Denver/Charlotte Arts Organizations Bet on Super Bowl 50

CHARLOTTE – The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Blumenthal Performing Arts are excited to announce a friendly (yet obvious to its outcome) wager with two Denver theatres with much more at stake than just Panthers pride.

THE ORGANIZATIONS:

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and Blumenthal Performing Arts (Team Carolina) vs. Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Phamaly Theatre Company (Team Denver)

THE TERMS:

The losing city’s theatres must incorporate an element of the opposing team into the set of a production. For example: in the extremely unlikely event of a Panthers loss, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte will incorporate a Broncos logo in a pre-show announcement for “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” from April 8 until April 29. Likewise – but, again unlikely – Blumenthal Performing Arts will include a Broncos-related item in the “Charlotte Squawks” set in June.

Staff of losing city’s theatre companies must wear the opposing team’s colors to work on Monday, Feb. 8, and document it on social media.

Losing city’s theatres must buy a stuffed version of the opposing team’s mascot and prominently display it at main box office from Feb. 8 to Feb. 14.

About Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte was established in 1948 by the Junior League of Charlotte. Sixty-eight years later, it has become one of the top professional theatre companies for young audiences and families. This year, 18 productions will offer approximately 600 performances - more than any other theatre company in the state. Called “the city’s leading professional troupe,” Children’s Theatre of Charlotte has been praised as “the most technically imaginative and resourceful theatre productions in the region.” The powerful productions are matched by an extraordinary range of education programs.

About Blumenthal Performing Arts

Blumenthal Performing Arts serves the Carolinas as a leading cultural, entertainment and education provider. For more information, call (704) 372-1000 or visit BlumenthalArts.org. Blumenthal Performing Arts receives operating support from the Arts & Science Council and North Carolina Arts Council. Blumenthal Performing Arts is also supported by PNC Bank, sponsor of the PNC Broadway Lights.

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