More and more spring events 

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND Charlotte Youth Ballet's presentation of Alice in Wonderland puts a spin on the classic tale, with dance performances. March 26, 7 p.m.; March 27, 2:30 p.m.; March 28, 2:30 p.m. $16-$20. CPCC's Halton Theater, 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6840. http://arts.cpcc.edu/.

TARRADIDDLE TRAVELS Tarradiddle Players' preschool show by Flora Atkin. This show explores four simple folk tales from four different countries. These include stories like "Caps for Sale" (a Sudanese story), "Mouse Marriage" (from Japan), and more. Three actors tell the tales in a playful storytelling style with colorful prop pieces and encouraged audience interaction. For ages 3-5 years old. For more information, visit www.ctcharlotte.org. March 27, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; March 28, 2 p.m. $10-$12. ImaginOn's Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828. www.imaginon.org.

JUST WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT This play takes a deeper look into the individual lives and issues that members of a church called Greater Love face in their daily lives. March 26, 8 p.m.; March 27, 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.; March 28, 3 p.m. $25. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu/.

SHOE STRING SERIES Featuring a collection of new projects, works-in-progress, workshop productions, and new plays to be performed. Held in Rowe 163. Sun., March 28, 8 p.m. Free. UNC-Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-3315. http://performances.uncc.edu/theatre.htm.

GODSPELL Musical theater based on the Gospel of St. Matthew. Features magnificent scores and parables that come to life through various theatrical traditions. Held in in Johnson Theatre. March 31, 8 p.m.; April 1, 8 p.m.; April 2, 8 p.m.; April 3, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $10 with Winthrop I.D.; $15 for general public. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2399. www2.winthrop.edu/vpa/.

JERSEY BOYS Tony Award-winning musical about rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame's The Four Seasons, comprised of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. It tells the story of how four blue-collar kids rose to fame and success in pop music history. March 31, 7:30 p.m.; April 1, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; April 2, 8 p.m.; April 3, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; April 4, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; April 6, 7:30 p.m.; April 7, 7:30 p.m.; April 8, 7:30 p.m.; April 9, 8 p.m.; April 10, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; April 11, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; April 13, 7:30 p.m.; April 14, 7:30 p.m.; April 15, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; April 16, 8 p.m.; April 17, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; April 18, 2 p.m. $32.50 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY'S ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW Hit the road with Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy, as they set out on a road trip where audience's interaction is encouraged in helping them to find the coolest acts around. Along the way other Disney characters will also make appearances, including Cinderella, Tigger, and Woodie, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar's A Toy Story. Thu., April 1, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $16-$55. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. 704-688-9000. www.timewarnercablearena.com.

END DAYS This play, written by Deborah Zoe Laufer and directed by Chip Decker, is a comedy about the apocalypse that involves a recluse father, a mother on a newfound Jesus kick, and a neighbor who is an Elvis impersonator. But, the fate of the world depends on one man named Stephen Hawking. For ages 13 years old and up. April 9, 8 p.m.; April 10, 8 p.m.; April 14, 7:30 p.m.; April 15, 7:30 p.m.; April 16, 8 p.m.; April 17, 8 p.m.; April 18, 2:30 p.m.; April 21, 7:30 p.m.; April 22, 7:30 p.m.; April 23, 8 p.m.; April 24, 8 p.m.; April 25, 2:30 p.m.; April 28, 7:30 p.m.; April 29, 7:30 p.m.; April 30, 8 p.m.; May 1, 8 p.m. $10-$15 during previews April 9-10; $10-$24 on Wednesday-Thursday performances; $15-$29 on Friday-Saturday performances; $10-$24 on Sunday performances. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

THE PIANO LESSON This play by August Wilson is set in 1936 and follows Boy Willie and his families money problems, as they struggle over whether or not to sell an old piano that's been in the family for generations. April 9, 8 p.m.; April 10, 8 p.m.; April 11, 2:30 p.m.; April 16, 8 p.m.; April 17, 8 p.m. $16. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu/.

SPRING ONE-ACT PLAY SHOWCASE A lively and entertaining mixture of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students. Held in Studio Theatre. April 9, 8 p.m.; April 10, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; April 11, 2 p.m. $8 with Winthrop I.D.; $15 for general public. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2399. www2.winthrop.edu/vpa/.

ASSASSINS This play follows the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the president of the United States. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman take the audience on an action-packed ride in which assassins and would-be assassins from different historical periods meet and inspire each other to harrowing acts in the name of the American Dream. Held in Anne R. Belk Theater. April 14, 8 p.m.; April 15, 8 p.m.; April 16, 8 p.m.; April 17, 8 p.m.; April 18, 2 p.m. $6-$14. UNC-Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-3315. http://performances.uncc.edu/theatre.htm.