NC Dance Festival Presents 35th Anniversary Season with Mainstage Concert October 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Van Dyke Performance Space, Greensboro
Greensboro, NC, September 2025 — The NC Dance Festival invites audiences to experience an evening of bold, thought-provoking performance at its Mainstage Concert on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the Van Dyke Performance Space. In its 35th year, NCDF offers audiences statewide a closer connection to the art of dance through performances, workshops, discussions and more as it highlights the state’s modern and contemporary dance choreographers. The festival is presented by Greensboro-based Dance Project, a non-profit focused on making dance accessible to the community.
This year’s Festival celebrates dance “in conversation”—with other art forms, artists, histories, and lived experiences—showcasing how movement can serve as a powerful meeting place for ideas and expression.
The Mainstage Concert showcases some of North Carolina’s most acclaimed choreographers, including Stewart/Owen Dance from Asheville, Tara Mullins and Chania Wilson from Raleigh, Eric Mullis and Alyah Baker from Charlotte, and Jiwon Ha from Greensboro. The concert brings together these six diverse choreographic voices whose works spark dialogue across technology, poetry, archives, and lived experience:
● The Front by Stewart/Owen Dance – A visceral exploration of the “masks” we wear to meet expectations and the layered emotions behind them. Commissioned by the American Dance Festival in 2024.
● Instancing Network by Eric Mullis – An experimental duet developed with motion visualization software, expanding possibilities for partnering and human connection.
● There is a ladder. by Chania Wilson – A richly layered work blending dance, film, and archival research to center a Black choreographic voice in dialogue with post-modern and Black aesthetics.
● Resume Normal Activities by Tara Mullins – A moving response to gun violence in schools, reflecting on trauma, resilience, and the unsettling demand to “resume normal activities.”
● starshine and clay by Alyah Baker – A solo journey through ancestral inheritance and Afrofuturist imagination, inspired by the works of Black feminist poets and musicians.
● Mun 문 (Gateway) by Jiwon Ha – A group work blending influences of Ha’s Korean heritage with contemporary dance in a dance that opens a door into time and space.
GMA New member invites you to their Grand Opening!
The 2025 Greensboro/Guilford CrimeStoppers Online Auction Fundraiser is live on Facebook! All auction items have been donated which means 100% of the money raised will help our program continue to pay cash rewards for information that helps law enforcement solve and prevent crime in Guilford County. This auction will run from October 3, 2025 and close October 16, 2025 at 7pm. All items will be posted in this album and will contain item details pick up options. An opening bid will also be noted. Your bids should be shared in the comment section – in $5.00 increments only. Winners will have a comment placed on their highest bid notifying them of their win and will be contacted through a Facebook message to arrange payment. All items must be paid for in full by Monday, October 20th. If payment is not received within that time frame, the 2nd to the highest bidder will by default be selected as the winner and notified to pay for their item. If picking up items that contain alcohol, please bring proper identification. Auction winners can pick up their item(s) at the Greensboro Police Department D4 Substation located at 1106 Maple St. starting on Friday, October 17th or Monday, October 20th. If you’d like to stop by and check out the items in person, please contact the CrimeStoppers Office.
Trunk or Treat event for Make-A-Wish, hosted by Leavitt Insurance.
Trunk or Treat fundraiser on Thursday, October 23 from 4pm-7pm. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Elks Lodge at 2201 W Cornwallis Drive in Greensboro.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2025 GREENSBORO –
The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro is thrilled to present The String Queens on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now! Praised for their authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that performs an array of repertoire spanning from classical to jazz to today’s Billboard Hot 100 chart. TSQ has been featured in performances at renowned concert halls including Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, and performed a spotlight presentation of Harry Styles’s hit song “Golden” for “The Championships, Wimbledon” in June 2021. Alexandra Arpajian, Carolina Theatre’s Executive Director says, "The String Queens bring incredible energy to the stage and make you feel like you're on the set of Bridgerton! They play anything from Mary J Blige to Adele. You don't want to miss this uplifting performance!” “School teachers by day and concert performers by night.” ~ WUSA9, Washington, D.C. In August 2022, TSQ released its third album titled “RISE”, featuring original compositions by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Richard Smallwood, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, and more. Previous albums include a self-titled EP released in 2019 and a holiday EP titled “Our Favorite Things” released in 2020. Three ways to get tickets: Online: CarolinaTheatre.com [carolinatheatre.com] By phone: 336-333-2605, M-F from 12-3 PM In person: Box Office open M-F, 12-3 PM, located at 310 S Greene Street, Greensboro, NC
(Greensboro, NC -- September 17, 2025) – 16-time Grammy award winning producer David Foster and singer/actor Katharine McPhee are extending their highly successful tour and adding a stop at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts on February 17, 2026. Foster, who has been anointed the “Hitman” by the music industry, will continue, along with McPhee, their “An Intimate evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee” tour.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 19 at 10 a.m. at TangerCenter.com and Ticketmaster.com. An intimate evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee is just that: an intimate evening with one of the biggest musical forces of our time. The 16-time Grammy award winning writer/producer performs songs that he wrote or produced from his four decades of hits and includes fascinating storytelling about the songs, artists and moments of his life. Some of the songs David and Katharine perform include Celine Dion’s “The Power Of Love,” Whitney Houston’s “The Bodyguard”, Earth Wind and Fire’s “After The Love Is Gone,” Chicago’s ”You’re The Inspiration”, Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up,” Natalie Cole’s “Unforgettable” and many, many more. They also perform a selection of hit songs that are beloved by Katharine’s fans.
