Esperanza Rising
Feb 28 – Mar 15, 2026
Smart and stubborn teenager Esperanza Ortega lives the life of a rich girl in 1920s Mexico wearing pretty clothes and attending private school. The day...
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Belk Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - February 09, 2026
Musically and dramatically, THE OUTSIDERS plays like a top-notch chamber version of WEST SIDE STORY: less-heated animosities between the gangs, no symphonic aspirations to the music, and no hormones - none of these Greaser dudes has a girl! But when the music, the jagged choreography, and the specia...
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Davidson Community Players
by Perry Tannenbaum - February 03, 2026
Yes, Davidson Community Players’ executive director Steve Kaliski certainly had a point this past weekend when he declared, “My kingdom for The Autumn’s Tale!” DCP had invited Shepherd Shakespeare Company, which normally performs outdoors at The Barn on Monroe Road, to perform THE WINTER’S...
Review: QUEEN CITY ARTS FESTIVAL, INC. at Mint Museum
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....
Review: BE A LION at Booth Playhouse
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...
Past Shows
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Jan 24 – Feb 15, 2026
A little egg lay on a leaf ... a tiny caterpillar emerges, awakening with it an appetite to explore the world. From that moment on,...
Topsy-Turvy Cinderella
Jan 10 – Feb 1, 2026
The boisterous British Panto tradition bursts onto the stage with all the fervor and clownish comic silliness you can handle. Ostentatious costumes, magical medieval effects,...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Nov 22 – Dec 23, 2025
The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and...
Bessie Coleman: Fearless & Free
Nov 15 – Nov 16, 2025
For one weekend only! The inspiring story of the aviation pioneer in her formative years. See Bessie Coleman soar in the sky and into your...
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Apr 4 – Apr 27, 2025
Everyone's favorite cat comes to life in this theatrical adaptation of the classic tale.From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally...
The Odyssey Experience
Apr 19 – Apr 27, 2025
he audience becomes a part of the show in this epic adventure based on the Greek poem.Come on a wild adventure with the famed warrior...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Feb 1 – Mar 2, 2025
If you can survive middle school, you can survive anything!The bell rings, lockers slam, and the hallways empty as Greg Heffley prepares for survival ......
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!
Jan 4 – Jan 26, 2025
There are three sides to every story. Theirs. His. And the truth.You know the story. Three pigs build houses, the one who builds with bricks...
Doggie On My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail
Dec 12 – Dec 22, 2024
A brand-new holiday tale for the youngest of audiences. When a mischievous stray dog shows up on a grumpy old man’s doorstep, mayhem ensues! Jam-packed with...
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
Nov 22 – Dec 22, 2024
One of Charlotte's favorite holiday traditions returns! The Herdmans are back and ready to wreak havoc! What happens when the “worst kids in the history of...
Grace for President
Oct 19 – Nov 3, 2024
New York Times bestselling children's book comes to life at Children's Theatre of Charlotte.“Where are the girls?” asks third grader Grace Campbell when her teacher...
School of Rock the Musical
Sep 20 – Oct 20, 2024
Catch the guitar-shredding, live music sensation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway smash, based on the hit movie. Does a group of straight-A students at prestigious...
Pigs is Pigs
May 29 – Jun 9, 2024
Cuteness is on overload in this humorous story where guinea pigs steal the show. When a package arrives at a rail station, an argument erupts about...
Danny, King of the Basement
Apr 20 – Apr 28, 2024
A powerful story that proves home is more than simply where you live. 10-year-old Danny "Delco" Carter is the "king of moving." When Danny and his...
Elephant & Piggie's
Apr 6 – Apr 28, 2024
Sing, dance, and party with your favorite friends. Celebrated author Mo Willem’s beloved characters come to life in a jazzy musical based on the award-winning, best-selling...
Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream
Mar 9 – Mar 24, 2024
This inspiring true story will have you cheering in your seat. With the crack of a bat, Marcenia Lyle rounds the bases with ease and slides...
Djembe Fire
Mar 9
The vibrant rhythm of Africa sparks joy through song and dance. Master drummers and dancers combine the fire of the djembe (drum) with colorful costumes and...
Pinocchio
Feb 3 – Feb 18, 2024
The classic tale takes on new life in a fast-paced fun-filled farce. High among the scaffolding, a group of painters begin the day’s work. Using the...
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Jan 13 – Jan 28, 2024
Get ready to rock as the pop culture phenomenon hits the stage.The alarm clock rings and Tom awakens, nervous to start his first day of...
Schoolhouse Rock Live! - Adult Night Party
Jan 13
Get a babysitter for the kids, because this show is for adults only. Grab a drink and sing along to Schoolhouse Rock tunes for one...
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
Nov 17 – Dec 22, 2023
Ring in the holiday season with Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s most popular show of all time! The Herdmans are back and ready to wreak havoc! What...
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Nov 4 – Nov 19, 2023
The hip-hop, spoken word sensation based on Dr. Maya Angelou's poetry and Jean-Michel Basquiat's artwork comes to life on stage for one last weekend.
Balloonacy
Aug 23 – Aug 31, 2023
A single balloon lifts the spirits of a solitary man in this sweet story for the entire family. A mischievous balloon finds its way into the...
The Lion and the Little Red Bird
Jun 1 – Jun 10, 2023
This delightful play tells the story of an inquisitive bird and a compassionate lion, an unlikely friendship to say the least. Why does Lion’s tail...
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Apr 8 – May 7, 2023
When a persistent pigeon decides he must drive the bus, he’ll stop at nothing to get behind the wheel. Laugh your way through and get...
The Gathering
Apr 22 – Apr 23, 2023
From the nation that brought us, "Unto These Hills," the Cherokee Historical Association presents a new play at Children's Theatre of Charlotte about how understanding...
The Night Diary
Mar 10 – Mar 26, 2023
One girl's search for home leads her to discover her true self. The heartfelt story, adapted for the stage by Mukta Phatak from the award-winning...
Sunjata Kamalenya: The Story of the True Lion King of Africa
Mar 3 – Mar 4, 2023
Sing, dance, and join the journey of one boy's quest to lead his people in the interactive play about West Africa's greatest hero. ...
Allie Kazan and the Magic Mansion
Feb 4 – Feb 19, 2023
Five are called but only one will win. Let the mystery unravel and the magic begin in the new, original musical by the creators of...
Confessions of a Former Bully
Jan 14 – Jan 22, 2023
When Katie, who never considered herself a bully, repeatedly teases classmate Monica, it pushes their friendship to a tipping point. Katie’s hurtful words and behavior...
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical
Nov 18 – Dec 22, 2022
The Herdmans are back for the holiday favorite “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical.” This hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy, adapted from Barbara Robinson’s...
Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
Nov 12 – Nov 19, 2022
Step up to the plate in Mike Wiley’s interactive show. Audiences become part of the performance while learning about the baseball legend who changed the...
Annie
Sep 24 – Oct 23, 2022
Set in New York City against the backdrop of the Great Depression, little orphan Annie does her best to hang on til tomorrow come what...
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Aug 25 – Sep 4, 2022
Friendship can be the best medicine when youre feeling blue. Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In this heart-warming story about the...
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