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Charlotte's Blume Studios Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025

Blumenthal Arts is commemorating the one-year anniversary of Blume Studios, the organization’s newest venue dedicated to immersive and multimedia experiences.

Photos: Director Phylicia Rashad and the Cast of IMMEDIATE FAMILY Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2025

The new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, will premiere in North Carolina. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

THE OUTSIDERS, STEREOPHONIC And More Set for Blumenthal Arts 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Blumenthal Arts has announced a lineup for the 2025–2026 season, featuring the best new shows direct from Broadway, including big winners from the 2024 Tony Awards.

Blumenthal Arts to Launch Immersive Experience SPACE EXPLORERS: THE INFINITE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Blumenthal Arts will launch a new immersive experience launching this fall, SPACE EXPLORERS: THE INFINITE, a captivating immersive journey inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station. Learn more about the show!

SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT, and More Set For Blumenthal Arts 2024-2025 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

Blumenthal Arts has announced its lineup for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Blumenthal Arts Celebrates A Decade Of The Blumey Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

The Blumey Awards have lit the path to Broadway and beyond for some of the most exciting young talent in the industry. Now it's time to celebrate!

Review: COMPANY at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Nov 27, 2023

Injecting diversity, switching genders pell-mell, and even gifting us with a gay couple, Marianne Elliott's overhaul of Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY isn't more illuminating or revelatory than the 1970 original. But the horseplay and the gay wedding-day shenanigans are wildly entertaining - and the superb score still transcends the George Furth book.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, FUNNY GIRL & More Set for Blumenthal Performing Arts 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2023

Blumenthal Performing Arts announced the lineup for the 2023–2024 season, full of spectacular Broadway hits. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Independent Presenters Network Resumes Its Biennial Meeting In London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

The Independent Presenters Network (IPN) resumed its biennial meeting in London last month. The meeting, which is usually held every two years, was on hold for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Cameron Mitchell to Star in World Premiere of Bowie's BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY at Charlotte International Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2022

Charlotte’s Blumenthal Performing Arts will present the world premiere of BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY, The Music of David Bowie, with featured guest vocalist John Cameron Mitchell, taking place on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17 on the stage of the Belk Theater as part of the inaugural Charlotte International Arts Festival.

The Broadway League Elects New Board of Governors & New Vice Chair of the Road
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021

At yesterday’s Annual Meeting of The Broadway League, the membership elected a new Board of Governors, a new Vice Chair of the Road, and reelected the Secretary/Treasurer. The current Chair, Lauren Reid, will retain her position for the two years remaining in her term.

Local Actors Take On Characters From THE OFFICE In New Parody Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021

Blumenthal Performing Arts in association with Right Angle Productions, welcomes 8 actors, many local to the Charlotte-area, portray characters popularized by the hit TV show The Office in the new, immersive walking parody show The Office! A Murder Mystery Parody: Who is the Scranton Strangler?, running May 20 through June 6 in Uptown Charlotte.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Casting Locals For THE OFFICE! A MURDER MYSTERY PARODY: WHO IS THE SCRANTON STRANGLER?
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2021

Blumenthal Performing Arts is casting Charlotte-area performers for eleven roles for the upcoming show, The Office! A Murder Mystery Parody: Who is the Scranton Strangler?, produced by Right Angle Entertainment.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Names Bree Stallings Company's New Director Of Artistic Experiences
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2021

Multi-media artist, illustrator, writer and activist Bree Stallings has joined Blumenthal Performing Arts as the company's new Director of Artistic Experiences, a new position designed to help expand its programs and connections to local artists.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces New Broadway Season Featuring HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2021

An exciting line-up of Broadway hits making their Charlotte debuts and returning fan favorites including Hamilton and Wicked will be center stage when Blumenthal Performing Arts relaunches its PNC Broadway Lights and Equitable Bravo series this fall.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Welcomes New Board Chair and Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2021

Blumenthal Performing Arts has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees. Susanna Parker, David Head and William Smith were confirmed to the board January 27, during Blumenthal’s Annual Meeting streamed over Zoom from Booth Playhouse. Brian Cromwell was also named Blumenthal’s new Board Chair.

Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces Boris “Bluz” Rogers As Company's New Director Of Creative Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2020

Emmy Award-winning poet and author Boris a?oeBluza?? Rogers has joined Blumenthal Performing Arts as Director of Creative Engagement, a new position in Blumenthal's Programming Department designed to help create, develop and launch new programs that will enlarge and expand Blumenthal's impact on the community.