10 theater productions to see in Charlotte in 2025
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Charlotte has a bustling theater scene — from local theater companies to touring Broadway favorites.
Here are 10 shows to see this year.
Editor's note: Shows are listed in chronological order. This is not a comprehensive list. You can always submit a show for a weekday planner or weekender consideration here.
"Hamilton"
Experience the story of the founding father featured on the $10 bill, Alexander Hamilton, with this Tony Award-winning musical.
When: Through Feb. 2
Location: Belk Theater
Tickets: $49.50+
"Diana: The Musical"
QC Concert's production follows the story of Princess Diana, a royal icon.
When: Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
Location: Booth Playhouse
Tickets: $18+
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical"
The one-act, 60-minute play based on the popular book series explores kids navigating friendship, bullying and self-esteem at Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
When: Feb. 1 - March 2
Location: McColl Family Theatre
Tickets: $26+
"Mary Jane"
Three Bone Theatre's production of this Tony Award-nominated play follows Mary Jane as she navigates caring for her chronically ill young son and the community she builds in her search for hope.
- This show is recommended for ages 14+.
When: Feb. 7-23
Location: The Arts Factory at West End Studios
Tickets: $15+
"The Play That Goes Wrong"
Theatre Charlotte's production of this comedy follows a cast just trying to make it to the final curtain call in this "Monty Python" meets "Sherlock" story.
When: Feb. 7-23
Location: Theatre Charlotte
Tickets: $20+
"Joe Turner's Come and Gone"
BNS Productions' production of August Wilson's classic explores the Black experience in a Pittsburgh boarding house in the early 1900s as characters search for their identity.
When: Feb. 14-16
Location: Parr Center at Central Piedmont Community College
Tickets: $12.53+
"Charlie & The Chocolate Factory"
Return to the iconic world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory with this Matthews Playhouse production. The show is recommended for ages 8 and up.
When: Feb. 21 - March 2
Location: Matthews Playhouse
Tickets: $16+
"Continuity"
Charlotte Conservatory Theatre's production of "Continuity" explores storytelling as it relates to climate concerns. Expect plenty of dark humor.
When: March 21-30
Location: Mint Museum Randolph
Tickets: $20+
"Tina – The Tina Turner Musical"
Experience the story of 12-time Grammy Award-winner, Tina Turner.
When: June 10 - 15
Location: Belk Theater
Tickets: $30+
"Wicked"
The popular musical may have caught your attention at the movie theater, and Elphaba and Galinda are making their way to Charlotte. It's the story of what happened in Oz before Dorothy fell from the sky.
- Flashback: More than 70,000 people saw the show during its four-week run here in 2021. It was the first show to reopen Blumenthal theaters at full capacity.
When: Sep. 24 - Oct. 26
Location: Belk Theater
Tickets: On sale TBD