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Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts invites the public to attend a special “Pay What You Can Performance” of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The award-winning musical, based on the remarkable true story of Carole King’s rise to stardom, promises to be a highlight of the cultural season. Audiences are sure to be delighted as timeless hits come to life, including classics like “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, “Beautiful.

The Pay What You Can (PWYC) shows at Matthews Playhouse are intended to make the performing arts more accessible to the wider community. As an added bonus, the theatre donates a large portion of the proceeds to a local non-profit organization. Seating is general admission and is first come, first serve. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m., due to the popularity of this production, the theatre recommends arriving early to ensure a seat. The lobby to the Matthews Community Center will be open at 6:30 p.m. and audiences will begin seating at approximately 7:00 p.m.


More Information: Pay What You Can Performance of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Performance Date & Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 7:30 p.m.

Location: Fullwood Theatre inside the Matthews Community Center: 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, NC

When to arrive: The theatre lobby will open at 6:30 p.m. and doors open at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Parking: Free parking is available on site.

Seating & Reservations: There are no reservations. Seating is general admission and is first come first serve.

Donations & Payment: Donations are taken at the door- cash or credit ($10 or more per person is the recommended donation amount, but any amount will be accepted).

About our Nonprofit Partner: A large portion of the donations will go to the Levine Senior Center, a non-profit organization serving adults 50+ in Matthews, NC.

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is running January 19 - 28, 2024 at Matthews Playhouse. Visit matthewsplayhouse.com or call (704) 846-8343 for more information.

The UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble comes uptown to present a night of swinging Sinatra tunes with guest vocalist John Love. From classy to sassy, songs like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Nice N Easy,” “My Way,” and “The Lady is a Tramp” will bring cabaret flair to the Booth Playhouse.

A lifelong admirer and student of all things Sinatra, John Love has been performing Frank’s tunes since age ten in 1970. As a Sinatraphile he intends to honor, not impersonate “Ol’ Blue Eyes.” While he sings with undeniable voice and manner similarities, remember there is only one Frank! Performing with great bands and arrangements, Mr. Love has raised considerable contributions for various charities and community causes in North Carolina. Mr. Love performs frequently with The Doug Burns Big Band, a Charlotte based 20-piece band. Their most recent collaborative recording, Love Trumps Hate, is available on all streaming services. With each new generation, one thing remains the same: it’s easy to fall in love with this music!

Join the Department of Music for this benefit concert supporting student scholarships!

Purchase Tickets
VIP Tickets: $100 & $75 (Tickets include Premium Seating and VIP Post-Concert Reception)- https://ecom.charlotte.edu/C21561_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=2784&SINGLESTORE=true
General Admission Tickets: $15- https://www.blumenthalarts.org/events/detail/uptown-sinatra-with-the-unc-charlotte-jazz-ensemble-and-special-guest-john-love
Request your CoA+A Majors ticket. (Limited Availability)- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco7Nz6Y06epl5jw9UkRQLHgmClsmvwDXOuoGQu1ZVZ6EVUWA/viewform
All proceeds will support the Department of Music Scholarship Fund


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