Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - June 18, 2025
Based on Billy Wilder’s 1959 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, Some Like It Hot follows two musicians, Joe & Jerry, who are forced to flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they’re on the run as the newest members of the swingingest big band ever to cross the country…disguised as Josephine & Daphne. This is the second musicalization of the classic comedy following the 1972 Tony-nominated Sugar.
by Jeffrey Kare - June 18, 2025
Based on Billy Wilder’s 1959 Academy Award-winning film of the same name, Some Like It Hot follows two musicians, Joe & Jerry, who are forced to flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they’re on the run as the newest members of the swingingest big band ever to cross the country…disguised as Josephine & Daphne. This is the second musicalization of the classic comedy following the 1972 Tony-nominated Sugar.
Sixth Vivace International Music Festival's Showcase Concert Series to Take Place This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Vivace Music Foundation will present the sixth edition of the Vivace International Music Festival's Showcase Concert Series, hosted in Wilmington, North Carolina. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Vivace Music Foundation will present the sixth edition of the Vivace International Music Festival's Showcase Concert Series, hosted in Wilmington, North Carolina. Learn more!
Video: First Look at PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Theatre Raleigh
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Watch a first look video at Peter and the Starcatcher! This Tony-winning play reimagines the story of Peter Pan, exploring themes of friendship, duty, and love while delving into the depths of greed and despair.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2025
Watch a first look video at Peter and the Starcatcher! This Tony-winning play reimagines the story of Peter Pan, exploring themes of friendship, duty, and love while delving into the depths of greed and despair.
Review: Theatre Raleigh's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by Jeffrey Kare - June 13, 2025
Loosely based on Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the classic story of how a miserable young orphan became The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as Peter Pan. It begins when he and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff.
by Jeffrey Kare - June 13, 2025
Loosely based on Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson’s 2004 novel, Peter and the Starcatcher upends the classic story of how a miserable young orphan became The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up, otherwise known as Peter Pan. It begins when he and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff.
FORGIVE US, GUSTAVITO Comes to Burning Coal Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Forgive us, Gustavito!, an outrageous animal noir will be performed by the Otherland Theatre Ensemble beginning next week. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2025
Forgive us, Gustavito!, an outrageous animal noir will be performed by the Otherland Theatre Ensemble beginning next week. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Otherland Theatre Ensemble's FORGIVE US, GUSTAVITO! Begins Next Week
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Forgive us, Gustavito!, an outrageous animal noir will be performed by the Otherland Theatre Ensemble on June 19, 20, 26, and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and June 21, and 29 at 2 p.m. at Burning Coal Theatre, Raleigh NC as part of their Wait 'Til You See This! Series. Tickets are $10.
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2025
Forgive us, Gustavito!, an outrageous animal noir will be performed by the Otherland Theatre Ensemble on June 19, 20, 26, and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and June 21, and 29 at 2 p.m. at Burning Coal Theatre, Raleigh NC as part of their Wait 'Til You See This! Series. Tickets are $10.
Triangle Sketch Comedy To Return To TR Studio With WE'RE TRIPPIN'
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
In 'The Uproar: We're Trippin'' Triangle Sketch Comedy explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get out of here. Learn more about the upcoming shows and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2025
In 'The Uproar: We're Trippin'' Triangle Sketch Comedy explores travel, vacation, and a general sense of wanting to get out of here. Learn more about the upcoming shows and see how to purchase tickets.
BWW Q&A: David Furr of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at Theatre Raleigh
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025
Theatre Raleigh is proud to welcome Tony and Drama Desk–nominated actor David Furr to its stage in the swashbuckling adventure Peter and the Starcatcher.
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025
Theatre Raleigh is proud to welcome Tony and Drama Desk–nominated actor David Furr to its stage in the swashbuckling adventure Peter and the Starcatcher.
THE COLOR PURPLE Comes to Raleigh Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Raleigh Little Theatre will present The Color Purple, a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, running this June. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2025
Raleigh Little Theatre will present The Color Purple, a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, running this June. Learn more about the show here!
J. Harrison Ghee to Be Awarded Key to the City in North Carolina Hometown
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Tony Award-winning Broadway star J. Harrison Ghee will be awarded a Key to the City in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
Tony Award-winning Broadway star J. Harrison Ghee will be awarded a Key to the City in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public.
Review: Carmen Cusack in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - May 11, 2025
Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.
by Jeffrey Kare - May 11, 2025
Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025 Takes The Stage In June
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year's productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea Change (written by Tamara Kissane, directed by Rebecca Holderness), and Forgive Us, Gustavito (devised and performed by the ensemble).
