THEATRE CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL SEASON

The 2022-23 season at High Point Theatre has officially come to an end! This 47th season combined an eclectic mix of new artists and seasoned veterans speaking to all music genres and all ages – and more than 6,000 in attendance! The theatre kicked off July with a musical tribute showcase, “Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles,” honoring the iconic Rock ‘n’ Roll group.

Internationally acclaimed performer and musical newcomer Emma Langford brought her strong Irish traditional influences for the first time.

“Smokey & Me,” starring Tony-nominated performer Charl Brown, highlighted the inspirational story celebrating the life, music and career of acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson, once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet.”

Later in the fall, a film festival and one-woman show celebrating the life and contributions of Hedy Lamarr highlighted beauty and brains. The Tannahill Weavers made an international name for their special brand of Celtic music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms.

Country music artists Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss joined forces to sing some of their celebrated greatest hits and personal chemistry, along with sharing new material. American songwriter, composer and singer Jimmy Webb wowed with his timeless and new compositions spanning the musical spectrum from classical to pop. Country Music Association and Grammy-award-winning sensation Lonestar gave audiences an interactive experience through their collection of songs and ballads.

The longtime favorite and Grammy-award-winning duo Black Violin returned to the stage and incorporated a variety of genres into their distinctive violin and viola hip-hop string fare. Country singer-songwriter John Berry – another favorite in the Triad area – kicked off his 26th consecutive Christmas concert series, in addition to High Point Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker” that touched hearts right before the festive holiday season.

The start of 2023 introduced a tribute celebrating John Prine through recollections, covers and rare footage of the artist himself, including performances by his brother and the Prine Time Band. In addition, comedians and friends Karen Morgan and Tara Brown, known as the Funny Godmothers, brought in clean and clever comedy and left the audience “happily ever laughter.”

The month of April closed out the season with Tony and Emmy-award-winning actor Ben Vereen who rejoined the lineup with his highly anticipated “Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen.” Canadian jazz singer-songwriter and fast-rising star Barbra Lica made her second appearance using her unique vocal ability that fused country, pop and jazz. Rounding out the season for all canine lovers was Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience, a high-energy dog show complete with tricks, stunts, audience participation and much more.

Thank you for your continued support of High Point Theatre and the arts. Be sure to visit highpointtheatre.com for upcoming shows happening now, and look out for the new 2023-23 seasonal lineup coming soon!