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GOODNIGHT MOON Children's Theatre of Charlotte presents this adaptation by Chad Henry, based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown. The stage version explores the imagination of children who lack interest in falling asleep. For ages 3 years old and up. For more information, visit www.ctcharlotte.org. April 16, 7:30 p.m.; April 17, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; April 18, 2 p.m.; April 23, 7:30 p.m.; April 24, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; April 25, 2 p.m.; May 1, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.; May 2, 2 p.m.; May 8, 11 a.m.; May 9, 2 p.m. $18-$24. McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St. 704-973-2828. www.imaginon.org.
THE COMMEDIA KING ARTHUR The Tarradiddle Players are back with their take on an English classic, The Tales of King Arthur. For ages 5 years old and up. April 23, 7:30 p.m.; April 25, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.; April 30, 7:30 p.m.; May 1, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.; May 2, 2 p.m. $14-$18. Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828. For more information, visit www.ctcharlotte.org.
LES MISERABLES Victor Hugo's epic story recalls the struggle against adversity in 19th century France, as it follows the struggles faced by an ex-convict named Jean Valjean. April 24, 7:30 p.m.; April 25, 2 p.m.; April 29, 7:30 p.m.; April 30, 7:30 p.m.; May 1, 2 p.m.; May 2, 2 p.m. $9-$10. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
EVITA Queen City Theatre Company presents performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's rock opera, Evita. Based on the story of Eva Peron, the first lady of Argentina who was both adored and feared, all during a time when social classes did not change and women did not hold power. April 29, 8 p.m.; April 30, 8 p.m.; May 1, 8 p.m.; May 5, 8 p.m.; May 6, 8 p.m.; May 7, 8 p.m.; May 8, 8 p.m.; May 9, 2 p.m.; May 11, 8 p.m.; May 12, 8 p.m.; May 13, 8 p.m.; May 14, 8 p.m.; May 15, 8 p.m.; May 16, 2 p.m. $18-$28. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org. For more information, visit www.queencitytheatre.com.
ELIJAH CPCC Opera Theatre presents a concert version Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah, which tells the story of the prophet Elijah. April 30, 8 p.m.; May 1, 8 p.m.; May 2, 2:30 p.m. $16-$18. CPCC's Halton Theater, 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6840. http://arts.cpcc.edu/.
OTELLO Based on Shakespeare's Othello, this is a tragedy set to the music of Verdi's masterpiece. Presented by Opera Carolina. May 6, 7:30 p.m.; May 8, 8 p.m. $16-$130. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. For more information, visit www.operacarolina.org.
SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN Set during 1938 in Mount Pleasant, N.C., the Sanders Family Singers perform more than two dozen songs, from vintage pop hymns to toe tapping stories. Recommended for the entire family. Based on the book by Constance Ray and conceived by Alan Bailey with musical arrangements by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick. May 6, 7:30 p.m.; May 7, 8 p.m.; May 8, 8 p.m.; May 9, 2:30 p.m.; May 12, 7:30 p.m.; May 13, 7:30 p.m.; May 14, 8 p.m.; May 15, 8 p.m.; May 16, 2:30 p.m.; May 19, 7:30 p.m.; May 20, 7:30 p.m.; May 21, 8 p.m.; May 22, 8 p.m.; May 23, 2:30 p.m. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.
ANIMAL FARM Children's Theatre of Charlotte's High School Ensemble Company presents this performance of George Orwell's classic, adapted by Nelson Bond. For ages 12 years old and up. May 12, 7:30 p.m.; May 13, 7:30 p.m.; May 14, 7:30 p.m.; May 15, 7:30 p.m. $10. ImaginOn's Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St. 704-973-2828. For more information, visit www.ctcharlotte.org.
DIRECTOR'S CHOICE North Carolina Dance Theatre's Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux handpicked three ballets for this program. This includes a premiere by Dwight Rhoden, George Balanchine's Apollo and Mark Godden's Constructing Juliet. May 13, 7:30 p.m.; May 14, 7:30 p.m.; May 15, 7:30 p.m. $20-$74. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. For more information, visit www.ncdance.org.
PORGY & BESS George Gershwin's blockbuster American opera will be presented by Opera Carolina. Set in Catfish Row, a Charleston ghetto, this tale, set in the 1920s, tells the love story between a crippled man named Porgy and a woman named Bess. May 14, 8 p.m.; May 15, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; May 16, 2 p.m. $15-$95. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. For more information, visit www.operacarolina.org.
