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Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater History
The Belk Theater is the largest venue in the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. The Theater features state-of-the-art equipment, production, and support capabilities and can host any event – from grand opera to rock to corporate annual meetings and lectures. The theater is designed in a contemporary European horseshoe arrangement for an intimate atmosphere and world-class acoustics. The most distant seat is less than 135 feet from the stage. A hallmark of the theater’s design is some 2,400 “points of light” in the audience chamber, part of a dazzling fiber-optic network with multi-color capabilities.News
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025
Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Full Cast Set For 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023
The cast has been set for the upcoming 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA! Find out who is starring in the production, the full schedule for the 2024-2025 tour and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023
The cast has been set for the upcoming 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA! Find out who is starring in the production, the full schedule for the 2024-2025 tour and how to get tickets here!
Review Roundup: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Launches National Tour; Read the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
The National Tour of Tina - the Tina Turner Musical launched in Washington, D.C. Read all of the reviews here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
The National Tour of Tina - the Tina Turner Musical launched in Washington, D.C. Read all of the reviews here!
Review Roundup: SIX's Boleyn Tour Launches; What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
Six more queens are hitting the road! The 'Boleyn Tour' of SIX launched at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on September 20. Read all of the reviews for the Boleyn Tour of Six the Musical!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2022
Six more queens are hitting the road! The 'Boleyn Tour' of SIX launched at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on September 20. Read all of the reviews for the Boleyn Tour of Six the Musical!
Review Roundup: JAGGED LITTLE PILL on Tour; Read All of the Reviews!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
The National Tour of Jagged Little Pill is now underway! The tour opened in Las Vegas on September 6. Read all of the reviews for Jagged Little Pill on tour.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022
The National Tour of Jagged Little Pill is now underway! The tour opened in Las Vegas on September 6. Read all of the reviews for Jagged Little Pill on tour.
Review Roundup: AIN'T TOO PROUD on Tour; Read the Reviews
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022
The National Tour of Ain't Too Proud officially kicked off at the Kennedy Center, after cancelling 15 performances due to COVID-19. Performances began on December 28 and continued through January 16.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022
The National Tour of Ain't Too Proud officially kicked off at the Kennedy Center, after cancelling 15 performances due to COVID-19. Performances began on December 28 and continued through January 16.
Review Roundup: MEAN GIRLS Brings its 'Fetch' Tour Back to the Stage; What Are the Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021
Reprising their roles from the 2019-2020 season are Danielle Wade as Cady Heron, Megan Masako Haley as Gretchen Wieners, Jonalyn Saxer as Karen Smith, Mary Kate Morrissey as Janis Sarkisian, Eric Huffman as Damian Hubbard, Adante Carter as Aaron Samuels, Kabir Bery as Kevin G. and Lawrence E. Street as Mr. Duvall.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2021
Reprising their roles from the 2019-2020 season are Danielle Wade as Cady Heron, Megan Masako Haley as Gretchen Wieners, Jonalyn Saxer as Karen Smith, Mary Kate Morrissey as Janis Sarkisian, Eric Huffman as Damian Hubbard, Adante Carter as Aaron Samuels, Kabir Bery as Kevin G. and Lawrence E. Street as Mr. Duvall.
Review Roundup: THE LION KING Tour Roars Back to the Stage; What Are The Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
The cast includes Spencer Plachy as 'Scar,' Gerald Ramsey as 'Mufasa,' Gugwana Dlamini as 'Rafiki,' Nick Cordileone as 'Timon,' Jürgen Hooper as 'Zazu,' Ben Lipitz as 'Pumbaa,' Darian Sanders as 'Simba,' Kayla Cyphers as 'Nala,' Keith Bennett as 'Banzai,' Martina Sykes as 'Shenzi' and Robbie Swift as 'Ed.' Jaylen Lyndon Hunter alternates the role of 'Young Simba', along with Charlie Kahler.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
The cast includes Spencer Plachy as 'Scar,' Gerald Ramsey as 'Mufasa,' Gugwana Dlamini as 'Rafiki,' Nick Cordileone as 'Timon,' Jürgen Hooper as 'Zazu,' Ben Lipitz as 'Pumbaa,' Darian Sanders as 'Simba,' Kayla Cyphers as 'Nala,' Keith Bennett as 'Banzai,' Martina Sykes as 'Shenzi' and Robbie Swift as 'Ed.' Jaylen Lyndon Hunter alternates the role of 'Young Simba', along with Charlie Kahler.
