Raleigh Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Raleigh from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Trending now
Latest news
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at DPAC
Despite a committed cast, impressive transformations, and moments of humor, Mrs.
Photos: WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY to Present 130+ Free Performances Across 46 States
The Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize present over 130 free performances and readings of WOMEN+ ON THE EDGE OF DEMOCRACY spanning 46 states, Washington D.
Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Launches North American Tour
Performances are now underway for the new North American tour of THE BODYGUARD the Musical.
Review Roundup: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Kicks Off North American Tour
Boop-Oop-a-Doop! BOOP! The Musical is now on tour, starring Aliya Grace in the title role.
Lynne Arriale Named University Of North Florida 2026 Distinguished Professor
Pianist and composer Lynne Arriale received the University of North Florida's highest faculty honor and the 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award.
Review: ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Raleigh Little Theatre
Parker Perry and Gabriel Krut deliver masterful performances as the titular Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in Raleigh Little Theatre’s ambitious staging, bringing humor and humanity to Tom Stoppard’s challenging absurdist classic.
Video: Watch a First Look at the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
A new montage from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour features Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon, who reprise their Broadway roles as Oliver and Claire on the road.
JUST IN TIME Tickets to Go on Sale at Tanger Center in Greensboro
JUST IN TIME, the 2025 Grammy Award nominated new musical about the great American entertainer Bobby Darin, will come to the Triad as part of the Broadway, 2026-27 Season at Tanger Center.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
THE SEAFARER to Open at Burning Coal Theatre in December
Burning Coal Theatre will present Conor McPherson's THE SEAFARER, directed by Jerome Davis, at the Murphey School in Raleigh.
Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh
With a hilarious cast, clever direction, and plenty of over-the-top antics, Theatre Raleigh’s Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors delivers a delightfully campy evening filled with nonstop laughs and Halloween fun for you to sink your teeth into.
Video: Preview of DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh
Theatre Raleigh shared a first look at DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS, featuring Nick Adams as Dracula and directed by Telly Leung, ahead of the production's run this fall.
Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Hit The Road With First Look at North American Tour
Watch a first look at the BOOP! The Musical North American tour, starring Aliya Grace as Betty Boop.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
The talent has shown up, and now it's your turn to have a say! Season 7 of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage kicked off with a record-breaking number of submissions from talented young performers across the country, and now the competition is officially heating up.
Michael Blaustein BAD BAD BOY Tour Coming to Tanger Center in January
Comedian Michael Blaustein announced his BAD BAD BOY tour with 30 North American dates, including a stop at Greensboro's Tanger Center on January 17, 2027.
THE SEAFARER to Open at Burning Coal Theatre Company
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Conor McPherson's THE SEAFARER, directed by Jerome Davis.
The Justice Theater Project Will Stage Bess Wohl's Climate Comedy CONTINUITY
The Justice Theater Project will continue its 2026-27 'Outside the Lines' season with Continuity by Bess Wohl, in November.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Cast Announced by Theatre Raleigh
Theatre Raleigh has announced the cast for its holiday production MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, a sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice featuring Kevin Rico from Broadway's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD.
Photos: First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour
The North American Tour of The Who’s TOMMY has officially hit the road! The national tour will be taking the stage in Tucson, where audiences can catch performances from October 20 – 25.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
Review: CARMEN at Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts
North Carolina Opera's Carmen showcases exceptional vocal talent, a magnificent orchestra, and thoughtful design.
Spotlight: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh
Oct 21-Nov 8 at Theatre Raleigh
Review: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at DPAC
Maybe Happy Ending is funny, charming, and profoundly human - this beautiful production left me laughing, crying, and wishing I were a Helperbot so I could experience it all over again.
Review Roundup: MYSTIC PIZZA Launches National Tour
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical has launched a national tour that began in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
|
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Theatre Raleigh (10/21-11/08) |
|
August Wilson's Radio Golf Net Friends Theatre at the Durham Arts Council (10/22-10/31) |
|
The Bodyguard DPAC (12/08-12/13) |
|
Finding Nemo Raleigh Little Theatre (2/19-3/07) |
|
Catch Me If You Can Studio 1 (2/19-2/28) |
|
The Minutes Bulldog Ensemble Theater (11/05-11/14) |
|
JR. Board Show Studio 1 (1/21-1/24) |
|
War Bonds Temple Theatre (2/04-2/07) |
|
WICKED DPAC (3/31-4/18) |
|
Operation Mincemeat DPAC (5/11-5/16) |
