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.…
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre
2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh NC 27606Raleigh, NC 27606
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…
Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776
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
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…
Past Shows
The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
Written by CHARLES LUDLAMDirected by Danica Jenelle JacksonTwo actors play a myriad of characters in this high-camp, quick-change marathon. The Mystery of Irma Vepsatirizes all that is ridiculous...
MAPPING INSTINCTS: Neuroscience at PLAY with the Mind and Body
A production devised by the company. In 1998, the neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp published a book classifying seven primary affective systems or, more simply, emotional developmental...
Stupid F##king Bird by Aaron Posner
Sort of adapted from THE SEAGULL by Anton ChekhovDirected by Danica JacksonIn this irreverent, contemporary, and darkly funny adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, Aaron Posner stages...
The Forest Night by Alexandra Weld
A research assistant and his companion, seeking variety, encounter unsettling, abnormal events in The Forest Night, a play written by NC State student Alexandra Weld. The arrival of a...
QuickSCRIPTS
An evening of 10-minute plays written, cast and produced in 72 hours. Writers are given a prompt with 24 hours to produce a script that...
Dial M For Murder
Jeffrey Hatcher's new adaptation of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Hitchcock’s masterpiece! Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. While...
Teletype
Directed by Mia Self, University Theatre will open the 2024-25 season with Teletype by NC State senior Wyat Hamilton, winner of the 2024 Creative Artist Award.It’s autumn...
The Great Beyond
A comic drama about loss, hope, and finding the power to believe... from the adult's perspective!By Steven Dietz. THE GREAT BEYOND reunites estranged sisters who...
Fefu and Her Friends
Set in 1935, the play shows a slice of the lives of eight women gathered for a day to rehearse for a charity event. This...
GO BACK FOR MURDER by Agatha Christie
Directed by Mia Self. After receiving a letter from beyond the grave, Carla Crale believes her mother, who died in prison, was wrongly convicted of...
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Almost Like A Dance Carolina Theater Workshop (6/26-6/27) |
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The Notebook – The Musical Durham Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/14) |
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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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Danger! Burning Coal Theatre Company (6/27-6/27) |
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Hair in Concert Fred Fletcher Park Amphitheatre (7/04-7/04) |
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The Phantom of the Opera DPAC (5/26-6/06) |
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SWAN LAKE by The United European Ballet Company R. J. Reynolds Auditorium (10/13-10/13) |
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Mrs. Doubtfire DPAC (10/30-11/01) |
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One Noble Journey Temple Theatre (1/28-1/31) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Durham Performing Arts Center (3/05-3/07) |