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RALEIGH MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

2 E. South Street Raleigh, NC 27601
Raleigh, NC 27601



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


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....

Review: Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY


by Jeffrey Kare - April 02, 2026

Come From Away is based on a true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small Canadian town turned into an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted t...

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776


by Jeffrey Kare - March 29, 2026

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy....

Review: STEREOPHONIC at DPAC


by April Sigler - March 18, 2026

Stereophonic, the most Tony-nominated play of all time and winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play, offers a compelling fly-on-the-wall look at a 1970s rock band recording their next album. With strong performances and music that feels like a character of its own, the show immerses you in the cr...

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
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
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
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
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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