Blumenthal Arts Announces Hot New 2024-2025 Broadway Season!
Mar 18, 2024 / Press Releases
(March 19, 2024) Charlotte, NC – Charlotte likes it HOT!—Broadway, that is. Blumenthal Arts announced a strong lineup for the 2024–2025 season, including KIMBERLY AKIMBO (Winner of five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical) and PARADE (Winner of two Tony Awards®, including Best Revival of a Musical); the super-sized musical sensation SOME LIKE IT HOT (Winner of four Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes); SHUCKED, a new musical comedy about—yes—corn; uplifting musical memoir about American icon Neil Diamond, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE; an epic journey through exhilarating puppetry and stagecraft, LIFE OF PI; returning Broadway blockbusters HAMILTON, WICKED, LES MISÉRABLES, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, and more. For more information and season tickets, visit BlumenthalArts.org/Broadway
“We are thrilled to raise the curtain on another incredible season at Blumenthal Arts. With big winners from the 2023 Tony Awards, beloved titles, and new classics, this season will offer something for everyone, across a wide spectrum of entertainment,” said Blumenthal Arts President and CEO Tom Gabbard. “As a top 10 market, Blumenthal gets access to first-run, top-tier tours, direct from Broadway and, in some cases, pre-Broadway, with casts of superbly talented actors.
“There’s nothing like sitting shoulder-to-shoulder and experiencing the magic of live theater together,” Gabbard added. “Blumenthal audiences can expect a spectacular night out with family and friends each and every time they step through our doors.”
The PNC Broadway Lights Series, Blumenthal’s premier Season Ticket, will feature a seven-show package, including:
- Some Like it Hot – November 26–December 1, 2024
- A Beautiful Noise – February 25–March 2, 2025
- Parade – March 25–30, 2025
- Kimberly Akimbo – April 15–27, 2025
- Shucked – May 27–June 1, 2025
- Life of Pi – July 29–August 3, 2025
- Final Show To Be Announced
PNC Broadway Lights Series tickets range from $249–$821.
The Equitable Bravo Series offers a package of five shows:
- Girl From the North Country – October 1–6, 2024
- Hamilton – January 7–February 2, 2025
- Tina – The Tina Turner Musical – June 10–15, 2025
- Wicked – September 24–October 26, 2025
- SIX – Dates to be announced
Equitable Bravo Series tickets range from $220–$733. Pricing subject to change.
As well as the offerings in its two main Broadway series, Blumenthal will present additional shows during the year. Currently slated Broadway Extras include:
- Elf The Musical – December 26–29, 2024
- Shrek the Musical – February 14–16, 2025
- Les Misérables – May 20–25, 2025
- Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations – July 18–20, 2025
- Austen’s Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice – Dates to be announced
Charlotte continues to present the largest Broadway season in the Carolinas. For a list of current shows, including 10 Broadway productions remaining in the 2023–2024 season, visit blumenthalarts.org.
For the tenth year, PNC returns as the presenting sponsor of the PNC Broadway Lights Series. “The PNC Broadway Lights Series is meaningful to our region as it achieves the dual objective of delighting audiences and creating economic impact,” said Weston Andress, PNC regional president for Western Carolinas. “All of us at PNC look forward to welcoming audiences for this milestone season of world-class productions.”
“Charlotte educators play a vital role in supporting and advocating for students, particularly those in underserved communities,” said Jarian Kerekes, Head of Social Impact and Community Engagement at Equitable. “Our support of Blumenthal’s Bravo Series enables us to give back to these hard-working educators and local students through Equitable Foundation, our company’s charitable giving arm. It also aligns with our sponsorship of Blumenthal’s education programs like the Arts Educator Network, which provides professional development and networking opportunities for arts educators in Charlotte.”
Subscribers to the PNC Broadway Lights Series and Equitable Bravo Series may choose to swap some of their season tickets for Broadway Extras or any additional special attractions added during the year. The ability to swap shows is one of the many exclusive benefits offered to season ticket holders, who enjoy guaranteed seats for all of the shows in their season package.
PNC Broadway Lights Series tickets are renewable annually, guaranteeing season ticket holders the best seats at the best prices each year. PNC Broadway Lights Series season ticket holders also have the ability to swap up to four PNC Broadway Lights season shows for anything coming the following season and the option for a 12-month extended payment plan.
Equitable Bravo Series seats are not renewable, but subscribers will have first priority to purchase individual tickets to PNC Broadway Lights Series shows next season. Equitable Bravo buyers may also swap up to two season shows for anything else coming to Blumenthal theaters, including PNC Broadway Lights Series shows, and have the option of a six-month payment plan.
For more information or to make a purchase:
– Visit BlumenthalArts.org/Broadway
– Call 704-335-1010
PNC BROADWAY LIGHTS SERIES SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
Some Like it Hot
November 26–December 1, 2024
Belk Theater
Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!” (The New York Times).