Review Roundup: HAMILTON's Touring 'Angelica' Company Returns to the Stage!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
The musical stars Edred Utomi as Alexander Hamilton, alongside Josh Tower as Aaron Burr, Zoe Jensen as Eliza Hamilton, Bryson Bruce as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Jon Viktor Corpuz as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Tyler Belo as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021
The musical stars Edred Utomi as Alexander Hamilton, alongside Josh Tower as Aaron Burr, Zoe Jensen as Eliza Hamilton, Bryson Bruce as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Jon Viktor Corpuz as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Tyler Belo as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, and more.
Review Roundup: HADESTOWN Tour Kicks Off; What Are The Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2021
Hadestown, the 2019 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, officially opened its North American Tour on October 15, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Kicking off at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC, the tour will visit over 30 cities in its first year. Check out all the reviews...
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2021
Hadestown, the 2019 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, officially opened its North American Tour on October 15, at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Kicking off at the Peace Center in Greenville, SC, the tour will visit over 30 cities in its first year. Check out all the reviews...
BWW Interview: Brooke Quintana Talks Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Linda Ann Watt - Sep 20, 2015
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, I hope they'll take away magic and a little lesson that there's goodness inside of everyone.
by Linda Ann Watt - Sep 20, 2015
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, I hope they'll take away magic and a little lesson that there's goodness inside of everyone.
Review: ANNIE, 'A Hard Knock Life' is in Charlotte's Belk Theater
by Linda Ann Watt - Jul 18, 2015
Don't miss your chance to see ANNIE in Charlotte.
by Linda Ann Watt - Jul 18, 2015
Don't miss your chance to see ANNIE in Charlotte.
BWW Interviews: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Christopher Sieber
by Linda Ann Watt - May 16, 2012
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber is coming to Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Belk Theater, May 29 - June 3, 2012. Winner of three Tony Awards® including the award for Best Musical Revival. Tickets are now on sale at the Blumenthal Box Office: 704-372-1000 Two time, Tony Award ® nominee, Christopher Sieber, who plays Albin was in his hotel room in San Antonio, Texas doing one press interview after another, when I caught up with him. He's funny, hyper and fun to talk to. He says his success in the entertainment industry is based on luck, but I think it's his talent, personality and his ability to be a team player.
by Linda Ann Watt - May 16, 2012
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber is coming to Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Belk Theater, May 29 - June 3, 2012. Winner of three Tony Awards® including the award for Best Musical Revival. Tickets are now on sale at the Blumenthal Box Office: 704-372-1000 Two time, Tony Award ® nominee, Christopher Sieber, who plays Albin was in his hotel room in San Antonio, Texas doing one press interview after another, when I caught up with him. He's funny, hyper and fun to talk to. He says his success in the entertainment industry is based on luck, but I think it's his talent, personality and his ability to be a team player.
BWW Interviews: COME FLY AWAY, an Interview with Stephen Hanna
by Linda Ann Watt - Apr 30, 2012
Dancer, Stephen Hanna brings his talent to COME FLY AWAY at the Belk Theater in Charlotte.
by Linda Ann Watt - Apr 30, 2012
Dancer, Stephen Hanna brings his talent to COME FLY AWAY at the Belk Theater in Charlotte.
BWW Reviews: STOMP at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Truly Unique
by Linda Ann Watt - Apr 5, 2012
STOMP is now at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Belk Theater. It's a unique show that uses everything,… and I mean everything to bring rhythm and percussion to the stage including match boxes, sticks, inner tubes, folding chairs, sinks and straws.
by Linda Ann Watt - Apr 5, 2012
STOMP is now at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's Belk Theater. It's a unique show that uses everything,… and I mean everything to bring rhythm and percussion to the stage including match boxes, sticks, inner tubes, folding chairs, sinks and straws.
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