A Love Supreme jam
A free Open Gathering jam session led by saxophonist and educator Dexter Moses, celebrating North Carolina native John Coltrane. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival.
Carolina Performing Arts
Upcoming Shows
assembly of the poor hymnal
A choral work by composer David Lang that turns caring for others into song and movement. Performed by The Crossing, led by artistic director Donald Nally, with staging and choreography by Annie-B Parson. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival's Pass Events.
Cure for Paranoia
Tiny Desk Contest winner Cure for Paranoia blends hip-hop, soul, jazz, and funk with strikingly honest lyrics about mental health and healing. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival's Pass Events.
NC Hip Hop Cypher
A free Open Gathering featuring multiple generations of North Carolina Hip Hop artists, copresented and co-curated by Carolina Waves founder Mir.I.am and Chapel Hill Poet Laureate and UNC faculty member Donovan Livingston. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival.
Poetry in the Round
A free poetry assembly guided by the four current poets laureate from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival's Open Gatherings.
Public Artmaking
A free Open Gathering led by artists affiliated with the Carrboro-based The ArtsCenter, including mural-making and interactive sculpture. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival.
Sō Percussion, Helado Negro and This Is the Kit
A genre-crossing exchange of percussion, electronics, bilingual songs, banjo, and guitar performed by Sō Percussion, Helado Negro and This Is the Kit. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival's Pass Events.
Sound Installation
A multi-media sound installation created live by Triangle trio Delver using synthesizers, drum machines, seashells, broken violins, and beaver logs. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival's free Open Gatherings.
Star-Crossed
Three stories of love persisting against the odds, carried across cultures and centuries by string quartet Brooklyn Rider. The performance includes new visuals inspired by the work of Frida Kahlo. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival's Pass Events.
The North Carolina Folk Play Project readings
Free readings presented by PlayMakers Repertory Company as part of its 50th-anniversary season, held during the All. Together. Now. festival's Open Gatherings.
Try/Step/Trip
A theatrical mixtape of hip-hop, spoken word, and step created by Dahlak Brathwaite about a young Black man's fight to define himself beyond the criminal justice system. Part of the All. Together. Now. festival's Pass Events.
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.…
Review: Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY
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…
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Red, White & Temple Patriotic Revue Temple Theatre (2/25-3/14) |
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Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10) |
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Right Before I Go Charlotte's Off-Broadway (9/10-9/13) |
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Little Women Temple Theatre (10/15-11/01) |
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Wicked Durham Performing Arts Center (3/31-4/18) |
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Maybe Happy Ending DPAC (10/13-10/18) |
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Zac Brown Band Credit One Stadium (9/17-9/17) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (9/12-9/13) |
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Mamma Mia! Durham Performing Arts Center (12/29-1/03) |
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White Christmas Temple Theatre (12/03-12/20) |