2025 Main Stage Season - Theatre Raleigh

Theatre Raleigh's 2025 Main Stage Season

Peter and the Starcatcher

June 11 – 22, 2025 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre

The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how an orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan.

Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty and love. Though not a musical, this play incorporates musical elements to create its magical storytelling. This production uses ingenious stagecraft and imaginative innovation to bring the story to life. While Peter and the Starcatcher is not considered a children’s show, it is appropriate for young people 8 years and older. Rated G

ASL interpreted performance on Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 PM

Waitress

August 6 – 24, 2025 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre

One of the most beloved Broadway musicals in recent seasons makes its way to Theatre Raleigh!

Featuring unforgettable music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles, the story centers on Jenna, a baker who dreams of escaping her job, small town and rocky marriage. Adapted from the 2007 film, it’s an uplifting and inspiring celebration of friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a homemade pie. Waitress promises to be a sweet slice of musical heaven! Rated PG-13

ASL interpreted performance on Saturday, August 16th at 2:00 PM

What We Leave Behind

Sept 24 – Oct 5, 2025 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre

What We Leave Behind is a profound and timely musical exploring the impact of chronic illness on a family. When musical theatre composer Jenny receives a diagnosis of breast cancer, it seems as though her world has come crashing down around her, but what a journey she embarks on. Written and composed by husband-and-wife team Jenny Giering and Sean Barry and based upon their shared journey, What We Leave Behind is a compelling one-woman musical, addressing some of the most pressing questions of our time with both heartwarming humor and heart-wrenching honesty. Rated PG-13

ASL interpreted performance on Saturday, October 4th at 2:00 PM

Once on This Island

Nov 12 – 23, 2025 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre

Once on a Caribbean island, a little girl is rescued from a disastrous storm by four gods—Asaka, Mother of the Earth; Agwé, god of Water; Erzulie, goddess of Love; and Papa Ge, demon of Death. So starts the myth told in this breathtaking story of joy, sorrow and the triumph of love against all forces. Told with Caribbean rhythms and instruments, this Tony Award-winning musical is a testament that a beautiful story simply told has the power to inspire and heal all. Rated PG

ASL interpreted performance on Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00 PM