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. This year's productions include Ride The Cyclone (written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, directed by Jireh Ijeoma; co-production with Pure Life Theatre), The Mansion of Many Apartments (written and directed by Bronwen Carson), Sea Change (written by Tamara Kissane, directed by Rebecca Holderness), and Forgive Us, Gustavito (devised and performed by the ensemble).
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025 to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Wait Til You See This! 2025, its Second Stage Series of collaborations with emerging artists. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Carmen Cusack on WICKED, BRIGHT STAR, & BULL DURHAM
by Jeffrey Kare - May 06, 2025
Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.
by Jeffrey Kare - May 06, 2025
Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.
Tony-Nominated Actor David Furr Will Star In PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Theatre Raleigh has announced that Broadway veterans David Furr and Jessica Boevers Bogart are part of the cast and crew for the upcoming family-friendly production 'Peter and the Starcatcher' from June 11-22, 2025.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Theatre Raleigh has announced that Broadway veterans David Furr and Jessica Boevers Bogart are part of the cast and crew for the upcoming family-friendly production 'Peter and the Starcatcher' from June 11-22, 2025.
Finalists Revealed For The DPAC Rising Star Awards
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
DPAC has announced the finalists for The DPAC Rising Star Awards, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards, that will take place this month.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
DPAC has announced the finalists for The DPAC Rising Star Awards, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards, that will take place this month.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - April 30, 2025
Based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2001 stage play of the same name, Kimberly Akimbo follows a bright and funny teenage girl from New Jersey who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. However, her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.
by Jeffrey Kare - April 30, 2025
Based on David Lindsay-Abaire’s 2001 stage play of the same name, Kimberly Akimbo follows a bright and funny teenage girl from New Jersey who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. However, her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.
Scapegoat Initiative Opens in Durham With KEELY AND DU
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2025
This summer, Durham welcomes a new theatrical company, Scapegoat Initiative. Founded by Durham-based actor and activist Arin Dickson, Scapegoat Initiative seeks to be an unconventional, daring, and empowering source of art in Durham.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2025
This summer, Durham welcomes a new theatrical company, Scapegoat Initiative. Founded by Durham-based actor and activist Arin Dickson, Scapegoat Initiative seeks to be an unconventional, daring, and empowering source of art in Durham.
Burning Coal Theatre Presents KIDSWRITE! Festival 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company's KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina.
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2025
Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company's KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina.
Burning Coal Will Host KidsWrite! Festival 2025
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
After reviewing this year's submissions, Burning Coal Theatre has announced the finalist scripts and directors for KidsWrite! 2025. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2025
After reviewing this year's submissions, Burning Coal Theatre has announced the finalist scripts and directors for KidsWrite! 2025. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! Comes to Raleigh Little Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2025
Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) invites audiences of all ages to head back to class - musical style - with its upcoming production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2025
Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) invites audiences of all ages to head back to class - musical style - with its upcoming production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Learn more here!
PlayMakers Rep Names Tina CoyneSmith Director Of External Relations
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed a major addition to its leadership team. Tina CoyneSmith has joined the company as its new Director of External Relations after a nationwide search. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2025
PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed a major addition to its leadership team. Tina CoyneSmith has joined the company as its new Director of External Relations after a nationwide search. Learn more!
American Dance Festival Announces 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award Recipients
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
The American Dance Festival (ADF) will present the 2025 Balasaraswati/Joy Anne Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching and its $5,000 honorarium to dance educators Lynda Davis and Clay Taliaferro.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2025
The American Dance Festival (ADF) will present the 2025 Balasaraswati/Joy Anne Dewey Beinecke Endowed Chair for Distinguished Teaching and its $5,000 honorarium to dance educators Lynda Davis and Clay Taliaferro.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY and More Set for North Carolina Opera 2025–2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
After years of rising audience enthusiasm and sold-out performances, North Carolina Opera is expanding its season in 2025-2026 with three full-scale productions. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
After years of rising audience enthusiasm and sold-out performances, North Carolina Opera is expanding its season in 2025-2026 with three full-scale productions. Learn more!
North Carolina Theatre to Cease Operations in May After Four Decades
by Joshua Wright - April 03, 2025
North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh’s leading professional musical theatre company, will shut down operations in May 2024 following a bankruptcy filing and suspended productions. The company has been headquartered at the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh.
by Joshua Wright - April 03, 2025
North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh’s leading professional musical theatre company, will shut down operations in May 2024 following a bankruptcy filing and suspended productions. The company has been headquartered at the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh.
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