North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

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The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened in November 1992 after three years of construction. The center was designed by renowned architect César Pelli. The center is connected to the Bank of America Corporate Center which was also designed by Pelli.

The following facilities are located at the theatre:

  • Belk Theater - The largest venue in the center, with seating for 2,100 people.
  • Booth Playhouse - A courtyard-style proscenium theatre with cabaret and theater-in-the-round capabilities with seating for 434 people.

Under the purview of the center, but located at Spirit Square are the following facilities:

  • McGlohon Theatre - With seating for 700, it is located at the Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education, it opened in 1980 and was originally a First Baptist Church.
  • Duke Power Theatre - A black box theatre with seating for 190.

The resident companies at the center include:

  • ArtsTeach
  • Carolina Voices
  • Carolinas Concert Association
  • Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
  • Community School of the Arts
  • North Carolina Dance Theatre
  • Opera Carolina
  • The Light Factory
  • BareBones Theatre Group

Funding for the center was provided by many sources, including $15 million from the State of North Carolina, a $15 million bond referendum approved by the citizens of Charlotte, and an additional $32 million contributed by individuals, corporations and foundations. The land for the center was donated by the Belk Brothers Company in 1987.

Currently, the President and CEO of the Blumenthal is Tom Gabbard.

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