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Broadway’s biggest hits coming to Blumenthal Arts

From the return of “Phantom of the Opera” to Broadway newcomers like “Death Becomes Her,” theater lovers will experience a showstopping season in Uptown.

April 21, 2026
An exterior photo of Blumenthal's Belk Theater in Uptown, with a skyscraper in the background.

Belk Theater is Blumenthal’s flagship performance venue in Uptown.

Photo via Rachel Sutherland Communications

“All the world’s a stage,” and the stage at Blumenthal Arts is about to get major Broadway productions and fan favorites. The Uptown nonprofit released its 2026-2027 season lineup, bringing three direct-from-Broadway productions, five Charlotte and regional premieres, and a few returning showstoppers.

A man in a mask being held by a singing woman in a white dress.

“The Phantom of the Opera” will return to the stage in a revamped new production.

Photo by Matthew Murphy via Blumenthal Arts

PNC Broadway Lights shows

  • “Dirty Dancing” | Nov. 3-8 | The beloved feel-good film adaptation returns to Uptown, proving that nobody puts Baby in a corner.
  • “Death Becomes Her” | Feb. 9-14, 2027 | Adapted from the 1992 movie of the same name, this campy dark comedy follows two rivals chasing eternal youth.
  • “Oh, Mary!” | March 16-28, 2027 | Enjoy the regional premiere of this dark comedy, which paints Mary Todd Lincoln in a new light.
  • “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” | April 20-May 2, 2027 | Prepare to laugh as the members of “The Cornley Drama Society” face technical glitches, flying mishaps, and more on the way to Neverland — produced by Blumenthal Arts and staged exclusively in Charlotte.
  • “Buena Vista Social Club” | June 15-20, 2027 | The popular musical follows the story of Omara Portuondo as she returns to the music studio.
  • “The Phantom of the Opera” | July 7-19, 2027 | Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic tale set beneath the Paris Opera House makes its return.
  • “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” | Aug. 10-15, 2027 | The wizarding world premieres in Charlotte, introducing you to Harry’s son and a race against time.
  • “Beauty and the Beast” | Sept. 7-12, 2027 | The classic Disney tale will be reimagined on stage in the first North American touring production in over 25 years.
A cast of people performing on stage holding cafeteria trays as three girls look down from a platform.

The Heathers will transform Uptown to “Westerberg High.”

Photo via Blumenthal Arts

Broadway extras

  • “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” | Nov. 27-29 | Sing along to hits like “Sweet Caroline” in this jukebox musical celebrating the life and career of Neil Diamond.
  • “The Wiz” | May 7-9, 2027 | The Tony-winning musical features a twist on “The Wizard of Oz,” with a soulful sound and funky retelling of Dorothy’s journey home from Oz.
  • “Heathers” | June 29-July 4, 2027 | Watch Veronica Sawyer and the three Heathers come to life in this stage adaptation of the cult classic comedy.
  • “Jersey Boys” | July 30-Aug. 1, 2027 | This Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Score tickets

Season ticket holders can renew now, and new packages are available on Bumenthal’s website, starting from $330.