Cheyenne Jackson: That Guy From That Thing

Cheyenne Jackson brings his show That Guy From That Thing to The Carolina Theatre on Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 PM. It's an evening of story and song, the kind of night where the music is just as much about the talking around it as the singing itself.

Jackson is a Grammy and Emmy nominee who's spent his career moving between the stage and the screen, and That Guy From That Thing pulls back the curtain on that. He arrives fresh off a run in the Broadway hit Oh, Mary! and his solo debut concert at Carnegie Hall, and he's taking the audience on a musical journey that doesn't stick to one lane. The set ranges from the songbook classics of Nat King Cole to the pop of Elton John and Sarah Bareilles, and the Broadway brilliance of Bernstein. It's a wide spread—crooner standards, contemporary pop, and theater—all coming from the same voice.

If you've seen him on Broadway or on screen, this is a different way of seeing him. The show is built around the stories that connect these songs, so you get the context behind the music and a look at the person behind the roles. It's less of a formal recital and more of a conversation that happens to be set to music.

A couple of practical things to keep in mind before you head over: The Carolina Theatre accepts only credit and debit payments, so leave the cash at home. And if you're sitting in the balcony, be aware that it retains its original historic stairs. The show starts at 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 24.