Upcoming Events
Art Heist
Now-Dec. 13, 2020
Blumenthal Performing Arts centerPut your sleuth skills to use as you solve a ripped-from-the-walls, real-life master robbery of thirteen works of art, valued at half a billion dollars.
Based on a true story of the world’s biggest art caper that happened March 18, 1990, Art Heist is a true crime walking show where socially distanced groups move through five walkable locations in uptown Charlotte to gather clues. The amateur gumshoes interact with a wild group of wily career criminals, slimy con men, rumpled art recovery specialists, a possible inside man, a gentle psychopath, and the larger-than-life self-proclaimed "Greatest Art Thief of All Time."
Sharp sleuths will guess who the liars are, hopefully solving the case of the century.
Private Holiday Watch Party
Throughout December 2020 - Booth Playhouse
Join your best friends and family for a very merry private, socially-distanced screening of your favorite holiday film! For only $300, groups get Booth Playhouse in uptown Charlotte all to themselves to enjoy a classic holiday movie on the big screen. Perfect for families, friend groups and office outings, the Private Holiday Watch Party features socially-distanced seating, free popcorn, soda and bottled water for each guest, and exclusive access to one of uptown's most cherished theaters. Beer, wine and additional snacks will be available for purchase.
Escape the hustle and bustle and step into our state-of-the-art theater, that'll be decked out for the holidays, to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the ones you love.
Call 704-348-5752 to book your Private Holiday Watch Party today. We're here to help and to customize your experience.
Home for the HOlidays Panel
Dec. 10, 2020 - McGlohon Theater*
Join us in-person or via live stream for an engaging discussion featuring four artists who pursued their Broadway and professional theater dreams! Learn about their unique paths in the industry, what it typically feels like to work in professional theater during the holidays, and what each is doing while theaters are dark. The panel will feature actor Tyler McKenzie (Hamilton), producer Thomas Laub (American Utopia and Slave Play), stage manager Ryan Gardner (ASM Waitress national tour) and actor Nkeki Obi-Melekwe (TINA - The Tina Turner Musical and Charlotte Squawks). Tiffany Bryant-Jackson, founder of Open Cage Productions, will moderate this engaging discussion that gives valuable insight into the industry while these talented artists are "Home for the Holidays." The discussion will include a live Q&A with guests who attend in-person.
*Can also be viewed virtually
Acoustic Grace
Dec. 10, 2020 - Brooklyn Grace
Introducing Acoustic Grace: a monthly showcase for singer-songwriters and a cappella performers in uptown's historic Brooklyn Grace venue. Featuring different musical acts each month, Acoustic Grace is an authentic listening room experience dedicated to shining a light on Charlotte’s diverse and talented artists.
Acoustic Grace is a free event hosted by instrumentalist and vocalist Jessica Macks, soul artist Arsena Schroeder and Sofar Sounds head of DEI Eddie Harris. Attendees are invited to stop by neighboring Studio 229 on Brevard before and after the show to check out local art and enjoy exclusive drink specials.
Formerly Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, Brooklyn Grace was constructed in 1900 in the Brooklyn neighborhood. The building is owned by The Brooklyn Collective, a group committed to preserving the Brooklyn neighborhood’s history while creating positive change through opportunity and inclusivity.
Liz Callaway: Home for the Holidays
Dec. 10, 2020 – Virtual Event
Enjoy this magical holiday concert from the comfort of your home. Tony nominee and Emmy winner Liz Callaway will perform a mix of holiday favorites, beloved Broadway show tunes, share stories about the holidays and her career, and offer a preview of music from her upcoming holiday album, Comfort and Joy. The stream will also include a special behind-the-scenes interview with the artist and a post-show Q&A following the premiere of the concert on Friday, Dec. 11. The stream will be available for viewing until Dec. 19 – your ticket purchase will allow you to enjoy the concert for up to 24 hours after you begin watching.
Ms. Callaway made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in Baby, and for five years, won acclaim as Grizabella in Cats. She also starred in the original casts of Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, and The Look of Love, as well as other appearances. Her extensive concert and symphony career has included appearances in London, Paris, Iceland, Vietnam, Australia, China and nearly every major city in the U.S.
Matthew Bourne’s ‘The Car Man’
Dec. 11, 2020 – Virtual Event
The Car Man is one of modern dance’s most thrilling and entertaining shows and a signature production for Matthew Bourne’s company New Adventures. First seen in 2000, when it won the Evening Standard Award for “Musical Event of the Year,” it has proved to be a smash-hit in the U.K. and around the world. This recording for Sky Arts was made at Sadler’s Wells during the production’s most recent revival.
The Car Man is loosely based on Bizet’s popular opera Carmen and has one of the most instantly recognizable scores in New Adventures’ repertory, brilliantly arranged by Terry Davies.
