Experience the magic of Theatre Raleigh’s Once On This Island—a vibrant, Caribbean-inspired fairy tale for all ages! From the Tony Award–winning team behind Ragtime, this joyful musical celebrates love’s power to heal and the art of storytelling. Featuring Broadway stars and Raleigh’s finest, this one-act fable bursts with color, music, and dance. Don’t miss this uplifting celebration of love, hope, and community!
- Lynn Ahrens
- Rosa Guy
- Stephen Flaherty
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Once on This Island
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Best Musical | |
| 2018 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Once on This Island (11/12/25-11/23/25)
TR Sings...Whitney Houston (11/2/25-11/2/25)
TR In Concert: Ali Stroker (10/18/25-10/18/25)
What We Leave Behind (9/24/25-10/5/25)
Waitress (8/6/25-8/24/25)
TR Sings...Sara Bareilles (8/3/25-8/3/25)
TR In Concert: Drew Gehling (6/28/25-6/28/25)
Peter and the Starcatcher (6/11/25-6/22/25)
A Starry Affair: An Old Hollywood New Year’s Eve (12/31/25-12/31/25)
The Sarafinas, My Way (2/12/26-2/15/26)
Videos
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Murder's In The Heir
Sandhills Community College Department of Theatre (12/5 - 12/7) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
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The Notebook
DPAC (7/14 - 7/19) | |
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O.Henry Hotel | Special Christmas Eve Jazz featuring Nishah DiMeo | December 24 | 6-9 PM
O.Henry Hotel / Social Lobby (12/24 - 12/24) | |
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New Year's Eve Jazz at O.Henry Hotel | Two Shows! 6-9PM and 10PM-12AM
O.Henry Hotel (12/31 - 1/1) | |
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The Prom
Stewart Theatre (2/19 - 2/22) | |
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Wednesdays: Live Music with Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn at Lucky 32 - GSO | No Cover!!
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen (1/7 - 1/7) | |
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The Dream MLK Fest
First Horizon Coliseum (1/18 - 1/18) | |
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Red Pitch
Burning Coal Theatre (2/5 - 2/22) | |
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