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Triad Pride Acting Co presents 'The Fantasticks'
Triad Pride Acting Co presents 'The Fantasticks'

Triad Pride Acting Company is honored to announce its upcoming production of the record-breaking musical "The Fantasticks," running from May 8th through May 17th, 2026,...

Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
May 9 · Durham Central Park, Durham

All the world’s a stage! Don’t miss Switch Theatre’s 4th annual, free-to-the-public Shakespeare In the Parks production of “As You Like It.” Shakespeare’s madcap story...

Bright Star
Bright Star
Apr 16 – May 10, 2026 · Temple Theatre, Sanford

Bright Star is a musical about a literary editor and a World War II soldier who discover a secret that changes their lives. The show...

Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
May 10 · Durham Central Park, Durham

All the world’s a stage! Don’t miss Switch Theatre’s 4th annual, free-to-the-public Shakespeare In the Parks production of “As You Like It.” Shakespeare’s madcap story...

Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity
Apr 30 – May 10, 2026 · Old Courthouse Theatre, Concord

Hapless but unflappable Charity Hope Valentine desperately seeks love in New York City in the 1960s. In this exuberant, groovy, hilarious musical comedy, Charity tries...

Sweet Charity
Sweet Charity
Apr 30 – May 10, 2026 · Old Courthouse Theatre, Concord

Director: Tom HollisMusic Director: Laurie KlausChoreographer: Rachel PetersonNominee: Nine 1966 Tony Awards, including Best MusicalWinner! Four 1986 Tony Awards, including Best Musical RevivalHapless but unflappable...

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
May 5 – May 10, 2026 · Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham

The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc...

The Hobbit
May 2 – May 10, 2026 · Raleigh Little Theatre

Raleigh Little Theatre brings J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved story The Hobbit to life in their scenic outdoor amphitheatre. The production follows Bilbo Baggins on his epic...

Three Blue Box Debuts
Three Blue Box Debuts
May 1 – May 10, 2026 · Vault Theatre, Durham

Three original works from our membership and community!Presented at VAULT THEATRE in DURHAM.May 1st, 2nd, 8th, & 9th at 7:00PMMay 3rd & 10th at 3:00PM...

Wednesdays: Live Music with Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn at Lucky 32 - GSO | No Cover!!
Wednesdays: Live Music with Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn at Lucky 32 - GSO | No Cover!!
May 13 · Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, Greensboro

Every Wednesday from 6—9 PM | Live acoustic music with Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn. Also: Catch Chip Holton painting live art until 8 PM....

Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
May 16 · Fred Fletcher Amphitheatre, Raleigh

All the world’s a stage! Don’t miss Switch Theatre’s 4th annual, free-to-the-public Shakespeare In the Parks production of “As You Like It.” Shakespeare’s madcap story...

If All the Sky Were Paper
If All the Sky Were Paper
May 14 – May 17, 2026 · Old Courthouse Theatre, Concord

After bestselling author Andrew Carroll found a riveting, heartfelt letter written by a distant cousin deployed as a pilot in World War II, he embarked...

Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
May 17 · Fred Fletcher Amphitheatre, Raleigh

All the world’s a stage! Don’t miss Switch Theatre’s 4th annual, free-to-the-public Shakespeare In the Parks production of “As You Like It.” Shakespeare’s madcap story...

TR In Concert: Una Noche Con Los Azconas
TR In Concert: Una Noche Con Los Azconas
May 23 · Theatre Raleigh, Raleigh

Get ready to move your feet and open your heart!  Una Noche Con Los Azconas (A Night with the Azconas) is an unforgettable evening of Latin music, culture,...

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
May 8 – May 24, 2026 · Memorial Park, Asheboro

90 minutes. 36 plays. 3 actors. 1 tennis court?Three fearless performers from Broadway and Cirque du Soleil attempt the impossible: to bring all of Shakespeare’s...

The Color Purple
The Color Purple
May 8 – May 24, 2026 · Theatre Charlotte, Charlotte

A testament to the healing power of love. The epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker comes to life in an emotional tour de force...

The Prom
The Prom
May 8 – May 24, 2026 · Studio 1, Burlington

The Prom is a vibrant, hilarious, and heartfelt Broadway musical that celebrates love, acceptance, and standing up for what’s right. When four eccentric Broadway stars...

Burning Coal Theatre Presents KidsWrite! Festival 2026
"Burning Coal Theatre Presents KidsWrite! Festival 2026"
May 29 – May 30, 2026 · Burning Coal Theatre, Raleigh

Every spring Burning Coal Theatre accepts original one-act play submissions for our KidsWrite! series to encourage the young writers of North Carolina! This is a...

Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”

All the world’s a stage! Don’t miss Switch Theatre’s 4th annual, free-to-the-public Shakespeare In the Parks production of “As You Like It.” Shakespeare’s madcap story...

Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”
Shakespeare in the Parks: “AS YOU LIKE IT”

All the world’s a stage! Don’t miss Switch Theatre’s 4th annual, free-to-the-public Shakespeare In the Parks production of “As You Like It.” Shakespeare’s madcap story...

Danger!
Danger!
Jun 11 · Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh

A wild solo show about a man who is convinced his neighbor’s son is a changeling, and the lengths he will go to prove this...

Danger!
Danger!
Jun 12 · Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh

A wild solo show about a man who is convinced his neighbor’s son is a changeling, and the lengths he will go to prove this...

Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
May 19 – Jun 14, 2026 · Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham

HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary...

Shadows in Red Light
Shadows in Red Light
Jun 13 – Jun 14, 2026 · Burning Coal Theatre Company, Raleigh

A concert version of a new musical set during the AIDS epidemic in New York City.A single mother thinks she is placing her baby in...

The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
The Mystery of Irma Vep - A Penny Dreadful
May 28 – Jun 14, 2026 · Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre, Raleigh

Written by CHARLES LUDLAMDirected by Danica Jenelle JacksonTwo actors play a myriad of characters in this high-camp, quick-change marathon. The Mystery of Irma Vepsatirizes all that is ridiculous...



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Latest Raleigh Reviews


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


by Jeffrey Kare - May 06, 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


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....



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