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 …
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…
. 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 …
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…
The 2026 ACE Awards was an unforgettable evening filled with exceptional performances, heartfelt acceptance speeches, inspiring worship, and well-deserved recognition.…
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.…
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.…
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…
'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.…
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…
Prepare to be transported on a thrilling voyage with Peter & the Starcatcher , a Tony Award-winning play that reimagines the timeless tale of how a downtrodden orphan transforms into the iconic Peter Pan. Set aboard the ship The Neverland, this high-seas adventure introduces us...
Embark on an enchanting journey through Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ! Audiences will be captivated as Charlie Bucket and his friends venture into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka's iconic Chocolate Factory. Through vibrant...
Based on a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star sweeps audiences into a tale of love and redemption in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina of the 1920s and '40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a...
The timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is back, bringing its classic tale to the stage once more! This beloved story follows the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who, on one fateful Christmas Eve, is visited by three spirits. These ghostly encounters lead...
Don’t miss the premiere of this gripping new play by renowned playwright Charles LaBorde, acclaimed author of the award-winning Holocaust drama Protective Custody: Prisoner 34042 , developed in collaboration with Dennis Delamar. Set during World War II, One Year to Die tells the...
Audiences Will Be Captivated by this Engaging and Immersive Adaptation of the Classic Novel! Prepare for an unforgettable journey as Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts presents "Around the World in 80 Days," a timeless tale of adventure and exploration, February 22...
Rory D. Sheriff's Speakeasy is Coming to Matthews, NC! Official Selection of the 2023 BIPOC Playwrights Festival to be Co-Produced by Matthews Playhouse & African American Playwrights Group (AAPG) September 22-24, 2023 (Matthews, NC) - Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts...
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Home for the Holidays: A Joyful Noise Mountain Theatre Company (12/11-12/28) |
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Carswell Holler Parkway Playhouse (8/20-8/23) |
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Little Big Town Ovens Auditorium (11/27-11/27) |
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SHOWSTOPPERS! Mountain Theatre Company (8/12-8/30) |
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2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Sunday Night Plan Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/22-8/22) |
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2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Sunday Matinee Plan Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/22-8/22) |
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Wicked Peace Center (4/21-5/09) |
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The Odd Couple Flat Rock Playhouse (8/28-9/19) |
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Renée Fleming’s Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene Hanes Auditorium, Salem Academy and Collete (9/19-9/19) |
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I'm Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire Warehouse Studio Theatre (9/25-10/11) |
