Burning Coal Theatre Company
Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St.Raleigh, NC 27604
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 11–20
Danger!
A wild solo show about a man who is convinced his neighbor’s son is a changeling, and the lengths he will go to prove this monster lives among us. Originally seen at the Charm City Fringe Festival, as well as festivals in California, Kansas City and Rhode Island, Raleigh native...
Here in America
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents the US premiere of Here in America, a powerful play by David Edgar, directed by Jerome Davis. The narrative explores the lives of four artists grappling with political fear and personal conviction during significant moments in U.S. history...
Oakwood Series 2025: Un/NAMED
Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to present the collection of local historical plays Un/NAMED, directed by Hayley Philippart. Un/NAMED tells the stories of legacy, societal change, and personal growth through the lens of North Carolina's history. These plays highlight the...
My Name is Rachel Corrie
My Name is Rachel Corrie , written by Alan Rickman and Katharine Viner and drawn from the writings of Rachel Corrie, will be directed by Jeff Zinn. The play is based on the diary and emails of the young American Activist Rachel Corrie. Rachel decided to put her body in jeopardy...
Learning Curves
Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce the premiere of the one-woman show Learning Curves, by Jake Lipman, developed in Matt Hoverman’s Go Solo Workshop, directed by Susan Gross. Learning Curves is an autobiographical solo show about an invitation to a middle school...
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Forgive Us, Gustavito
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents 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...
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Ride The Cyclone by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents 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...
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: The Mansion of Many Apartments by Bronwen Carson
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents 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...
WAIT TIL YOU SEE THIS! 2025: Sea Change by Tamara Kissane
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents 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...
Gumrunners
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents KidsWrite! Festival 2025, celebrating one-act plays written by North Carolina students in grades 6-12. This year's festival features seven original plays, including Gumrunners by Riley Barricklow, Drew Bryan, Benjamin Chamblee, Thomas...
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Ghost Light: Echoes of The Revoluton Garner Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26) |
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Baby Shark (Theatre for the Very Young) Raleigh Little Theatre (5/12-5/30) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (2/27-2/28) |
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Come From Away Raleigh Little Theatre (6/04-6/27) |
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Raleigh Little Theatre (10/23-11/08) |
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Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries North Carolina Museum of Art (10/09-10/11) |
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Hairspray Raleigh Little Theatre (8/28-9/20) |
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Wicked Durham Performing Arts Center (3/31-4/18) |
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Red, White & Temple Patriotic Revue Temple Theatre (2/25-3/14) |
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Mamma Mia! Durham Performing Arts Center (12/29-1/03) |
