Theater/Dance/Performance Art Search
Me & Jezebel
Sat., May 18, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Bette Davis, an overbearing house guest? The actress left her mark on Hollywood for her roles in dramas, but she also left her mark on playwright Elizabeth Fuller, who went on to pen Me & Jezebel. The play, based off of Davis' stay — what was supposed to be a few days turned into a month-long sojourn — at Fuller's home, gives an inside look at the real-life Davis. Queen City Theatre Company presents the play with Hank West starring as the glamorous, chain-smoking, cursing diva and Sheila Snow Proctor as a fan turned hospitable host.
$22-$24
Bye Bye Birdie
Sat., May 18, 6 p.m.
704-973-2828Theater/Dance/Performance Art, Family
Inspired by the mania of Elvis Presley and his hysterical teenage fans, Bye Bye Birdie is the story of how one lucky town gets a visit from the biggest rock ‘n roll star in America. Conrad Birdie is being drafted into the Army and high-schooler Kim MacAfee from Sweet Apple, Ohio was chosen to get one last kiss before he goes. This high-energy musical will take you back in time for some good old-fashioned fun! Recommended for 3rd grade students and up.
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The Single Life VS The Married Life improv show
Sat., May 18, 8 p.m. 704-618-4203Comedy, Theater/Dance/Performance Art
As I “celebrate” my 20th wedding anniversary this year, I find myself wondering if married people have it better than single people. I love being married but the wife watches SNAPPED tv episodes(true stories where the wife kills the husband). I’m not worried for my safety or anything, however, she does have the show marked as a Favorite and NOT to delete on the DVR. And her favorite quote which she cross-stitched onto a pillow from Rottenecards and gave me as a Christmas present was “One more smart ass comment, you will be my next co- star on "snapped."
10.00 online; 12.00 at the door
2nd Annual Blumey Awards
Sun., May 19, 7 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The nominees have been announced and 15 winners will be named at the 2nd Annual Blumey Awards this Sunday evening at Belk Theater. Thirty-two high school musical productions are competing for bragging rights from across 16 counties in the Metrolina region. So literally hundreds of performers, teachers, classmates and proud parents will be sweating out the judges’ verdicts — an ideal recipe for partisan pandemonium. But even if you’re none of the above, there’s plenty to enjoy: live excerpts from each of the six finalists for the Best Musical award — Young Frankenstein, Les Miz, Beauty and the Beast, Once Upon a Ma, Footloose and Oklahoma! — plus two showcase medleys featuring all the nominees for the coveted Best Actress and Best Actor honors. Those two winners get to participate in the national Jimmy Awards program in New York. Besides the high stakes, the high excitement and the high-octane talent, there’s a chichi aspect to the proceedings hosted by WBTV anchor Maureen O’Boyle. Premium seat holders are invited to the 5:45 p.m. VIP black-tie reception before ambling over to the main event at 7 p.m. $30-$45
Traces
Sat., May 18, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., May 19, 1:30 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
When you really think about it, the concept behind Traces isn’t all that original. Over the past several years, shows that specialize in acrobatics, circus-like theatrics, stunts and aerialists have become all the rave, but few capture the intimacy and edge-of-your-seat attention as this show from the Montreal-based 7 Fingers (or Les 7 Doigts de la Main). With only seven cast members to pull off the challenging feats, Traces is a solid 90-minute marvel of impressiveness from otherwise ordinary-appearing young adults — only they clearly aren’t, as they send themselves flipping, flying and tumbling toward risky obstacles, all for the pleasure of a safely seated audience
$20 and up
Men Are From Mars: Women Are From Venus-Live
Thu., May 30, 7:30 p.m. and Fri., May 31, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Based on the book by author John Gray, this show is a fusion between theater and stand-up. Presented as vignettes, topics will cover everything from dating to marriage and bedroom activity. $19.50
Deep Water: The Murder Ballads
Fri., May 31, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
True tales of seduction, revenge, murder and violence come to life in three dance pieces choreographed by E.E. Balcos and composed by John Allemeier. $18
Miles & Coltrane: Blue (.)
Thu., May 30, 8 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 3 & 8 p.m. and Sun., June 2, 3 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Miles & Coltrane is back for a limited run and fundraiser for its return to The Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August. $25
War Horse
Tue., May 28, 8 p.m., Wed., May 29, 7:30 p.m., Thu., May 30, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., June 2, 1:30 & 7 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The musical drama with impressive life-sized and human operated puppet horses. It follows a storyline about a boy who embarks on a quest to bring his beloved horse back from the frontline of war. $20 and up
Distant Relatives African Fusion
Sat., June 8, 2 & 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Oneaka Dance Company presents this show that explores the influence that African culture in America, Brazil, the Caribbean, North Africa and India has upon contemporary music, dance and fashion. $17-$25
Ruined
Fri., May 24, 8 p.m., Sat., May 25, 8 p.m., Sun., May 26, 3 p.m., Thu., May 30, 7:30 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 8 p.m., Sun., June 2, 3 p.m., Wed., June 5, 7:30 p.m., Thu., June 6, 7:30 p.m., Fri., June 7, 8 p.m. and Sat., June 8, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
On Q Productions presents the 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning work by Lynn Nottage set in present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo. The story follows a young woman through her struggles in the middle of a complex civil war. $24; May 29 is 'Pay What You Can' night
Catch Me if you Can
Fri., June 7, 8 p.m., Sat., June 8, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., June 9, 1:30 & 7 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the true story that inspired it, this new Broadway musical follows Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., a teenager who sets out to live the a glamorous life built on scams and millions of dollars in forged checks. $20 and up
Summer Camp for ages 4 & 5 - Storytime with the Brothers Grimm
Mon., June 10, 9 a.m. 704-892-7953Theater/Dance/Performance Art
June 10-14 Summer Camp for 4 & 5 year olds. 9am-noon. Summer is the perfect time to try new things and to have fun while doing it. Davidson Community Player’s the Connie Company offers summer camps for ages 4-16 with theatre games, art activities and stories for each age and theme. At the end of the week students have a chance to show their parents their favorite moments from the week. Half day sessions are $125 per student and include a snack each day. Sign up online at https://townofdavidson.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/ $125
Summer Camp for ages 8-10 - My Life With Pirates
Mon., June 10, 9 a.m. 704-892-7953Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Summer Camp for 8-10 year olds. June 10-14, 9am-noon. Summer is the perfect time to try new things and to have fun while doing it. Davidson Community Player’s the Connie Company offers summer camps for ages 4-16 with theatre games, art activities and stories for each age and theme. At the end of the week students have a chance to show their parents their favorite moments from the week. Half day sessions are $125 per student and include a snack each day. Sign up online at https://townofdavidson.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/ 125
Summer Camp for ages 6 & 7 - Training Your Dragon
Mon., June 10, 1 p.m. 704-892-7953Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Summer Camp for 6 & 7 year olds. June 10-14, 1-4pm. Summer is the perfect time to try new things and to have fun while doing it. Davidson Community Player’s the Connie Company offers summer camps for ages 4-16 with theatre games, art activities and stories for each age and theme. At the end of the week students have a chance to show their parents their favorite moments from the week. Half day sessions are $125 per student and include a snack each day. Sign up online at https://townofdavidson.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/ 125
