Raleigh Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Raleigh — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
The Trip to Bountiful is set in Houston, Texas in the 1940s after World War II.
Switch Theatre Company Presents OTHELLO As Part of Shakespeare in the Parks This May
Switch Theatre Company hits the road this Spring with their 6-city tour of Shakespeare in the Parks: OTHELLO.
BroadwayWorld Launches Global Theater & Fringe Festival Database
BroadwayWorld's Theater & Fringe Festival Database provides artists with festival deadlines, fees, and submission info, and helps audiences find shows around the world.
The Complex Names Mara Craft as New General Manager
The Complex has promoted Mara Craft to General Manager of the Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheater.
Round 4 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the fourth round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
Spotlight: THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at North Carolina Opera
Prepare for a riot of romance, razor-sharp wit, and nonstop laughs as THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO hits the stage this April! Mozart’s beloved masterpiece is a fast-paced showdown of love, loyalty, and class warfare, where Figaro and Susanna must outsmart a conniving Count, dodge disguises, and unravel
Emmy Winner Richard Thomas To Star In MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! North American Tour
Emmy-Award winning actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight! on stages across North America, beginning in the 2025-2026 season.
American Dance Festival Announces Its 2025 Season
The American Dance Festival has announced its 2025 season with a full summer performance schedule from June 12 to July 26 and additional performances in September.
BWW Q&A: Will Ray Talks THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at Theatre Raleigh
Horton Foote’s TONY-winning play The Trip to Bountiful tells the moving story of Carrie Watts, an elderly Southern woman who dreams of escaping the bustling city to return to rural Bountiful, Texas.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Jerome Davis.
Round 3 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the third round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open.
DISTANT WORLDS: Music From FINAL FANTASY is Coming To Raleigh in October
AWR Music Productions will present the legendary and official symphonic concert experience Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY – Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI.
Cast Set for THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at North Carolina Opera
North Carolina Opera has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of Mozart's comic masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro.
Round 2 Voting Open for 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Voting for the second round of BroadwayWorld's Best Musical 2025 Bracket is now open! Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? By popular demand, we bring you our revised Broadway Madness Bracket: Best Musical 2025!
Raleigh's Performing Arts Center Will Undergo Exterior Plaza Redesign
The exterior plaza of the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is set to undergo dramatic enhancements in the coming months.
Joffrey Ballet to Offer Free Public Workshops During 3-Week USC Residency
Beginning March 17, residents of the Midlands will have the special opportunity to experience the joy and artistry of dance alongside the artists of The Joffrey Ballet.
Review: SHUCKED National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Shucked is a completely original musical set in the fictional Cob County.
North Carolina Opera to Present 15th Anniversary Opera Gala
North Carolina Opera will present its 15th Anniversary Opera Gala, a spectacular evening of music, elegance, and celebration.
Red Hat Amphitheater's 2024 Season Brings in $33.7 Million in Total Economic Impact
Red Hat Amphitheater has continued to be a major economic driver and after a record-breaking 2024 concert season contributed to $33.
Video: THE WOLVES, STEEL MAGNOLIAS And More Set for Playmakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season
PlayMakers Repertory Company has turned the traditional season announcement on its head with a high-energy, company-wide video that puts audiences front and center of the theatre's boldest lineup yet.
MACBETH and More Set for PlayMakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season
PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed its 2025/26 season.
Vote For The 2nd Annual Ultimate Best Musical Broadway Bracket
Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Last year, our readers picked Les Miz as the ultimate Tony Award-winning Best Musical of all time.
Theatre Raleigh 2025 Main Stage Season Tickets Now On Sale
Theatre Raleigh has announced that single tickets are now available for its highly anticipated 2025 Main Stage season.
Kruz Maldonado Will Take Over Title Role in PETER PAN Tour
Kruz Maldonado will join the cast of the national tour of the all-new production of PETER PAN, as the tour continues into its second year.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Theatre Raleigh (8/12-8/15) |
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Disney's Frozen Studio 1 (9/11-9/27) |
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Little Women Temple Theatre (10/15-11/01) |
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LOVE/SICK Splintered Stage (7/30-8/02) |
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Count Arthur Strong - And Its Goodnight From Me! Durham Gala Theatre (2/24-2/24) |
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Mamma Mia! Durham Performing Arts Center (12/29-1/03) |
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Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10) |
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The Bodyguard DPAC (12/08-12/13) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Fillmore Charlotte (10/27-10/27) |
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Operation Mincemeat DPAC (5/11-5/16) |