Audiences love the banter and fun between the duo as they tell stories of how they met, what these songs mean to them, and the stories behind the songs.
Commenting on the tour Foster and McPhee say, “We are so excited that our shows have been so well received, that we will keep going. No rest for us. See you all next year.”
DAVID FOSTER is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. With 16 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe, and Three Oscar nominations for “Best Original Songs,” Foster has earned a reputation as a keen spotter of new talent, playing a key role in the discovery and career launches of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé.
Few other individuals can claim to have their fingerprints on more major moments in all of popular music than DAVID FOSTER. He has created hit songs for a diverse array of artists including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Chicago, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind Fire, Tony Braxton, Natalie Cole, Michael Bolton, Seal, Chaka Khan, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Hall Oates, Brandy, ’N Sync, Boz Scaggs, and Gloria Estefan.
In 2008 and 2011, Foster stepped out as a performer in his own right with Hitman, David Foster and Friends PBS specials which became PBS’ highest-rated shows in decades. In 2018/19 Foster started touring with his show ‘An Intimate Evening with David Foster’. The shows garnered rave reviews and were so successful that he now devotes much of his time to selling out concerts around the world. Foster composed the scores to Boop! a new Broadway musical about the iconic animated character “Betty Boop.” In 2023 David released a Christmas album with Katharine McPhee, titled “Christmas Songs.”
Foster has made charitable work his life’s other priority. Meeting with a young girl from his hometown who was awaiting a liver transplant had a profound impact and led him to create The David Foster Foundation in 1986. Its mission is to provide financial support to Canadian families with children in need of live-saving organ transplants, along with a new focus on organ donor awareness.
KATHARINE MCPHEE is one of a handful of artists who takes the lead in a career that includes film, television, Broadway, recording and concert tours. Katharine first burst onto the scene in 2006, during a successful run on Season 5 of AMERICAN IDOL, that made her a household name.
As an actress, she is well-known to television audiences for starring as ‘Paige Dineen’ on the CBS’ spy drama SCORPION (2014-2018), and also as one of the leads in the NBC musical drama SMASH (2012-2013), executive produced by Steven Spielberg. She also starred in the Netflix comedy series, COUNTRY COMFORT (2021). She has also guest-starred in the series CSI: NY, Community, Family Guy, and Ugly Betty.
As a singer, Katharine is renowned for her powerhouse presence, and show-stopping performances. Her recordings have topped the charts in multiple genres including pop, jazz and adult contemporary. A sought-after performer, Katharine has taken the stage for various PBS broadcasts throughout the years, including Foster and Friends, Chris Botti In Boston, and headlining her own SoundStage special.
In Spring 2018, McPhee made her Broadway debut starring as Jenna in the hit musical WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. She then originated the leading role in the West End production and then returned to Broadway to perform in the shows final weeks. In addition to her acting and singing career, McPhee is a passionate philanthropist, having served as an ambassador for organizations such as BuildOn, Malaria No More, and Feeding America. Katharine continues to perform at many charitable events including The David Foster Foundation of which she is an avid supporter.
A veteran of the concert stage, Katharine performs to sold out audiences around the world. Most recently Katharine paired with David Foster to create a show called ‘An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee’. This in demand show has garnered rave reviews and they perform to sold out concert venues around the world. Christmas 2022 Katharine released Part 1 of her Christmas album called “Christmas Songs.” A collection of Christmas classics produced by David Foster. Part 2 was released Christmas 2023.
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"Be Our Guest" Season to Feature Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Outsiders, Hell’s Kitchen & more!
