Burning Coal Theatre Company
Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT
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.…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at DPAC
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.…
Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.…
Past Shows
70 total · showing 21–30
KidsWrite! Festival 2025
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents the KidsWrite! Festival 2025, showcasing original one-act plays written by North Carolina students in grades 6-12. This year's lineup includes seven finalist scripts, such as The Ballad of a Music Duo and Fairies by Caroline Zyla and...
Orpheus
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents the KidsWrite! Festival, showcasing original one-act plays created by North Carolina students in grades 6 through 12. This year's festival features seven selected scripts including Orpheus by Taite Capes, which tells the story of a...
Phoebe Can’t Know
Phoebe Can’t Know explores the complexities of young love through the eyes of Evan and Phoebe, childhood friends whose feelings evolve as they grow older. As Evan grapples with his burgeoning affection for Phoebe, who is also pursued by their mutual friend Aaron, the tension...
Ribbing
Ribbing is one of the seven original plays featured in the KidsWrite! Festival, showcasing one-act plays written by North Carolina students. Written by Abby Zwahlen, this story follows Sophie as she navigates a pivotal choice between marrying her young pastor or embarking on a...
The Ballad of a Music Duo and Fairies
The Ballad of a Music Duo and Fairies is a whimsical journey created by 9th grader Caroline Zyla, featured in the KidsWrite! Festival at Burning Coal Theatre. The story follows bandmates Cassie and Liam as they venture into the woods seeking inspiration for the Bayside Music...
Titanium Lovers
Titanium Lovers is set in the year 2080, where technology has drastically altered human connections. The story follows Adam, who inhabits an isolated apartment complex, relying solely on mail-ordered female robots for companionship and having never experienced the sun or the...
What’s In A Name
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents the KidsWrite! Festival, showcasing original one-act plays written by North Carolina students in grades 6-12. The festival features seven finalist scripts, including What's In A Name by Noah Howard, which follows a diverse group of musicians...
Merrily We Roll Along
Merrily We Roll Along, written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, is told in reverse chronological order and depicts the story of a successful and wealthy composer by the name of Franklin Shepherd, as well as his two old friends (Mary and Charley), and their changing...
Being Chaka
Created by TEA Artistry, Being Chaka is a coming-of-age story in which souls from two worlds struggle for self and group transcendence as they take the painful and possible redemptive journey through relationships and systems steeped in racism.
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Ghost Light: Echoes of The Revoluton Garner Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26) |
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The Great Gatsby Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10) |
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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (9/22-9/27) |
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MAMMA MIA! Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (3/02-3/07) |
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Come From Away Raleigh Little Theatre (6/04-6/27) |
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Mrs. Doubtfire DPAC (10/30-11/01) |
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Metamorphoses Titmus Theatre (10/01-10/11) |
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The Crucible Forest Theatre (10/09-10/18) |
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Mamma Mia! Durham Performing Arts Center (12/29-1/03) |
