One of uptown Charlotte's newest venues, the Knight is a bright spot for the performing arts.
Seating almost 1,200 across three levels, the theater is spacious but has created a very intimate feeling between performer(s) and audience. Having sat at all three levels, I can say there are pluses to each one and there is not an *awful* seat in the house. In fact, due to the angle of the tiers and their rise between levels, you will literally feel very close to the performance at all times. Acoustics and sound technology are all top notch and greatly enhance the performances I have seen so far.
The lobby spaces and VIP lounge are also well thought out and usually host a number of stations for libations and refreshments. As a bonus, some performances even allow you to take your beverage into the show with you- something unheard of until more recent times. As with other Blumenthal performing spaces, there are ushers aplenty to make sure you find your best doorway and correct seats. One warning: if you are late you will likely wait till a natural break in the performance to get to your seats.
The space feels very modern and welcoming throughout, and adds a touch of class to every performance. Whether seeing the symphony or a modern folk duo, an evening at the Knight is always a classy event. Being connected to the Bechtler museum and just across from the new Mint museum makes this space a great place to connect with the arts.