Charlotte News

Legendary rock band The Black Crowes has released a stunning visual for “Wilted Rose,” their collaboration with GRAMMY-winning country superstar Lainey Wilson from their critically acclaimed album Happiness Bastards. The visual features incredible footage of Wilson’s surprise guest performance with the band at their unforgettable, sold-out opening night of the Happiness Bastards Tour at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry House. Watch the video now!

Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) – have announced the September 20th release of their new full-length studio album Talker via Bright Antenna Records. Listen to the title track now! In addition to the album announcement and new single, the band has shared that they will embark on a fall headline tour, extending their already extensive US headline run that has them out all of June and July before heading to Chicago to play Lollapalooza in August.

Global icon and singer-songwriter NIKI has announced her biggest tour to date spanning 41 markets in North America, Europe, the UK, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. These dates, produced by Live Nation, will celebrate the release of her ambitious and sonically-expansive upcoming album Buzz out August 9, 2024 via 88rising. Fellow singer-songwriters Allison Ponthier and Amy Allen will join as support in North America and Europe, respectively. See the dates here!

The North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is coming to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre this summer. Learn more about the engagement and see how to purchase tickets.

Joywave's upcoming tour will coincide with the release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Permanent Pleasure, set for May 17. Fans can catch them performing new tracks from the album, including their latest single 'Scared,' which is accompanied by a music video directed by Dimitri Basil. See the full tour dates here!

The debut teaser trailer takes viewers on an action-packed journey back to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age, and shows the ascending evil presence of Sauron as he continues his vengeful quest for complete power. Showcasing the cinematic splendor that the series is known for, and heralding the return of many fan favorite characters, including Galadriel, Elrond, Prince Durin IV, Arondir, and Celebrimbor, this first-look also reveals the much-anticipated creation of more Rings. Watch the teaser!

Audible is presenting an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos from opening night.

Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ DUNE: PART TWO will make its streaming debut on Max next TUESDAY, MAY 21. The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar® nominee Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar® nominee Josh Brolin, Oscar® nominee Austin Butler, Oscar® nominee Florence Pugh, and more.

The Playwrights Realm has announced that Chris Berry will join its leadership team as the company’s new Executive Director. Learn more about Berry here!

Arena Stage has announced its 74th season, including a blend of new works and reimagined classics. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

MPAC has announced the lead performers for its upcoming production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. 

Experience Rudyard Kipling's classic narrative, THE JUNGLE BOOK, as it comes alive on stage at Kelsey Theatre.

Nashville-based trio, The Band CAMINO (comprised of Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess) have announced their surprise new Bruises EP, arriving Friday, May 17 via Elektra. Furthermore, the trio have also announced The Taking Shape Tour, which will see the band headlining shows across the U.S. this summer with direct support from Knox.

Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time 2024 tour, awarded Pollstar and Billboard's 2023 Country Tour of the Year with over 2.4 million fans already holding tickets, returned in the U.S. last month. As the tour continues its trek throughout the United States this summer, the 11-time Billboard Music Awards-winner will expand into his first-ever European run with an additional six shows this fall.

Old Crow Medicine Show has announced the return of founding member Christopher “Critter” Fuqua to the two-time GRAMMY Award-winning band. Following a four-year hiatus, Fuqua will be re-joining the group on their current Jubilee Tour in support of their GRAMMY-nominated album and 25th anniversary, with new dates just announced, including two performances at the Grand Ole Opry on May 17 and 18.

Rehearsals have begun for JANE EYRE Starring Broadway superstars, Julie Benko and Matt Bogart, direction by Megan McGinnis. Written by John Caird and Paul Gordon. Get your first look at the cast in action!

HOW TO BE AN ETHICAL SLUT, an award-winning one-woman musical-comedy show is set to return to Charlotte. The production will run May 30th & 31st at the Comedy Arts Theatre of Charlotte (CATCh).

Emerging Queer pop star Zolita debuts a brand new gut wrenching track “Grown Up,” appearing on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts due May 31 via AWAL. A blistering indictment of a past relationship, Zolita sings “I don’t get how you were having fun, I was way too young,” the music gathering fury with each repetition of the lyric. Listen to the new song!

Pop singer, vaultboy has released his debut album, everything and nothing, alongside the music video for 'take the hit.” The song delves into the anxiety and uncertainty around important decisions, and pushing past the confusion and counting on one’s self. This is an uptempo track with layered backing vocals and the synths that vaultboy has become known for. vaultboy's debut album, everything and nothing, precedes the launch of his global tour on May 14. Listen to the new album!

Boundary-breaking artist Orville Peck has shared his highly-anticipated duets album Stampede Vol. 1. Alongside the album arrives a stunning video for the Noah Cyrus collaboration, 'How Far Will We Take It?'. Peck will kick off his Stampede headline tour on May 28 in Asheville, NC. See all dates here. Watch the new music video!