North Carolina Theatre

Review: Theatre Raleigh's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Jeffrey Kare - Jun 13, 2025

Loosely based on Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the classic story of how a miserable young orphan became The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as Peter Pan. It begins when he and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff.

Video: Watch a Preview of SOUTH PACIFIC at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Michael Major - May 19, 2025

Watch a video preview of South Pacific at the John W. Engeman Theater. his beloved musical takes place on a South Pacific island during World War II where two love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war.

Photos: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 19, 2025

South Pacific has officially opened at the John W. Engeman Theater. Performances run through Sunday, June 29, 2025. Check out photos and learn more here!

Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, and More Will Lead COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The cast has been set for Come From Away when the musical makes its Muny premiere this summer in Forest Park. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Hunter Foster-Directed SOUTH PACIFIC Begins This Month At The John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of SOUTH PACIFIC. Performances begin on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and run through Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Penn State To Present Premiere Of TRUE CRIME FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2025

Penn State will present the premiere production of the musical True Crime Frankenstein or the Modern, Modern Prometheus June 12-15 in the Penn State Downtown Theatre.

North Carolina Theatre to Cease Operations in May After Four Decades
by Joshua Wright - Apr 3, 2025

North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh’s leading professional musical theatre company, will shut down operations in May 2024 following a bankruptcy filing and suspended productions. The company has been headquartered at the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh.

Photos: THEATRE PEOPLE At Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse is staging the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12. Check out brand-new photos from the production!

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. At Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Casa Mañana closes its 2024-25 Children's Theatre season with The Little Mermaid Jr., presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. The show runs March 22 to April 13 and is suitable for all audiences. Tickets are on sale now.

Interview: 'It's Just Camp At Its Highest Form!': Actor Mason Alexander Park on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Kat Mokrynski - Mar 6, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Park about their experiences over the past few months in the two plays. We discussed what it has been like working in London for the first time, working on two shows at once and even why they think Shakespeare is still popular, centuries after his death.

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Romantic Comedy THEATRE PEOPLE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12. Filled with romance, misunderstandings, and surprises, the plot focuses on a married playwright couple who are trying to concoct a surefire Broadway hit but create as much drama among themselves as on paper.

Berkeley Rep to Present 2025 Ovation Gala Honoring Eisa Davis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Berkeley Rep's 2025 Ovation Gala will be held at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. This year's Ovation Gala will honor Berkeley-born, award-winning writer, performer, and composer Eisa Davis. Learn more!

Westport Country Playhouse Presents AN EVENING TO CELEBRATE LOVE This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will present “An Evening to Celebrate Love,” featuring original and favorite songs about love, on Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m.

Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 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!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; Studio 1 Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 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!

Meet a Marketer: Megan Clark, Marketing Manager, Theatre Raleigh
by Alex Freeman - Dec 23, 2024

Megan Clark is a Western North Carolina native who graduated from William Peace University with a degree in Arts Administration. Her vast arts experience includes working as a freelance stage manager for multiple theatre companies across NC, including Foothills Performing Arts where she holds the title as the youngest recipient of the Doug Carter Award for Overall Promotion of Performing Arts. Megan's additional experience includes working as a Costuming intern at Walt Disney World, and as the Booking Coordinator at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. With Theatre Raleigh, Megan began as an intern while still in school, and now holds the position of Marketing Manager.

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE at Studio 1 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 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!

Photos: PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE'S CHRISTMAS at the Scherr Forum Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 14, 2024

Lythgoe Family Panto is making its return to the Los Angeles area with John O’Hurley as “Captain Hook” in PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL: A PIRATE’S CHRISTMAS. See photos from the production here!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 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!