Events Calendar
Gatsby’s Prohibition Party
April 24th-28th, 2024 | De Ann. S. Jones Theatre
Prepare to be transported to the captivating world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”. Step into the Roaring Twenties, where intrigue and drama swirl amidst red-hot rhythms, flowing champagne, and bootleg liquor.
Enjoy three custom cocktails while you dance alongside Daisy Buchanan and meet Jay Gatsby himself!
TR In Concert: Eric Sorrels – Sensitive Chameleon
May 4th, 2024 at 7:30pm | Cabaret Theatre
Eric Sorrels is an actor, singer, music director, arranger, and award-winning songwriter and librettist. His work has been showcased with the Johnny Mercer Songwriter’s Project, Kennedy Center’s Broadway: The Next Generation, and in many of New York City’s cabaret spaces, including Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, and Green Room 42. Here in Raleigh, you may have seen him in Theatre Raleigh’s productions of The Great Comet, Jersey Boys, and The Prom, or most recently with NCT’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Sensitive Chameleon is a love letter to all the new friends and mentors in Raleigh who inspired Eric to continue his career in the arts.
Open Mic Night
May 19th from 7:00pm-9:30pm | Cabaret Theatre
Join us for our monthly Open Mic Night and support your local performers of all ages!
Attendance is free for all guests.
Performers are required to pay a $5 registration fee.
Grand Horizons – Presented by Honest Pint Theatre Company
May 17th – June 1st, 2024 | TR Studio Theatre
It’s out with the old and in with the new (sort of). Over a quiet dinner for two, Bill and Nancy serenely decide to divorce after fifty years of marriage. While Nancy feels liberated and Bill seems unfazed, their adult sons Brian and Ben don’t exactly take it well. As the “kids” descend on the Grand Horizons senior living community to mediate, everything they thought they knew about their parents comes crashing down. Bess Wohl’s Tony-nominated comedy is a hilarious, heartbreaking commentary on marriage, family, and the wisdom that comes with age—or not. Bursting with all the joy and pathos of everyday life, Grand Horizons is theatre at its most enjoyable and familiar.
Deconstructing: John Caird – Presented by Capital Arts Theatre Guild
May 23rd, 2024 |Cabaret Theatre
John Caird is a Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning director, most recognizable for Co-Directing the worldwide sensation, LES MISERABLES. Mr. Caird is an Honorary Associate Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Principal Guest Director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten) in Stockholm, and a freelance writer and director of plays, musicals, and operas. Other notable credits include the 8 hour production of NICHOLAS NICKLEBY, book and direction of the Off-Broadway production of CHILDREN OF EDEN, book and direction of the Off-Broadway and West End productions of DADDY LONG LEGS, and book and original direction of Theatre Raleigh’s upcoming production JANE EYRE.
Jane Eyre
May 29th – June 9th, 2024 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
Charlotte Brontë’s great love story comes to life with music to lift your heart and set your spirit soaring. This beloved tale of secrets and the lies that secrets create, of unimaginable hope and unspoken passion, reminds us what it is to fall deeply, truly and completely in love. Nominated for five Tony Awards, Jane Eyre explores religion, sexuality and proto feminism, all while enchanting audiences with a timeless love story.
Jane’s story begins in Gateshead, where she is in the unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Sarah and cousin, John, as per her uncle’s dying wish. The miserable young orphan is finally rescued when she is sent away to attend Lowood School for Girls. After six years, Jane leaves Lowood and is shortly after hired as a governess at Thornfield Hall. Here, she meets Mr. Edward Rochester, thus beginning her passionate and heart-wrenching journey of love, loss and the struggles of morality.
Kristin Key – The Lesbian Army Tour
June 21st, 2024 at 6:00pm at 6:00pm | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
Join nationally headlining, queer, musical comedian KRISTIN KEY in Raleigh on her 2024 Lesbian Army Tour!
Between her popular Dry Bar comedy special, viral “Lesbian National Anthem” song, and standup clips from shows nationwide, Kristin’s videos have over 25 million views with more than 500,000 followers. Her fans can’t get enough of her hilarious and LGBTQIA+ friendly content, with jokes about everything from cats and crocheting to the absurdities of daily life — all set to some seriously catchy tunes. Kristin has been featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Bring the Funny, has released multiple popular comedy albums, and hosts the hilarious comedy podcast Kristin Knows Blank. LEARN MORE: kristinkey.com.
TR In Concert: Seth Rudetsky – Seth’s Big Fat Broadway
June 22nd, 2024 at 7:30pm | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
Seth Rudetsky’s one man show, Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Show, is described as a combination of “America’s Funniest Home Videos”, “The Tony Awards” and “The Daily Show”.
Seth is known as “The Mayor Of Broadway” (at least that’s what Audra McDonald calls him), and he’s been on Broadway for more than 20 years as an actor, writer, pianist and conductor working on blockbusters like Les Misérables, Phantom, Ragtime, and The Producers. He is also a three-time Emmy nominated comedy writer for The Rosie O’Donnell Show and wrote two opening numbers for The Tony Awards. He’s performed his show Deconstructing Broadway in London, Boston (Irne award) and L.A. (with Barbra Streisand in the audience!). He co-wrote and co-starred in Disaster! (NY TIMES critics’ pick) on Broadway which was licensed by Music Theater International and is being performed around the country. He is the afternoon deejay on the SiriusXM Broadway channel as well the host of “Seth Speaks”
TR In Concert: Anne Scaramuzzo – Mother Knows Best
June 29th, 2024 at 7:30pm | Cabaret Theatre
The UnIntentionals
June 28th and 29th |TR Studio Theatre
Improv Showdown – June 28th at 7:00pm
A fast-paced duel of wits between two teams. Who has what it takes to win? Only one way to find out!
