BURNING COAL THEATRE

224 Polk St, Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC 27604

Here in America

12/4 - 12/21/2025

The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre, Arthur Miller and Elia Kazan, the legendary Marilyn Monroe and Kazan’s wife, ...

Red Pitch

2/5 - 2/22/2026

The US premiere of a red-hot play about futbol, friendship, and coming of age in a constantly shifting world. This critically acclaimed play originated at ...

My Fair Lady

4/9 - 4/26/2026

One of the great American musicals, My Fair Lady is based on Shaw’s Pygmalion , and tells the story of a ‘lowly’ flower girl who ...

HERE IN AMERICA to Have US Premiere at Burning Coal Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2025

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Here in America (US Premiere), directed by Jerome Davis. Here in America follows four artists caught between political fear and personal conviction during two key moments in U.S. history....

OAKWOOD 2025: UN/NAMED to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 28, 2025

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Oakwood 2025: Un/NAMED, 6 Short Plays by North Carolina Playwrights, directed by Hayley Philippart. Learn more!...

Otherland Theatre Ensemble's FORGIVE US, GUSTAVITO! Begins Next Week

by A.A. Cristi - 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....

WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025 Takes The Stage In June

by A.A. Cristi - 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...

WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025 to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz - 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....

Burning Coal Will Host KidsWrite! Festival 2025

by Stephi Wild - 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!...

PAINT ME THIS HOUSE OF LOVE to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 19, 2024

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Chelsea Woolley’s Paint Me This House of Love, directed by Flora Bare. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!...

SHINSEI (REBIRTH) to Return to Burning Coal Theatre Company

by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 06, 2024

Experience the final performances of SHINSEI by Judy M. Dove at Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh. This powerful play, praised for its emotional depth, offers a poignant reflection on storytelling and healing. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...

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RALEIGH SHOWS


		Murder's In The Heir Sandhills Community College Department of Theatre (12/5 - 12/7) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN
		You Can't Take It With You PlayMakers Repertory Company (11/19 - 12/7)
		Here in America Burning Coal Theatre (12/4 - 12/21)
		Harry Potter and the Cursed Child DPAC (12/28 - 1/17)
		The Highland Holidays Show Sunset Theatre (12/10 - 12/10)
		The Dream MLK Fest First Horizon Coliseum (1/18 - 1/18)
		The Outsiders DPAC (12/2 - 12/7)
		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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BURNING COAL THEATRE

Here in America

Red Pitch

My Fair Lady

Past Shows

Once

KidsWrite! Festival 2025

KidsWrite! Festival 2025

Paint Me This House of Love

The Rainmaker

HAUGHEY/GREGORY

Moonlight