Top Family-Friendly Events at the Blumenthal Center This Spring/Summer in Charlotte, NC

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte, NC is the center of attention for everything from musicals to Broadway plays! But sometimes it can be difficult to decide whether something is suitable for your children. So in this list, for the spring and summer of 2010, is some great events that are very suitable and even catered to children! Enjoy your summer in Charlotte!

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Musical

March 6, 2010
The McGlogon Theatre
345 North College St.
Charlotte, NC
This is a charming and whimsical adaptation by Michele L. Vacca specifically for a younger audience like your own children this summer. But really, the whole family will thoroughly enjoy this favorite that has become an on-stage musical!

African Childrens Choir

March 15 & 16, 2010
The Knight Theater
430 South Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
You've probably heard this group of talented 7 to 12 year olds before, in some of your favorite movies like Hotel Rwanda and Blood Diamond - this choir has recorded those hauntingly beautiful songs for many soundtracks and are now here in Charlotte to entertain and bring tears to your eyes! The children come from many different African nations and many of them have lost one or both parents to AIDS or other diseases that plague the African nation, not to mention the extreme poverty they also are victims of. Over 7,000 children in many different African nations are supported by means of this program.

Tao - the Martial Art of Drumming

April 5, 2010
The Knight Theater
430 South Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
A smash hit with awe-inspiring sounds! The performances are absolutely stunning and suitable for the whole family with explosive percussions and beautiful rituals perfected by the Japanese people.

Charlotte Symphony Lollipops: Peter and the Wolf

May 1, 2010
The Belk Theater
130 North Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
Peter and his animal friends are represented here by beautiful orchestral instruments to get your child interested in orchestra.

Mary Poppins

August 26 - September 12, 2010
The Belk Theater
130 North Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
Now you and your family can see the world's most famous nanny perform right here in Charlotte! It's a great Broadway musical with all your favorite characters and sounds. It's a really magical musical not to be missed and suitable for everyone in the family!