Performance Workshops and Drop-Ins – March 23rd from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Don’t just watch Comedy. Be a part and network with other Comedy-enthusiasts! Whether you’ve performed for years or never before, you’ll find something to take away from these Workshops
Mozzarella Matinee – June 29th at 5:30pm
What’s better than comedy? More comedy! The Matinee show is like the mozzarella sticks of Comedy, which is where it gets its name! It’s also a blend of 3 styles of comedy with each show being different
Themed Improv Comedy Show – June 29th at 7:00pm
Our classic fast-paced, highly interactive Improv Comedy with a thematic twist you won’t see anywhere else!
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
July 17th-28th, 2024 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
Winner of the 2013 Tony Award® for Best Play. Winner of the 2013 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Play.
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.
2024 North Carolina Playwrights Lab
July 22nd -August 10th, 2024 | TR Studio Theatre
The North Carolina Playwrights Lab is a premiere, professional new works development program for playwrights residing in this beautiful state. NCPL provides a robust set of tools and space for playwrights to dig deep and develop their plays in hopes of taking the next step in the journey to full production.
The 2024 North Carolina Playwrights Lab will develop 2 full-length, original plays, written by NC playwrights, over 3 weeks with 2 staged-reading presentations of each play for public audiences. Selected pieces will be chosen through a multi-step reading and scoring process by a seasoned reading committee. At the heart of this experience is the opportunity for playwrights to receive moderated feedback sessions with a panel of 3 local and national industry professionals after each presentation of their work. These sessions are intended to inspire brave edits in the week between presentations and beyond!
TR In Concert: Eva Noblezada
August 3rd, 2024 at 7:30pm | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
Bull Durham, A New Musical
Sept 10th – 22nd, 2024 | Duke University, Reynolds Industries Theater
Bull Durham The Musical, based on the classic MGM film, tells the story of three lives brought together by America’s two favorite pastimes: baseball and love. Veteran catcher ‘Crash’ Davis has been brought to the Durham Bulls to prepare rookie Ebby Calvin ‘Nuke’ LaLoosh, a hot rod pitcher with a ‘million dollar arm and a five cent head! for the majors. Annie Savoy, self-appointed high priestess and muse of the Bulls, has a hard decision to make – every season she transforms one lucky player from an also-ran to an all-star by sharing with them her wisdom, experience, and bed. The love triangle heats up quickly as each character struggles with their own desires and hopes for what the future holds. Bull Durham is a pitch perfect blend of comedy, drama, and steamy romance. Bull Durham is written by the film’s original screenwriter, Ron Shelton (writer and director of Bull Durham, White Men Can’t Jump and Tin Cup), who has adapted his screenplay for the musical, which has music and lyrics by Susan Werner.
Single tickets to Bull Durham will be available for purchase later this summer!
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Raleigh Fringe Festival
Sept 20th – 22nd, 2024 | Theatre Raleigh Arts Center
Raleigh Fringe Festival will be a celebration of alternative and experimental art performances and exhibitions.
Stay tuned for updates and more info!
TR In Concert: Music of Laurel Canyon
Sept 26th – 29th, 2024 | Cabaret Theatre
TR In Concert: Blaire Thompson
Oct 19th, 2024 at 7:30pm | Cabaret Theatre
Raleigh native, Blaire Thompson is the Owner/Creative Director for Raleigh ACT as well as a musical theatre performer.
Raleigh ACT was born 12 years ago out of Blaire’s passion for teaching and love of theatre. Not only does Blaire enjoy working with the fantastic students and teachers of Raleigh ACT, but she also gets to perform with local theaters such as Theatre Raleigh, North Carolina Theatre, Temple Theatre, Theatre in the Park, and Raleigh Little Theatre.
“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” – Carol Burnett
Curse of the Starving Class
Nov 6th – 17th, 2024 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
The setting is a farmhouse in the American West, inhabited by a family who has enough to eat but not enough to satisfy the other hungers that bedevil them. The father is a drunk; the mother a frowzy slattern; the daughter precocious beyond her years; and the son a deranged idealist. As the family decides to sell the house to raise money, the mother talks of running off to Europe or Mexico; the father sobers up and tries to take control; the daughter is blown up in the family car; and the son is left brutalized and bloodied. In the end the characters become a metaphor for the underside of American life—benighted innocents pursuing a dream that remains beyond their reach. Winner of the 1977 Obie Award for Best New American Play.
TR In Concert: Stephanie J. Block
Dec 7th, 2024 at 7:30pm | De Ann S. Jones Theatre
TR In Concert: Sara Jean Ford – An Evening With The Aging Ingénue
Nov 22nd, 2024 at 7:30pm | Cabaret Theatre
Join Broadway veteran Sara Jean Ford as she brings her hit BroadwayWorld web series “The Aging Ingénue” to the stage, with an raucously funny evening of music and storytelling. An Evening with The Aging Ingénue is hosted by Sara’s fictional alter-ego Claire Cooke — a Broadway starlette all grown up — as she struggles to navigate her new reality as an aging actor & mother – all while singing songs that she is far too old to sing (and sharing secrets that she is far too comfortable revealing).
Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera, Jellylorum in CATS, Smitty in How to
Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, Petra in A Little Night Music, and Arlene
in Finian’s Rainbow.
TR In Concert: Holiday Cabaret
Dec 12th – 15th, 2024 |Cabaret Theatre
Our Holiday Cabaret is back to round out 2024!
Join us in our cozy cabaret space to sip a hot toddy or a glass of wine and revel in the glorious singing of your favorite Theatre Raleigh performers.
For all ages.
