Led by the two most recent Tony® Award winners for Broadway's Best Musical, the 2010/11 Duke Energy Broadway Lights Series presented by the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center features a fantastic lineup of Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed shows.
The Broadway League announced the honorees of the Broadway League Awards, honoring excellence and achievement for Touring Broadway, during the League's recent 2010 Spring Road Conference. First presented in 1992, the Broadway League Awards recognize the contributions of those who have displayed exemplary service to the Broadway industry and are considered innovators of their craft.
In response to the overwhelming demand for tickets, the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh have extended the Charlotte engagement of MARY POPPINS through Sept. 19.
The Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier® Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS shattered sales records every week of its three-week engagement at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Belk Theater in Charlotte.
Twelve local high school students are about to go on the trip of a lifetime thanks to a new Blumenthal Performing Arts Center program made possible by a generous gift from The Doctor Family Foundation. The 12 participating students will have the opportunity to experience Broadway firsthand, from the thrill of the performance on stage to the chance to go backstage and visit with the cast. For the full press release, please visit BlumenthalCenter.org/news.
Led by the two most recent Tony® Award winners for Broadway's Best Musical, the 2010/11 Duke Energy Broadway Lights Series presented by the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center features a fantastic lineup of Broadway's most popular and critically acclaimed shows.
Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, March 19, with a special On-sale event from 7-10 a.m. at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Box Office. In addition to the opportunity to purchase the best available seats, ticket buyers who attend the On-Sale Event can participate in live broadcasts from local radio and television stations and will be treated to food, fun, games and more. At 10 a.m., tickets also will be available on-line at BlumenthalCenter.org and by phone at 704.372.1000.
Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, March 19, with a special On-sale event from 7-10 a.m. at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Box Office. In addition to the opportunity to purchase the best available seats, ticket buyers who attend the On-Sale Event can participate in live broadcasts from local radio and television stations and will be treated to food, fun, games and more. At 10 a.m., tickets also will be available on-line at BlumenthalCenter.org and by phone at 704.372.1000.
Presbyterian Hospital continues its support of the arts by renewing its sponsorship of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Presbyterian is the 'Preferred Healthcare Provider' of the Center and will co-sponsor the 'Family Night at the Knight' membership event at the brand new Knight Theater January 28th.
The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the renewal of US Airways' sponsorship as the Center's Official Airline for the fourth consecutive year.
Thanks to strong ticket sales and fantastic feedback from audiences, Shear Madness - Charlotte's all-time longest running theatrical hit that opened April 9 at the new Stage Door Theater - has extended its run through Sunday, Sept. 6, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center President Tom Gabbard announced today. Originally slated to close June 6, Shear Madness has added three months of performances in Charlotte, which will follow an exclusive one-month engagement in Blowing Rock.
Charlotte audiences can look forward to more than 30 special attractions representing the best music, comedy, and theatrical events available that are featured on the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's 2009-10 season. They will also have additional opportunities to attend the best shows Broadway has to offer, as the Center announced today the extension of three of its Broadway shows with an extra week of The Aluminum Show, Jersey Boys, and Mary Poppins.
The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its second online auction, which runs June 12 - 27, 2009. It offers a fresh new way to support the Center's arts and education programs while getting the chance to bid on an impressive array of interesting items.
Enjoy the theater industry's annual celebration of Broadway's best at the Center's fifth annual TONY® AWARDS Party on Sunday, June 7 in the McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square (345 N. College Street). Doors to the McGlohon Theatre will open at 7 p.m., with the broadcast beginning at 8 p.m.