Theatre Raleigh's 2025 Main Stage Season
The Trip to Bountiful
March 26 – April 6, 2025 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
Horton Foote’s TONY-winning play tells the moving story of Carrie Watts, an elderly Southern woman who dreams of escaping the bustling city to return to rural Bountiful, Texas. She sets out on a risky journey to her beloved hometown with her family in hot pursuit. Along the way, she encounters kindness and compassion … and discovers the true meaning of home. This classic American drama is a touching portrait of family, what we hold onto, and what we leave behind.
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.
Single tickets will go on sale February 24, 2025.
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!
Single tickets will go on sale February 24, 2025.
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.
Single tickets will go on sale February 24, 2025.
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.
Single tickets will go on sale February 24, 2025.
Subscriptions are on sale now starting at only $146 for the entire season!
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