In partnership with Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts proudly announces the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season. With a nod to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tanger Center welcomes the Triad to “Be Our Guest” for the new season that includes eight direct-from-New York productions, including the 2024 Tony Award winning Best Musical The Outsiders!
The First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season at Tanger Center includes:
*Broadway add-ons are currently only available to Broadway Season Seat Members for the 2025-26 season.
“After seeing the recent record-breaking season, we’re delighted to now bring eight shows to the Triad,” said Nick Scandalios, Chief Operating Officer of the Nederlander Organization. “It’s hard to believe we’re announcing our fifth season of bringing great live theatre to downtown Greensboro. We hope Triad patrons are as enchanted by this season as we have been by their support these last few years!”
Lynn Singleton, President of PFM, noted, “This fifth season lineup brings timeless stories and brilliant productions. The Triad community is truly in for a season of nostalgia and charm.”
“We are thrilled to bring our fifth Broadway season to Tanger Center and continue to build on four years of tremendous success,” said Scott Johnson, General Manager of Greensboro Complex and Tanger Center. “We are proud to have established Greensboro as one of the top touring Broadway markets in the country and look forward to reaching new heights with the eight spectacular productions that make up the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season!”
“It is an honor for First Bank to be a part of such a dynamic series of Broadway shows this coming season,” said Adam Currie, President of First Bank. “When we decided to partner with the Tanger Center with the bold idea to help present Broadway to Greensboro, I don’t think any of us could have imagined what it would become. We are very proud to bring Broadway to Greensboro and the entire Triad region for our fourth straight season of art and unforgettable experiences.”
The following information outlines the purchasing process for the First Bank Broadway, 2025-26 Season at Tanger Center:
Please note that the on-sale dates for individual tickets to each show is to be announced. Season Seat Members will have first chance to guarantee their seats to all eight Broadway season shows, as well as “Beetlejuice,” “Les Misérables” and “Six.”
For show production photos and available B-Roll, click here.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Sept. 23-28, 2025
Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love.
This enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar®-winning and Tony Award®-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award®-winning artistic team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, with direction and choreography by Matt West, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, costume design by Ann Hould-Ward and lighting design by Natasha Katz.
Beauty and the Beast is the beloved musical that will fill your heart with joy and Disney magic.
The Wiz
Oct. 28 – Nov. 2, 2025
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Tribune proclaims The Wiz is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway — from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
The Outsiders
Dec. 9-14, 2025
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is The Outsiders.
Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by Justin Levine, choreography by Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman, and direction by Tony Award® winner Danya Taymor. Entertainment Weekly says, "It has the power to inspire an entire generation."
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. The Outsiders navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”
Shucked
Jan. 27 – Feb. 1, 2026
Shucked is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.
Hell's Kitchen
Feb. 24 – Mar. 1, 2026
Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world.
How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you've never felt before – Hell's Kitchen, a new musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway.
Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, Hell's Kitchen is a love story between a mother and daughter. It's about finding yourself, your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin.
Hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is, “thrilling from beginning to end – a rare must-see!" Hell's Kitchen is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, and the music of Alicia Keys.
The Sound of Music
Mar. 10-15, 2026
For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed - it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors - and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
Kimberly Akimbo
Apr. 21-26, 2026
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including best musical. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone (Water for Elephants).
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush...and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
The Notebook: The Musical
June 2-7, 2026
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
Chris Jones of The Chicago Tribune says The Notebook is “absolutely gorgeous, not to be missed,” and The New York Daily News calls it “a love story for the ages.”
The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s “This Is Us”), and choreography by Katie Spelman.
Special Broadway Add-Ons
Beetlejuice
Sept. 2-7, 2025
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming back to the Triad by popular demand!
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “Screamingly good fun!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
Les Misérables
Jan. 7-11, 2026
Still the world's most popular musical.
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, makes a triumphant return to Greensboro.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Six
May 5-10, 2026
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the Six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!
Six won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
The New York Times says Six “Totally rules!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails Six as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for!"
The Six: Live on Opening Night Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed 6 Million streams in its first month.
About Tanger Center
A $94 million, state-of-the-art facility that has transformed downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts venue is home to touring Broadway productions, concerts, Guilford College’s Bryan Series, Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performances, comedy shows and all types of family entertainment. Since its grand opening in 2021, the Tanger Center has hosted over 1.3 million guests. Presented with partners Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), the First Bank Broadway Series is one of the nation’s top-selling one-week Broadway series with over 17,500 Season Seat Members. The 3,000-seat venue is managed by the staff of the Greensboro Complex. Visit TangerCenter.com for more information.
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