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Review: GRAMMY AND NAACP Award-Winning Saxophonist, Najee, at Knight Theater
by Vickie Evans - July 22, 2024


I was ecstatic to see the Grammy and NAACP award-winning jazz saxophonist legend, Najee, at the Knight Theater, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Spring Theatre to Present URINETOWN Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - July 21, 2024


Spring Theatre in Winston-Salem will present URINETOWN, a high-energy, socially-conscious musical that satirizes greed and corruption in a drought-stricken future, beginning this Friday, July 26th.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present BOEING-BOEING in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2024


Flat Rock Playhouse is set to present BOEING-BOEING, a classic comedy revolving around a bachelor juggling three flight attendant fiancées. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Matthews Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - July 15, 2024


YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Matthews Playhouse Will Have Audiences Screaming With Laughter!

Charlotte Symphony Gala Welcomes Sphinx Virtuosi for Annual Concert and Gala
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2024


The Charlotte Symphony is hosting a gala featuring the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi, celebrating diversity in classical music with an evening of performances.

Asheville Musical Theatre Kicks Off Their Season
by Blair Ingenthron - July 08, 2024


After a sold-out inaugural season, Asheville Musical Theatre will kick off its 2024 season! This powerful season will feature three musicals, all produced in the heart of Asheville's vibrant downtown, and all focused on highlighting the local vibrant artistic community.

DPAC's 2023 / 2024 Season Sets New Attendance Record
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024


DPAC officials announced that the recently completed 2023 / 2024 season was a record-breaking year for attendance, sellouts, and number of performances. 

Cast Set For Mountain Theatre Company's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 03, 2024


Mountain Theatre Company will present CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at the Highlands Performing Arts Center this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Vivace International Music Festival's Concerts Announced At The Wilson Center Series
by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2024


Vivace International Music Festival has announced a series of concerts at the Wilson Center, featuring diverse musical performances and renowned artists.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Makes Its WNC Premiere At Hendersonville Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2024


Elle Woods brings her charm and wit to Hendersonville Theatre in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL from July 18 to August 4, 2024.

Interview: Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer
by Vickie Evans - June 25, 2024


I had the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer/Founder of 'Ballets With A Twist'. It was a delightful and insightful conversation.

Flat Rock Playhouse to Present CABARET This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 18, 2024


Flat Rock Playhouse will present Cabaret in July and August. Learn more about the show and performance dates and see how to purchase tickets.

Matthews Playhouse Announces BRIGHT STAR And More for 29th Mainstage Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2024


Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Mainstage Season.

American Dance Festival Reveal 2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2024


The American Dance Festival has announced its 2024 season with a full summer performance schedule from June 13 to July 28 and additional performances in April, September, and October.

Review: SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA CHAMBER MUSIC at Dock Street Theatre
by Perry Tannenbaum - June 09, 2024


Wiancko is more about theming each of the 11 concerts in the chamber series, more about the Zen of each program. Nuttall was laid-back and West Coast in his attitude: If you want to applaud between movements, go right ahead. A couple of times, Wiancko took what seemed like a Far Eastern approach, requesting that we withhold applause between works.

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.

 North Carolina Black Repertory Reveals Program For International Black Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024


 North Carolina Black Repertory Company has announced the mainstage program for its 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival, taking place July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC.

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE... By Cirque du Soleil Comes to DPAC
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2024


'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story. 

Review: HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT at Comedy Arts Theater Of Charlotte
by Vickie Evans - May 31, 2024


What did our critic think of HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT at Comedy Arts Theater Of Charlotte?

World Premieres Revealed For 'Finding Holy Ground' $10k Playwright Commission Winners at International Black Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024


The North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC Black Rep) in conjunction with Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity and Wake the Arts Initiative, along with generous support from the Henry Luce Foundation, have announced dates for the world premieres of two plays whose playwrights each won a $10,000 commission from the Finding Holy Ground: Performing Visions of Race and Justice in America project.

BAT BOY THE MUSICAL to be Presented at Camel City Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024


Experience BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at Camel City Playhouse from June 6th to 16th. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Guinea Pigs Take Over The Stage At Children's Theatre Of Charlotte In PIGS IS PIGS
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024


Enjoy the slapstick comedy 'Pigs is Pigs' at the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. This family-friendly show has toured preschools and libraries and will now be performed at the Wells Fargo Playhouse.

Spotlight: NEXT TO NORMAL at Theatre Charlotte
by BWW Special Offer - May 15, 2024


Nothing has to be perfect, just Next to Normal

Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis Will Co-Chair International Black Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


The International Black Theatre Festival, considered the biggest event in Black theatre, will mark its 35th year in Winston-Salem, July 29 to August 3.

HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT One-Woman Musical Comedy Show Returns To Charlotte
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024


HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT, an award-winning one-woman musical-comedy show is set to return to Charlotte. The production will run May 30th & 31st at the Comedy Arts Theatre of Charlotte (CATCh).


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Young Frankenstein in Charlotte Young Frankenstein
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (7/12 - 7/28) Tracker
Alice By Heart in Charlotte Alice By Heart
Legacy Theater at Cuthberson High School Auditorium (8/2 - 8/10) Tracker
Hamilton (Angelica Company) in Charlotte Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (1/7 - 2/2)
Destination Moon in Charlotte Destination Moon
35below, Asheville Community Theatre (7/26 - 8/4)
Home for the Holidays in Charlotte Home for the Holidays
Mountain Theatre Company (12/6 - 12/21)
Bright Star in Charlotte Bright Star
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (1/17 - 2/1)
Legally Blonde the Musical in Charlotte Legally Blonde the Musical
Hendersonville Theatre (7/18 - 8/4)
Girl From the North Country in Charlotte Girl From the North Country
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (10/1 - 10/6)
Peter and the Starcatcher in Charlotte Peter and the Starcatcher
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (7/11 - 7/27)
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