224 Polk Street
Raleigh, NC 27604
Burning Coal Theatre is a theatre in Raleigh, NC.
Burning Coal Theatre presents TRAVESTIES, by Tom Stoppard. A dazzling, fast-talking comedy where history, memory, and total absurdity collide—featuring appearances by figures like James Joyce and Vladimir Lenin. Sharp, chaotic, and wildly funny in a way that keeps you leaning...
With a hilarious cast, clever direction, and plenty of over-the-top antics, Theatre Raleigh’s Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors delivers a delightfully campy evening filled with nonstop laughs and Halloween fun for you to sink your teeth into.…
North Carolina Opera's Carmen showcases exceptional vocal talent, a magnificent orchestra, and thoughtful design. While the drama didn't entirely draw me in, the artistry is undeniable.…
Maybe Happy Ending is funny, charming, and profoundly human - this beautiful production left me laughing, crying, and wishing I were a Helperbot so I could experience it all over again.…
Cary Players’ The Prom is a laugh-filled celebration powered by a talented cast. Beneath the Broadway satire and over-the-top comedy is a moving message about acceptance, community, and having the courage to be yourself.…
Buena Vista Social Club is the latest in a long line of jukebox/biomusicals. This one in particular is set in Havana, Cuba from the 1950s to the 1990s. The story follows four prominent musicians. Over the course of their lives, they experienced the effects of communism and the rise of Fidel Castro, …
Based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name and (to a lesser extent) Disney’s 1996 Academy Award nominated animated film musical. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is set in 15th century Paris.…
Oops!… They did it again. Theatre Raleigh ACT has another hit on its hands thanks to an exceptionally talented cast whose infectious energy turns this Britney Spears jukebox musical into pure joy.…
DPAC’s touring production of The Notebook features outstanding performances and beautiful design that elevate an adaptation whose score never quite reaches the emotional heights of its source material.…
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.…
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Burning Coal Theatre Company presents ONCE book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Nathalie Ray. ONCE will run August 13-30, 2026, at the Murphey School, located at 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604. Performances run on Thursdays...
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 group of women with passionate opinions and no opportunities sit on a sweltering St. Louis rooftop watching life pass them...
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 her baby in foster care, and years later her daughter Angeline longs to find the mother she believes abandoned her. Themes of hope, sacrifice...
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 terrific opportunity for budding playwrights to challenge their imagination and bring their stories to life on stage...
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 London’s Bush Theatre before transferring to the West End in April 2024.
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, and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant one act premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in...
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 her child, and the Dublin street musician who falls hard for her.
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 their plays, and with a team of professional theatre makers, Burning Coal produces selected scripts...
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 their plays, and with a team of professional theatre makers, Burning Coal produces selected scripts...
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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Theatre Raleigh (10/21-11/08) |
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August Wilson's Radio Golf Net Friends Theatre at the Durham Arts Council (10/22-10/31) |
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Charlotte's Web Raleigh Little Theatre (4/09-4/25) |
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory NRCA Squire Theatre (3/12-3/20) |
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Inside Out and Backwards (Theatre for the Very Young) Raleigh Little Theatre (1/20-2/07) |
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Death Becomes Her DPAC (11/10-11/15) |
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24@1 Studio 1 (2/06-2/06) |
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Sense and Sensibility NRCA Squire Theatre (11/06-11/14) |
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The Bodyguard DPAC (12/08-12/13) |
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Catch Me If You Can Studio 1 (2/19-2/28) |
