North Carolina Theatre News

Florida Studio Theatre will kick off its 50th Winter Mainstage Series with Little Shop of Horrors, a hit Broadway sci-fi musical that has entertained audiences for 40 years. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Offering a snappy spin for the holiday season, San Francisco Playhouse will stage a new look at the Broadway hit Guys and Dolls.

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King when she was starting out as a teenage songwriter at 1650 Broadway in the 1960s. Back then, she was writing songs in collaboration with her husband at the time, Gerry Goffin, for so many different musical acts such as Bobby Vee, The Drifters, The Shirelles, Little Eva, The Chiffons, The Beatles, and The Monkees. That was all before she went on to become one of the most successful singer-songwriters in music history.

Mosaic Theater Company presents the regional premiere of Confederates, a breathtakingly fierce examination of history, race, and the women who stand on the frontlines of freedom, no matter the cost. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

The Writers Strike is (likely) coming to an end - with a tentative agreement, Hollywood has taken a major step toward getting back to work. In New York, major changes to the leadership landscape are pending as both Carole Rothman and André Bishop announced that they will be departing posts at Second Stage and Lincoln Center Theater, respectively.

Cassidy Stoner debuts in 'Looking Out For You,' a tribute to Brandi Carlile, at The Green Room 42. Join her for a night of humor, music, and connection on October 16th.

Casa Mañana opens its 2023/24 Children’s Theatre season with Beauty and the Beast Jr. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

NCT announces cast for BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical in Raleigh, NC. Broadway's Elena Ricardo stars as Carole King. Tickets available at nctheatre.com.

The North Carolina Theatre names Eric Woodall as the new Executive Artistic Director. With 30 years of experience in the field, Woodall's leadership promises a bright future for Raleigh's premier professional theatre.

The Board of Directors of The North Carolina Theatre (NCT) has announced its new leader. Raleigh’s premier professional theatre names Eric Woodall as the new Executive Artistic Director.

Based on P.L. Travers’ children’s novels as well as Walt Disney’s 1964 Academy Award-winning movie musical of the same name, Mary Poppins follows a nanny who arrives on the doorstep of Jane & Michael Banks. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Using a combination of magic and common sense, Mary Poppins must teach the family members how to value each other again.

PlayMakers' Summer Youth Conservatory is presenting The Drowsy Chaperone on stage now through July 30, 2023. Check out photos from the production here!

From July 25th-30th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting MARY POPPINS at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. I had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Sara Jean Ford, who will be taking on the role of Winifred Banks. Some of her previous Broadway credits include THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, FINIAN’S RAINBOW, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and CATS.

The John W. Engeman Theater's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is open now! Get a first look at the production in a new trailer below!

The John W. Engeman Theater's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE opened this weekend, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos below!

The John W. Engeman Theater's ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE opened this weekend, and BroadwayWorld was there for the curtain call! Check out the photos here!

Ira David Wood III's beloved musical comedy, A Christmas Carol, returns to DPAC for six performances on December 13 – 17, 2023, for its 50th anniversary celebration.  With a cast of almost 100, this wonderful holiday story is brought to life with great songs and tremendous heart. 

Full cast, design and production teams have been set for one of the greatest and most powerful musicals of our time, West Side Story, playing at The Muny July 15 - 21. Learn how to purchase tickets!

 This fall, Getty Villa Museum and Court Theatre, the Tony Award-winning professional theatre of the University of Chicago, will present The Gospel at Colonus, the 17th annual Villa Outdoor Classical Theater production.

Previews begin tonight, July 7, for The Cottage on Broadway! The production  opens on July 24 at the Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) for a strictly limited engagement through October 29. Meet the cast of The Cottage here!