REVIEWS
Review: Les Misérables at DPAC Proved Themselves to be Masters of the House
The touring production of this global phenomenon is running at the Durham Performing Arts Center through Sunday, July 20, 2025
Review: Peter and the Starcatcher Is An Awfully Big Adventure
Peter and the Starcatcher will have you hooked! Full of lovely thoughts, this magical production on the high seas is full of that classic Peter Pan charm while still bringing a fresh twist to the stage. The production runs at Theatre Raleigh through Sunday, June 22, 2025
Review: Great Scott! Back to the Future: The Musical Has Landed at DPAC
Straight from 1985, Back to the Future: The Musical arrives at the Durham Performing Arts Center at 88 miles per hour, flux capacitor and all, bringing a hearty dose of nostalgia and theater magic. The production runs through Sunday, May 25, 2025
Review: Carmen Cusack is the Latest Performer in the TR in Concert Series at Theatre Raleigh
Two-time Tony Award nominee Carmen Cusack returns to Theatre Raleigh as the next performer in the TR in Concert series. Cusack previously starred in the Theatre Raleigh world premiere of the new Bull Durham musical in 2024
Review: Take The Trip to Bountiful
Emmy award winner Kim Zimmer stars in the Theatre Raleigh production of The Trip to Bountiful, kicking off their 2025 Main Stage Season. The production runs at Theatre Raleigh’s De Ann S. Jones Theatre through Sunday, April 6, 2025
Review: Shucked is A-Maize-Ing
What the shuck is this? This laugh-out-loud musical about corn, love, and finding oneself will leave you grinning from ear to ear! Shucked runs at the Durham Performing Arts Center through Sunday, March 9, 2025, so get your tickets now
Review: ‘Twas the Night Before…By Cirque du Soleil Brings the Holiday Magic
‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil combines holiday magic with the group’s signature performances to create a mesmerizing spectacle full of color, magic, and holiday cheer at the Durham Performing Arts Center, running through Sunday, December 15, 2024
Review: Come Way Down to Hadestown
Hadestown will have you livin’ it up on top! The musical combines two Greek myths: the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, and how the marriage of Hades and Persephone creates seasons here on Earth. This jazzy production runs at the Durham Performing Arts Center through Sunday, December 1, 2024
Review: Curse of the Starving Class at Theatre Raleigh
Curse of the Starving Class is a painful reminder of the so-called American Dream and illuminates how out of reach it still is for so many. The play runs at Theatre Raleigh through Sunday, November 17, 2024
Review: & Juliet is a Tragedy No More
So long, fair Verona! & Juliet flips William Shakespeare's classic story on it's head with an alternative ending....what if Juliet didn't die? This fabulously fun feminist rallying cry is a jukebox musical and features over two dozen pop anthems. & Juliet runs at the Durham Performing Arts Center, running now through Sunday October 6, 2024
Review: New Musical Bull Durham is a Home Run
Full of local flair, Bull Durham from Theatre Raleigh knocks it out of the park in this world-premier musical about the Triangle’s beloved minor league baseball team, the Durham Bulls. The production runs at Duke University’s Reynolds Industries Theater through Sunday, September 22, 2024
Review: Don’t Be Clue-Less
Based on the the 1985 film of the same name, Clue Live on Stage! follows the beloved board game characters in this campy whodunit murder mystery. The production runs at the Durham Performing Arts Center through Sunday, September 8, 2024
Seth Rudetsky Brings His Big Fat Broadway Show to Theatre Raleigh’s TR in Concert Series
Radio host and Broadway extraordinaire Seth Rudetsky brings a show that’s a little bit of stand up, a little bit of his own performance, and little bit of a singing lesson. Best known for knowing everyone and everything there is to know about theater, Rudetsky brings his signature humor and passion to the Theatre Raleigh stage as part of the TR in Concert series
Review: You Just Can’t Wait to See The Lion King
The Lion King roars into the Durham Performing Arts Center, now through June 9, 2024. This beloved production is a modern visual masterpiece while keeping the integrity of the original film, so get your tickets now
Review: Welcome to the Party, Old Sport! Theatre Raleigh Dazzles with Immersive Gatsby’s Prohibition Party
Gatsby’s Prohibition Party, an immersive show and cocktail experience at Theatre Raleigh, brings the glam and dazzling fun of the 1920s in this special event, running now though April 28, 2024
Review: tick, tick….BOOM! Explodes with Energy at Theatre Raleigh
Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick…BOOM! is a passionate, inspiring story about pursuing your dreams. Directed by original cast member Amy Spanger, tickets are on sale now for the Theatre Raleigh production of tick, tick…BOOM!, running through April 21, 2024
Review: Come Say “Helloooooooo” to Mrs. Doubtfire
Reprising his Tony Award nominated role, Rob McClure stars as Mrs. Doubtfire in this heartwarming production about everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny. Mrs. Doubtfire will run at the Durham Performing Arts Center through Sunday, March 24, 2024
Review: Peter Pan Will Make Your Heart Fly On Wings
Peter Pan has flown into the Durham Performing Arts Center, now through Sunday, March 3, 2024. This reimagined version of the classic tale of the boy who refused to grow up is a joyful reminder to have a little faith, trust, and pixie dust, so get your tickets now!