Theatre Charlotte kicks off season with 'Come From Away'

THEATRE CHARLOTTE

Theater Charlotte kicks off its 99th season on Sept. 11 with "Come From Away," and closes with "BKLYN the Musical" May 14-30.

Theater Charlotte is centered on connection for its 99th season.

It begins Sept. 11 at 501 Queens Road with seven productions running through May 30, 2027. Tickets are available online at theatrecharlotte.org. There’ll be familiar favorites, local premieres and productions with new perspectives.

The season opens with “Come From Away,” running Sept. 11-Oct. 4, followed by “Frankenstein” (Oct. 23-Nov. 15). The season continues with the 20th anniversary production of “A Christmas Carol” (Dec. 11-20).

In 2027, “Lost in Yonkers” will run Jan. 22-Feb. 7, followed by the North Carolina premiere of “Terminus” March 5-21. “Six Degrees of Separation” runs April 9-18, and the season closes with the Charlotte premiere of “BKLYN the Musical” May 14-30.

Artistic director Chris Timmons said connection became a common thread while putting the season together. When it came to choosing which productions would hit the stage this season, the theater wanted to make sure both the audience and the artists were considered.

“What we have found with this season is that it really is a season of connection, humanity and empathy,” he said.

The season gives Theatre Charlotte an opportunity to introduce audiences to productions they may not have seen before, including “Terminus,” directed by Chloe Shade. But the theater is also curating a season that has something for everyone.

“I’m always excited about the shows that I think are new to our audiences,” Timmons said. “And it doesn’t necessarily mean that it has to be a new title, but just something that maybe people don’t expect Theatre Charlotte to produce.”

What makes Theatre Charlotte productions special is that they are made by people in the community for the community. As the company prepares for its 100th anniversary, Timmons said the theater is looking at how it can continue to grow.

“It's our neighbors. It’s our co-workers who are up on the stage,” Timmons said. “It’s people that you can meet. That makes it special regardless of the title of the show but being able to share something new.

“We've done a great job over the past decade or more, stretching our audiences and bringing new people into Theatre Charlotte and introducing them to not just locally produced theater, but high-quality theater that is unique. It’s not something you’re going to see somewhere else.”

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