Experience the power of storytelling with August Wilson's Jitney, a compelling masterpiece set in the 1970s that captures the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s Hill District. At the center of this gripping drama are the lives of unlicensed cab drivers, whose jitney station becomes a sanctuary of hope, struggle, and camaraderie. When the station faces the threat […]
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man’s journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. Heir […]
Experience the power of storytelling with August Wilson's Jitney, a compelling masterpiece set in the 1970s that captures the heartbeat of Pittsburgh’s Hill District. At the center of this gripping drama are the lives of unlicensed cab drivers, whose jitney station becomes a sanctuary of hope, struggle, and camaraderie. When the station faces the threat […]
A COLLABORATION NOT TO BE MISSED! Independent Triangle theater companies coalesce to produce The Treasurer, a sharply intimate play by Max Posner. Brought to you by American Theater Practice and Merrybelle Park Productions in association with RedBird Theater Company at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, this visionary dark comedy directed by Derrick Ivey features an adept […]
Based on Roald Dahl’s novel, the world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious chocolate factory…but only to a lucky few. Five golden ticket winners embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination, including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of […]
Local theater auteur Mike Wiley’s latest solo work is based on the true 1944 Durham event. The play examines the racial tensions still found in Durham, the region, and the nation today. In addition, the play reminds contemporary audiences of the vibrant Hayti neighborhood and thriving Black businesses and community that have sustained Durham. Mike […]
Two charming young ladies—sophisticated Gwendolen from the city and naive Cecily from the country—are in love with Earnest Worthing. But there is no such person as Earnest Worthing! Gwendolen thinks Jack is Earnest, and Cecily thinks Algy is Earnest. Each girl swears that she could never love a man who wasn’t named Earnest. In the […]
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat-out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, […]
This groundbreaking play weaves a tapestry of parallel struggles for two brilliant Black women living centuries apart. Sara, a Union spy during the Civil War, and Sandra, a modern-day university professor, confront intersecting biases of racism and sexism that feel all too familiar. It’s a provocative, highly theatrical exploration that challenges perceptions and resonates with […]
