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Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Nov 21 – Dec 23, 2026

For the first time, Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents this holiday classic featuring the Grinch, Max, Cindy Lou Who, and iconic songs including You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch. The musical celebrates kindness, community, and holiday spirit.

Charlotte's Web

Feb 6 – Feb 21, 2027

E.B. White's timeless story of Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider comes to life in a heartfelt adaptation celebrating friendship, loyalty, and the enduring power of kindness.

Disney's Finding Nemo: A Family Musical

Apr 3 – Apr 25, 2027

This musical adaptation of the Disney/Pixar favorite features dazzling puppetry, memorable characters like Dory and Crush, and an underwater adventure about family and finding your way home.

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…

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.…

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Foothills Pops: Symphony of the Shire in Charlotte Foothills Pops: Symphony of the Shire
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center (9/12-9/12)
Masterworks: Splendid Tchaikovsky in Charlotte Masterworks: Splendid Tchaikovsky
P.E. Monroe Auditorium (3/13-3/13)
2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Sunday Night Plan in Charlotte 2026-27 First Bank Broadway Season - Sunday Night Plan
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (8/22-8/22)
Rock of Ages: Youth Edition in Charlotte Rock of Ages: Youth Edition
Morrison Youth Theatre (10/16-10/18)
Home for the Holidays: A Joyful Noise in Charlotte Home for the Holidays: A Joyful Noise
Mountain Theatre Company (12/11-12/28)
A Christmas Carol in Charlotte A Christmas Carol
Theatre Charlotte (12/11-12/20)
BY ANY OTHER NAME - An Opus for James Baldwin in Charlotte BY ANY OTHER NAME - An Opus for James Baldwin
Charlotte's Off Broadway Black Box Theatre at The VAPA Center (9/23-9/27)
Six Degrees of Separation in Charlotte Six Degrees of Separation
Theatre Charlotte (4/09-4/18)
Foothills Pops: American Roots in Charlotte Foothills Pops: American Roots
P.E. Monroe Auditorium (2/13-2/13)
The Reservoir in Charlotte The Reservoir
Three Bone Theatre (5/07-5/23)