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Photos: First Look at PlayMakers' Summer Youth Conservatory's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2023
PlayMakers' Summer Youth Conservatory is presenting The Drowsy Chaperone on stage now through July 30, 2023. Check out photos from the production here!
Interview: Sara Jean Ford of North Carolina Theatre's MARY POPPINS
by Jeffrey Kare - July 20, 2023
From July 25th-30th, North Carolina Theatre will be presenting MARY POPPINS at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, which is located inside the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. I had the great pleasure of interviewing actress Sara Jean Ford, who will be taking on the role of Winifred Banks. Some of her previous Broadway credits include THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, FINIAN’S RAINBOW, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, and CATS.
Amy Spanger Will Star in Theatre Raleigh's THE PROM
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Broadway, television and film star Amy Spanger will perform in Theatre Raleigh's production of 'The Prom' from Aug. 2-13.
Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents ARCADIA By Tom Stoppard
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced its production of Tom Stoppard's' Arcadia, directed by Jerome Davis. Arcadia will run October 12 – 29, 2023, at the Murphey School, located at 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.
Audra McDonald Will Perform in Concert at The Brevard Music Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
On July 25 and 26, Emmy, GRAMMY, and record-breaking six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald makes her first appearance at the Brevard Music Center for a double-header with two legendary performances.
Dive Into the Magical Underwater World of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at Thalian Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2023
Experience the enchantment of Disney's The Little Mermaid at Thalian Hall. Join Ariel and her friends in a mesmerizing performance filled with unforgettable songs and a captivating story of love and adventure. Don't miss this family-friendly theater event!
DIGNITY Wins Best Storytelling Award at National Women's Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2023
DIGNITY, starring Alexis Rhone, won the Best Storytelling Award at the 2023 National Women's Theatre Festival. “DIGNITY” was also a runner-up in the Best Direction and Best of Fringe Overall Outstanding Production categories.
Theatre In The Park's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To DPAC in December
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2023
Ira David Wood III's beloved musical comedy, A Christmas Carol, returns to DPAC for six performances on December 13 – 17, 2023, for its 50th anniversary celebration.  With a cast of almost 100, this wonderful holiday story is brought to life with great songs and tremendous heart. 
Review: Rachel Bay Jones at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - July 09, 2023
In 2017, I was fortunate enough to have attended the Tony Awards. Rachel Bay Jones was among the winners that night for her performance as Heidi in Dear Evan Hansen. On July 7th, I saw her perform in person for the very first time.
Theatre Raleigh Adds Dates For Concert Series Featuring Broadway Stars
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
Theatre Raleigh has added several new dates and performers to its new concert series featuring Tony Award winners, Broadway stars and local and regional singers.
WE CAN DO IT! at Titmus Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - June 28, 2023
Special Offer: The ground-breaking musical: We Can Do It!
Steve-O THE BUCKET LIST TOUR Comes To Raleigh's Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts September 12
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2023
JACKASS star, stand-up comedian, and New York Times best-selling author, Steve-O, has added a new date to The Bucket List Tour.
Review: Norbert Leo Butz at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - June 24, 2023
What did our critic think of Norbert Leo Butz at Theatre Raleigh?
National Women's Theatre Festival To Present DIGNITY At The Titmus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
'DIGNITY' is a 60-minute, three-part re-imagining of the impact Black women had on specific historical experiences. Selected as a featured production in the 2023 National Women's Theatre Festival (WTFringe23), 'DIGNITY' has three performances scheduled at the Titmus Theatre - 1 PM, Sunday, June 25; 7 PM, Thursday, June 29; and closing 2 PM, Saturday, July 1.
EDDIE IZZARD – THE REMIX: THE FIRST 35 YEARS TOUR Comes To Martin Marietta Center, September 9
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Eddie Izzard - The Remix: The First 35 Years will make a stop in Raleigh September 9th at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.
Review: SIX National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - June 21, 2023
Six reimagines the stories of the six wives of King Henry VIII in the style of a pop concert. Each ex-wife gets to sing and tell her story to determine who suffered the most from marrying Henry and should therefore become the group’s lead singer. This musical originally began as a submission to the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland by two Cambridge University students, Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss. Since then, the show made its way to London’s West End, where it earned five 2019 Laurence Olivier Award nominations (including Best New Musical).
Triad Stage to Close its Doors Permanently
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
Triad Stage will permanently close its doors.
Brevard Music Center Summer Festival Opens This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
The official opening weekend – Friday, June 23 through Tuesday, June 27 – of the 2023 Brevard Music Center (BMC) Summer Festival is almost here!
Wilmington's Opera House Theatre Company Presents New RAGTIME Production
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2023
Opera House Theatre Company will present RAGTIME, the American epic set in the early 1900's following three families as they navigate their own versions of 'the American dream.'
THE GRANDMOTHERS GRIMM To Play 2023 National Women's Theatre Festival Beginning This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2023
Little Blue Cap Productions will present The Grandmothers Grimm written by Emily Ingram and directed by Katie Fitz, Molly Revenson, ELi Sibley, Emma Szuba, & KJ Wilkerson. The production will be presented as part of the 2023 National Women's Theatre Festival through the WTFRINGE Directing Lab at the North Carolina State University's Frank Thompson Hall with performances on Saturday, June 24 at 4:30pm and Sunday, June 25 at 8:30pm.
BMC PRESENTS To Welcome Branford Marsalis with Jazz@BrevardMusic, June 16
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2023
On Friday, June 16 at 7:30 PM, Branford Marsalis will make his first appearance at the Brevard Music Center in BMC Presents: Branford Marsalis with Jazz@Brevard.
Nimesh Patel Comes To Durham Performing Arts Center Saturday, September 30
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
Comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Nimesh Patel announced his Fast & Loose Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 37-city tour kicks off on September 1 at Hackney Empire in London, UK, and then will make its way across the U.S. including DPAC on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
Maizy Broderick Scarpa's ADULTS to play 2023 National Women's Theatre Festival This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2023
WTFringe Lab will present ADULTS a play by Maizy Broderick Scarpa and directed by Giselle Durand, Natalie Payán, Paloma Sierra, and Yaizta JZ Marrero.
Photos: Burning Coal Theatre Company Second Stage Presents OR
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2023
On the heels of their successful outdoor touring production of The Tempest, Switchyard  Theatre Company continues their second season with the North Carolina premiere of Or, as part of the 2023 Burning Coal Theatre Company Second Stage series. See photos from the production.
Soul Violinist Omari Dillard Debuts First Raleigh Performance June 30 At The Martin Marietta Center For The Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
The nation's most decorated Soul Violinist, Omari Dillard, is coming to the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on June 30 at 7:30pm.

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