Theater/Dance/Performance Art Search
Africa Umoja
Fri., June 28, 1:30 & 7 p.m., Tue., July 23, 7:30 p.m. and Fri., July 26, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The show is a celebration of talent form some of South Africa's young versatile performers, singers, dancers, drummers and marimba players. $25.50-$83
Art to Poetry to Music
Thu., Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Engage your imaginations and discover the Opera with new eyes as the start of Opera Carolina perform for you. Now in an exciting fusion of the ultimate musical expression of love and life, you can enjoy the poetry of the opera with the poignant power for the visual. $40
The Broadway Dolls
Sat., June 22, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The Broadway revue with a sexy rock & roll twist. Beginning at $19.50
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
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival - education workshop
Sun., June 2, 5 p.m., Sun., June 9, 5 p.m. and Sun., June 16, 5 p.m.
704.625.1288Theater/Dance/Performance Art, Family, Festivals/Events
Charlotte Shakespeare will offer free, educational Shakespeare workshops Sundays at The Green at 5 p.m., prior that evening’s performance of The Taming of the Shrew. This workshop, led by Christian Casper, will focus on “playing Shakespeare” and will consist of fun, energetic and interactive games and exercises providing insights into the text of the play. No prior experience or training is necessary. The workshop is open to young people ages eight and up, as well as adults. Families are invited to attend together. Attendance is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations necessary.
FREE
Charlotte Squawks Ninesense
June 7-8, 8 p.m., Thu., June 13, 7:30 p.m., June 14-15, 8 p.m., June 19-20, 7:30 p.m., June 21-22, 8 p.m., June 26-27, 7:30 p.m. and June 28-29, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
The creative team of Mike Collins and Brian Kahn collaborate with Q.C.-area singers, dancers and actors to pick fun at pop culture, sports, life and politics, both local and national. $24.50
Cirque Du Soleil's Quidam
Wed., July 3, 7:30 p.m., Fri., July 5, 7:30 p.m., Sat., July 6, 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. and Sun., July 7, 1 & 5 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world—the world of Quidam—where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. $30-$72
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
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
The Divine Sister
May 31-June 1, 8 p.m., June 5-6, 7:30 p.m., June 7-8, 8 p.m., June 12-13, 7:30 p.m., June 14-15, 8 p.m., Sun., June 16, 2:30 p.m., June 19-20, 7:30 p.m. and June 21-22, 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
A comedy about the twisted tale of a resolute Mother Superior. While trying to build a new school for her convent, she faces the tasks of dealing with a young postulant who is having visions, a sensitive schoolboy in need of mentoring, a mysterious nun from Berlin, and a former suitor intent on luring her away from her vows. $17 during previews on May 31 and June 1; $26-31; Pay what you can on June 12
"I Love Lucy" Live on Stage
Fri., Aug. 2, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 3, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 4, 1:30 & 7 p.m., Tue., Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 9, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 10, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 11, 1:30 & 7 p.m., Tue., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 17, 1:30 & 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 18, 1:30 & 8 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
"I Love Lucy" Live on Stage is the brand-new stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history.
The Lion King
Tue., Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 9, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 10, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 11, 1 & 6:30 p.m., Tue., Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 17, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 18, 1 & 6:30 p.m., Tue., Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 23, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 24, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 25, 1 & 6:30 p.m., Tue., Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m., Wed., Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 30, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 31, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 1, 1 & 6:30 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Disney's popular story comes to life in this Tony Award-winning Broadway production. $25 and up
MacBeth
Thu., Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 17, 2 & 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 18, 3 p.m., Thu., Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., Fri., Aug. 23, 8 p.m., Sat., Aug. 24, 2 & 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 25, 3 p.m. 704.625.1288Theater/Dance/Performance Art
"By the pricking of the thumbs, something wicked this way comes." Charlotte Shakespeare’s Artistic Director Elise Wilkinson will direct the show, as the Charlotte Shakespeare Festival moves indoors for its second summer production and its first time at the Booth Playhouse. Seating is first-come, first served, except for advance donors who may reserve seats for a minimum $25 donation. Pre-show entertainment and seating begins 45 minutes prior to curtain.
FREE but donations ($5 minimum) are encouraged
Macbeth
Aug. 15-25Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival presents what is considered to be one of Bard's darkest tragedies, Macbeth.
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
