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Matthews Playhouse

100 E McDowell St
Matthews, NC 28105

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…

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Lee St. Theatre

Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Lee St. Theatre

by Vickie Evans · April 28, 2026

'A Raisin In The Sun', performed at Lee St. Theatre, consisted of a phenomenal cast who brought to life the timeless story, written by Lorraine Hansberry in 1959, of a middle-class family's struggles and dreams in 1950s Chicago and their steps to obtain a better life.…

Review: ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY at Knight Theater

Review: ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK’S NEW WORLD SYMPHONY at Knight Theater

by Perry Tannenbaum · April 1, 2026

When Charlotte Symphony announced their 2025-26 schedule last March, they couldn’t have predicted the serendipity of two recent concerts a year later. Three subsequent events had to align. Houston Grand Opera’s world premiere recording of Jake Heggie’s Intelligence had to be released in August…

Past Shows

One Year to Die

Sep 19 – Sep 29, 2024

One Year to Die is a poignant World War II drama by Charles LaBorde that delves into life on the home front in a small Louisiana town during 1943-1944. The story centers on Edwina, portrayed by Paula Baldwin, and Ella, played by Dr. Corlis Hayes, as they navigate the challenges...

Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens

Feb 1 – Feb 10, 2019

Facing an uncertain future, Edith Bouvier Beale (age 79) and her adult daughter, "Little" Edie (age 57) , are forced to revisit their storied past and come to terms with it – for better, and for worse.

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2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Sunday Matinee Plan in Charlotte 2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Sunday Matinee Plan
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/22-8/22)
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Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/22-8/22)
SHOWSTOPPERS! in Charlotte SHOWSTOPPERS!
Mountain Theatre Company (8/12-8/30)
A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show in Charlotte A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show
Flat Rock Playhouse (11/27-12/20)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick in Charlotte The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick
Carolina Theatre (10/17-10/17)
Rumpelstiltskin in Charlotte Rumpelstiltskin
Flat Rock Playhouse (11/12-11/15)
I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire  in Charlotte I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire
Warehouse Studio Theatre (9/25-10/11)