The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is Charlotte's main venue for live performance, a multi-theatre complex in Uptown that hosts touring Broadway productions, opera, symphony, ballet, and comedy. The main stage, Belk Theater, seats nearly 2,200 people; the smaller Booth Playhouse and Spirit Square cater to more intimate productions and local companies.
The Blumenthal anchors the cultural life of Uptown and brings a steady rotation of national touring shows to Charlotte. It is worth checking what is on during your visit — Broadway road shows, in particular, often run for a week at a time. The building is on College Street, within walking distance of the major museums and the light rail.