UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sunlight and Solstice 23
New Theater- From 29 Nov 2023
- 12:00 PM
Central Piedmont Dance Theatre will present their concert series Sunlight and Solstice at The Parr Center Theatre Nov 29, 30, and Dec 1 at 12:00 noon! The program will include Tracie Chan's new children's ballet, "The Snowman," based on the classic children's story. The other two works on the program are works by two of the four pioneers of American Modern Dance, Martha Graham and Charles Weidman. Kim Jones, UNCC faculty, will stage Graham's "Adorations" and Clay Daniel will stage excerpts of Weidman's "Christmas Oratorio." For you history buffs, this will be the first time a Weidman work and a Graham work have appeared on the same program in more than 70 years! This concert series has something for everyone - and is not to be missed! No charge for Central Piedmont Students with current student ID.
SHOW TIMES- 29 Nov 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 30 Nov 2023
- 12:00 PM
- 1 Dec 2023
- 12:00 PM
Central Piedmont Dance Theatre will present their concert series Sunlight and Solstice at The Parr Center Theatre Nov 29, 30, and Dec 1 at 12:00 noon! The program will include Tracie Chan's new children's ballet, "The Snowman," based on the classic children's story. The other two works on the program are works by two of the four pioneers of American Modern Dance, Martha Graham and Charles Weidman. Kim Jones, UNCC faculty, will stage Graham's "Adorations" and Clay Daniel will stage excerpts of Weidman's "Christmas Oratorio." For you history buffs, this will be the first time a Weidman work and a Graham work have appeared on the same program in more than 70 years! This concert series has something for everyone - and is not to be missed! No charge for Central Piedmont Students with current student ID.
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The Nutcracker
Dale F. Halton Theater- From 1 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
CYB will once again bring the holiday magic of The Nutcracker to the Charlotte community! Featuring more than 100 student dancers from studios across the Charlotte area who are partnered with a blend of international and regional professional dancers, the production will showcase the classic Tchaikovsky performance with unique twists in choreography by the iconic artistic directors, Gay Porter and Bridget Porter-Young. At a family friendly price, this timeless holiday classic will delight and astound audiences of all ages. Be sure to check our Spring Production of Cinderella!SHOW TIMES- 1 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 2 Dec 2023
- 2:00 PM
- 2 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 3 Dec 2023
- 2:30 PM
CYB will once again bring the holiday magic of The Nutcracker to the Charlotte community! Featuring more than 100 student dancers from studios across the Charlotte area who are partnered ... -
Need a Little Christmas
Central Piedmont's New Theater- From 8 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
December 8-21
Need A Little Christmas is a seasonal Radio City Music Hall-style show that includes beautifully choreographed tap numbers by a kick line, a Santa’s workshop, a heartfelt military tribute performance, international holiday customs, and a grand nativity conclusion. Featuring a cast of over forty-five performers and 450 spectacular costumes, Need a Little Christmas is a perfect holiday tradition for family, friends, and co-workers.
Please note: No children under 4 allowed. Child ages 4-12. Seniors Age 65+. Small Groups have 15-20 people; Large Groups 21 or more.
Tickets purchased before August 31 may be refunded or exchanged with no fees until November 21. After November 21, there will be a $4.00 exchange fee per ticket, and no refunds will be given.SHOW TIMES- 8 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 9 Dec 2023
- 3:00 PM
- 9 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 10 Dec 2023
- 3:00 PM
- 10 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 15 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 16 Dec 2023
- 3:00 PM
- 16 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 17 Dec 2023
- 3:00 PM
- 17 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
- 21 Dec 2023
- 3:00 PM
- 21 Dec 2023
- 7:00 PM
December 8-21
Need A Little Christmas is a seasonal Radio City Music Hall-style show that includes beautifully choreographed tap numbers by a kick line, a Santa’s ... -
The 69th Annual Singing Christmas Tree
Halton Theater- From 9 Dec 2023
- 3:00 PM
Carolina Voices presents a Classic Celebration of holiday entertainment at The 69th Annual Singing Christmas Tree! The warm sounds of the season will fill the Dale F. Halton Theater as the soaring voices of MainStage Choir (in a 32’ specially-designed Tree!) perform all your favorite Christmas music – from the inspirational and sacred to the traditional and family classics. The stage will sparkle with whimsical dance, theatrical lighting, and special friends who will warm your heart at this special time of the year, including the nationally-acclaimed Miller Street Dance Academy, The Friendship Missionary Baptist Choir, Carolina Kids Voices, and Santa, of course!
