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PlayMakers Repertory Company

Upcoming Shows

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.

Articles

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh

by April Sigler · October 22, 2026

With a hilarious cast, clever direction, and plenty of over-the-top antics, Theatre Raleigh’s Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors delivers a delightfully campy evening filled with nonstop laughs and Halloween fun for you to sink your teeth into.…

Review: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at DPAC

Review: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at DPAC

by April Sigler · October 14, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending is funny, charming, and profoundly human - this beautiful production left me laughing, crying, and wishing I were a Helperbot so I could experience it all over again.…

Review: THE PROM at Cary Players

Review: THE PROM at Cary Players

by April Sigler · September 27, 2026

Cary Players’ The Prom is a laugh-filled celebration powered by a talented cast. Beneath the Broadway satire and over-the-top comedy is a moving message about acceptance, community, and having the courage to be yourself.…

Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

by Jeffrey Kare · September 24, 2026

Buena Vista Social Club is the latest in a long line of jukebox/biomusicals. This one in particular is set in Havana, Cuba from the 1950s to the 1990s. The story follows four prominent musicians. Over the course of their lives, they experienced the effects of communism and the rise of Fidel Castro, …

Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

by Jeffrey Kare · August 13, 2026

Based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name and (to a lesser extent) Disney’s 1996 Academy Award nominated animated film musical. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is set in 15th century Paris.…

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.…

Past Shows

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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...

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...

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Theatre Raleigh (10/21-11/08)
August Wilson's Radio Golf in Raleigh August Wilson's Radio Golf
Net Friends Theatre at the Durham Arts Council (10/22-10/31)
Holiday Spectacular Pajama Party Edition in Raleigh Holiday Spectacular Pajama Party Edition
Studio 1 (12/19-12/19)
24@1 in Raleigh 24@1
Studio 1 (2/06-2/06)
MAMMA MIA! in Raleigh MAMMA MIA!
DPAC (12/29-1/03)
12@1 in Raleigh 12@1
Studio 1 (1/30-1/30)
JR. Board Show in Raleigh JR. Board Show
Studio 1 (1/21-1/24)
Come From Away in Raleigh Come From Away
Raleigh Little Theatre (6/04-6/27)
Baby Shark (Theatre for the Very Young) in Raleigh Baby Shark (Theatre for the Very Young)
Raleigh Little Theatre (5/12-5/30)
Trash in Raleigh Trash
Studio 1 (3/11-3/14)