Blumenthal Broadway Bootcamp: Holiday Remix
Dec. 12, 2020 – Spirit Square
Are you a high school student ready to relaunch your triple-threat training in a safe, fast-paced workshop environment? Join Blumenthal Performing Arts and an array of professional artists for a full-day musical theater intensive, holiday style! Advanced eighth-12th grade theater students will receive exclusive instruction from guest artists who know firsthand what it takes to make it in the world of Broadway, including Tyler McKenzie (Hamilton), TyNia Brandon (The Lion King, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), Thomas Laub (American Utopia, Slave Play) and Bobby Pieranunzi (A Bronx Tale, Bright Star). The day will culminate in a musical theater showcase for family & friends using material from holiday-themed productions.
Space is limited. Scholarships are available. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please download the application below and email the completed application to EducationDept@BlumenthalArts.org.
APPLY HERE
Jagged Live in NYC: A Broadway Reunion Concert
Dec. 13, 2020 – Virtual Event
For one night only – and for the first time in nearly 10 months – the Broadway cast of Jagged Little Pill is reuniting for a live performance in New York City.
Jagged Live In NYC: A Broadway Reunion Concert will bring Elizabeth Stanley, Celia Rose Gooding, Sean Allan Krill, Derek Klena, Lauren Patten, Kathryn Gallagher, Antonio Cipriano, and more, to the stage of Shubert Studios at 787 Seventh Ave. for a night of searing performances – and an electrifying dose of collective joy – alongside the Jagged Little Broadway Band.
In the spirit of the vital #SaveOurStages movement that has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, this concert event directly supports our nation’s most vulnerable venues experiencing catastrophic revenue loss during this time of suspension for live arts.
SlamCharlotte Poetry Slam
Dec. 18, 2020 – Knight Gallery at Spirit Square
Blumenthal Performing Arts' monthly Poetry Slams are hosted by SlamCharlotte, Charlotte’s own three-time national championship team of spoken word poetry. SlamCharlotte strives to promote poetic growth, performance enhancement, and increased camaraderie among the poets and the community through the monthly slam competitions. SlamCharlotte’s current Slammaster, Bluz, is the 13th ranked individual poet in the world.
This event will be live-streamed on Blumenthal's Facebook page.
Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy at Home
Dec. 20, 2020 – Virtual Event
Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will be taking the nation by storm this holiday season with the “Comfort & Joy at Home 2020” virtual tour. Fans and their families can enjoy this unique virtual concert experience from the comfort of home, while supporting Blumenthal during this challenging time.
Brickman will bring the LIVE concert experience up close and personal by blending yuletide memories and holiday carols with his own hit songs such as, “The Gift,” “Sending You a Little Christmas,” “Angel Eyes” and “If You Believe.” Brickman will warm the hearts of all as sweet sounds of faith and love make spirits bright, bringing family and friends together for anything but a silent night.
Jim Brickman’s Christmas tradition continues, with a front row experience like never before.
Proceeds from each ticket purchased to this live event will benefit Blumenthal Performing Arts.
Acoustic Grace
Jan. 14, 2021 – Brooklyn Grace
Introducing Acoustic Grace: a monthly showcase for singer-songwriters and a cappella performers in uptown's historic Brooklyn Grace venue. Featuring different musical acts each month, Acoustic Grace is an authentic listening room experience dedicated to shining a light on Charlotte’s diverse and talented artists.
Acoustic Grace is a free event hosted by instrumentalist and vocalist Jessica Macks, soul artist Arsena Schroeder and Sofar Sounds head of DEI Eddie Harris. Attendees are invited to stop by neighboring Studio 229 on Brevard before and after the show to check out local art and enjoy exclusive drink specials.
Formerly Grace A.M.E. Zion Church, Brooklyn Grace was constructed in 1900 in the Brooklyn neighborhood. The building is owned by The Brooklyn Collective, a group committed to preserving the Brooklyn neighborhood’s history while creating positive change through opportunity and inclusivity.
Matthew Bourne’s ‘Cinderella’
Jan. 15, 2020 – Virtual Event
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story set in London during the Second World War. The internationally acclaimed choreographer’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true war-time romance.
A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.
The sights and sounds of war-torn London are recreated by Lez Brotherston’s Olivier Award-winning costumes and sets, lighting by Olivier Award-winning Neil Austin, video and projection designs by Duncan McLean and surround sound designed by Paul Groothuis.
Matthew Bourne’s vivid story telling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, and will take the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score.
A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.
The sights and sounds of war-torn London are recreated by Lez Brotherston’s Olivier Award-winning costumes and sets, lighting by Olivier Award-winning Neil Austin, video and projection designs by Duncan McLean and surround sound designed by Paul Groothuis.
Matthew Bourne’s vivid story telling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, and will take the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score.
For tickets or the most up-to-date information about Coming Events, visit our website at
BlumenthalArts.org