* Early Bird price ends October 9!SHOW TIMES- 9 Dec 2023
- 3:00 PM
- 9 Dec 2023
- 7:30 PM
- 10 Dec 2023
- 4:00 PM
Carolina Voices presents a Classic Celebration of holiday entertainment at The 69th Annual Singing Christmas Tree! The warm sounds of the season will fill the Dale F. Halton ... -
YMCA 21st Anniversary Nutcracker Ballet
Dale F. Halton Theater- From 16 Dec 2023
- 10:30 AM
21st Anniversary NUTCRACKER!
The Harris YMCA performing company proudly presents our 21st Anniversary NUTCRACKER! This family friendly narrated version for families of all ages.
NOTE: The Saturday December 16, 1:30pm performance is narrated in Spanish! We hope you can join us!SHOW TIMES- 16 Dec 2023
- 10:30 AM
- 16 Dec 2023
- 1:30 PM
- 16 Dec 2023
- 4:30 PM
- 16 Dec 2023
- 7:30 PM
- 17 Dec 2023
- 1:00 PM
- 17 Dec 2023
- 4:00 PM
21st Anniversary NUTCRACKER!
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The Harris YMCA performing company proudly presents our 21st Anniversary NUTCRACKER! This family friendly narrated version for families of all ages.
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Newsies, JR
New Theater- From 12 Jan 2024
- 7:00 PM
Come see the 4th-12th grade cast from Mountain Island Charter School put on a rousing show! Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein.SHOW TIMES- 12 Jan 2024
- 7:00 PM
- 13 Jan 2024
- 2:00 PM
Come see the 4th-12th grade cast from Mountain Island Charter School put on a rousing show! Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century ... -
Parr Arts and Humanities Series | Kat Vellos, Social Artist & Community Creator
Central Piedmont's New Theater- From 8 Feb 2024
- 7:00 PM
2023-2024 Season Line-up:
Kat Vellos | February 8, 2024 | 7 P.M.
“The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships”What is “social health” and why is it better for your wellbeing than eating broccoli and doing pushups? Why do 61% of Americans report feeling lonely on a regular basis, even though they have 15,237 notifications buzzing on their phone? Why is making friends as an adult harder than trying to file your taxes during a heavy metal concert? Kat Vellos, author of We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships will share solutions to these and many more connection conundrums on February 8, 2024, at Central Piedmont Community College. In this engaging, educational, and humorous presentation, you’ll learn why connection in the digital age can be so tough (it’s not just in your head!) and you’ll walk away with clear, exciting action steps for creating more fruitful friendships in your life, no matter your age or life stage.
The Parr Arts & Humanities series brings renowned authors, artists, and performers to Central Piedmont Community College for the benefit of the college, its students, and the Charlotte community. The four annual offerings will inspire and delight audiences, furthering an appreciation for the arts and humanities and the role that those areas play in our lives.
SHOW TIMES- 8 Feb 2024
- 7:00 PM
2023-2024 Season Line-up:
Kat Vellos | February 8, 2024 | 7 P.M.
“The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships”What is “social health” and why is it better for your wellbeing than eating broccoli and doing pushups? Why do 61% of Americans report feeling lonely on a regular basis, even though they have 15,237 notifications buzzing on their phone? Why is making friends as an adult harder than trying to file your taxes during a heavy metal concert? Kat Vellos, author of We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships will share solutions to these and many more connection conundrums on February 8, 2024, at Central Piedmont Community College. In this engaging, educational, and humorous presentation, you’ll learn why connection in the digital age can be so tough (it’s not just in your head!) and you’ll walk away with clear, exciting action steps for creating more fruitful friendships in your life, no matter your age or life stage.
