Upcoming Shows
Written by Liza Birkenmeier and co-produced with Brave New Classics, this play is set on the evening before Dr. Sally Ride's historic 1983 space flight....
A concert version of a new musical set during the AIDS epidemic in New York City, written by Roné Roux Sargent. A single mother places...
by Jeffrey Kare - June 06, 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....
by April Sigler - June 04, 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...
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...
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...
by Jeffrey Kare - May 06, 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 ...
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....
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....
by Jeffrey Kare - April 02, 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...
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....
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
Every spring Burning Coal Theatre accepts original one-act play submissions for our KidsWrite! series to encourage the young writers of North Carolina! This is a...
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.
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...
Videos
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Dear Evan Hansen Theatre Raleigh (6/03-6/21) |
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Almost Like A Dance Carolina Theater Workshop (6/26-6/27) |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Stone Soup Theatre Company (6/05-6/14) |
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Pirates! A Boy At Sea Switch Theatre Company (7/18-7/19) |
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One Noble Journey Temple Theatre (1/28-1/31) |
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Zac Brown Band Credit One Stadium (9/17-9/17) |
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Shadows in Red Light Burning Coal Theatre Company (6/28-6/28) |
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The Merry Wives of Windsor Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (7/23-7/25) |
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2026 Night Nation Run - Raleigh, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre (8/22-8/22) |
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1776 Temple Theatre (9/10-9/27) |
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