Raleigh — Musicals
Find Raleigh Musical near you featuring the best of musicals in Raleigh including new shows, revivals & more.
Hairspray
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the...
1776
Celebrate 250 years of American independence! Witness the “obnoxious and unlikeable” John Adams attempt to ignite a revolution in the Tony Award-winning musical that breathes fire into American history. Set in the sweltering heat of a Philadelphia summer, this high-stakes...
Buena Vista Social Club
A Remarkable Blend of Music, Dance and Heart It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious...
Disney's Frozen
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister...
Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical)
At the turn of the twentieth century in rural America, David and Sadie, an engaged couple, face tragedy when David suddenly dies. But death isn’t about to stop David’s unconquerable spirit. On the other side, he teams up with a ghost named Eve, who helps him find a way back. The...
Daniel Tosh
Are you searching for a comic night you can relax and witness with a bunch of pals in October? Well, the outstanding and hilarious Daniel Tosh is back on tour for fall, 2026 and its all anyone in the comedy biz can talk about! The former host of Comedy Central's hit series...
Maybe Happy Ending
Tony Award Winner! Best Musical Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden ( Parade ), MAYBE...
Latest Raleigh Reviews
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.…
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Ghost Light: Echoes of The Revoluton Garner Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26) |
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Raleigh Little Theatre (10/23-11/08) |
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Red, White & Temple Patriotic Revue Temple Theatre (2/25-3/14) |
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Disney's Frozen Studio 1 (9/11-9/27) |
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Hadestown DPAC (3/05-3/07) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Fillmore Charlotte (10/27-10/27) |
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Buena Vista Social Club DPAC (9/22-9/27) |
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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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Knock, Knock (Theatre for the Very Young) Raleigh Little Theatre (11/18-11/29) |
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Daniel Tosh Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center (10/18-10/18) |