Civil War
3/27 - 3/30/2025
Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts, and the words of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Walt Whitman, "The Civil War" is a thrilling, gut-wrenching and ...
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Review: Stephanie J. Block in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - December 09, 2024
We’ve come to the end of the second year of Theatre Raleigh’s concert series. Several prolific performers have graced their stages here in the Triangle area throughout 2024. From local talent to Broadway stars such as Telly Leung, Seth Rudetsky, and Julie Benko. As for their closing act this season,...
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by Jeffrey Kare - October 03, 2024
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Review: CLUE National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - September 04, 2024
Based on Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 film adaptation of Hasbro’s popular board game of the same name, six guests have been invited to attend a mystery get-together at a large, somewhat secluded mansion. Upon arrival, each guest is provided an alias, situates in the house, and is given a deadly weapon....
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Review: SETH'S BIG FAT BROADWAY SHOW at Theatre Raleigh
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Next up in Theatre Raleigh’s 2024 concert series is Seth Rudetsky. For those unfamiliar, he’s a DJ for SiriusXM on Broadway. He’s worked for more than 20 years as an actor, writer, pianist, and conductor working on blockbuster musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Ragtime, and T...
Review: Theatre Raleigh's JANE EYRE
by Jeffrey Kare - May 30, 2024
Based on Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 novel of the same name, Jane Eyre follows a young orphan who is put in the unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Sarah and cousin, John Reed, as per her uncle’s dying wish. After spending six years at Lowood School for Girls, Jane leaves and is shortly after hired as a ...
Review: THE LION KING National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 17, 2024
Based on Disney’s 1994 animated film musical of the same name, The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is supposed to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of Pride Rock. But when Simba's uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa, Simba runs away from home after being tricked into thinking that he wa...
Review: 2024 DPAC Rising Star Awards
by Jeffrey Kare - May 10, 2024
The DPAC Rising Star Awards is a regional competition that brings together high school musical theater students from Central and Eastern North Carolina to perform and compete for the chance to represent the Triangle in The National High School Musical Theater (otherwise known as The Jimmy) Awards in...
Past Shows
Dogfight
8/10 - 8/24/2024
The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, by Pasek and Paul (Edges, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Story) and Peter Duchan, was praised by countless ...
Once On This Island
5/10 - 5/19/2024
Once On This Island is a captivating musical based on the novel "My Love, My Love" and a vibrant reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen ...
The Addams Family
9/15 - 9/24/2023
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...
The Prom
6/10 - 6/17/2023
The Prom is a comedic musical with a heartwarming message, created by a talented team. The music was composed by Matthew Sklar, with lyrics by ...
The Color Purple
5/12 - 5/21/2023
The Color Purple, the poignant musical based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, paints a powerful portrait of resilience and hope in the face of ...
The Toxic Avenger
10/7 - 10/15/2022
Based on Lloyd Kaufman's cult film and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, The Toxic Avenger is a charming love ...
Disney's Beauty And The Beast
9/16 - 10/2/2022
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...
Disney's Beauty And The Beast
9/16 - 9/25/2022
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...
Disney's Moana Jr.
7/23 - 7/24/2022
From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...
1776
7/1 - 7/4/2022
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages ...
Kinky Boots
6/10 - 6/19/2022
Kinky Boots isn't your typical rags-to-riches story. It's a heart-warming musical that throws a sparkly spotlight on acceptance and finding your niche. Charlie Price, facing ...
Disney's Moana Jr.
6/10 - 6/11/2022
From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...
Tintypes
7/2 - 7/4/2020
Tintypes is a tune-filled panorama; a musical melting pot; the Great American Songbook come to life. It offers snapshots – tintypes, if you will – ...
Disney's Moana Jr.
6/27 - 6/28/2020
From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...
DISASTER!
1/17 - 1/26/2020
Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the ’70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films....
THE WHO'S TOMMY
11/15 - 11/24/2019
The seminal rock-opera of our time, THE WHO'S TOMMY is the classic story of the "deaf, dumb and blind kid" who becomes a media sensation. ...
For the first time in forever the theatrical take on a modern classic, Disney’s FROZEN JR is set to be performed right here in the ...
