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Durham, NC 27701

Upcoming Shows

Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
Sep 22 – Sep 27, 2026

A Remarkable Blend of Music, Dance and HeartIt’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of...

Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
Oct 13 – Oct 18, 2026

Tony Award Winner! Best MusicalWinner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection,...

Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

The Hilarious Musical Comedy ReturnsEveryone’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”...

Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
Nov 10 – Nov 15, 2026

Broadway's Most Hilarious New MusicalMadeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the...

The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Dec 8 – Dec 13, 2026

The International, Award-Winning Smash Hit MusicalBased on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with...

MAMMA MIA!
MAMMA MIA!
Dec 29 – Jan 3, 2027

The Smash Hit Musical Based on the Songs of ABBAA mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a...

Waitress
Waitress
Feb 5 – Feb 7, 2027

The Broadway Musical Baked from the HeartMeet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky...

Hadestown
Hadestown
Mar 5 – Mar 7, 2027

Back by Popular Demand - Broadway’s Tony and Grammy-Winning Best MusicalCOME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BEWelcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate....

WICKED
WICKED
Mar 31 – Apr 18, 2027

See It Live. Remember It Forever. Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz…where there is a young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing...

Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
May 11 – May 16, 2027

Ranked the #1 Broadway Show of 2025 by Entertainment WeeklyHow did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming...

The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
May 26 – Jun 6, 2027

The Brilliant Original Returns "More Spectacular Than Ever" -Sunday ExpressThe Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd...



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...

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center


by Jeffrey Kare - May 06, 2026

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


by April Sigler - April 24, 2026

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


by April Sigler - April 11, 2026

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


by Jeffrey Kare - April 02, 2026

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...

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776


by Jeffrey Kare - March 29, 2026

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy....

Review: STEREOPHONIC at DPAC


by April Sigler - March 18, 2026

Stereophonic, the most Tony-nominated play of all time and winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play, offers a compelling fly-on-the-wall look at a 1970s rock band recording their next album. With strong performances and music that feels like a character of its own, the show immerses you in the cr...

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center


by Jeffrey Kare - February 18, 2026

Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow u...

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center


by Jeffrey Kare - December 17, 2025

Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he fi...

Review: Poiema Artistry Theatre Co.'s IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS


by Jeffrey Kare - December 07, 2025

Based on Michael Curtiz’ 1954 Academy Award nomination film musical of the same name. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have formed a successful song-and-dance act after World War II....

Videos


Hamilton (Angelica Company) in Raleigh Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Durham Performing Arts Center (5/19-6/14)
The Glass Menagerie in Raleigh The Glass Menagerie
Studio 1 (7/09-7/12)
1776 in Raleigh 1776
Temple Theatre (9/10-9/27)
The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful in Raleigh The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre (5/28-6/14)
The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO in Raleigh The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (7/16-7/16)
Little Women in Raleigh Little Women
Temple Theatre (10/15-11/01)
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT” in Raleigh Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater (5/31-5/31)
2026 Night Nation Run - Raleigh, NC in Raleigh 2026 Night Nation Run - Raleigh, NC
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (8/22-8/22)
The Notebook in Raleigh The Notebook
Durham Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/19)
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT” in Raleigh Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Knightdale Station Park Amphitheater (5/30-5/30)