North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Performing arts complex in Charlotte, United States
The North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center encompasses four theaters across two locations in downtown Charlotte, including the Belk Theater with 2,118 seats.
The complex, designed by architect César Pelli, opened in 1992 and received significant funding from the Blumenthal Foundation to support arts development in North Carolina.
The facility presents national Broadway tours, orchestral performances, opera productions, and dance shows while maintaining the annual Blumey Awards for high school musical theater.
The Belk Theater incorporates a European horseshoe configuration where every seat remains within 135 feet of the stage, ensuring clear views of performances.
The theater ceiling contains 2,400 fiber optic lights that create multiple color combinations throughout the performance chamber during shows.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1992
Architects: César Pelli
Official opening: 1992
Website: http://blumenthalarts.org
GPS coordinates: 35.22710,-80.84150
Latest update: May 17, 2025 23:17
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