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PlayMakers Repertory Company

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Oedipus: King/Colonus

Oedipus: King/Colonus

Sep 9 – Sep 27, 2026

Join us for a World Premiere adapted and directed by Carey Perloff with original music by David Coulter. Experience Sophocles’ epic trilogy brought to life in a sweeping tale of fate, prophecy, and reckoning. This fresh adaptation breathes life into the ancient tale of a king’s...

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous

Oct 14 – Nov 1, 2026

When retired actress Anna Campbell plans her career-defining comeback to the stage, she discovers she's being replaced with an ambitious young woman with a questionable background. This razor-sharp comedy explores generational tensions, friendship, and how art has a life of its...

Our Town

Nov 18 – Dec 6, 2026

In the small town of Grover's Corners, ordinary moments reveal extraordinary beauty. Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is a heartfelt, timeless portrait of love, family, and the fleeting nature of life, reminding us to cherish the here and now.

The Piano Lesson

Jan 27 – Feb 14, 2027

In 1936, a brother and sister clash over a priceless heirloom piano chronicling their family's legacy, debating whether to sell it for land or preserve it as history. August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama explores heritage, identity, and the cost of moving forward when...

John Proctor is the Villain

Mar 3 – Mar 21, 2027

Five teenage girls in a small southern town study The Crucible and begin to challenge not only the literary classic, but the power dynamics at work in and out of the classroom. Having recently taken Broadway by storm, this electrifying, funny, and urgent play rattles assumptions...

The 39 Steps

Apr 7 – Apr 25, 2027

Mix a Hitchcock thriller with madcap theatrical flair, and a mysterious murder launches Richard Hannay on a whirlwind spy adventure. Four actors play over 50 roles in this wildly inventive, laugh-out-loud comedy that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT

Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT

by April Sigler · July 27, 2026

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

Review: THE NOTEBOOK at DPAC

by April Sigler · July 15, 2026

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

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK

by Jeffrey Kare · June 6, 2026

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

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh

by April Sigler · June 4, 2026

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

Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

by Jeffrey Kare · May 22, 2026

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

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

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

by Jeffrey Kare · May 6, 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

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

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.…

Past Shows

70 total · showing 1–10

Hello, Dolly!

Hello, Dolly!

Jul 16 – Jul 26, 2026

Set in turn-of-the-century New York, this Tony Award-winning musical follows the bold and charming matchmaker Dolly Levi as she meddles in love. Hello, Dolly! is the culmination of PlayMakers Summer Youth Conservatory, a six-week practicum for high school students.

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias

Apr 8 – Apr 26, 2026

Pull up a chair as six sassy southern spitfires spill the sweet tea in their weekly beauty salon ritual. You’ll laugh and cry in this celebration of love, loss, and the fierce friendships that see us through.

Macbeth

Macbeth

Mar 4 – Mar 22, 2026

A warrior’s quest for power leads him down a dark and bloody path. As ambition clashes with guilt and paranoia, the lines between reality and illusion blur. Dare to behold this haunting, spirit-filled exploration of what it means to hold the crown.

Primary Trust by Eboni Booth

Primary Trust by Eboni Booth

Jan 28 – Feb 15, 2026

When Kenneth’s life of quiet routine— a bookstore job and happy hour mai tais—is suddenly upended, he is confronted by an unfamiliar world of possibility. Come with us on this sweet, moving exploration of trust, transformation, and the unexpected ways we find each other.

You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You

Nov 19 – Dec 7, 2025

Meet the Sycamores, a delightfully eccentric, freewheeling bunch with no regard for social norms. But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’s son, two worlds hilariously collide. Laugh out loud with this heartwarming, madcap classic that reminds us to love...

The Wolves

The Wolves

Oct 8 – Oct 26, 2025

As a fierce squad of high school girls navigate soccer drills, secrets, and ambitions, you experience the fire, humor, and heartbreak of growing up all over again—where every play, on and off the field, could change everything.

The Royale

The Royale

Sep 10 – Sep 28, 2025

Some fights are bigger than a title. It’s more than a boxing match—it’s a fight for freedom. With propulsive rhythms and poetic storytelling, this gripping drama follows a champion who dares to break barriers and battle for victory in and out of the ring.

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller

Jan 29 – Feb 16, 2025

Bear witness to the tragic unraveling of Willy Loman, a weary salesman chasing the elusive American Dream. Amidst family strife and shattered illusions, his journey becomes a haunting exploration of identity, disillusionment, and the relentless pursuit of success. Experience one...

The Shot

The Shot

Jan 7 – Jan 12, 2025

A tour de force by Emmy-nominated actor Sharon Lawrence, inspired by the story of the most powerful woman in journalism. Before her legendary tenure at The Washington Post, where she defied the U. S. government by publishing both the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate story...

What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck

What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck

Oct 16 – Nov 3, 2024

An exploration of the history of the Constitution turns into a hilarious and heartfelt journey into American identity. From teenage debates to adult reflections, this unforgettable tour de force will leave you feeling patriotic and energized. Brace yourself for laughter, a touch...

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Garner Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26)
Waitress in Raleigh Waitress
DPAC (2/05-2/07)
Hadestown in Raleigh Hadestown
DPAC (3/05-3/07)
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING in Raleigh MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (9/22-9/27)
One Noble Journey in Raleigh One Noble Journey
Temple Theatre (1/28-1/31)
Travesties in Raleigh Travesties
Burning Coal Theatre (10/08-10/25)
Daniel Tosh in Raleigh Daniel Tosh
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center (10/18-10/18)
WICKED in Raleigh WICKED
DPAC (3/31-4/18)
Shadow Amok Time (An immersive, story driven, horror event) in Raleigh Shadow Amok Time (An immersive, story driven, horror event)
Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/15-10/17)
Inside Out and Backwards (Theatre for the Very Young) in Raleigh Inside Out and Backwards (Theatre for the Very Young)
Raleigh Little Theatre (1/20-2/07)