North Carolina Theatre News

Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the 2024 Summer of Musicals. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

Get a first look at Theatre Raleigh's immersive theatrical performance and cocktail experience - Gatsby's Prohibition Party - on stage from April 24-28, 2024.

Bekah Brunstetter is a native of North Carolina who just so happens to be a prolific playwright. Among her works are F*CKING ART, I USED TO WRITE ON WALLS, BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW, GOING TO A PLACE WHERE YOU ALREADY ARE, and THE CAKE.

Tickets are now on sale for GATSBY'S PROHIBITION PARTY at Theatre Raleigh. Learn more about the show!

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Theatre Raleigh has added Broadway performer Sara Jean Ford as well as local and regional performers to its 2024 concert series. Learn more about the full series lineup here!

Watch an unplugged performance of Two Bodies from MEXODUS- written and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D Robinson in an all-new video.

The restructuring of the industry continues - in North Carolina, Raleigh has lost one of its major institutions (for the time being) as North Carolina Theater suspends their 2024 season and files for bankruptcy. The labor movement continues to notch wins in New York, as the Atlantic Theater workers have voted to join IATSE.

Following several attempts to secure sufficient donations and funding to continue operations, the North Carolina Theatre (NCT) - a cornerstone of Raleigh's cultural scene for the past 40 years, has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be suspending its productions for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Matthew F. Lewandowski II appointed Director of Production at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Learn about his extensive experience in theater and dance productions across the globe.

Mosaic Theater Company and Baltimore Center Stage present MEXODUS, a world premiere hip-hop remix musical. Get ready for an innovative and electrifying theatrical experience.

Baltimore Center Stage and Mosaic Theater Company are partnering to present the world premiere of a new musical that explores the Underground Railroad that went South into Mexico.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!

Kicking off Theatre Raleigh’s 2024 concert series is Broadway star Telly Leung. For those unfamiliar, he has appeared in long-running hits such as Rent and Aladdin, revivals of Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures, and Godspell, as well as short-lived musicals such as Allegiance and In Transit.

Get a first look at The John W. Engeman Theater's production of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - on stage through March 3rd, 2024.

Check out photos from I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at the John W. Engeman Theatre here!

The John W. Engeman Theater's production of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE opened last night, Saturday, January 20, 2024, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities! Check out the photos here!

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Raleigh! Winners include Agape Theatre Project, Theatre Raleigh and more.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tempestuous Elements, playwright Kia Corthron’s new work exploring the trailblazing career of visionary Black feminist and educational luminary Anna Julia Cooper.

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE.