The 1920s Carolina Theatre in Charlotte reopens in March 2025 after a decade of planning, fundraising and construction. The $80 million project was led by the Foundation for the Carolinas. On this week Piedmont Arts podcast, we tour the renovated building and hear about upcoming events. Also, news about turmoil at the Eastern Music Festival and Opera Carolina.

Pictured: Exterior of the Carolina Theater; credit David Boraks.

Pictured: Lobby of the Carolina Theater; credit David Boraks.

Pictured: Douglas Young (left) and Sean Seifert; credit David Boraks.

Pictured: Stage of the Carolina Theater; credit David Boraks.