Blumenthal Arts

“Go for two tickets and take a friend who doesn’t attend the theater. Use the money you’re saving and quite possibly expose them to some life-changing art!” In today’s blog, we’re shining the spotlight on Blumenthal Arts’ (relatively 😉) new Digital Lottery! Read on for why it’s a great option for Broadway lovers on a budget (since launching in February we’ve sold 2,400 lottery tickets), how our award-winning Ticketing Team made this incredible program possible and MORE! Check it out and make sure you’re signed up for email alerts on our next lottery offerings! Deadline to enter the Digital Lottery for our second week of Back to the Future performances is THIS WEDNESDAY (7/10)!

“We always look to choose shows that no matter what, we can stand by and be proud of.” Check out this FANTASTIC interview with Charlotte native and Blumey Awards alum Thomas Laub, Founder and Executive Producer of the Tony-Award winning production company Runyonland Productions, led alongside Alyah Chanelle Scott! Thomas and Alyah (Broadway's youngest lead producers) talk about how their company has been able to recoup its investments on seven of the shows it’s produced in an industry where it’s notoriously difficult for investors to even break even, proving there’s success in making Broadway more accessible and inclusive, what Tony wins for Runyonland-produced shows mean for the company’s future and MORE! BRAVO, Thomas and Alyah! The future of Broadway and BEYOND is bright!

THANK YOU to our partners at 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails for hosting our meet-and-greet last weekend with Blumey Awards Alum and Charlotte Latin School graduate Arella Flur who shared about her journey from winning Best Actress at the 2019 Blumey Awards to becoming the Assistant Company Manager for the 25th Anniversary North American Tour of MAMMA MIA! Arella shared her wisdom and experiences with current and recently graduated Blumey Awards students, encouraging those who are just beginning their own journeys to “be entrepreneurial,” “develop your own brand,” and “always focus on relationship building” as keys to success. The students were able to enjoy the completely sold-out, final performance of Mamma Mia here in Charlotte after a delicious meal and inspiring conversation. Your support makes opportunities like this and so much more possible for our local students. Support more high impact arts education programs today! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gkDKkw8m Miss our blog about Arella? Click here to read all about what Arella is up to these days on tour! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gFNFJJKA

Follow our summer marketing intern Autumn on a “day in the life” look at what it’s like being a Blumenthal Arts intern! We are currently taking internship applications for the upcoming fall semester (August - December)! This is a fully paid opportunity for college and graduate students and recent college grads to work alongside, learn from and network with our top-notch staff in various departments. Deadline to apply is July 6th. For more details and access to the application packet, visit: https://lnkd.in/gGqTjdCM

Calling all immigrant artists! We are thrilled to share we are accepting the submissions for the next installment of The Journey – An Art Exhibition and Competition by International House as part of the 3rd Annual Charlotte International Arts Festival, a Blumenthal Arts Original, returning September 13th – 29th! This project focuses on the use of visual arts to illustrate the harrowing, complicated, and hope-filled journeys our immigrant and refugee neighbors take to come to the United States. International House invites immigrant artists to submit proposals for artwork that reflects their personal journey to the United States, offering the community a chance to view, experience, and empathize with their stories. In September, selected artists will be featured in a gallery event and exhibit, where attendees can view the artwork, vote for their favorite artist, engage in discussions and possibly purchase available work. Submissions for The Journey are open now through August 1st. For more information and to submit your proposal, visit: https://lnkd.in/gUXnfihH

Now THAT is a headline! Check out this fantastic article about the history of The Jimmy Awards, the STARS who have emerged from this program, its impact on the Broadway industry, the growth of successful regional programs like our Blumey Awards and MORE! Check it out and make sure you tune in to tonight's big ceremony, hosted by Josh Groban, at 7:30pm! You can stream it live on the Jimmy Awards Facebook and YouTube channels! Blumenthal Arts is a sponsor of The Jimmy Awards and we are so incredibly proud of what the program has meant to the thousands of young artists who have participated in it. We believe when we smartly invest in our young people and support their passions and creativity, they can achieve great things. Contributing to programs like the Blumey Awards helps pave new paths for our student's artistic futures. Make a gift today! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gZUJbJfH

Broadway debuts loading… 🤩🤩 Our 2024 Blumey Awards Best Actor and Best Actress winners Rylan and Lainey have arrived at the iconic Minskoff Theatre (home of The Lion King) for the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards TONIGHT at 7:30pm! The ceremony will be hosted by Josh Groban and available to stream LIVE on the Jimmy Awards Facebook and YouTube channels! Be sure to tune in! The journey to The Jimmy Awards begins with hard working students with big dreams. When we invest in our young people and support their passions and creativity, they can achieve great things. Contributing to programs like the Blumey Awards helps pave new paths for our student's artistic futures. Make a gift today! Visit: https://lnkd.in/gZUJbJfH

Please join us in congratulating Carrie McCament, CEO of marketing company Chernoff Newman and a valued member of Blumenthal Arts’ Marketing Committee, for her much deserved recognition from the Charlotte Business Journal as a 2024 Most Admired CEO honoree! BRAVO, Carrie! 

Bring on the joy! Happy Juneteenth! THANK YOU to all who joined us this weekend for our 4th Annual Juneteenth Jam on Levine Avenue of the Arts, celebrating and highlighting Black artistry and culture! 📸: Kiara the Innovator

In today’s blog, we get to know our 2024 Blumey Awards Best Actress and Best Actor winners Lainey and Rylan a little better! Read on to learn more about their unique journeys with musical theater, their dreams for the future and MORE! For the full article, visit: https://lnkd.in/guH5P5sf Lainey and Rylan are preparing to make their big Broadway debuts in ONE WEEK at the 15th Annual The Jimmy Awards ceremony, hosted by Josh Groban, Monday, June 24th at 7:30pm and available to stream on the Jimmy Awards Facebook and YouTube channels! Be sure to tune in!