Theater

Charlotte playwright Elaine Alexander’s new comedy, "Sex, Lies, and a Sycamore Tree," takes aim at gentrification, suburban scandal and the fight to save one last tree in a changing neighborhood. She spoke with WFAE's Nick de la Canal about how Charlotte’s disappearing tree canopy — and a little marital drama — inspired the play.

Seller has been a key behind-the-scenes figure for some of Broadway's biggest hits including, "Hamilton" and "Rent," but he got his start on a much smaller scale. He looks back in a new memoir.

Theatre Charlotte’s production of "Annie Jr." opens this weekend with a cast you might not expect. Every role is played by a young actor with special needs, performing alongside peer mentors as part of a national nonprofit called The Penguin Project.

No one show swept this year — and it turns out, that's a good thing.

The 78th Annual Tony Awards ceremony, hosted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, was held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Maybe Happy Ending won best Musical and Purpose won best play.

As we head into June, our roundtable of local arts and culture watchers discuss how Charlotte arts groups are responding to National Endowment for the Arts grant losses and shares their top culture picks for the month ahead.

The National Endowment for the Arts has terminated a $20,000 grant meant to help Charlotte's Three Bone Theatre stage three immigrant-centered plays by Chicano playwright Luis Alfaro.

Philippa Hughes' life spans war, international romance, divorce, an abduction, art and politics. As one of the few liberals in her family, she knows how divisions can break a family and a country.

The Sondheim musical-thriller "Sweeney Todd," blends suspense, dark humor and rich storytelling. It's onstage this weekend at Queens University.

Do you have any plans for the month of March? Here to help you plan your calendar for the month ahead is WFAE's First Friday Arts panel.