It has been a long road since March 13, 2020, when the Theatre Charlotte staff made a plan to delay the opening of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and prepared for a few weeks of working from home. Of course, those weeks turned into months and, in the aftermath of the December 2020 fire, years. When we open the doors to our home on Queens Road in November, 991 days will have passed since the last ovation within these walls. Despite these unimaginable challenges, Theatre Charlotte has continued to inspire and entertain our community.
The numbers below only tell some of the story:
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134 -
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Free, virtual shows and performances between April and October of 2020.
Total performances and events since March 2020.
Locations across the city, both indoors and outdoors (not including all the homes that became theatres to view streaming productions).
Actors, artists, directors, designers, and creative individuals involved in making all of these productions and performances come to life.
Individuals that experienced a TC performance, either in person or virtually, since March of 2020.
Now our sights are set on the return home and our grand reopening in January. While we finish repairs to our building this Fall, you can experience a sneak peek at the progress as we kick off our biggest season in decades with Misery and A Christmas Carol. Season 95 has it all - beloved classics, local premieres, edge-ofyour-seat drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unforgettable soundtracks, along with a few surprises along the way. Experience the magic of live theatre unique to us because it was created by and for this community.
As we look to the future of Theatre Charlotte in our community, we invite you to find your place here. Laugh with us, sing with us, bring your family, friends and coworkers. Consider leaving your mark so that we can build on this legacy. This is only the beginning! So please, come in and let us never take these moments for granted.
November 4 - 13, 2022
When romance novelist Paul Sheldon wakes up incapacitated after a car crash in the secluded home of his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, events take a nightmarish turn. Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel, William Goldman’s spine-tingling adaptation traps you in the room with Paul as he must outsmart Annie if he hopes to escape.
December 9 - 18, 2022
Christmas Carol
HolidayclassicadaptedbyJuliusArthurLeonard | FromthenovelbyCharlesDickens
Celebrating its 16th year as Theatre Charlotte’s holiday tradition! Travel the streets of London with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as they work to warm old Ebenezer Scrooge’s heart as well as ours.
When a soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing, and acting at the same time, the Bottom Brothers set out to write the world’s very first musical. With 10 Tony® nominations, including Best Musical, Something Rotten! is a “big, fat hit!” (New York Post).
March 3 - 19, 2023
Four couples experience a severe attack of farce when they gather to celebrate one of the couple's tenth wedding anniversary. Bursting with scandal, mystery, and of course, side-splitting humor, this Neil Simon comedy "has nothing on its mind except making the audience laugh!" (The New York Times).
There's magic to do when a prince learns the true meaning of glory, love and war in Stephen Schwartz's iconic and unforgettable musical masterpiece. With an unforgettable score, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary.
May 26 - June 11, 2023
Turntables turn to turmoil when a mysterious woman enters the lives of two siblings running an after-hours juke joint in their basement. Set against the backdrop of the 1967 uprising, this thought-provoking, resonant play by top playwright Dominque Morisseau sizzles to the soundtrack of the 1960s.
An ode to youth, life, love, and the strange beauty of human connectedness, this remarkable comedy-drama tells a rich, layered story of two very opposite teenagers. I and You is a witty and uplifting portrayal of friendship, youth, and living life to the fullest, and won the coveted American Theatre Critics Association’s New Play Award.
TC+ is an alternative to our Main Stage created to bring shows into our community, present new or challenging works, and explore unique opportunities to engage artists and audiences. TC+ performances are not included in season ticket packages.
This Is Charlotte is a series that features local works from artists and performers, highlighting the diverse cultures that make up the Queen City. Local original works and important themes are in the spotlight as we bring together voices from our community.
Feb/March 2023
Steve Martin's long-running off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity, and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism.
Go beyond a ticket. As Charlotte’s premiere local theatre, our community is essential to bringing our shows to life. On stage and off everyone has a role to play at Theatre Charlot
At Theatre Charlotte we are home to the best local talent and a safe place to learn, grow and create lasting friendships. If you’ve ever been interested in performing, join us for an audition!
Lights. Sound. Costumes. Set. From directors and designers to backstage crew, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just looking to learn a new skill, you can help create the magic that happens on stage.
When you make a donation to Theatre Charlotte, it will be seen, heard, felt, and experienced in everything we do. Donor make relevant stories accessible for everyone, uniting our community through outstanding local theatre.
Our actors, directors, designers, crew, artists, and audiences live and work in the Charlotte community. Becoming a Theatre Charlotte sponsor supports local arts and helps create shared experiences and life-changing opportunities.
Theatre Charlotte volunteers aren’t actors or artists. Fundraising, finance, management, marketing, technology, or teaching: if you have a passion for local theatre, we can find a fit for you.
Season packages give you lots of options, first dibs on the best seats, and you'll save up to 25% off of regular ticket prices. You can choose between two types of ticket plans: one for those who like to plan ahead and one for everyone who needs a bit more flexibility.
The ultimate in flexibility! With any of our flex packages, you’ll receive vouchers that can be used in any combination for any of our seven productions. Each voucher is exchangeable for one seat. Use them all at once, one at a time, or any way you want. Flex ticket holders can select seats online using our self-service box office or by phone.
Keep the same great seats for every show of the season! With a Star Plan you get one ticket to each show included in your plan. You choose the day of the week and you’ll get the same great seat on that day for every production.
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