Charlotte Theatre Newsroom

Flat Rock Playhouse has been awarded a grant of $38,988 by the Community Foundation of Henderson County.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Charlotte Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

We talk to Charles LaBorde about ONE YEAR TO DIE at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts.

Scott Freck joins the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra as the new VP of Artistic Operations and General Manager, bringing extensive experience to enhance the orchestra's artistic vision and community engagement.

Hendersonville Theatre will present its first-ever One Act Play Festival from August 23-25, 2024. This festival will feature two distinct shows, each showcasing a collection of short plays by regional and national playwrights.

THE INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL'S STAR-STUDDED GALA is one of my favorite events because it showcases the best of the best in theatre excellence. This event is equivalent to our Oscars.

Jesus Christ Superstar, in concert, is headed to Flat Rock Playhouse! Performances run September 5 - 22, 2024.

Matthews Playhouse will open its 29th season with the world premiere of ONE YEAR TO DIE, a WWII drama by Charles LaBorde. Learn how to purchase tickets.

By popular demand, a new show has been added for KEVIN HART on Sunday, February 16, 2025.  Emmy and GRAMMY-nominated comedian and Mark Twain recipient KEVIN HART announced the next leg of his stand-up comedy tour “Acting My Age.” Hart will bring his highly popular new tour to DPAC on Saturday February 15, 2025 and Sunday, February 16, 2025.

The IBTF's Noon-Day Press Conference is one of my favorite events because it presents a snapshot of the planned activities for the week with a star-studded roster of theatre professionals.

Have you ever wondered why Peter Pan is the boy who won't grow up? Find out this weekend as Spring Theatre presents 'Peter & The Starcatcher'!

The highly anticipated musical comedy, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, took flight on opening night at Mountain Theatre Company. Watch the video!

The highly anticipated musical comedy, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, is taking flight at Mountain Theatre Company. Watch a video preview here!

I was ecstatic to see the Grammy and NAACP award-winning jazz saxophonist legend, Najee, at the Knight Theater, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Spring Theatre in Winston-Salem will present URINETOWN, a high-energy, socially-conscious musical that satirizes greed and corruption in a drought-stricken future, beginning this Friday, July 26th.

Flat Rock Playhouse is set to present BOEING-BOEING, a classic comedy revolving around a bachelor juggling three flight attendant fiancées. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Matthews Playhouse Will Have Audiences Screaming With Laughter!

The Charlotte Symphony is hosting a gala featuring the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi, celebrating diversity in classical music with an evening of performances.

After a sold-out inaugural season, Asheville Musical Theatre will kick off its 2024 season! This powerful season will feature three musicals, all produced in the heart of Asheville's vibrant downtown, and all focused on highlighting the local vibrant artistic community.

DPAC officials announced that the recently completed 2023 / 2024 season was a record-breaking year for attendance, sellouts, and number of performances. 

Mountain Theatre Company will present CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at the Highlands Performing Arts Center this summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Vivace International Music Festival has announced a series of concerts at the Wilson Center, featuring diverse musical performances and renowned artists.

Elle Woods brings her charm and wit to Hendersonville Theatre in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL from July 18 to August 4, 2024.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer/Founder of 'Ballets With A Twist'. It was a delightful and insightful conversation.

Flat Rock Playhouse will present Cabaret in July and August. Learn more about the show and performance dates and see how to purchase tickets.