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John Oliver Adds A Second Show At Durham Performing Arts Center On July 8
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
By popular demand, a new show has been added for John Oliver on Saturday July 8, 2023.  The Emmy and Writer's Guild Award-winning writer and comedian will perform live at DPAC on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 as part of his tour – John Oliver Live.
PAW Patrol Live! THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENUTRE Is Returning To Raleigh November 3-5
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure.” This action-packed, music-filled production is based on the top-rated animated preschool series PAW Patrol, produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airing on Nickelodeon.
THE PROM Comes to Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2023
From the writers of The Drowsy Chaperone, Elf, and Aladdin, this hilarious musical comedy features uproarious laughs and show-stopping dance numbers. The Prom is about inspiring people to accept their differences, being the star you were always meant to be, and that immortal truth: there's no business like getting in other people's business.
2023 BMC PRESENTS Concert Series Features World-Class Broadway, Bluegrass, Beatles & More!
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2023
The start of the 2023 Brevard Music Center Summer Festival – running June 3 through August 19 – is less than a month away! 
Interview: Noah Colvin & Lilly Pritchard of the 2023 Triangle Rising Star Awards
by Jeffrey Kare - May 23, 2023
On May 18th, the 2023 Triangle Rising Star Awards took place through 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 26th. The national competition celebrates outstanding student performances in high school musical productions from all over the United States. Shortly after the Triangle Rising Star Awards, I had the great pleasure of interviewing both of this year's winners, Noah Colvin of Enloe High School and Lilly Pritchard of Heritage High School.
Tony Award-Winner Norbert Leo Butz Launches New Broadway Concert Series At Theatre Raleigh
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2023
Theatre Raleigh will kick off its new TR in Concert series with a June 23 performance by two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz.
Review: 2023 Triangle Rising Star Awards
by Jeffrey Kare - May 19, 2023
The Triangle Rising Star Awards is a regional competition that 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 26th.
Burning Coal Theatre Company Reveals Lineup For WHAT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Wait Til You See This! 2023, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with rising young companies and artists. 
Single Tickets Now On Sale For THE WEIGHT OF EVERYTHING WE KNOW At Theatre Raleigh
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2023
Single tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of 'The Weight of Everything We Know' by Durham playwright Allan Maule from May 31-June 11 at Theatre Raleigh. 
Burning Coal Theatre Announces KIDSWRITE! FESTIVAL 2023, May 27- 28
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2023
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Kidswrite 2023, a festival of new plays written by youngsters from 6th to 12th grades, May 27th and 28th at 2 pm at Burning Coal Theatre.
Jonathan Murray to Release New Single 'Mess of A Man'
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
To say that divorce/separation does not affect a child is simply untrue. Over the past two years, Jonathan Murray has crafted his new single, “Mess of a Man” to reflect on a pain that has existed from childhood. It's a recollection of memories and questions that live within this North Carolina-based artist, father, and professional YouTuber, as his father left at seven years old.
The 12th Annual Raleigh Blues Festival Returns To Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in September
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
The Blues Is Alright Tour returns to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, located at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts for the 12th Annual Raleigh Blues Festival on Friday, September 29 at 8 p.m.
National Women's Theatre Festival Reveals WTFamily23 Programs With Seed Art Share
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2023
The National Women’s Theatre Festival (WTF) and the Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) will offer special Family Programming and child care for children ages 0 through 13 with Seed Art Share, as part of the 2023 National Women’s Theatre Festival in Raleigh, NC, June 21-July 1.
Second Show Added For HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE At DPAC January 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
DPAC has announced that a second show has been added on Saturday, January 27 at 2:00 PM for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in Concert as part of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series.
35th Parallel Productions Presents AIN'T DONE BAD, Conceived And Choreographed By 'So You Think You Can Dance' Star, Jakob Karr
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
35th PARALLEL PRODUCTIONS has announced that AIN'T DONE BAD will return to the REN in Orlando, Florida for seven encore presentations as part of the BYOV program at the 2023 Orlando Fringe Festival, Tuesday, May 22-Sunday, May 28.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! Is a Thrilling Spectacle
by Nicole Ackman - May 08, 2023
The cast of the musical Moulin Rouge! has a difficult task. The beloved 2001 movie directed by Baz Luhrmann has achieved near-cult status. Its cast included Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, and Jim Broadbent, all at the top of their game. A musical based on a film so iconic has a lot to live up to.
Finalists Announced for DPAC'S TRIANGLE RISING STARS Central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2023
​​​​​​​DPAC has announce the finalists for Triangle Rising Stars, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards, that will take place on May 18th, 2023 at 7:30 PM with host, Clay Aiken and special guest Tony Award Winner, Beth Leavel.  Triangle Rising Stars is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Raleigh Church Celebrates Pride With Triangle Premiere Of Terrence McNally's CORPUS CHRISTI
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
St. John's Metropolitan Community Church will be presenting Corpus Christi, a queer passion play by Terrence McNally, during the first two weekends in June to honor Pride month and the church's accepting and affirming position regarding all types of people, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.
The American Dance Festival Dedicates Its 90th Anniversary Season To Gerri Houlihan
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
The American Dance Festival (ADF) is dedicating their 90th anniversary season to Gerri Houlihan, educator, choreographer, and performer. ADF will celebrate Houlihan's 40th anniversary of teaching at the festival's annual season in Durham.
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Presents The Exhibition BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE AND MEXICO
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2023
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE AND MEXICO, June 2–September 9, 2023.
Single Tickets On Sale For Theatre Raleigh's THE WEIGHT OF EVERYTHING WE KNOW
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
Single tickets are now on sale for the world premiere of 'The Weight of Everything We Know' by Durham playwright Allan Maule from May 31-June 11 at Theatre Raleigh.
Doc Watson's 100th Birthday Drives The Celebrations At MERLEFEST 2023
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2023
As the stages are broken down and the gear is packed up, fans from across the country and the world are coming down from their annual MerleFest excitement. The centerpiece of MerleFest 2023—which took place this past weekend, April 27-30, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina—was the all-encompassing celebration of what would have been MerleFest founder Doc Watson's 100th birthday.
Kathleen Turner to Headline PlayMakers Repertory Company's Gala Event This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2023
The Golden Globe Award-winning actress, most known for her film roles in Peggy Sue Got Married, Prizzi's Honor, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? will perform songs and share stories from her one-woman cabaret, Finding My Voice at The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for one night only to support PlayMakers Repertory Company's programs.

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