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Cain Center for the Arts

210 Delburg St, Davidson, NC 28036
Cornelius, NC 28031

Review: SOVEREIGNTY BY MARY KATHRYN NAGLE at Three Bone Theatre

Review: SOVEREIGNTY BY MARY KATHRYN NAGLE at Three Bone Theatre

by Perry Tannenbaum · September 1, 2026

Bringing a boatload of fresh information and perspective to the history of the Trail of Tears, along with the lasting injustices suffered by the Cherokee Nation, Mary Kathryn Nagle speaks out for the righteousness of the Cherokee cause and for reconciliation between longstanding Cherokee factions.…

Review: ASCAP AND MOTOWN GOSPEL HONORS STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES at Omni Hotel

Review: ASCAP AND MOTOWN GOSPEL HONORS STELLAR AWARD NOMINEES at Omni Hotel

by Vickie Evans · August 21, 2026

What an exciting evening - ASCAP partnered with Motown Gospel at a cocktail mixer to honor some of ASCAP members who were nominated for the 2026 Stellar Awards, located (for the first time), in Charlotte, NC. There was a palpable sense of excitement surrounding what many viewed as the beginning of …

Review: MARVIN:  THE MARVIN GAYE REVUE

Review: MARVIN: THE MARVIN GAYE REVUE

by Vickie Evans · August 4, 2026

Sheldon Rhoden delivers an outstanding performance, lending his smooth vocals to many of Marvin Gaye's greatest hits, including 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine,' 'Let's Get It On,' 'Distant Lover,' 'I Want You,' and 'Sexual Healing'. Sheldon not only captures Marvin's signature sound but also his…

Review: TERRY STEELE SINGS LUTHER VANDROSS...

Review: TERRY STEELE SINGS LUTHER VANDROSS...

by Vickie Evans · August 3, 2026

. As a musical enthusiast at heart, I was excited by the opportunity to relive some of Luther's greatest hits, including 'Stop to Love,' 'So Amazing,' 'A House Is Not a Home,' and, of course, 'Here and Now'—the song that earned Luther his first Grammy Award. Terry Steele proved to be a consummate …

Review: The 2026 International Black Theatre Festival

Review: The 2026 International Black Theatre Festival

by Vickie Evans · July 29, 2026

I have been attending the International Black Theatre Festival since 2009, and it has yet to disappoint me. The week promises an extraordinary lineup of world-class theatrical productions, educational workshops, The Garland Lee Thompson, Sr. Readers' Theatre presentations, celebrity appearances, ne…

Review: CHARLOTTE FINEST THEATRE ARTISTS WIN BIG

Review: CHARLOTTE FINEST THEATRE ARTISTS WIN BIG

by Vickie Evans · July 7, 2026

The 2026 ACE Awards was an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, inspiring worship, and well-deserved recognition.…

Review: FLIP at Charlotte Ballet

Review: FLIP at Charlotte Ballet

by Perry Tannenbaum · July 7, 2026

Funkier and more humbly budgeted than Charlotte Ballet's extravaganzas at larger venues, FLIP at the McBride Bonnefoux provided a different kind of adventure, substituted promise for polish, and dug deeper into the company's soul.…

Review: THE OLD MAID / QUEEN MARY / MARTHA GRAHAM at Spoleto

Review: THE OLD MAID / QUEEN MARY / MARTHA GRAHAM at Spoleto

by Perry Tannenbaum · June 3, 2026

Scottish Ballet's MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS is likely to stand as the most spectacular triumph at Spoleto Festival USA 2026, and festival founder Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF, will probably remain the best theatre.…

Review: THE NOTEBOOK THE MUSICAL at Belk Theater

Review: THE NOTEBOOK THE MUSICAL at Belk Theater

by Perry Tannenbaum · May 22, 2026

THE NOTEBOOK The Musical was a charming chamber piece when I first read Bekah Brunstetter's adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' breakout bestseller. But the touring version is now playing to bigger houses than either its original Chicago premiere or its New York engagement. With Broadway-extravaganza pre…

Past Shows

ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES

Jul 28 – Aug 1, 2026

Some of Lake Norman's top performers, ages 16 to 24, are bringing big hair, big songs, and even bigger talent to Cain Center for the Arts July 28 - August 1 when Davidson Community Players' TS3 stars present the five-time Tony-nominated hit musical "Rock of Ages". Set on L.A.'s...

Shrek the Musical, Jr

Shrek the Musical, Jr

Feb 6 – Feb 14, 2026

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and the Broadway musical, Shrek The Musical Jr. reminds us that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. When Davidson Community Players’ Connie Company takes the stage, audiences are invited into a big, bright, beautiful world...

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Liberation in Charlotte Liberation
Three Bone Theatre (11/06-11/22)
Renée Fleming’s Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene in Charlotte Renée Fleming’s Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene
Hanes Auditorium, Salem Academy and Collete (9/19-9/19)
Sister Act in Charlotte Sister Act
Flat Rock Playhouse (10/02-10/25)
Little Big Town in Charlotte Little Big Town
Ovens Auditorium (11/27-11/27)
2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Saturday Matinee Plan in Charlotte 2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Saturday Matinee Plan
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/21-8/21)
The Odd Couple in Charlotte The Odd Couple
Flat Rock Playhouse (8/28-9/19)
Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular in Charlotte Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center (12/04-12/04)
Foothills Pops: The Texas Tenors in Charlotte Foothills Pops: The Texas Tenors
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center (4/17-4/17)
Foothills Pops: American Roots in Charlotte Foothills Pops: American Roots
P.E. Monroe Auditorium (2/13-2/13)
Her Name Was Frankie: A Frankie Silver Story in Charlotte Her Name Was Frankie: A Frankie Silver Story
Parkway Playhouse (10/02-10/11)