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
Legally Blonde JR
Jul 25 – Jul 27, 2025
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner,...
Dot & The Kangaroo JR (Live On Stage)
Jun 20 – Jun 22, 2025
Kids On Stage is proud to present Dot & The Kangaroo JR- a brand new Australian musical!Young, rambunctious Dot longs for an adventure exploring everything...
Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical
May 16 – May 18, 2025
9 TO 5: The MusicalMay 16 / 7 PMMay 17 / 2 PM & 7 PMMay 18 / 3 PMGreene County Wellness Center (84 N....
Disney's Descendants
Apr 26 – Apr 28, 2024
Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney's Descendants: The Musical is a musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from...
HAIRSPRAY
Oct 13 – Oct 22, 2023
You Can’t Stop the Beat! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is headed to KOS! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she...
MAY WE ALL
Mar 24 – Apr 2, 2023
Harmony, Tennessee, used to be called "the town that sings," but music and joy are seldom heard on its streets these days. Singer Jenna Coates...
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