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Latest News on North Carolina Theatre:
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Will Come to the Gretna Theatre This Summer (May 29, 2026)
LIGHT SWITCH To Have Florida Premiere At Island City Stage Will Present (May 18, 2026)
Julia Murney Will Direct FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE in Boston (May 15, 2026)
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Will Come to the Gretna Theatre This Summer (May 29, 2026)
LIGHT SWITCH To Have Florida Premiere At Island City Stage Will Present (May 18, 2026)
Julia Murney Will Direct FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE in Boston (May 15, 2026)
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Video: Watch a Preview of SOUTH PACIFIC at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Michael Major - 2025-05-19 12:53:35
Video: First Look At GATSBY'S PROHIBITION PARTY at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-23 11:05:04
Video: Watch An Unplugged Performance of 'Two Bodies' from Baltimore Center Stage's MEXODUS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-27 13:57:20
Video: Get A First Look at I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-26 15:42:52
Exclusive: Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado Sing 'Move On' in Rehearsal For Pasadena Playhouse's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Alan Henry - 2023-02-06 12:00:20
DREAMGIRLS, SUNSET BOULEVARD & More Announced for North Carolina Theatre 2022-23 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-29 12:52:53
Josh Young and Emily Padgett Will Bring VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET to the Green Room 42
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-03-29 17:43:28
VIDEO: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsal For Signature Theatre's RENT
by Alan Henry - 2021-10-08 13:44:37
Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: BEETLEJUICE's Dana Steingold Conquers Her Kitchen Demons for Halloween
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - 2019-10-29 18:01:00
Photo/Video: First Look At Zach Adkins In WEST SIDE STORY at NC Theatre
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-15 11:59:52
TV: Choreographer Parker Esse on North Carolina Theatre's NEWSIES
by Jeffrey Kare - 2018-07-23 20:19:36
BWW Interview: Jennifer Leigh Warren Sings The Blues in North Carolina Theatre's A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
by Lauren Van Hemert - 2018-05-17 09:25:54
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of North Carolina Theatre's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-04-16 16:28:35
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Carter Calvert and Sally Struthers in NC Theatre's ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-01-20 14:19:38
News
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Will Come to the Gretna Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Gretna Theatre, in collaboration with Totem Pole Playhouse, will present A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, featuring Francesca Ferrari, a national tour veteran, leading a live-band concert celebrating the rock legend's life and music in Mount Gretna, PA.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Gretna Theatre, in collaboration with Totem Pole Playhouse, will present A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, featuring Francesca Ferrari, a national tour veteran, leading a live-band concert celebrating the rock legend's life and music in Mount Gretna, PA.
LIGHT SWITCH To Have Florida Premiere At Island City Stage Will Present
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Island City Stage will present the Florida premiere of LIGHT SWITCH, a comedy by autistic playwright Dave Osmundsen following a young, gay, autistic man navigating modern dating through the lens of 19th-century romantic literature.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Island City Stage will present the Florida premiere of LIGHT SWITCH, a comedy by autistic playwright Dave Osmundsen following a young, gay, autistic man navigating modern dating through the lens of 19th-century romantic literature.
Julia Murney Will Direct FRANKIE & JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE in Boston
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Julia Murney will direct a production of Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrence McNally next month, in her Boston directing debut. Learn more about the show here.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Julia Murney will direct a production of Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune by Terrence McNally next month, in her Boston directing debut. Learn more about the show here.
Patrick Clanton to Play Harold Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Patrick Clanton, a company member of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, will step into the role of Harold Zidler for a limited run, filling in before Eric Anderson returns to the part.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Patrick Clanton, a company member of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, will step into the role of Harold Zidler for a limited run, filling in before Eric Anderson returns to the part.
Interview: Sara Jean Ford of Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 25, 2026
From April 1st-19th, Theatre Raleigh will be presenting the Tony-winning musical COME FROM AWAY at the De Ann S. Jones Theatre. Sara Jean Ford and I previously spoke in 2023 talking about North Carolina Theatre’s production of MARY POPPINS.
by Jeffrey Kare - Mar 25, 2026
From April 1st-19th, Theatre Raleigh will be presenting the Tony-winning musical COME FROM AWAY at the De Ann S. Jones Theatre. Sara Jean Ford and I previously spoke in 2023 talking about North Carolina Theatre’s production of MARY POPPINS.
Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
Casa Mañana to Stage THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION in January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Casa Mañana will kick off 2026 with The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. The show runs January 23 – February 15 and is suitable for all audiences. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2026
Casa Mañana will kick off 2026 with The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. The show runs January 23 – February 15 and is suitable for all audiences. Learn more about the show here!
Review: Theatre Raleigh's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 13, 2025
Based on Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel, My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean-set retelling of the original fairy tale of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 13, 2025
Based on Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel, My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean-set retelling of the original fairy tale of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.
Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
Review: BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Sep 4, 2025
Based on Disney's 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film musical of the same name as well as Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s classic French fairy tale. Beauty & the Beast follows Belle, a bright, beautiful young woman who doesn't seem to fit in with her village.
by Jeffrey Kare - Sep 4, 2025
Based on Disney's 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film musical of the same name as well as Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s classic French fairy tale. Beauty & the Beast follows Belle, a bright, beautiful young woman who doesn't seem to fit in with her village.
Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025
BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!
Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 27, 2025
From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!
by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 27, 2025
From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!
COME FROM AWAY Comes to The Engeman
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of COME FROM AWAY. On September 11th, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12th, their stories moved us all. T
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of COME FROM AWAY. On September 11th, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12th, their stories moved us all. T
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. At Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 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.
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