Hairspray
Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray is piled bouffant-high with song, dance and romance. It is the first show in the Sutton Theatre for the 26/27 season at Raleigh Little Theatre.
Raleigh Theatre Shows
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Ira Glass
Ira Glass performs at DPAC as part of the Cool Summer Nights series. The event is part of a summer lineup featuring live music and comedy.
ONCE
Burning Coal Theatre Company presents ONCE book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Nathalie Ray. ONCE will run August 13-30, 2026, at the Murphey School, located at 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604. Performances run on Thursdays...
A Girl Called Tiny
Little Tiny has been living her entire miniature life vicariously through the fantastical pages of her favorite story books. But when she meets Robin - a fairy just her size - she begins to realize there just might be a place for her in the big, wide world beyond her mother’s...
C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
A battle for your soul is being waged from an office in hell! Don’t miss The Screwtape Letters, the provocative, faithful and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. The Screwtape Letters creates a...
Right Before I Go
Charlotte's Off-Broadway and Mental Health Reimagined Present Right Before I Go Charlotte’s Off-Broadway and Mental Health Reimagined unite theatre, survivor portraiture, participatory art and audience support for 4 performances during National Suicide Prevention Month...
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is the next Theatre For The Very Young (TVY) program from Raleigh Little Theatre.
Zac Brown Band
Prepare to enjoy an incredible night as the chart-topping Zac Brown Band brings their Love & Fear Tour to Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday 17th September 2026. Their special musical style which combines country music with Southern rock and...
1776
Celebrate 250 years of American independence! Witness the “obnoxious and unlikeable” John Adams attempt to ignite a revolution in the Tony Award-winning musical that breathes fire into American history. Set in the sweltering heat of a Philadelphia summer, this high-stakes...
Buena Vista Social Club
A Remarkable Blend of Music, Dance and Heart It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious...
Disney's Frozen
In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister...
Latest Raleigh Reviews
Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT
Oops!… They did it again. Theatre Raleigh ACT has another hit on its hands thanks to an exceptionally talented cast whose infectious energy turns this Britney Spears jukebox musical into pure joy.…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at DPAC
DPAC’s touring production of The Notebook features outstanding performances and beautiful design that elevate an adaptation whose score never quite reaches the emotional heights of its source material.…
Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK
Based on Richard Linklater's 2003 film of the same name. School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.…
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh
Theatre Raleigh’s Dear Evan Hansen pairs a standout cast with inventive staging and powerful performances to deliver a deeply engaging evening of theatre. While the musical’s central themes feel more complicated with time, this production finds genuine heart in its exploration of loneliness, gri…
Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolu…
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre
BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre is a heartfelt and beautifully staged celebration of North Carolina storytelling, brought to life by a standout local cast and exceptional live band. Filled with warmth, strong performances, and deep care at every level of production, the show proves Temple Theatre is a…
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
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
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
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
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…
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War Bonds Temple Theatre (2/04-2/07) |
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WICKED DPAC (3/31-4/18) |
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Oakwood Series 2026: From the Ground Up Historic Oakwood Cemetery (9/18-9/27) |
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MAMMA MIA! DPAC (12/29-1/03) |
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1776 Temple Theatre (9/10-9/27) |
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Little Women Temple Theatre (10/15-11/01) |
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Daniel Tosh Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center (10/18-10/18) |
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Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder Studio 1 (5/14-5/23) |
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Death Becomes Her DPAC (11/10-11/15) |
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Wicked Durham Performing Arts Center (3/31-4/18) |