BLUMENTHAL ARTS CENTER - BELK THEATER

by Vickie Evans - December 12, 2025

The event was a strong representation of the transformative power of the arts and the importance of creating platforms for Black playwrights and performers....

by Vickie Evans - December 12, 2025

What a remarkable and entertaining night of theatre. 'Be A Lion' was absolutely sensational. Based on a spinoff of The Wizard of Oz/The Wiz, 'Be A Lion' answers the proposed question, 'What happened to the Emerald City after 'The Wizard' left? What an incredible journey with sensational songs and gl...

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 ...

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....

by Perry Tannenbaum - September 18, 2025

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by Perry Tannenbaum - September 09, 2025

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...

by Vickie Evans - August 18, 2025

Electricidad reminded me of West Side Story in concept with the Latin traditions, gang affiliations, and family expectations. Both, had tragic endings as well....

by Vickie Evans - August 11, 2025

'Immediate Family' is a feel-good, fun-filled, “coming-to- age” drama with lots of twists and turns. It has several diverse storylines within a storyline. I loved the pace and the diversity of characters....

by Vickie Evans - August 06, 2025

'Justice On Trial', written by Chad Cooper presented a compelling argument utilizing theatre of what a trial seeking reparations for African Americans for the evil deeds of slavery who possibly look like if civil rights attorneys sued the Department of Justice...

by Perry Tannenbaum - August 18, 2025

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. Yet all the Award-winning artifices of puppetry, lighting, and projection that accompany his more fantastical version m...