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Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in April
by Blair Ingenthron - February 10, 2024


A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler will be performed at Burning Coal Theatre Company in Raleigh, NC from April 4 - April 21, 2024. Learn more about the production here!

Spotlight: SUN RECORDS LIVE at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center
by BWW Special Offer - February 07, 2024


Don't Miss Sun Records Live at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center

DANCE NATION to be Presented At The National Womens Theatre Festival in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 05, 2024


Tickets now on sale for The National Women's Theatre Festival production of DANCE NATION, a frenzied fantasia following a pre-teen competitive dance team as they claw their way cross-country to the national finals.

Auditions Scheduled For ANNE OF GREEN GABLES The Musical At Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2024


Auditions announced for the musical 'Anne of Green Gables' at Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. Open auditions on Feb 22 and callbacks on Feb 24. Singers and actors of all ages welcome. Rehearsals begin in March. Don't miss this heartwarming production!

Photos: First Look At The PlayMakers Repertory Company Production Of FAT HAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 31, 2024


When Fat Ham opens at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill this week, it will be the first time an audience sees the Pulitzer Prize-winning show on a North Carolina Stage. See photos!

ROCK OF AGES to be Presented on The Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance Stage This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 29, 2024


Rock of Ages, Broadway's iconic show, is coming to the Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance stage this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: Telly Leung at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - January 27, 2024


Kicking off Theatre Raleigh’s 2024 concert series is Broadway star Telly Leung. For those unfamiliar, he has appeared in long-running hits such as Rent and Aladdin, revivals of Flower Drum Song, Pacific Overtures, and Godspell, as well as short-lived musicals such as Allegiance and In Transit.

Spotlight: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at North Carolina Opera
by BWW Special Offer - January 26, 2024


The Barber of Seville - A matchmaking musical comedy

Spotlight: VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE at The Cary Arts Center
by BWW Special Offer - January 26, 2024


Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Legendary Drama Director Wendell Tabb Honored With Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award
by Blair Ingenthron - January 21, 2024


Tabb has received the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the highest award bestowed by the Governor of North Carolina.

BWW Q&A: Francesca Zambello on THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at North Carolina Opera
by Joshua Wright - January 19, 2024


North Carolina Opera presents Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7:30PM Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2:00PM Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards
by BWW Awards - January 17, 2024


Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Raleigh Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Raleigh! Winners include Agape Theatre Project, Theatre Raleigh and more.

Full Cast Set for North Carolina Opera's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2024


North Carolina Opera will present Gioachino Rossini's rom-com opera, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set For North Carolina Opera's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2024


North Carolina Opera (NCO) will present Gioachino Rossini's rom-com opera, THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, on Friday, February 2 and Sunday, February 4 in downtown Raleigh. The production is currently the fastest-selling opera in company history.

Lucinda Williams Comes To DPAC January 28, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2024


Lucinda Williams & Her Band performing at DPAC on January 28, 2024. Experience the warmth of her storytelling and her still-inimitable voice.

Tony-Nominee NaTasha Yvette Williams And Fracaswell Hyman In DEATH OF A SALESMAN At Opera House Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2024


Tony and Grammy nominee NaTasha Yvette Williams stars in Opera House Theatre Company's 'Death of A Salesman' alongside local favorite Fracaswell Hyman. Don't miss this star-studded production at Thalian Hall from February 22 to March 3.

Single Tickets Now On Sale For Theatre Raleigh In Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2024


Single tickets are now on sale for Theatre Raleigh's Concert series. Don't miss Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block's concert in North Raleigh.

LAUGH OUT LOUD: BLACK AND PROUD Sketch Comedy Show To Illuminate TR Studios With Cultural Celebration Of African-American Humor
by A.A. Cristi - January 09, 2024


Experience the groundbreaking comedy sketch show 'Laugh Out Loud: Black And Proud' at TR Studios. Join us for a celebration of African-American humor and resilience from February 22-24, 2024. Don't miss this extraordinary comedy event! #LOLBAP24 #ComedyRevolution2024

Photos: First Look at PlayMakers' Production Of EVERY BRILLIANT THING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2024


Get a first look at The Playmakers' Every Brilliant Thing.

PlayMakers Perform EVERY BRILLIANT THING as Part of a Campus-Wide Effort to Raise Awareness on Mental Health
by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2024


The PlayMakers’ production of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s play Every Brilliant Thing is part of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s campus and system-wide efforts to raise awareness on the issue of mental health and wellness.

Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2024


Burning Coal Theatre Company presents HYMN by Lolita Chakrabarti. Learn how to purchase tickets!

PlayMakers Repertory Company Announces Full Casting For FAT HAM
by A.A. Cristi - January 04, 2024


Juicy gets a visit from his father's ghost seeking revenge for his death by his brother – now married to his mother. Sound familiar?

Review: THE GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at DPAC
by Nicole Ackman - January 04, 2024


From the moment that the cast of Girl from the North Country enters through the aisles of the theater, it’s clear that this show is not your usual jukebox musical despite its usage of Bob Dylan’s catalog of songs.

Legendary Drama Director Wendell Tabb Runs For Durham School Board
by A.A. Cristi - December 27, 2023


Wendell Tabb, retired educator and creator of the play State of Urgency, announces his candidacy for Durham School Board. Tabb's top priorities include school safety, mental health, teacher retention, literacy skills, and funding for facilities.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Raleigh Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 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!


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