Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre
2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh NC 27606Raleigh, NC
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.…
Past Shows
The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
Written by CHARLES LUDLAM Directed by Danica Jenelle Jackson Two actors play a myriad of characters in this high-camp, quick-change marathon. The Mystery of Irma Vep satirizes all that is ridiculous in Gothic horror, Victorian melodrama and conventional theatre. After his first...
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 states. Mapping Instincts is our collective exploration of these concepts at PLAY in our bodies...
Stupid F##king Bird by Aaron Posner
Sort of adapted from THE SEAGULL by Anton Chekhov Directed by Danica Jackson In this irreverent, contemporary, and darkly funny adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull , Aaron Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in search of the true...
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 third party presenting difficult moral questions forces them to confront their values, right...
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 will be performed 48 hours later before a live audience. Theatre and process. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State...
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 the affair may be over, his jealousy is not. Tony spins a web of deception that will tighten around...
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 1969, and a Charleston State Technical University journalism student decides to out campus fiscal...
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 have lost their father, the Captain, and whose contentious relationship remains unresolved. While the house is...
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 iconic play by Cuban American writer Maria Irene Fortes focuses on gender roles and the struggle against female stereotypes. It is a snapshot of women...
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 her fathers murder. In a passionate attempt to clear her mothers name, she persuades those present on the day of her fathers death...
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Ghost Light: Echoes of The Revoluton Garner Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26) |
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Hairspray Raleigh Little Theatre (8/28-9/20) |
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Inside Out and Backwards (Theatre for the Very Young) Raleigh Little Theatre (1/20-2/07) |
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THE COTTAGE - A Comedy by Sandy Rustin Armour Street Theatre (9/10-9/27) |
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Hadestown (Non-Equity) Durham Performing Arts Center (3/05-3/07) |
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White Christmas Temple Theatre (12/03-12/20) |
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Mamma Mia! Durham Performing Arts Center (12/29-1/03) |
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The Great Gatsby Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (10/06-10/11) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (2/27-2/28) |
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The Bodyguard DPAC (12/08-12/13) |
