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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

FeaturedDracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Oct 21 – Nov 8, 2026 · Theatre Raleigh, Raleigh

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is an upcoming production by Theatre Raleigh running in late October and early November 2026. The show will be staged at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center at 6638 Old Wake Forest Road in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical)

Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical)

Oct 8 – Oct 10, 2026 · Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, Snow Camp

At the turn of the twentieth century in rural America, David and Sadie, an engaged couple, face tragedy when David suddenly dies. But death isn’t about to stop David’s unconquerable spirit. On the other side, he teams up with a ghost named Eve, who helps him find a way back. The...

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing

Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2026 · The Kennedy Family Theatre, Wilson

RALEIGH/WILSON, NC — Following its wildly popular Broadway run, Honest Pint Theatre Company , known for its compelling and intimate storytelling, is proud to announce a new co-production with Performing Arts at Barton College : Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s critically...

Metamorphoses

Metamorphoses

Oct 1 – Oct 11, 2026 · Titmus Theatre, Raleigh

Based on Ovid’s first-century epic, Mary Zimmerman reimagines this poetic collection of Greek and Roman myths, juxtaposing the ancient and contemporary to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. Metamorphoses reminds us that the joys...

Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries

Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries

Oct 9 – Oct 11, 2026 · North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Oct 9 and Oct 11 at 7pm Join us after hours at the North Carolina Museum of Art for an immersive evening where frames dissolve and the galleries become a living theatrical canvas. Audiences move from space to space as four North Carolina theater companies...

Beetlejuice JR (Live On Stage!)

Beetlejuice JR (Live On Stage!)

Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026 · Kids On Stage, Snow HIll

Beetlejuice JR is a frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father...

Daniel Tosh

Daniel Tosh

Oct 18 · Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center, Asheville

Are you searching for a comic night you can relax and witness with a bunch of pals in October? Well, the outstanding and hilarious Daniel Tosh is back on tour for fall, 2026 and its all anyone in the comedy biz can talk about! The former host of Comedy Central's hit series...

Maybe Happy Ending

Maybe Happy Ending

Oct 13 – Oct 18, 2026 · DPAC, Durham

Tony Award Winner! Best Musical Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden ( Parade ), MAYBE...

The Crucible

The Crucible

Oct 9 – Oct 18, 2026 · Forest Theatre, Chapel Hill

Winner of 8 Tony Awards, The Crucible is one of the most acclaimed plays in the American theatrical canon. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is a gripping and timely parable of contemporary society, as well as a studied historical tale. The...

Travesties

Travesties

Oct 8 – Oct 25, 2026 · Burning Coal Theatre, Raleigh

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...

Did Somebody Say DRAG-ula

Did Somebody Say DRAG-ula

Oct 30 · Theatre Raleigh, Raleigh

Pocket Nightmare Productions has teamed up with Theatre Raleigh to bring you Did Somebody say...DRAG-ula , a Halloween themed drag and burlesque show! Join us for a spooky evening of live entertainment from local performers featuring live singing, music, and dancing! Ages: 18+...

August Wilson's Radio Golf

August Wilson's Radio Golf

Oct 22 – Oct 31, 2026 · Net Friends Theatre at the Durham Arts Council, Durham, NC

Is winning the game worth losing your connection to the past? Politics, real estate, and the enduring appeal of the fairway Harmond Wilks is on the verge of becoming Pittsburgh's first Black mayor, and his ambitious redevelopment project for the Hill District – including a new...

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous

Oct 14 – Nov 1, 2026 · PlayMakers Repertory Company

When retired actress Anna Campbell plans her career-defining comeback to the stage, she discovers she's being replaced with an ambitious young woman with a questionable background. This razor-sharp comedy explores generational tensions, friendship, and how art has a life of its...

Little Women

Little Women

Oct 15 – Nov 1, 2026 · Temple Theatre, Sanford

Experience the soaring melodies and heart-wrenching journey of the March sisters as they navigate the trials of the American Civil War and the triumphs of finding their own voices. Enjoy a musical filled night of laughter, tears, personal discovery, heartache and everlasting...

Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire

Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026 · DPAC, Durham

The Hilarious Musical Comedy Returns Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to the Triangle in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” ( Manchester Evening News ) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy...

U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brass Quintet

Nov 6 · Thalian Hall

Thalian Hall hosts the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Brass Quintet in concert. The performance honors America's armed forces during the week of Veterans Day. Thalian Hall CEO Shane Fernando noted Wilmington's rich history with the U.S. armed forces.

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Oct 23 – Nov 8, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh

Two minor characters from Hamlet suddenly find themselves at the center of one of theatre’s funniest and imaginative comedies and Stoppard’s most well known work. As the two lead characters search for answers, they encounter actors, royalty, pirates, impossible coincidences, and...

Death Becomes Her

Death Becomes Her

Nov 10 – Nov 15, 2026 · DPAC, Durham

Broadway's Most Hilarious New Musical Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies…until Madeline...

Knock, Knock (Theatre for the Very Young)

Knock, Knock (Theatre for the Very Young)

Nov 18 – Nov 29, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh

Knock, Knock is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with this adventure through an apartment building. Meet the various residents behind different doors and on different floors and see delivery boxes become imaginative forts, snowflake crafting causing frustrations...

Our Town

Nov 18 – Dec 6, 2026 · PlayMakers Repertory Company

In the small town of Grover's Corners, ordinary moments reveal extraordinary beauty. Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is a heartfelt, timeless portrait of love, family, and the fleeting nature of life, reminding us to cherish the here and now.

The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

Dec 8 – Dec 13, 2026 · DPAC, Durham

The International, Award-Winning Smash Hit Musical Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank...

Cinderella

Cinderella

Dec 4 – Dec 20, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre, Raleigh

RLT’s holiday tradition returns to celebrate its 42nd year! Kids of all ages will love this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, filled with music, laughs, and a sparkle of magic. This musical comedy features elegant costumes and scenery and a cast of memorable characters...

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Dec 9 – Dec 20, 2026 · Theatre Raleigh

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley is an upcoming holiday production by Theatre Raleigh running in December 2026. The show will be staged at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center at 6638 Old Wake Forest Road in Raleigh, North Carolina.

White Christmas

White Christmas

Dec 3 – Dec 20, 2026 · Temple Theatre, Sanford

Based on the beloved film, this holiday classic features an iconic score with 17 legendary Irving Berlin standards, including “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” and the timeless title song. Celebrate the season with high-energy tap numbers, vibrant 1950s period costumes...

Latest Raleigh Reviews

Review: THE PROM at Cary Players

Review: THE PROM at Cary Players

by April Sigler · September 27, 2026

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.…

Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

by Jeffrey Kare · September 24, 2026

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, …

Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

by Jeffrey Kare · August 13, 2026

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.…

Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT

Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT

by April Sigler · July 27, 2026

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

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at DPAC

by April Sigler · July 15, 2026

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

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK

by Jeffrey Kare · June 6, 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.…

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh

by April Sigler · June 4, 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…

Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

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…

Review: BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre

Review: BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre

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…

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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors in Raleigh Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Theatre Raleigh (10/21-11/08)
Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries in Raleigh Unframed Voices: Art. Theater. No Boundaries
North Carolina Museum of Art (10/09-10/11)
Death Becomes Her in Raleigh Death Becomes Her
DPAC (11/10-11/15)
Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) in Raleigh Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical)
Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10)
Knock, Knock (Theatre for the Very Young) in Raleigh Knock, Knock (Theatre for the Very Young)
Raleigh Little Theatre (11/18-11/29)
One Noble Journey in Raleigh One Noble Journey
Temple Theatre (1/28-1/31)
WICKED in Raleigh WICKED
DPAC (3/31-4/18)
Shadow Amok Time (An immersive, story driven, horror event) in Raleigh Shadow Amok Time (An immersive, story driven, horror event)
Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/15-10/17)
Operation Mincemeat in Raleigh Operation Mincemeat
DPAC (5/11-5/16)
Every Brilliant Thing in Raleigh Every Brilliant Thing
The Kennedy Family Theatre (10/02-10/11)