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
CINDERELLA
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
*Company PremiereA fairytale fantasy comes to life in Massenet’s Cinderella. With enchanting melodies, sparkling orchestration, and a touch of magical mischief, this heartwarming opera puts a...
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Apr 4 – Apr 6, 2025
Mozart's THE MARRIAGE OF FIGAROFriday, April 4, 2025 at 7:30PMSunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00PMRaleigh Memorial AuditoriumComedic capers and uproarious antics take center stage as...
FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONAS
Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025
Daniel Catán's FLORENCIA EN EL AMAZONASFriday, January 31 at 7:30PMSunday, February 2 at 2:00PMRaleigh Memorial AuditoriumNorth Carolina Opera’s first ever Spanish language opera! Embark on...
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Feb 2 – Feb 4, 2024
Rossini’s recognizable melodies set the stage for a madcap matchmaking musical comedy.
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