# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Breaking Free: An Evening with Tony Award-winner Paul Oakley Stovall
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This January, multitalented performer, playwright and Tony Award-winner Paul Oakley Stovall returns to the Queen City with his most personal cabaret yet, Breaking Free.

After captivating audiences at Stage Door Theater with Love Rules and Life Rules, Paul heads upstairs to Booth Playhouse at Blumenthal Arts Center, where his play Immediate Family enjoyed a celebrated run last summer. Through a moving blend of song and storytelling, this new piece explores what it means to rise above life’s challenges and let go of the chains we place on ourselves, inviting audiences to reflect, rejoice and break free.

Paul’s full band includes Broadway star Yassmin Alers (The Notebook, RENT, On Your Feet), several Charlotte musicians and Blumey Awards alumni Harold Garcia and Jada Rankin sharing the stage as featured vocalists.

Expect Paul's signature blend of artistry, heart and community spirit in an evening that celebrates resilience and connection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/breaking-free-an-evening-with-tony-award-winner-paul-oakley-stovall/200029207685452
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 256

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlotte
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Booth Playhouse at the Blumenthal Arts Center
- **lat**: 35.22728
- **long**: -80.84152
- **full address**: Booth Playhouse at the Blumenthal Arts Center, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2100, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Breaking Free: An Evening with Tony Award-winner Paul Oakley Stovall being held?
  - **A:** Breaking Free: An Evening with Tony Award-winner Paul Oakley Stovall takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Booth Playhouse at the Blumenthal Arts Center, 130 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2100, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Breaking Free: An Evening with Tony Award-winner Paul Oakley Stovall?
  - **A:** Breaking Free: An Evening with Tony Award-winner Paul Oakley Stovall is organized by Blumenthal Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Breaking Free: An Evening with Tony Award-winner Paul Oakley Stovall is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 250+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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