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Leanne Morgan Comes to DPAC This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Coming hot off a weekend of two sold-out arena shows in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, Leanne Morgan has announced the second leg of her national headlining theatre and arena tour, Just Getting Started. Coming to the Triangle at DPAC on Friday, August 18, 2023.
DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS and THE GATHERING Come to Charlotte
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Both the McColl Family Theatre and Wells Fargo Playhouse will have shows this weekend at Children's Theatre of Charlotte at ImaginOn. 
Charlotte Symphony Announces The 2023 Summer Season- Summer Pops At Symphony Park
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
The Charlotte Symphony announces an exciting summer  season that brings live music under the stars to communities throughout the Charlotte region.  This year's Summer Pops series features four concerts at Symphony Park including the highly  anticipated “Celebrate America!” with a spectacular fireworks display. The Symphony will also perform five free concerts in Charlotte-area community parks.  
LETTERS FROM HOME Performs 1000th Performance In North Carolina To End 50 States Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
Since January, a troupe of performers has been on the road, in the process of completing a 50 States Tour. Letters From Home is a singing, tap dancing and comedic heart-warming show that features the vaudevillian-style duo Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
Written in just 10 days as a tribute to his sister Susan by playwright Robert Harling, Steel Magnolias explores the relationships between a tight-knit group of Louisiana southern ladies who gather in Truvy's small-town beauty parlor, celebrating the milestones in each other's lives.
Western Piedmont Symphony to Present MASTERWORKS: THE NEW COLOSSUS Next Week
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2023
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: THE NEW COLOSSUS featuring guest artist violinist Kinga Augustyn and music composed by Nkeiru Okoye, Erich Korngold, and Peter Boyer on Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.
Review: INTO THE WOODS at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - April 14, 2023
The new Broadway revival of INTO THE WOODS, now touring with a significant portion of the New York cast, dispels the too-clever-by-half aftertaste I've experienced in previous productions and bares Stephen Sondheim's heart in an affecting tribute to the late master.
THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY to Run at Hendersonville Theatre in May
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Four women - each in need of emotional support - abandon the yoga studio for group therapy and cocktails on the veranda in The Savannah Sipping Society, which runs at Hendersonville Theatre from May 5-14.
Video: Gavin Creel and Jason Forbach Talk INTO THE WOODS on 'The Hot Sauce Sessions'
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Watch the stars of Into the Woods are get spicy in a new interview with Bluz Rogers, Director of Creative Engagement at Charlotte’s Blumenthal Performing Arts.
Review: Straight from Broadway, INTO THE WOODS at Belk Theater
by Vickie Evans - April 13, 2023
'Into The Woods' took me on a rollercoaster ride of 'high and lows'. It differs from the Disney-themed fairytales in that it is geared more to an adult audience and the good guys do not win.
Lyle Lovett Comes to DPAC August 9
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2023
Four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett confirms new nationwide summer tour dates with his renowned Large Band. 
Review: BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - March 31, 2023
Scott Brown and Anthony Brown's stage adaptation may be hit-and-miss, and Eddie Perfect's score may be a punkish bust, but thanks to a design and tech dream team, BEETLEJUICE fanatics won't be disappointed with the touring Broadway version.
Children's Theatre Of Charlotte Announces 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2023
Children's Theatre of Charlotte has 12 productions lined up for its 76th season including seven musicals, two world premieres, and two presented pieces.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2023
From the songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits including “I Walk the Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and, of course, “Ring of Fire.” Performed by a multi-talented cast.
BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, FUNNY GIRL & More Set for Blumenthal Performing Arts 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Blumenthal Performing Arts announced the lineup for the 2023–2024 season, full of spectacular Broadway hits. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!
Nick Cave Comes to DPAC in September
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Nick Cave has announced a North American solo tour for fall.  Performing songs from his extensive catalog, the rare coast-to-coast solo tour includes a stop in Durham, NC at DPAC on September 21, 2023. Cave will be accompanied by Colin Greenwood on bass guitar.
Charlotte Conservatory Theatre Extends POTUS To Cain Center For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Charlotte Conservatory Theatre (Witch), the Queen City's newest professional performing arts company, has announced that their second production, Selina Fillinger's recent Broadway smash POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, will extend its run to Cain Center for the Arts from April 26-29.
Asheville Musical Theatre Announces The Cast Of TICK, TICK...BOOM!
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2023
Asheville Musical Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of Jonothan Larson's Tick, Tick...BOOM!, their first professional production in 2023.
Western Piedmont Symphony Presents The Balourdet Quartet, April 1
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, presents CHAMBER CLASSICS:
Northwest School String Quartet Performs With Touring Beatles Show At The Neighborhood Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
When nationally touring Beatles tribute, Abbey Road, comes to the Neighborhood Theatre on Sunday, March 26, the Northwest (Charlotte) School of the Arts String Quartet will join the professional musicians on stage to lend some local talent to this homage to the British Invasion.
Flat Rock Playhouse Education Center Undergoes Name Change
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2023
The Education program at Flat Rock Playhouse has announced its new name, Playhouse Jr.!  Education at Flat Rock Playhouse has had many names over the past 40+ years. They have been called Flat Rock Children's Theatre, Theatre for Young People (TYP), YouTheatre, and Studio 52.
Matthews Playhouse To Perform Iconic Murder Mystery, CLUE, April 14-23
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2023
What happens when six unsuspecting strangers are invited to a dinner party thrown by an anonymous host? That's the question Matthews Playhouse intends to answer with its latest production, Clue, a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery, running April 14- 23, 2023 at the Fullwood Theatre in downtown Matthews.
Children's Theatre of Charlotte Presents THE NIGHT DIARY
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2023
While Children's Theatre of Charlotte continues to celebrate its 75th season, it recognizes that 75 years ago, this past August, India was split into two countries: India and Pakistan.
Western Piedmont Symphony Presents MASTERWORKS- MIGHTY MAHLER
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2023
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, presents MASTERWORKS: MIGHTY MAHLER featuring Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and Bach's Orchestral Suite No.2 on Saturday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.
Photos: Meet The Cast Of POTUS At Charlotte Conservatory Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2023
Charlotte Conservatory Theatre (Witch), the Queen City’s newest professional performing arts company has announced their second production, Selina Fillinger’s recent Broadway smash POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. See photos of the cast!

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