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NORTH CAROLINA THEATRE


Raleigh, NC

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About the Theatre

The Theatre debuted with the musical Camelot in May of 1984. It starred Terrence Mann as King Arthur and Sharon Lawrence as Guinevere. Mann, a graduate of the UNC School of the Arts, has played Javert in Les Miserables, The Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Chauvelin in Scarlet Pimpernel and Rum Tum Tugger in Cats on Broadway. Lawrence, a University of North Carolina student, found fame as Sylvia Sipowicz on NYPD Blue, Velma Kelly in Chicago and countless other roles on TV, stage and film. The successful formula of producing top quality musicals with top national performers and local talent was inaugurated. Opening with 825 season tickets sold and a total audience of 24,000, Camelot marked the beginning of the Theatre's new direction. With this new direction as inspiration, the name was changed to North Carolina Theatre.
Rent
4/16 - 4/28/2024


RENT: DOWNTOWN LA takes place in a warehouse in industrial downtown Los Angeles, where an artistic renaissance is underway in the vein of 1990s Alphabet ...

Once On This Island
6/22 - 6/30/2024


Once On This Island is a captivating musical based on the novel "My Love, My Love" and a vibrant reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen ...


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Interview: Bekah Brunstetter on PlayMakers' THE GAME and Broadway's THE NOTEBOOK


by Jeffrey Kare - April 09, 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....

Sara Jean Ford and More Join the Theatre Raleigh Concert Series


by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2024

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!...

The North Carolina Theatre Files For Chapter 11 & Suspends 2024 Season


by Joshua Wright - February 23, 2024

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 remain...

Review: Telly Leung at Theatre Raleigh


by Jeffrey Kare - January 27, 2024

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....

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards


by BWW Awards - January 17, 2024

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....

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Morgan Fairchild Headlines Judson Theatre Company's BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE in March


by Stephi Wild - December 19, 2023

Judson Theatre Company continues its eleventh season with a new production of Leonard Gershe's classic Broadway comedy, 'Butterflies are Free”, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Morgan Fairchild. ...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, WEDDING DAY WORRIES, Studio 1 Burlington & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; DISASTER!, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Studio 1 Burlington & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Review: North Carolina Theatre's ELF THE MUSICAL


by Jeffrey Kare - December 10, 2023

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Past Shows


From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny ...

Steel Magnolias
11/4 - 11/13/2022


The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped ...


Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country ...

Sister Act
Sister Act
10/11 - 10/16/2022


After witnessing a murder, a divine disco diva is put into protective custody in a convent with a crumbling choir. Based on the hit movie, ...

On Your Feet
8/9 - 8/14/2022


On Your Feet! The Story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan


The rhythm is gonna get you! On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talentand ...

Ring of Fire
Ring of Fire
4/29 - 5/8/2022


A foot-stompin', crowd-pleasin' salute to "The Man in Black!" Johnny Cash's remarkable life story unfolds on stage through more than two dozen of the legend's ...

Kinky Boots
2/11 - 2/16/2020


The exhilarating true story about a struggling shoe factory that will lift your spirits to high-heeled heights!...


Emily Mann, adapted from the book Having Our Say by Sarah L. and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth, based on the lives of ...

WEST SIDE STORY
10/15 - 10/20/2019


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...

KISS ME, KATE (REVISED)
2/12 - 2/17/2019


MAMMA MIA!
2/12 - 2/17/2019


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

NEWSIES
7/24 - 7/29/2018


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...

SISTER ACT
2/13 - 2/18/2018


Sister Act, the jubilant musical based on the hit film, blends humor, gospel music, and a whole lot of glitter. Deloris Van Cartier, a sassy ...

GYPSY
11/14 - 11/19/2017


Gypsy: A Musical Fable is a classic American musical known for its powerful characters and exploration of ambition, fame, and the complexities of family. Loosely ...


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...

Jesus Christ Superstar
4/11 - 4/16/2017


This rock opera, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, takes a bold approach to the final week of Jesus' life. Forget ...

SPAMALOT
11/15 - 11/20/2016


In 2005, Spamalot won the Tony Award for best musical comedy. Lovingly ripped off from the classic film "Monty Python and The Holy Grail," this ...

MARY POPPINS
7/26 - 7/31/2016


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

INTO THE WOODS
10/20 - 10/25/2015


Stepping into the world of Into the Woods, the musical by James Lapin with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is like entering a twisted ...

NEXT TO NORMAL
5/1 - 5/10/2015


Pulitzer-Prize winning rock musical  NEXT TO NORMAL ,  with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, explores how one suburban household ...

BILLY ELLIOT
2/10 - 2/15/2015


BROADWAY’S “BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE” -Time Magazine BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is a joyous celebration of one young boy's journey to make his dreams ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
7/29 - 8/3/2014


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...

THE WHO'S TOMMY
10/20 - 10/29/2013


Peter Townshend?s tale of a young boy?s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in ...

Cats
10/8 - 10/13/2013


Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at ...

Altar Boyz
Altar Boyz
7/12 - 7/21/2013


ALTAR BOYZ is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national 'Raise the Praise' tour. The ...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
5/8 - 5/12/2013


A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be ...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
2/10 - 2/19/2013


A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be ...

ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE'S AIDA
10/5 - 10/14/2012


Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
10/8 - 10/14/2012


Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, ...

LEGALLY BLONDE
10/9 - 10/14/2012


Sorority star Elle Woods doesn't take "no" for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, ...

Legally Blonde the Musical
Legally Blonde the Musical
10/9 - 10/14/2012


College sweetheart and sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle puts down ...

THE WHO'S TOMMY
7/20 - 7/29/2012


Peter Townshend?s tale of a young boy?s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying evening of rock and roll ever to play in ...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
2/10 - 2/19/2012


A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be ...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
2/5 - 2/12/2012


A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be ...

Evita
Evita
10/21 - 10/30/2011


Argentina's controversial First Lady is the subject of this dynamic musical masterpiece. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the ...

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