Theater/Dance/Performance Art Search
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
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
It couldn’t be a more appropriate time to say “giddyap,” because Broadway’s War Horse is galloping through Belk Theater on a six-day run, slated for eight performances. It’s based around Michael Morpurgo’s children’s book of the same name, about a boy who embarks on a quest to bring his beloved horse back from the horrific front lines of war. But what you won’t find in those pages is the stamina that this musical carries as it comes to life with life-sized puppet horses, operated by humans who’ve mastered both navigation and neighing.
$20 and up
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
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
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
Once On This Island, Jr.
Thu., June 13, 7 p.m.Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Music Theatre Academy of Charlotte presents this show about a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. Filled with Caribbean-style scores. $10
The Taming of the Shrew
May 30-June 16Theater/Dance/Performance Art
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival presents Bard's comedic take on matrimony.
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
Taming of the Shrew
Thu., May 30, 8 p.m., Fri., May 31, 8 p.m., Sat., June 1, 8 p.m., Sun., June 2, 6:30 p.m., Thu., June 6, 8 p.m., Fri., June 7, 8 p.m., Sat., June 8, 8 p.m., Sun., June 9, 6:30 p.m., Thu., June 13, 8 p.m., Fri., June 14, 8 p.m., Sat., June 15, 8 p.m. and Sun., June 16, 6:30 p.m. 704.625.1288Theater/Dance/Performance Art
In this staging of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" directed by Christian Casper, expect a high-energy battle of the sexes set in the Wild West. Local favorites Meghan Lowther and J.R. Adduci star as Kate and Petruchio.
FREE but donations ($5 minimum) are encouraged
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
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
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
