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KENNEDY-MCILWEE STUDIO THEATRE

2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh NC 27606
Raleigh, NC 27606

Upcoming Shows

The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
May 28 – Jun 14, 2026

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...



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....

Past Shows

MAPPING INSTINCTS: Neuroscience at PLAY with the Mind and Body
MAPPING INSTINCTS: Neuroscience at PLAY with the Mind and Body
Apr 16 – Apr 19, 2026

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
Stupid F##king Bird by Aaron Posner
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026

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
The Forest Night by Alexandra Weld
Oct 2 – Oct 5, 2025

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
QuickSCRIPTS
Jun 21

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
Dial M For Murder
May 29 – Jun 15, 2025

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
Teletype
Oct 3 – Oct 6, 2024

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
The Great Beyond
May 30 – Jun 16, 2024

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
Fefu and Her Friends
Oct 23 – Oct 27, 2019

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
GO BACK FOR MURDER by Agatha Christie
May 30 – Jun 16, 2019

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...

Videos


Shadows in Red Light in Raleigh Shadows in Red Light
Burning Coal Theatre Company (6/13-6/14)
Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) in Raleigh Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical)
Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10)
Danger! in Raleigh Danger!
Burning Coal Theatre Company (6/12-6/12)
Wicked in Raleigh Wicked
Durham Performing Arts Center (3/31-4/18)
War Bonds in Raleigh War Bonds
Temple Theatre (2/04-2/07)
The Glass Menagerie in Raleigh The Glass Menagerie
Studio 1 (7/09-7/12)
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)
Gospel R and B Comedy Show in Raleigh Gospel R and B Comedy Show
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley (7/10-7/10)
Wednesdays: Live Music with Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn at Lucky 32 - GSO | No Cover!! in Raleigh Wednesdays: Live Music with Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn at Lucky 32 - GSO | No Cover!!
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen (6/24-6/24)
Daniel Tosh in Raleigh Daniel Tosh
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center (10/18-10/18)