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they
catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
And what a trip it is! With its irresistible combination of heart and laughs, song, and dance, SOME LIKE IT HOT won more theater awards than any show this season, and was named Best Musical by the Drama Desk, The Drama League, and the Outer Critics Circle. No wonder Deadline calls it “a tap-dancing, razzle-dazzling embrace of everything you love about musical theater.”
A Beautiful Noise
February 25–March 2, 2025
Belk Theater
THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON!
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
Parade
March 25–30, 2025
Belk Theater
Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, PARADE has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival to hit Broadway in years” (Deadline).
Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, PARADE reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.
PARADE has received overwhelming acclaim since its debut. The New York Times said, “this revival, filled with deft flourishes by director Michael Arden, recalls an era of big casts, big stories, and big talent – a time when musicals actually felt like events.” Entertainment Weekly called PARADE “the most gorgeous production on Broadway.” Time Out New York stated that “PARADE will echo for a long time to come. See it before the parade passes by.”
PARADE is directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Arden, with book by two-time Tony Award® winner, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Academy Award® winner Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Jason Robert Brown, and co-conceived by 21-time Tony Award®–winning legend Harold Prince.
Kimberly Akimbo
April 15–27, 2025
Knight Theater
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of 5 Tony Awards®, including BEST MUSICAL, is a new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order). It features Tony Award®–winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award®–winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen), and direction by Tony Award®–nominated director Jessica Stone.
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
Shucked
May 27–June 1, 2025
Belk Theater
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award® winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy Award®–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.
Life of Pi
July 29–August 3, 2025
Belk Theater
A THEATRICAL EVENT UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE!
Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation LIFE OF PI is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).
Based on the novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, LIFE OF PI is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show).
After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions— a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan and a Royal Bengal tiger.
Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry, and exquisite stagecraft, LIFE OF PI creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.
EQUITABLE BRAVO SERIES SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
Girl From the North Country
October 1–6, 2024
Belk Theater
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is the Tony Award®–winning new musical that the Chicago Tribune declares is “a Broadway revelation!”
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award®–winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.”
It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this ‘profoundly beautiful' production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Hamilton
January 7–February 2, 2025
Belk Theater
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
June 10–15, 2025
Belk Theater
An uplifting comeback story like no other,
TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA–The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
WICKED
September 24–October 26, 2025
Belk
WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. “If every musical had the brains, heart and courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place” (Time Magazine).
SIX
Dates to be announced
Belk Theater
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
SIX won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!"
The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
BROADWAY EXTRAS SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
Elf The Musical
December 26–29, 2024
Belk Theater
ELF THE MUSICAL is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy's enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This must-see Broadway holiday production is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
The New York Times says that ELF is "SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!" USA Today calls ELF, "ENDEARINGLY GOOFY!" Variety proclaims, "ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!"
Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF features songs by Tony Award® nominees Matthew Sklar (The Prom, The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Aladdin, The Prom, The Wedding Singer) with a book by Tony Award®–winning Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). The production will feature direction by Sam Scalamoni and choreography by Connor Gallagher.
Shrek the Musical
February 14–16, 2025
Ovens Auditorium
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®—winning, smash hit, DreamWorks animated film.
Tony Award®–winning duo Jeanine Tesori (music) and David Lindsay-Abaire (book) revisit their first collaboration to deliver a more intimate and engaging experience–a joyful, colorful SHREK that leans into the humanity in all of us that celebrates our differences. With all-new original direction and choreography by Danny Mefford (Choreographer, Dear Evan Hansen) filled with lush orchestrations, this reimagined production brings the show back to its roots—giving it a new kind of love emphasizing the importance of loving ourselves and one another.
Les Misérables
May 20–25, 2025
Belk Theater
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award®–winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more.
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Time of The Temptations
July 18–20, 2025
Belk Theater
AIN’T TOO PROUD – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one.
Nominated for 12 Tony Awards®, written by three-time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau, directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), and featuring the Tony Award®–winning choreography of Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, On Your Feet!), AIN’T TOO PROUD tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group's personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.
The unforgettable story of this legendary quintet is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more.
Austen’s Pride: A New Musical of Pride and Prejudice
Pre-Broadway Tour
Dates to be announced
Knight Theater
In this extraordinary new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs, Jane Austen’s most famous love story comes to life and she embarks upon a journey of self-discovery. As the compelling story of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy unfolds, Austen learns to see both the story and herself in a new light. AUSTEN’S PRIDE is Pride and Prejudice as never before imagined… filled with wit, wisdom, and an achingly beautiful score that will transport you to another time and place.
“AUSTEN’S PRIDE captures the essence of the cherished novel with skill and grace.” (New York Times)
“This chipper new musical skillfully layers Pride and Prejudice with the author’s personal life.” (Seattle Magazine)
“AUSTEN’S PRIDE captures the lilt of Austen’s language and her cunning social observations. Inventive and clever.” (Seattle Times)
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