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Durham, NC 27701


Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK

by Jeffrey Kare · June 6, 2026

Based on Richard Linklater's 2003 film of the same name. School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.…

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh

by April Sigler · June 4, 2026

Theatre Raleigh’s Dear Evan Hansen pairs a standout cast with inventive staging and powerful performances to deliver a deeply engaging evening of theatre. While the musical’s central themes feel more complicated with time, this production finds genuine heart in its exploration of loneliness, gri…

Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

by Jeffrey Kare · May 22, 2026

Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolu…

Review: BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre

Review: BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre

by April Sigler · May 12, 2026

BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre is a heartfelt and beautifully staged celebration of North Carolina storytelling, brought to life by a standout local cast and exceptional live band. Filled with warmth, strong performances, and deep care at every level of production, the show proves Temple Theatre is a…

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

by Jeffrey Kare · May 6, 2026

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel of the same name. The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island, near New York City during the Jazz Age. The story centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover Daisy Buchanan. This was one of two musical …

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre Raleigh ACT

Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre Raleigh ACT

by April Sigler · April 24, 2026

Ride the Cyclone at Theatre Raleigh ACT is weird, high-energy, and a whole lot of fun. With standout vocals, strong ensemble work, and surprising emotional depth, this production proves these rising artists are ones to watch. Step right up and take the ride.…

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at PlayMakers Repertory Company

Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at PlayMakers Repertory Company

by April Sigler · April 11, 2026

What do you get when you have six sassy Southern women in a salon? Something truly special. Steel Magnolias at PlayMakers Repertory Company shines through a standout ensemble of deeply authentic, lived-in performances, balancing sharp humor with emotional depth.…

Review: Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY

Review: Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY

by Jeffrey Kare · April 2, 2026

Come From Away is based on a true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small Canadian town turned into an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted t…

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776

by Jeffrey Kare · March 29, 2026

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy.…

Review: STEREOPHONIC at DPAC

Review: STEREOPHONIC at DPAC

by April Sigler · March 18, 2026

Stereophonic, the most Tony-nominated play of all time and winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play, offers a compelling fly-on-the-wall look at a 1970s rock band recording their next album. With strong performances and music that feels like a character of its own, the show immerses you in the cr…

Past Shows

Laughs in Spanish

Laughs in Spanish

May 28 – Jun 7, 2026

Mariana and her friends are chasing success in the Miami art world. But when her movie star mother arrives to "help," will they make it...

Fatherland

Fatherland

Jan 29 – Feb 8, 2026

When a father gets swept up in political conspiracy theories and turns to violent insurrection, his son must make an impossible choice to bring him...

Whitelisted

Whitelisted

May 22 – Jun 1, 2025

Rebecca is enjoying life in her newly renovated apartment when some seriously spooky stuff starts happening. A darkly comic play about gentrification and the ghosts it...

Redwood

Redwood

Jun 6 – Jun 23, 2024

Meg is Black, Drew is white, and they're in love. But when old family secrets surface, will their love be able to escape their history?“A...

A Case for the Existence of God

A Case for the Existence of God

Nov 9 – Nov 19, 2023

What starts as a simple meeting between two men in a small-town loan office becomes a moving story of friendship, fatherhood, and hope for the future....

Single Black Female

Single Black Female

May 18 – May 28, 2023

A fast and funny look at the lives of single Black women, as they navigate love, success, and stereotypes....

The Garbologists

The Garbologists

Nov 3 – Nov 13, 2022

Climb aboard a city garbage truck in this hilarious and touching story of two sanitation workers who find an unexpected connection in the things people...

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Carolina Theater Workshop (6/26-6/27)
Million Dollar Quartet in Raleigh Million Dollar Quartet
Cain Center for the Arts (8/08-8/23)
The Glass Menagerie in Raleigh The Glass Menagerie
Studio 1 (7/09-7/12)
War Bonds in Raleigh War Bonds
Temple Theatre (2/04-2/07)
Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me! in Raleigh Count Arthur Strong - And It’s Goodnight From Me!
Durham Gala Theatre (2/24-2/24)
Pirates! A Boy At Sea in Raleigh Pirates! A Boy At Sea
Switch Theatre Company (7/18-7/19)
The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO in Raleigh The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (7/16-7/16)
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters On 12 Sep to 13 Sep 2026 in Raleigh C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters On 12 Sep to 13 Sep 2026
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (9/12-9/13)
Shadow Amok Time (An immersive, story driven, horror event) in Raleigh Shadow Amok Time (An immersive, story driven, horror event)
Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/15-10/17)
The Notebook in Raleigh The Notebook
Durham Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/19)