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This Sunday, RISE BAR is seeking it's next RISING STAR! Hosted by Broadways Marty Thomas (Xanadu, The Secret Garden, Wicked), the RISING STAR competition begins Sunday March 6! The contestants will be competing in an 8 week elimination style contest for a $1000 cast prize and paid bookings at RISE Bar with their respective solo show. In addition to it's cash and prize package, RISING STAR is offering networking opportunities with guest celebrity judges, fantastic exposure and valuable live stage experience.

Porter appeared as 'Bebe' in the 2006 Broadway revival of A CHORUS LINE and will compete on this season of NBC's THE VOICE.

UNTIL DEATH DO US PART is a new play, which will debut on February 22 at the Hudson Guild Theater as part of the Venus Adonis Theater Festival. This dark comedy is written by Catherine Hurd, and directed by Valeria Cossu. 

Back by popular demand - The Wolf!  This original show, written by Joe Calarco and Andre Catrini, brings dance, theatre and imagination together in a whole new way!  Last season, The Wolf was presented with a limited run, so you won't want to miss this encore production from March 3-20 at the Kennedy Theatre. 

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 70 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2015 Raleigh winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

Tony Award-winning Composer Jason Robert Brown (The Bridges of Madison County, Parade) and acclaimed singer Shoshana Bean (Wicked, Hairspray) will perform a special One Night Only concert entitled 'JASON ROBERT BROWN IN CONCERT WITH SHOSHANA BEAN' on Monday, January 4th, 2016 at 8:30pm (Doors at 7:00pm).

Happy Holidays! It's the last week to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

Time is running out to vote for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 18. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31!

Voting is fully underway for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 11. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

Songwriter Jonathan Reid Gealt just released his third studio album, 'Whatever I Want It To Be'- a fun and eclectic album of songs with influences ranging from jazz to big band, soul to pop, rock and roll to singer/songwriter, Motown and beyond. The album is currently available on iTunes and we've got an exclusive track. Below, check out 'Mean to You', featuring SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman!

Voting has opened for the 2015 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 27th. Nominations were reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors. Voting runs through December 31.

The new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown, concludes its run tonight, November 2nd, at SubCulture. Each unique performance incorporates an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his acclaimed career, along with new works in development. Tonight's performances will feature BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY stars Elizabeth Stanley and Andrew Samonsky, as well as Rozz Morehead.

Theatre Raleigh announces the 2016 Hot Summer Nights Season including a return of the family favorite The Wolf (March 3-20). Next, Theatre Raleigh will premier an adapted story, The Mystery of Edwin Drood A Musical by Rupert Holmes- (May 11 - 22), followed by Arthur Miller's classic All My Sons (June 7 - 19) and The Light in the Piazza (July 6 - 14), presented in the gallery at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Finally, the Southern classic, Steel Magnolias (July 27 - August 7) and the story of the famed recording session Million Dollar Quartet (August 17 - 28) will round out the season.

A new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown. Each unique performance will incorporate an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his acclaimed career, along with new works in development. Tonight's (October 1st) performance will feature Cynthia Erivo, Kate McGarry, and Tony Yazbeck. 

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that songwriter Jonathan Reid Gealt will celebrate the release of his new cd, 'Whatever I Want It To Be,' at Birdland with a bevy of Broadway stars on Sunday, November 29 at 6pm.

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Catch the dream when Theatre Raleigh presents Dreamgirls at Kennedy Theatre tonight, July 8-26 (July 8 Preview Night, July 9 Opening Night). Don't miss this amazing production and the next installment of the Hot Summer Nights series.

Catch the dream when Theatre Raleigh presents Dreamgirls at Kennedy Theatre tonight, July 8-26 (July 8 Preview Night, July 9 Opening Night). Don't miss this amazing production and the next installment of the Hot Summer Nights series.

Tonight, July 6, SubCulture will continue its new concert series, curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown. Each unique performance incorporates an eclectic mix of material, featuring music from throughout his acclaimed career, along with new works in development. Special guests tonight include: Jessica Vosk, Charlie Rosen, and Jesse Warren-Nager join Jason Robert Brown and the Caucasian Rhythm Kings for a festive romp celebrating our nation's 239th birthday two days late. For tickets, visit: http://subculturenewyork.com/event/jason-robert-brown6/