A great production for all ages.
Flat Rock Playhouse Receives $20,000 Grant to Boost Henderson County's Stay and Play Program  
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2025
Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded a generous grant of $20,000 from the Henderson  County Tourism Development Authority (HCTDA) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
BESSIE COLEMAN: FEARLESS & FREE Comes to the Children's Theatre of Charlotte
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2025
Children's Theatre of Charlotte will present the world premiere of “Bessie Coleman: Fearless & Free,” an inspiring new play written by Charlotte-based artist Keetha B.
A FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS SHOW to Take Place This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
It's Christmas time at Flat Rock Playhouse! An all-new edition to your favorite holiday tradition, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas will be full of your cherished Christmas classics along with new arrangements and holiday fun.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Mountain Theatre Company Unveils 2026 MainStage Season
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Mountain Theatre Company in Highlands, North Carolina has announced its 2026 MainStage season, featuring three productions: the new musical Dancin’ in the Street, the multimedia revue Showstoppers!, and the return of Home for the Holidays: A Joyful Noise.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Western Piedmont Symphony Will Present MASTERWORKS: ELEMENTAL MUSIC This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2025
Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: ELEMENTAL MUSIC on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium. This Masterworks concert explores the power, mystery, and beauty of the natural world, taking audiences on a vivid sonic journey from creation to celebration.
THE INVISIBLE BOY Comes to the Children's Theatre Of Charlotte
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
The smash-hit musical about friendship and courage, “The Invisible Boy,” returns home to Charlotte after its 2019 world premiere at Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
UNCSA Receives $10.1 Million Gift To Establish American Roots Music Institute
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts has received a lead gift of more than $10.1 million — the largest single gift in UNCSA history. Learn more!
Matthews Playhouse to Host its 7th Annual Haunted Trail
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2025
Matthews Playhouse will host its 7th Annual Haunted Trail behind the Matthews Community Center. This outdoor event, the theatre's largest fundraiser, will feature new effects, chilling scenes, and a 'Not So Spooky' trail for children ages 6 and up.
Charlotte's Blume Studios Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2025
Blumenthal Arts is commemorating the one-year anniversary of Blume Studios, the organization’s newest venue dedicated to immersive and multimedia experiences.
Opera Carolina Will Host A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
This fall, step into a world of passion, sacrifice, and unforgettable music as A Night To Remember returns to the prestigious Belk Theater. Learn more about the performance here!
Cast Set for HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Spirit Of The Season at Mountain Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Highlands' most beloved holiday tradition- Home for the Holidays -will return in an all-new production: Spirit of the Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
UNCSA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month, commemorating the moment in 1965 when it opened its doors as the nation's first public arts conservatory.
JOURNEY TO OZ Comes to Children's Theatre Of Charlotte
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2025
After nearly a decade, “Journey to Oz” will return to the McColl Family Theatre. The show captivated Charlotte families in 2016 with its unique and immersive take on L. Frank Baum's classic tale. 
Review: THE SUNSET LIMITED at The Arts Factory
by Perry Tannenbaum - September 18, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SUNSET LIMITED at The Arts Factory?
Photos: Meet the Cast of the STEREOPHONIC National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - September 18, 2025
The U.S. National Tour of Stereophonic, the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Play, is getting ready to hit the road! The company just met the press and BroadwayWorld was there for the big day! Check out photos here.

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YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT in Charlotte YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (1/18 - 1/18)
A Ceremony of Carols in Charlotte A Ceremony of Carols
Grace Lutheran Church (12/12 - 12/12)
Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theater in Charlotte Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker at Belk Theater
Belk Theater (12/20 - 12/21)
The Book of Will in Charlotte The Book of Will
The Little Theatre of Winston Salem (3/20 - 3/29)
Home for the Holidays: Spirit of the Season in Charlotte Home for the Holidays: Spirit of the Season
Mountain Theatre Company (12/5 - 12/21)
...America... A Concert by Bel Canto Company and Gate City Voices - Mar. 8 and 9, 2026 - Greensboro, NC in Charlotte ...America... A Concert by Bel Canto Company and Gate City Voices - Mar. 8 and 9, 2026 - Greensboro, NC
Christ United Methodist Church (3/8 - 3/8)
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