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For the Love of Harlem Musical by Jermaine Nakia Lee profiling the lives of several of the artistic visionaries of the Harlem Renaissance. Presented by On Q Productions. $17-$22. Oct. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 30, 3 p.m.; Nov. 2-3, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 6, 3 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 11-12, 8 p.m. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.
The Guys A 9/11 remembrance by Ann Nelson. A few weeks after the September 11th attacks, New Yorkers Nick and Joan spend a long afternoon together, recalling the fallen men through recollections and re-telling of stories to serve as touching memorials. $10. Sept. 8-9, 8 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 10, 7 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 11, 2 and 7 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 15, 8 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 16, 10 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. 704-892-7953. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
Il Trovatore Opera about two brothers rivaling for the love of the same. woman in the midst of tragedy and political conflict. In Italian with English subtitles. $33.75 and up. Sat., Oct. 15, 8 p.m.; Thurs., Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 23, 2 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.
In The Next Room (or the Vibrator Play) A provocative and stimulating play by Sarah Ruhl. In a beautiful Victorian home, the innovative Dr. Givings creates an extraordinary new device for treating "hysteria" in women (and men). $15 during previews on Sept. 9 & 10; Pay what you can night on Sept. 21; $24-$29 for all other shows. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m. Through Sept. 29. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St., Charlotte. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
Innovative Works New contemporary ballet performances choreographed by Mark Diamond, David Ingram, Sasha Janes and Dwight Rhoden. This performance includes contemporary dance, as well as culinary delights throughout the evening. Nov. 3-5, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10-12, 7:30 p.m. North Carolina Dance Theatre, 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-0101. www.ncdance.org.
Ira Glass Presents Radio Stories and Other Stories Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program, This American Life. $19.50 and up. Sun., Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Holiday tailored story presented by Children's Theatre of Charlotte. $18-$24. Fri., Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3, 2 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 10, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 2 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 17, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 18, 2 p.m.; Wed., Dec. 21, 2 p.m.; Thurs., Dec. 22, 2 p.m. ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St., Charlotte. 704-416-4600. www.imaginon.org.
Love Letters Presented by Davidson Community Players. This production emphasizes the poetic connection between written and spoken word. A letter between two longtime friends reveals how much they truly care for one another. $10-$18. Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 21, 8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 22, 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 6-Oct. 23. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. 704-892-7953. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
A Midsummer Night's Dream/Children of Eden Two plays presented by Charlotte Christian School. $7-$10. Oct. 20-22, 7 p.m. Charlotte Christian School, 7301 Sardis Road, Charlotte. 704-366-5657. www.charlottechristian.com.
Million Dollar Quartet Broadway musical inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Nov. 22-23, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 25-26, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 27, 1:30 and 7 p.m.; Nov. 29-30, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 4, 1:30 and 7 p.m.; Tues., Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7-8, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 9, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 10, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.
The Miracle Worker The true story of Helen Keller, an Alabama girl struck blind and deaf as a baby after an elevated fever. Presented by Matthews Playhouse of Performing Arts. $10-$15. Oct. 14-15, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 16, 2 p.m.; Thurs., Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 21-22, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 23, 2 p.m. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
Misterioso Dance performance by Caroline Calouche & Co. For more information, visit www.carolinecalouche.org. Sat., Oct. 1, 3 and 8 p.m. Patricia McBride & Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance, 701 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-0101. www.ncdance.org
