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Theater To Go Takes on Racial Injustice and Acts of Courage in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


It's a coming of age story set against a backdrop of racism and small town secrets. Theater to Go presents "To Kill a Mockingbird" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, March 17 and 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, March 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, March 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC's West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on March 17.

2016 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards Winners Announced - Judy McLane, Hunter Foster, Dirk Lumbard and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 9, 2017


Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Raleigh winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

MCCC Theatre Students to Present THE SECRETARIES
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2016


The secretarial pool at Cooney Lumber Mill sounds like a dream job for young Patty Johnson - until she discovers the darker side of her office gal pals.

MCCC Theatre Students to Present THE SECRETARIES
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2016


The secretarial pool at Cooney Lumber Mill sounds like a dream job for young Patty Johnson - until she discovers the darker side of her office gal pals.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of NCT's SPAMALOT Starring Jeff McCarthy, James Ludwig, Ta'Rea Campbell and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 16, 2016


North Carolina Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot, the first show of their 2016/17 Season. Leading the quest as 'King Arthur' is Jeff McCarthy (Broadway: Side Show, Chicago, Urinetown, Beauty and the Beast). James Ludwig (Broadway: Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors) will star as 'Sir Robin', and the show will also feature Ta'Rea Campbell as 'The Lady of the Lake' (Broadway: Book of Mormon, Little Shop of Horrors Tour: Sister Act). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Monty Python's SPAMALOT, Opening Tonight at NC Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016


North Carolina Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot, the first show of their 2016/17 Season. Leading the quest as 'King Arthur' is Jeff McCarthy (Broadway: Side Show, Chicago, Urinetown, Beauty and the Beast). James Ludwig (Broadway: Spamalot, Little Shop of Horrors) will star as 'Sir Robin', and the show will also feature Ta'Rea Campbell as 'The Lady of the Lake' (Broadway: Book of Mormon, Little Shop of Horrors Tour: Sister Act). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Jeff McCarthy, James Ludwig and Ta'Rea Campbell Lead NC Theatre's SPAMALOT, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2016


North Carolina Theatre presents Monty Python's Spamalot, the first show of their 2016/17 Season.

Jeff McCarthy, James Ludwig and Ta'Rea Campbell to Lead NC Theatre's SPAMALOT; Full Cast Set!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2016


North Carolina Theatre has announced complete casting for Monty Python's Spamalot, the first show of their 2016/17 Season.

ANYTHING GOES to Run 7/29-8/2 at Kelsey Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 7, 2016


Hop on board the S.S. American and get ready for music and romance on the high seas as M&M Stage Productions presents "Anything Goes" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times for this dazzling musical featuring Cole Porter classics are: Fridays, July 29 and Aug. 5 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, July 30 and Aug. 6 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 31 and Aug. 7 at 2 p.m.

Theatre Raleigh to Present THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 23, 2016


Come see Theatre Raleigh's production of The Light in the Piazza on July 6-10 (all performances sold out) and July 11-14 (the 14th is sold out).  Be transported to the streets of Florence and Rome with this musical love story staged amid the beautiful Italian and ancient Roman sculpture in the Museum's Classical Court. 

Kara Lindsay and Nicolas Dromard To Star in MARY POPPINS at North Carolina Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Jun 9, 2016


North Carolina Theatre, the region's premiere nonprofit professional theatre producing Broadway musical revivals, is thrilled to announce the cast of its upcoming summer production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS. Leading the cast in her North Carolina Theatre debut is Broadway sensation Kara Lindsay as everyone's favorite nanny, 'Mary Poppins' alongside Nicolas Dromard. NC native Eric Woodall is set to direct with choreography by Ryan Kasprzak. NC Theatre's production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins will play July 26-31, 2016 at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

Theatre Raleigh to Present ALL MY SONS, 6/8-19
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2016


All My Sons established Arthur Miller as a leading voice in the American theater.   During World War II, industrialist Joe Keller commits a crime and frames his business partner Herbert Deever but years later his sin comes back to haunt him when Joe's son plans to marry Deever's daughter. Come see Theatre Raleigh's electric production in the intimate setting of Kennedy Theatre from June 8-19.  

Sally Mayes, John Paul Almon and Lauren Kennedy Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 18, 2016


Theatre Raleigh invites you to come see the world premiere adaptation of The Mystery of Edwin Drood:  A Musical by Rupert Holmes on May 11 - 22 at the Kennedy Theatre.

Judy McLane and Daisy Eagan Will Lead WIT at North Carolina Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 18, 2016


North Carolina Theatre, the region's premier nonprofit professional regional theatre, just announced full casting for their eagerly anticipated production of Margaret Edson's Wit. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play will be led by Broadway's Judy McLane (Vivan Bearing, Ph.D) and feature Tony Award®-winner Daisy Eagan (Susie Monahan, R.N., B.S.N.). The thought-provoking story will run in the AJ Fletcher Opera Theater at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, April 29-May 8, 2016.

Theatre Raleigh to Present THE WOLF, 3/3-20
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2016


Back by popular demand - The Wolf!  This original show, written by Joe Calarco and Andre Catrini, brings dance, theatre and imagination together in a whole new way!  Last season, The Wolf was presented with a limited run, so you won't want to miss this encore production from March 3-20 at the Kennedy Theatre. 

ROOM SERVICE Serves Up Cure for Winter Doldrums at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre February 12 to 21
by Nora Dominick - Jan 19, 2016


A treat is in store for anyone who loves theater and the people who make theater. Theater To Go (T2G) serves up a comic screwball delight with "Room Service" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre in February. Dates and show times are: Fridays, Feb. 12 and 19 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 13 and 20 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Feb. 14 and 21 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew will follow the opening night performance on Feb. 12.

Neil Simon's RUMORS to Play Kelsey Theatre, Beginning 10/23
by Reilly Hickey - Sep 29, 2015


A 10th anniversary party for a power couple sure sounds like a lovely way to spend an evening - unless you are on the guest list for "Rumors," Neil Simon's hilarious send-up of the privileged class.

Theatre Raleigh Presents CAROUSEL, A CONCERT This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2015


Theatre Raleigh tops off their extraordinary 2015 Hot Summer Nights series with Carousel, A Concert this weekend, August 27 - August 30.  Don't miss this opportunity to see theater's best known songs from the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Carousel, accompanied by the Barton College-Wilson Symphony Orchestra. This performance of beloved hits follows on the heels of this year's successful 2015 season, including Pump Boys & Dinettes, A Few Good Men, Dreamgirls and Sleuth.

LITTLE WOMEN to Run 9/11-20 at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 20, 2015


Join the March sisters as they navigate their growing up years during turbulent times in America in "Little Women - the Musical." Presented by Pierrot Productions, this family musical set during the Civil War opens the new season at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre.

Theatre Raleigh to Present CAROUSEL, A CONCERT, 8/27-30
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 19, 2015


Theatre Raleigh tops off their extraordinary 2015 Hot Summer Nights series with Carousel, A Concert on August 27 - August 30.  Don't miss this opportunity to see theater's best known songs from the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical Carousel, accompanied by the Barton College-Wilson Symphony Orchestra. This performance of beloved hits follows on the heels of this year's successful 2015 season, including Pump Boys & Dinettes, A Few Good Men, Dreamgirls and Sleuth.

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