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CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CHARLOTTE

300 E 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
11/22 - 12/23/2025


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 ...



Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; 1776 Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; Greenroom Community Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!


by BWW Awards - December 08, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards; ALICE BY HEART Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Past Shows

Bessie Coleman: Fearless & Free
Bessie Coleman: Fearless & Free
11/15 - 11/16/2025


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


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, ...

The Odyssey Experience
The Odyssey Experience
4/19 - 4/27/2025


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 ...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical


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!


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 ...

Doggie On My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail


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 ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical


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 ...

Grace for President
Grace for President
10/19 - 11/3/2024


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 ...

School of Rock the Musical
School of Rock the Musical
9/20 - 10/20/2024


  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 ...

Pigs is Pigs
Pigs is Pigs
5/29 - 6/9/2024


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 ...

Danny, King of the Basement
Danny, King of the Basement
4/20 - 4/28/2024


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 ...

Elephant & Piggie's
Elephant & Piggie's
4/6 - 4/28/2024


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, ...

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream


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 ...

Djembe Fire


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 ...

Pinocchio
Pinocchio
2/3 - 2/18/2024


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 ...

Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
1/13 - 1/28/2024


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 ...

Schoolhouse Rock Live! - Adult Night Party


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


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! ...

Life Doesn't Frighten Me
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
11/4 - 11/19/2023


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
Balloonacy
8/23 - 8/31/2023


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 Lion and the Little Red Bird


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!


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
The Gathering
4/22 - 4/23/2023


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
The Night Diary
3/10 - 3/26/2023


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


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


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


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


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
Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
11/12 - 11/19/2022


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
Annie
9/24 - 10/23/2022


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
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
8/25 - 9/4/2022


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 ...

Videos


Moulin Rouge! in Charlotte Moulin Rouge!
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (5/26 - 5/31)
A-State Theatre Presents 9 To 5 The Musical in Charlotte A-State Theatre Presents 9 To 5 The Musical
Mainstage Theatre (2/26 - 3/1)
Chicago in Charlotte Chicago
North Charleston Performing Arts Center (2/6 - 2/8)
Sing America Presents Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical in Charlotte Sing America Presents Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical
The Oncenter Carrier Theater (3/27 - 3/29)
Broadway In Boise presents MOULIN ROUGE! in Charlotte Broadway In Boise presents MOULIN ROUGE!
Morrison Center for the Performing Arts (1/27 - 2/1)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Charlotte Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Children's Theatre of Charlotte (11/22 - 12/23)
A Wicked Evening With The Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & Friends in Charlotte A Wicked Evening With The Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & Friends
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (2/21 - 2/21)
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