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
Music Man Sr
Feb 9 – Feb 14, 2026
Lead the big parade in this adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic.
Urinetown, The Musical
Jun 5 – Jun 21, 2020
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)In a not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on...
A Raisin in the Sun
Apr 10 – Apr 26, 2020
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)Walter Lee Younger hopes to use his fathers life-insurance money to open a liquor store with two partners. His mother,...
A Raisin in the Sun
Apr 10 – Apr 26, 2020
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)Walter Lee Younger hopes to use his fathers life-insurance money to open a liquor store with two partners. His mother,...
A Raisin in the Sun
Apr 10 – Apr 26, 2020
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)Walter Lee Younger hopes to use his fathers life-insurance money to open a liquor store with two partners. His mother,...
A Raisin in the Sun
Apr 10 – Apr 26, 2020
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)Walter Lee Younger hopes to use his fathers life-insurance money to open a liquor store with two partners. His mother,...
The Jungle Book
Mar 20 – Apr 5, 2020
Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre (General Admission)Mowgli grows up believing hes as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he...
The Jungle Book - Sensory-Friendly Performance
Apr 4
Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre (General Admission)Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum...
Seussical Jr. - Sensory-Friendly Performance
Feb 29
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (General Admission)Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism...
Seussical Jr.
Feb 14 – Feb 23, 2020
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)The nefarious Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing...
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Jan 17 – Feb 9, 2020
based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon StephensRaleigh Little Theatre...
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Sensory-Friendly Performance
Feb 9
Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre (General Admission)Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum...
Cinderella
Dec 6 – Dec 22, 2019
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating)This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family. Just the right mixture of comedy and romance can...
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Sensory-Friendly Performance
Nov 9
Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (General Admission)Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism...
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED)
Oct 25 – Nov 9, 2019
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs...
Blood at the Root
Sep 27 – Oct 13, 2019
Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre (General Admission)Based on the true story of the Jena Six; six Black students who were initially charged with attempted murder for a...
Raleigh Symphony Orchestra Fall Pops Concert
Sep 15
The Raleigh Symphony Orchestra performs a casual pops concert in RLTs Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. You dont want to miss this family-friendly program featuring music...
Antigone
Jul 12 – Jul 28, 2019
July 19 - 28, 2019 Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre (General Admission) Antigone, defying her uncle Creons decree that her brother should remain unburied, challenges the morality...
AVENUE Q
Jun 2 – Jun 18, 2017
Blithe Spirit
Jun 6 – Jun 22, 2014
Blithe Spirit Comedy By Noel Coward Part of the RLT 2013-2014 Sutton Series Cantey V. Sutton Theatre; reserved seating. June 6 - 22, 2014 Thursday,...
Pinocchio
Apr 18 – Apr 27, 2014
Pinocchio Book & lyrics by Arnold Wengrow. Music by Nicky Rea & Jackie Cassada Based on the story by Carlo Collodi Part of the RLT...
OPQRS, Etc.
Mar 14 – Mar 30, 2014
OPQRS, ETC. By Madge Miller Part of the RLT Youth Series Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre; general admission March 14 - 30, 2014 Thursday & Friday 7:30...
Caroline, or Change
Feb 14 – Mar 2, 2014
Caroline, or Change Book & Lyrics by Tony Kushner Music by Jeanine Tesori Part of the RLT 2013-2014 Sutton Series Cantey V. Sutton Theatre; reserved...
The Divine Sister
Jan 17 – Feb 2, 2014
The Divine Sister By Charles Busch Part of the RLT City Series Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, reserved seating. January 17 - February 2, 2014 Thursday, Friday...
Cinderella
Dec 6 – Dec 21, 2013
Cinderella Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault Adaptation and lyrics by Jim Eiler Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy Cantey V. Sutton...
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!
Nov 1 – Nov 17, 2013
Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! By Allison Gregory Adapted from the book by Barbara Park Part of the RLT Youth Series Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching...
As You Like It
Aug 22 – Aug 30, 2013
Bare Theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre, and PineCone present William Shakespeare’s "As You Like It." Taking place in the open air at Raleigh Little Theatre’s outdoor...
Animal Farm
Jul 19 – Jul 28, 2013
Animal Farm Adapted by Peter Hall Music by Richard Peaslee Lyrics by Adrian Mitchell From the book by George Orwell TEENS ON STAGE Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching...
Once on This Island
Jun 7 – Jun 23, 2013
Once on This Island Book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty Part of the RLT 2012-2013 Sutton Series Cantey V. Sutton Theatre...
The Comedy of Errors
May 24 – Jun 1, 2013
Bare Theatre and Raleigh Little Theatre present, in collaboration with Cirque de Vol Studios, William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors. Bare Theatre’s Managing Director G....
The Brementown Musicians
May 3 – May 19, 2013
The Brementown Musicians Based on the story by The Grimm Brothers By Allison Gregory Music by Hummie Mann Part of the RLT 2012-2013 Youth Series....
Art
Sep 6 – Apr 29, 2013
Art By Yasmina Reza. Translated by Christopher Hampton. Part of the RLT 2013-2014 Sutton Series Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, reserved seating. September 6 - 29, 2013...
The Importance of Being Earnest
Apr 12 – Apr 28, 2013
The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde Part of the RLT 2012-2013 Sutton Series Cantey V. Sutton Theatre (Reserved Seating) April 12 - 28,...
Tigers Be Still
Mar 22 – Apr 7, 2013
Tigers Be Still Buy TicketsBy Kim Rosenstock Co-produced with the Actors Comedy Lab Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre (General Admission Seating) March 22 - April 7, 2013...
Snow White, The Queen's Fair Daughter
Mar 1 – Mar 10, 2013
Snow White, The Queen's Fair Daughter Buy ticketsBased on the story by The Grimm Brothers Adapted by Max Bush Part of the RLT 2012-2013 Youth...
Bus Stop
Feb 1 – Feb 24, 2013
Bus Stop Buy TicketsBy William Inge Part of the RLT 2012-2013 Sutton Series Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre (Reserved Seating) February 1 - 24, 2013 Comedy/drama. Journey...
The 39 Steps
Oct 12 – Oct 28, 2012
Follow the adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hanay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents,...
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
Sep 14 – Sep 30, 2012
All of the Bard's 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! This irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays was London’s longest-running comedy – 10 years in...
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