Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Blumenthal Performing Arts
What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at Blumenthal Performing Arts?…
North Carolina Black Repertory Company
Articles
Review: HELL’S KITCHEN at Belk Theater
At its heart, Hell’s Kitchen is not simply a musical based on the life of the incomparable, Alicia Keys, it is a coming-of-age, autobiographical-inspired story that explores the complexities of single parenting, generational differences, and a young woman’s determination to discover her own ide…
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Blumenthal Performing Arts
What did our critic think of HELL'S KITCHEN at Blumenthal Performing Arts?…
Review: SOVEREIGNTY BY MARY KATHRYN NAGLE at Three Bone Theatre
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
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
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...
. 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
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
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
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.…
Past Shows
A Motown Christmas
A Motown Christmas, created and adapted by Nate Jacobs, will celebrate the holiday season through a lively blend of traditional Christmas carols and the iconic sounds of Motown music. This festive revue aims to bring joy and entertainment to audiences of all ages, featuring...
Purlie Victorious
Purlie Victorious features the Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson, a charismatic Black preacher returning to his Georgia hometown with plans to reclaim his inheritance and regain his church amidst the challenges of the Jim Crow era. This comedic piece by Ossie Davis explores...
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch is a comedic work by Ossie Davis that follows the Reverend Purlie Victorious Judson, a charismatic Black preacher returning to his Georgia hometown. His mission is to reclaim his inheritance and win back his...
Blooming in Dry Season
Blooming in Dry Season is a world premiere play by Eljon Wardally, set to run from August 1 to August 10, 2025, at the North Carolina Black Repertory Company. The story unfolds in a Grenadian rum shop, where Fitz, a struggling Calypsonian, grapples with personal loss and...
Fences
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company presents August Wilson's Fences from February 28 to March 16, 2025. The play follows Troy Maxson, a former baseball star turned garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh, as he grapples with bitterness over lost opportunities and strained family...
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Everything's Fine, Obviously. Charlotte's Off Broadway (10/29-11/07) |
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Masterworks: Handel's Messiah St. Luke's United Methodist Church (11/19-11/19) |
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BKLYN The Musical Theatre Charlotte (5/14-5/30) |
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Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular J.E. Broyhill Civic Center (12/04-12/04) |
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Sister Act Flat Rock Playhouse (10/02-10/25) |
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Lost in Yonkers Theatre Charlotte (1/22-2/07) |
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Terminus Theatre Charlotte (3/05-3/21) |
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Phantom of the Opera (1925 silent film) with live accompaniment VisArt Video (10/25-10/25) |
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Masterworks: Splendid Tchaikovsky P.E. Monroe Auditorium (3/13-3/13) |
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The Reservoir Three Bone Theatre (5/07-5/23) |
