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BURNING COAL THEATRE

224 Polk St, Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC 27604



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

Red Pitch
Red Pitch
Feb 5 – Feb 22, 2026

The US premiere of a red-hot play about futbol, friendship, and coming of age in a constantly shifting world.  This critically acclaimed play originated at...

Here in America
Here in America
Dec 4 – Dec 21, 2025

The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre, Arthur Miller and Elia Kazan, the legendary Marilyn Monroe and Kazan’s wife,...

Once
Once
Oct 9 – Oct 26, 2025

A modern musical about a young immigrant woman who loves music and believes it can be the key to a better life for her and...

KidsWrite! Festival 2025
KidsWrite! Festival 2025
May 24

Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company’s KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina.  Students submit...

KidsWrite! Festival 2025
KidsWrite! Festival 2025
May 23

Since 2008, Burning Coal Theatre Company’s KidsWrite! Festival has been a celebration of one-act plays written by 6th-12th graders residing in North Carolina.  Students submit...

Paint Me This House of Love
Paint Me This House of Love
Jan 30 – Feb 16, 2025

Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Paint Me This House of Love, by Chelsea Woolley, directed by Flora Bare, January 30 - February 16, 2025.  Performances...

The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker
Dec 5 – Dec 22, 2024

Burning Coal Theatre Company is delighted to announce its production of N. Richard Nash’s The Rainmaker, directed by Steven Roten. The Rainmaker will run December...

HAUGHEY/GREGORY
HAUGHEY/GREGORY
Oct 14 – Oct 23, 2024

Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce its production of Colin Murphy’s Haughey/Gregory, directed by Flora Bare. "The Gregory Deal” has become one of...

Moonlight
Moonlight
Nov 30 – Dec 17, 2023

MOONLIGHT by Harold Pinter / Directed by Greg Hersov/  November 30 – December 17, 2023Modern Classic  Relationship DramaMoonlight follows a riotous older man reflecting on his...

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