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The latest news on live theatre in Raleigh from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Mikki Marvel Solo Sketch Show to Premiere at Moonlight Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 21, 2025


Originally premiering at NYC SketchFest, Mikki Marvel's sketch show will premiere at Moonlight Stage Company in Raleigh. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Third Show Added for Kevin Hart at DPAC in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 18, 2025


By popular demand, a new show has been added for KEVIN HART at DPAC in February. Emmy and GRAMMY-nominated comedian and Mark Twain recipient KEVIN HART is presenting the next leg of his stand-up comedy tour “Acting My Age.” Learn more!

Capital Arts Theater Guild To Present WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2025


Capital Arts Theater Guild will present its inaugural installment of their new national musical development program, the National Music Theater Foundry. Taking place on January 24 & 25, 2025, at the Theatre Raleigh Arts Center's TR STUDIO.

North Carolina Opera To Receive $20,000 Award From The National Endowment For The Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2025


North Carolina Opera has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. Learn more about the organization and the grant.

Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2025


Kim Zimmer, the four-time Daytime Emmy award winning actor renowned for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on 'Guiding Light,' will star in Theatre Raleigh's highly anticipated production of 'The Trip to Bountiful.'

DEATH OF A SALESMAN to be Presented at PlayMakers Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2025


PlayMakers Repertory Company will present Arthur Miller's Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Death of a Salesman. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - January 08, 2025


A Beautiful Noise is a biographical musical about legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond. The story chronicles how a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn became one of the most universally adored showmen of all time. With his first break into songwriting in the 1960s, his meteoric rise in the 1970s, and plenty of crushing disappointments and heart-stopping triumphs along the way.

Photos: Sharon Lawrence Stars In THE SHOT At PlayMakers Repertory Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2025


Emmy-nominated and SAG Award-winning actor Sharon Lawrence stars in a sold-out run of THE SHOT by Robin Gerber at PlayMakers Repertory Company. Learn more about the production and see photos here!

Michael Stephen Brown Joins Pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute In Duo Recital At Duke University
by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2025


The internationally lauded American pianist-composer Michael Stephen Brown will be presented by the Duke University in a piano recital on Sunday afternoon, January 12, 2025, at 3 pm at Baldwin Auditorium.

HELEN'S HISTORY HOP Comes to Switch Theatre Company in February
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025


Switch Theatre Company will launch their 2024-25 season of free-to-the-Public Theater Productions with Helen’s History Hop. Learn more about the show here!

Raleigh Area Children's Theatre Will Merge With Theatre Raleig
by Stephi Wild - December 30, 2024


 Raleigh Area Children's Theatre will merge with Theatre Raleigh, the region's professional, nonprofit theatre company renown for showcasing Broadway talent in the Triangle. Learn more here!

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

PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024


Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Chelsea Woolley’s Paint Me This House of Love, directed by Flora Bare. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

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

Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - December 09, 2024


We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season, it’s none other than Tony Award-winning powerhouse Stephanie J. Block.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 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!

Student Blog: Studying Theatre in Europe
by Student Blogger: Carly Galbreth - December 07, 2024


This semester, my home has been the 19th district of Vienna, Austria. I haven’t stepped foot in America in 110 days. In this blog, I will share what my experience has looked like and what it has taught me... and maybe convince you to study abroad!

DANAE HAYS: THE FIRST TIME TOUR is Coming To The Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 02, 2024


Comedian Danae Hays' THE FIRST TIME TOUR will include a stop in Raleigh at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about Hays and see how to purchase tickets.

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024


Check out the first stats 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!

Student Blog: Course Registration as a BA Theatre Student
by Student Blogger: Carly Galbreth - December 01, 2024


Though course registration can be one of the most stressful times of year, I also think it’s the most fun! I love looking through all of my options and picking my ideal schedule. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I go about crafting my schedule.

Triangle Sketch Comedy to Present Their Final Show of The 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - December 01, 2024


Triangle Sketch Comedy is presenting its final show of 2024, Cloudy with a Chance of Laughter, featuring original sketches written by TSC's Writers Room.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - November 26, 2024


Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: Theatre Raleigh's CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS
by Jeffrey Kare - November 07, 2024


What did our critic think of Theatre Raleigh's CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS?

PlayMakers Repertory Company Presents the World Premiere of THE CHRISTMAS CASE OF HEZEKIAH JONES
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2024


PlayMakers Repertory Company has announced the world premiere of THE CHRISTMAS CASE OF HEZEKIAH JONES, a holiday play.


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