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Annie KIDS
New Theater- From 10 Feb 2024
- 3pm
Lumi School of Musical Theatre presents Annie KIDS! Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie KIDS features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Performance length 30 minutes Cast ages range from 6 to 13 years old.SHOW TIMES- 10 Feb 2024
- 3pm
- 10 Feb 2024
- 5pm
Lumi School of Musical Theatre presents Annie KIDS! Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by ... -
The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson
New Theater- From 15 Feb 2024
- 7pm
Based on a true story - Mary Cardwell Dawson took the world by storm, training hundreds of African American youth to sing, and founding the longest-running, all-Black opera company. Her dream to bring music to African American audiences came true—and it changed the future of opera. Presented in partnership with The Denyce Graves Foundation. Student tickets $15, available at the Box Office with a valid student ID.SHOW TIMES- 15 Feb 2024
- 7pm
- 16 Feb 2024
- 7pm
- 17 Feb 2024
- 7pm
Based on a true story - Mary Cardwell Dawson took the world by storm, training hundreds of African American youth to sing, and founding the longest-running, all-Black opera company. ... -
Cinderella the Ballet
Dale F. Halton Theater- From 9 Mar 2024
- 2:00 PM
Join Charlotte Youth Ballet in celebrating yet another year of a Spring storybook performance of Cinderella. This enchanting ballet based on the classic fairy tale and choreographed by the Artistic team of CYB’s Gay Porter and Bridget Porter-Young is sure to mesmerize audiences of all ages! Let yourself fall in love with Cinderella and her quest to find her one true Prince. Be sure to watch out for those ugly step sisters!
CYB’s Cinderella pairs emerging talented student dancers from studios across the Charlotte region with local and international professional dancers to bring to life this beloved fairy tale. Tickets starting at $30, CYB’s Cinderella is sure to be a delight for the entire family.SHOW TIMES- 9 Mar 2024
- 2:00 PM
- 9 Mar 2024
- 7:00 PM
- 10 Mar 2024
- 2:30 PM
Join Charlotte Youth Ballet in celebrating yet another year of a Spring storybook performance of Cinderella. This enchanting ballet based on the classic fairy tale and choreographed by the Artistic ... -
Parr Arts and Humanities Series | Matthew Whitaker Quintet, World-Renowned Jazz Pianist
Central Piedmont's New Theater- From 11 Apr 2024
- 7:00 PM
2023-2024 Season Line-up:
Matthew Whitaker Quintet | April 11, 2024 | 7 P.M.Born in 2001 in Hackensack, NJ, Matthew Whitaker grew up surrounded by music. He was named a Yamaha Artist at 15, becoming the youngest musician to join the stellar group of jazz pianists. Whitaker has had years of music instruction. He previously studied classical piano and drums at The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School in NYC. He also studied at The Harlem School of the Arts and was a member of both the Jazz House Big Band and the Organ Messengers at Jazz House Kids in Montclair, NJ. Whitaker graduated from the BA Jazz Studies program at Juilliard in New York City in May 2023.
The Parr Arts & Humanities series brings renowned authors, artists, and performers to Central Piedmont Community College for the benefit of the college, its students, and the Charlotte community. The four annual offerings will inspire and delight audiences, furthering an appreciation for the arts and humanities and the role that those areas play in our lives.SHOW TIMES- 11 Apr 2024
- 7:00 PM
2023-2024 Season Line-up:
Matthew Whitaker Quintet | April 11, 2024 | 7 P.M.Born in 2001 in Hackensack, NJ, Matthew Whitaker grew up surrounded by music. He was named a Yamaha Artist at 15, becoming the youngest musician to join the stellar group of jazz pianists. Whitaker has had years of music instruction. He previously studied classical piano and drums at The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School in NYC. He also studied at The Harlem School of the Arts and was a member of both the Jazz House Big Band and the Organ Messengers at Jazz House Kids in Montclair, NJ. Whitaker graduated from the BA Jazz Studies program at Juilliard in New York City in May 2023.
The Parr Arts & Humanities series brings renowned authors, artists, and performers to Central Piedmont Community College for the benefit of the college, its students, and the Charlotte community. The four annual offerings will inspire and delight audiences, furthering an appreciation for the arts and humanities and the role that those areas play in our lives. -
Les' Miserables School Edition
Central Piedmont's New Theater- From 10 May 2024
- 7:30
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. With countless awards to its name, Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985. In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe that Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean finally attains the peace that he has sought for so long. Epic, grand and uplifting,
Les Misérables packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world. The sung-through pop opera is ideal for a cast of exceptional singers and overflows with melodies that are already standards. A spectacle on Broadway and in London, Les Misérables is equally effective with a minimal set; it is its powerful affirmation of the human spirit that has made Les Misérables a popular masterpiece.SHOW TIMES- 10 May 2024
- 7:30
- 11 May 2024
- 3:00
- 12 May 2024
- 3:00
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. ...