Upcoming Shows
A ‘lowly’ flower girl who dreamed of becoming something more, and the older man who’s passionate desire to help her caused him to rethink everything.
by Jeffrey Kare - February 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow u...
by Jeffrey Kare - December 17, 2025
Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he fi...
by Jeffrey Kare - December 07, 2025
Based on Michael Curtiz’ 1954 Academy Award nomination film musical of the same name. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have formed a successful song-and-dance act after World War II....
Past Shows
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...
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,...
A modern musical about a young immigrant woman who loves music and believes it can be the key to a better life for her and...
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. Students submit...
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. Students submit...
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Paint Me This House of Love, by Chelsea Woolley, directed by Flora Bare, January 30 - February 16, 2025. Performances...
Burning Coal Theatre Company is delighted to announce its production of N. Richard Nash’s The Rainmaker, directed by Steven Roten. The Rainmaker will run December...
Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce its production of Colin Murphy’s Haughey/Gregory, directed by Flora Bare. "The Gregory Deal” has become one of...
MOONLIGHT by Harold Pinter / Directed by Greg Hersov/ November 30 – December 17, 2023Modern Classic Relationship DramaMoonlight follows a riotous older man reflecting on his...
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