Raleigh Theatre Newsroom

Experience the Tony Award-winning musical HADESTOWN at DPAC from November 29 to December 1, 2024. Don't miss this captivating retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Theatre Raleigh has announced the appointment of Eric Woodall as its new artistic director. A North Carolina native, Woodall brings a wealth of experience to the role, having established a remarkable career as a director, teacher, producer, Broadway casting director and television and stage actor.

The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts will welcome the return of THE DESSERTERY, downtown Raleigh's favorite holiday dessert café this November.

Get a first look at the cast of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike in action, playing July 17th - 28th at Theatre Raleigh!

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike centers on middle-aged siblings who share a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives.

Don't Miss Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Experience a powerful civil rights gospel musical with Tonya Pinkins and choirs from historically Black high schools at IBTF on 7/31. Enjoy a free performance and participate in an onsite voter drive.

Experience an unforgettable evening of magic and wonder with THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS at DPAC on Saturday, November 23. Enjoy a spectacular show featuring world-class illusionists.

Join the WOMEN BEHIND THE MIC book contributors at The International Black Theatre Festival for panel sessions on August 1-2, 2024, in Winston-Salem. Learn how to attend!

Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance and Rising sTArs will present ALICE BY HEART, an evocative indie-folk musical set during the London Blitz, exploring themes of art, escapism, and grief through the lens of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.' Learn how to purchase tickets.

Theatre Raleigh has announced its upcoming presentation of 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' from July 17-28, 2024, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center in North Raleigh.

Raleigh Little Theatre has unveiled the directors who will kick off their upcoming season. Learn more about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.

Next up in Theatre Raleigh’s 2024 concert series is Seth Rudetsky. For those unfamiliar, he’s a DJ for SiriusXM on Broadway. He’s worked for more than 20 years as an actor, writer, pianist, and conductor working on blockbuster musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, and The Producers.

Downtown Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater is set to see a record-breaking number of concerts for its 2024 season. The amphitheater has 51 concerts on the books, nearly triple the total from when the venue first opened in 2010.

Nate Jackson has just announced the second leg of his 2024 tour - the Super Funny World Tour, which will include a stop in Raleigh at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, September 28.

PlayMakers Repertory Company has announced that Broadway stars and industry leaders Chauntee' Schuler Irving and Courtney Liu will lead the direction and choreography of this year's Summer Youth Conservatory production of The Prom.

Tickets are now on sale for 'Bull Durham, A New Musical,' an adaptation of the 1988 hit movie about the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team; the musical will be performed in Durham for the first time this fall. 

College opens many opportunities. Some of them are enriching, like performances and internships. Others, like cheating and using artificial intelligence, can jeopardize learning. The fear of punishment from professors and the university are threatening, but my greatest motivation against cheating is my desire to be prepared after graduation.

FLAMY GRANT, celebrated drag queen and vocalist, releases new single 'S.P.R.K.L.' on June 1 in honor of Pride Month. Discover the powerful message and vibrant energy behind this exciting new track.

Renowned comedian and entertainment pioneer, Ellen Degeneres, has announced her highly-anticipated farewell tour, Ellen's Last Stand… Up, including a stop at DPAC in Durham, NC, on August 7, 2024.

Based on Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel of the same name, Jane Eyre follows a young orphan who is put in the unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Sarah and cousin, John Reed, as per her uncle’s dying wish. After spending six years at Lowood School for Girls, Jane leaves and is shortly after hired as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets Mr. Edward Rochester, thus beginning her passionate and heart-wrenching journey of love, loss, and the struggles of morality.

Comedian Jo Koy has announced his ALL-NEW JO KOY: JUST BEING KOY TOUR that will include a stop at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on October 19.

Earlier this month, the 2024 DPAC Rising Star Awards took place at the Durham Performing Arts Center. This regional competition brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National High School Musical Theater (otherwise known as The Jimmy) Awards in New York City on June 24th.

Two months into college, I auditioned for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. I was not cast in the show. After moving on from the frustration of rejection, I began to say “yes” to every opportunity that presented itself. These led to new experiences, a job, and an exciting internship! Read this article to learn about a few of my 'Yes's.

Based on Disney’s 1994 animated film musical of the same name, The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is supposed to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of Pride Rock. But when Simba's uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa, Simba runs away from home after being tricked into thinking that he was responsible. As he comes of age, Simba learns some valuable perspective to go back and take his rightful place as King.