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Fabulation This show written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lynn Nottage, follows a successful African-American woman named Undine. After learning her company is bankrupt, her marriage over and that she is pregnant, she decides to return home to a family that she hasn't spoken to in years. Presented by On Q Productions. For more information, visit www.youarenowonq.com. June 15, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 3 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 3 p.m. $22. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Hairspray Set in 1960s Baltimore, the show revolves around Tracy Turnblad - an outsider turned teen celebrity. From TV to true love the drama picks up with singing and dancing. July 15, 8 p.m.; July 16, 8 p.m.; July 17, 2:30 p.m.; July 19, 7 p.m.; July 20, 7:30 p.m.; July 21, 7:30 p.m.; July 22, 8 p.m.; July 23, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

Hello, Dolly! Follow the adventures of America's most beloved matchmakers and enjoy memorable songs including "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "Before the Parade Passes By," and more. June 3, 8 p.m.; June 4, 8 p.m.; June 5, 2:30 p.m.; June 7, 7 p.m.; June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

H.M.S. Pinafore This Gilbert & Sullivan classic operetta takes place on a ship, Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore, where a captain's daughter falls in love with a common sailor. The plot gets in even more of a tangle when the girls father has another suitor in mind for his daughter. Presented by Opera Carolina. May 12, 7:30 p.m.; May 14, 8 p.m.; May 15, 2 p.m. $20-$130. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Lord of the Flies Children's Theatre of Charlotte's high school Ensemble Company performs this production based on the novel by William Golding. For ages 12 years old and up. For more information, call 704-973-2828 or visit www.ctcharlotte.org. May 12, 7:30 p.m.; May 13, 7:30 p.m.; May 14, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $10. ImaginOn's Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St., Charlotte.

Lyle the Crocodile Based on the picture books by Bernard Waber. Presented by Children's Theatre of Charlotte. For more information, call 704-973-2828 or visit www.ctcharlotte.org. April 1, 7:30 p.m.; April 2, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; April 3, 2 p.m.; April 8, 7:30 p.m.; April 9, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; April 10, 2 p.m.; April 16, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; April 17, 2 p.m. $18-$24. ImaginOn's McColl Family Theatre, 300 East 7th St., Charlotte.

Mamma Mia On the eve of her wedding at a Greek island, a daughter invites three men - one of which is her father - to visit, thus surprising her mother. Music by ABBA propels this comedic tale of love, laughter and friendship. July 26, 7:30 p.m.; July 27, 7:30 p.m.; July 28, 7:30 p.m.; July 29, 8 p.m.; July 30, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; July 31, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $20 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Masterpiece Presented by Davidson Community Players. Based on the book by author Meir Ribalow, this production follows Flemish artist Han van Meegeren's forgery of a 'masterpiece' by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. March 11, 8 p.m.; March 12, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; March 13, 2 p.m. $10-$18. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. 704-892-7953. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

A Midsummer Night's Dream William Shakespeare's magical classic of love and power is a featured production of the Shakespeare In Action Center's 36-in-6 Project. For more information, call 704-687-0229. April 18, 6 p.m.; April 19, 6 p.m.; April 20, 6 p.m.; April 21, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; April 26, 6 p.m.; April 27, 6 p.m.; April 28, 6 p.m.; April 29, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; April 30, 6 p.m.; May 1, 2 p.m. UNC-Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte. 704-687-8622. home.uncc.edu/.

Moon Over Buffalo Presented by Davidson Community Players. Ken Ludwig's comedy centers on George and Charlotte Hay, two aging thespians trying for one last shot at stardom. For more information, call 704-892-7953 or visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. July 21, 8 p.m.; July 22, 8 p.m.; July 23, 8 p.m.; July 24, 2 p.m.; July 28, 8 p.m.; July 29, 8 p.m.; July 30, 8 p.m.; July 31, 2 p.m. $12-$22. Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson. 704-894-2361.

The Music Man Follows traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize. Presented by Northwest School of the Arts. March 11, 7:30 p.m.; March 12, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; March 13, 2 p.m. $15. Booth Playhouse, 130 North Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

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