Charlotte Theatre Newsroom

Award-winning musical based on the remarkable true story of Carole King's rise to stardom. Don't miss 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts from January 19-28, 2024.

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Flat Rock Playhouse Awarded - Press Release: Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded for their outstanding contribution to the theater industry. Read more about their achievements and impact on the performing arts community.

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Magic of Live Theatre is alive and well at Flat Rock Playhouse! Coming off a wildly successful 2023 season, Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina, has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for the 2024 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte is bringing back their most popular show, 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical,' for the holidays. Don't miss this festive production!

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

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 superb score still transcends the George Furth book.

Western Piedmont Symphony presents the annual Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular concert featuring North Carolina artists Julia Woodward, Jonathan Kaufman, and Matt Sickels. The concert will include classic Christmas songs, seasonal movie music, and family-favorite holiday hits. Learn more here!

The acquisition of knowledge is important to me. Before this production, I knew nothing about The Lehman Brothers and their capitalistic pursuit. After the production, which was three-hours long, I thoroughly knew their evolution from shop owners to investment bankers and their integral role in the crash of the stock market that led to their bankruptcy in September 2008.

Mountain Theatre Company announces its 2024 Mainstage Season, featuring beloved musicals like Grease and Catch Me If You Can, as well as a touching new musical called The Burnt Part Boys. The season will culminate with the holiday revue Home for the Holidays. Don't miss this exciting lineup of shows!

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Music is a soother of the soul. Seeing Brian Culbertson in person is such a jubilant experience. The melodious display of jazz, R&B, Funk, and Soul bought theater patrons so much joy that was expressed in dancing, singing, and toe-tapping.

Scrooge! The Musical returns to Matthews Playhouse this holiday season with a festive, musical twist.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre's pay-what-you-wish Christmas Revue. Featuring bluegrass-style holiday classics and live performances, this show is not to be missed. Get your tickets today at sartplays.com!

Voting is now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) and the Winston-Salem Symphony have joined together to launch a two-year, graduate-level Orchestral Fellowship beginning fall 2024.

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

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, a Queens-based organization celebrating its 20th year, will be presented by noted venues with performances of Navidad: A Mexican-American Christmas.

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.

With its 10th anniversary approaching, the Earl Scruggs Center will present the return of its annual Remembering Earl benefit concert at Malcolm Brown Auditorium in Shelby, NC.

The first-ever operatic adaptation of Hemingway’s novel about suffering and perseverance, directed by Karmina Šileclo.

A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas kicks off the holiday season with a Flat Rock Playhouse tradition! Bring all your loved ones to this jolly holiday celebration, Playhouse-style! 

Mountain Theatre Company opened THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at the Highlands Performing Arts Center on October 6, 2023. Get a first look at photos!