HAIRSPRAY
7/12 - 7/28/2019
This fun-loving new musical delights audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore, where the 50's are out-- and change is in the air. Lovable ...
FREAKY FRIDAY
6/14 - 6/23/2019
When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. ...
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
5/10 - 5/25/2019
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as ...
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
5/10 - 5/24/2019
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as ...
MAMMA MIA!
3/15 - 3/31/2019
MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE MUSICAL
12/7 - 12/16/2018
Kris Kringle takes on the cynics among us in this musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. In his inimitable style, Meredith Willson, the author ...
PIPPIN
8/17 - 8/27/2018
Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...
PIPPIN
8/17 - 8/26/2018
Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...
NEWSIES
6/15 - 6/24/2018
Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...
MURDER BALLAD
6/7 - 6/10/2018
A Downtown and Off-Broadway sensation, Murder Ballad was the must see theatre experience of 2013. Conceived by Jonathan Larson Award winner and two-time Susan Smith ...
SHREK THE MUSICAL
5/11 - 5/27/2018
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...
SHREK THE MUSICAL
5/18 - 5/27/2018
SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
5/10 - 5/19/2018
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as ...
WE WILL ROCK YOU
3/16 - 3/25/2018
We Will Rock You is a high-energy rock musical unlike any other. Created by Queen, the legendary rock band, it utilizes the vast catalog of ...
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
2/9 - 2/18/2018
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL tells the story ...
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
10/13 - 10/22/2017
BETTE MIDLER proudly presents the most OUTRAGEOUSLY FUN Broadway musical: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! This spectacular show tells the uplifting story of a trio ...
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
9/8 - 9/24/2017
The Tony® Award-nominated musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, ...
GHOST
6/16 - 6/25/2017
Directed by Matthew W. Smith A brilliant new translation by Christopher Hampton breathes new life into this classic drama. The ‘‘ghosts’’ in this play are ...
RAGTIME
5/12 - 5/21/2017
Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Once on This Island, Seussical and Lucky Stiff), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and ...
ZANNA, DON'T!
1/20 - 1/29/2017
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
6/17 - 6/26/2016
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
9/11 - 9/20/2015
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ...
TICK TICK BOOM!
7/15 - 7/25/2015
A musical look at the courage it takes to follow your dreams, strongTICK, TICK... BOOM!/strong is a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3622"Jonathan Larson/a's autobiographical tale of a young composer ...
TICK TICK BOOM!
7/15 - 7/19/2015
A musical look at the courage it takes to follow your dreams, strongTICK, TICK... BOOM!/strong is a href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3622"Jonathan Larson/a's autobiographical tale of a young composer ...
TARZAN
5/8 - 5/17/2015
Tarzan swings its way onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage with technical and lighting wizardry galore! With music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer Phil ...
LES MISERABLES
9/27 - 10/6/2013
This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...
LES MISERABLES
9/20 - 10/6/2013
This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...
AVENUE Q
7/19 - 8/4/2013
AVENUE Q is a gut-bustingly hilarious modern musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose ...
AVENUE Q
7/19 - 7/28/2013
AVENUE Q is a gut-bustingly hilarious modern musical focusing on a group of unique 20-somethings making their way in the big city, seeking their purpose ...
LEGALLY BLONDE
2/8 - 2/17/2013
Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat musical about self-discovery. Based on the adored movie, LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL ...
SPRING AWAKENING
8/17 - 8/26/2012
Winner of 8 TONY Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, strongSPRING AWAKENING/strong celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy, and passion that ...
AVENUE Q
6/22 - 7/8/2012
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AVENUE Q
2/17 - 3/4/2012
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Videos
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Shucked
DPAC (3/4 - 3/9) | |
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Helen’s History Hop
Hayti Heritage Center (2/7 - 2/8) | |
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A Beautiful Noise
Durham Performing Arts Center (1/7 - 1/12) | |
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The Wiz
DPAC (8/5 - 8/10) | |
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TR In Concert: Eva Noblezada
Theatre Raleigh (3/8 - 3/8) | |
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Some Like It Hot
Durham Performing Arts Center (6/17 - 6/22) | |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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