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WICKED Grammy and three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway production. The musical tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West and her sister, Glinda the Good Witch, long before Dorothy of Kansas sets foot in Munchkinland. May 19, 7:30 p.m.; May 20, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; May 21, 8 p.m.; May 22, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; May 23, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; May 25, 7:30 p.m.; May 26, 7:30 p.m.; May 27, 7:30 p.m.; May 28, 8 p.m.; May 29, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; May 30, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; June 1, 7:30 p.m.; June 2, 7:30 p.m.; June 3, 7:30 p.m.; June 4, 8 p.m.; June 5, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; June 6, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, 7:30 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m.; June 12, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; June 13, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-1000. www.bluementhalcenter.org.
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB This play tells the story friendship between five women who rely on each other during life challenges involving men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, and aging. Presented by Donna Scott Productions and Theatre Charlotte. June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m.; June 12, 8 p.m.; June 13, 2:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 8 p.m.; June 20, 2:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 8 p.m. $10-$24. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.
FIVE COURSE LOVE This new musical follows three actors playing 15 characters who are searching for happiness. Book, music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin. Directed by Craig Spradley. June 11, 8 p.m.; June 12, 8 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 7:30 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 8 p.m.; June 20, 2:30 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 7:30 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 8 p.m.; June 27, 2:30 p.m.; June 30, 7:30 p.m.; July 1, 7:30 p.m.; July 2, 8 p.m.; July 3, 8 p.m. $10-$29; Previews on June 11 & 12. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
THE KING & I This play tells the story of a British woman named Anna who moves to Bangkok to teach. While there she falls in love with the king, but struggles with whether or not to return home or settle where she is with the people who are now like family to her. June 11, 8 p.m.; June 12, 8 p.m.; June 13, 2 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 8 p.m.; June 20, 2 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 8 p.m.; June 27, 2 p.m. $10 in advance. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
OKLAHOMA This musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein is set in Oklahoma and tells the story of a farm girl named Laurey and two rivals struggling for her affection. Featuring songs like "Oh What a Beautiful Morning" and "People Will Say We're in Love." June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 8 p.m.; June 20, 2 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $20-$22. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. For more information, visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.
THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES Classic tale about an emperor who hires two tailors to make him a set of clothes that will be invisible to anyone who is either incompetent or stupid. But, when the emperor doesn't see the clothes, he fears he may be stupid and pretends to wear them, while really he is wearing nothing at all. Sat., June 19, 2 p.m. $5. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell Street, Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
Visual Arts
CENTER OF THE EARTH GALLERY Ten. Exhibition features paintings, collages, and sculptures from an eclectic selection of 10 artists, including Robert Boyd, Jacob Cooley, Sharon Dowell, Scott Fraser, Patrick Glover, Scott Hill, Ruth Ava Lyons, Nancy Scheinman, Paul Sires, and Scott Upton. Continues through March 27. James Clark: A Sculptor's Life. The exhibition features a selection of small table top studies to life size nudes from the past 30 years. Opening reception on Fri., April 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. April 2-May 29. CTE Collects: Gallery Acquisitions. Gallery collection featuring works by Jennifer Bartlett, Howard Finster, Robert Kushner, and Wolf Kahn. Opening reception on Fri., April 2, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. April 2-May 29. 3204 N. Davidson St. 704-375-5756. www.centeroftheearth.com.
CHRISTA FAUT GALLERY Penland School of Crafts. Artists' exhibition of sculptures in wood, metal, glass, ceramics and jewelry. Continues through April 30. Solo Exhibition. Featuring acrylic paintings by Ulysses Jackson. Continues from May through June 30. 19818 N. Cove Road, Cornelius. 704-892-5312. www.christafautgallery.com.
