I guess the original thread is closed to new contributions, so I cannot add.
But if you like Shakespeare, then visit the McGlohon Theatre
345 N. College St,for King Lear & also see Observer for some of the sights mentioned before.
charlotteobserver.com/2011/07/29/2490044/the…
…charlotteobserver.com/charlotte-nc/events/s…
Last year we went to see Othello - Matinee, it was packed. Probably $5-10 donations are in order.....