Charlotte Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Charlotte from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
JOURNEY TO OZ Comes to Children's Theatre Of Charlotte
After nearly a decade, “Journey to Oz” will return to the McColl Family Theatre.
UNCSA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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.
Review: THE SUNSET LIMITED at The Arts Factory
What did our critic think of THE SUNSET LIMITED at The Arts Factory?
THE MAGIC FLUTE and More Set for Opera Carolina 2025-26 Season
Opera Carolina - the largest professional opera company in the Carolinas - has revealed programming for its upcoming 76th season with an ambitious lineup of grand operas, special concerts, philanthropic events, and community initiatives.
Letters From Home To Premier LEGACY Documentary At Carolina Theatre
Letters From Home will premiere their first feature-length documentary Legacy at the Carolina Theatre on November 6, 2025.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards
Nominations are now open 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.
Review: AUSTEN'S PRIDE at Blumenthal Performing Arts
What better way to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th anniversary than to introduce an admirable musical adaptation of her most beloved book, Pride and Prejudice? Thanks to Lindsay Warren Baker & Amanda Jacobs' AUSTEN PRIDE, we have a near-perfect celebration, beautifully balancing P&P's exquisite comedy
Mason Bates Creates Sonic Logo for Charlotte Symphony
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Music Director Kwamé Ryan will debut the Orchestra’s new Sonic Logo, commissioned from Grammy Award-winning composer Mason Bates, at the opening concerts of its 2025–26 Classical Series.
BroadwayWorld Launches Stage Mag 2.0, Adding Print-Ready Programs to Free Digital Platform
BroadwayWorld’s industry-leading, completely free digital show program service, Stage Mag, announced the launch of Stage Mag 2.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
HEATHERS Will Launch Tour of the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Heathers The Musical, which recently made its return to New York City at New World Stages, plans to hit the road! Heathers will launch a US tour, beginning in Spring 2027, with tours across other parts of the world to come as well.
Photos: Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Rehearsals are officially underway for the North American tour of The Outsiders, the Tony Award winning Best Musical.
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK National Tour
The North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK is getting ready to kick off from Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH, before continuing to 30+ cities in its first year, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.
Western Piedmont Symphony Opens 2025–26 Season With FOOTHILLS POPS: THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD
Western Piedmont Symphony opens its 2025–26 season on September 13 with Foothills Pops: The Music of Pink Floyd, a symphonic rock tribute to The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
BEETLEJUICE Cancels Greensboro Tour Stop Ahead of Broadway Return
In a statement, the Tanger Center has shared that due to unforeseen circumstances, all performances of BEETLEJUICE, September 2nd through September 7th in Greensboro have been canceled.
CHICAGO Reveals Cast For 2025-2026 Tour
The cast has been announced for the forthcoming 2025-26 tour of Chicago.
Cast Set For SIX 2025-26 North American Tour
All new casting has been announced for the 2025-2026 North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning musical SIX.
Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.
Review: THREE BONE THEATRE PRESENTS 'ELECTRICIDAD' at Arts Factory
Electricidad reminded me of West Side Story in concept with the Latin traditions, gang affiliations, and family expectations.
Review: LIFE OF PI at Belk Theater
Lolita Chakrabarti, in her stage adaptation of LIFE OF PI seems to wish for a more delicate balance between the veracity of Pi’s two different tales of his harrowing sea adventure.
Photos: Phylicia Rashad-Directed IMMEDIATE FAMILY at Booth Playhouse
Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad, is now being presented at Booth Playhouse.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS to be Presented at Flat Rock Playhouse
Agatha Christie's timeless classic 'Murder on the Orient Express,' adapted for the stage by renowned playwright Ken Ludwig, is being presented at Flat Rock Playhouse's Leiman Mainstage.
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Phylicia Rashad-Directed IMMEDIATE FAMILY at Booth Playhouse
What did the critics think of the new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad?
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Unto These Hills Mountainside Theatre (5/30-8/22) |
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Rumpelstiltskin Flat Rock Playhouse (11/12-11/15) |
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Little Big Town Ovens Auditorium (11/27-11/27) |
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2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Sunday Night Plan Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/22-8/22) |
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2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Saturday Night Plan Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/21-8/21) |
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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes Ovens Auditorium (8/02-8/02) |
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Tim McGraw & 49 Winchester Truliant Amphitheater (8/14-8/14) |
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Home for the Holidays: A Joyful Noise Mountain Theatre Company (12/11-12/28) |
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Wicked Peace Center (4/21-5/09) |
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2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Tuesday Night Plan Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/17-8/17) |