Once on This Island
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-16, 2025-11-19 - 2025-11-23 | Theatre Raleigh Studio, 3027 Barrow Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27616, United States
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.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-16 | DPAC, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.
One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

You Can't Take It With You
2025-11-19 - 2025-11-21, 2025-11-23, 2025-11-25 - 2025-11-26, 2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30, 2025-12-03 - 2025-12-07 | PlayMakers Repertory Company, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, United States
Meet the Sycamores, a delightfully eccentric, freewheeling bunch with no regard for social norms. But when their daughter falls for the straight-laced boss’s son, two worlds hilariously collide. Laugh out loud with this heartwarming, madcap classic that reminds us to love boldly, embrace joy, and live on our own terms.

Elf
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-30 | DPAC, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
ELF THE MUSICAL, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he mistakenly crawls into Santa’s sack of toys one Christmas Eve. When he discovers he is human, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.
This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production, was hailed by The New York Times, which said, “The show has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter,” and celebrated in The New Yorker, “It’s enough to MAKE YOU BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.” This modern-day holiday classic, says The Daily Beast, “is a gift for kids and adults, and a very ‘sparklejollytwinklejingley’ night out!”

The Outsiders
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-07 | DPAC, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS.
Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this thrilling new musical features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, orchestration, and arrangements by Justin Levine, choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman, and direction by Tony Award® winner Danya Taymor. Entertainment Weekly says, “It has the power to inspire an entire generation.”
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, THE OUTSIDERS is a story of friendship, family, belonging…and the realization that there is still “lots of good in the world.”

Here in America
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-07, 2025-12-11 - 2025-12-14, 2025-12-18 - 2025-12-21 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St., Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States
The US premiere of a play about two giants of the American Theatre, Arthur Miller and Elia Kazan, the legendary Marilyn Monroe and Kazan’s wife, and an act of betrayal during a fevered mid-century moment. This brilliant 90 minute play premiered at England’s Orange Tree Theatre in November 2024.

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07 | Martin Marietta Center, 2 East South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States
A musical comedy adaptation of the Dickens classic. The show has been performed annually since 1974 and was named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast.” Cited as “one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theatre history,” A Christmas Carol has enjoyed critically acclaimed tours to England and France.
With over one million people having experienced the magic of A Christmas Carol throughout the years, the show regularly sells out. A few of its honors include being named one of the Top 20 Events In The Southeast, the Metro Ovation Award, the Triangle Arts & Entertainment Reader’s Choice Award, Proclamations from the Mayor of Raleigh and the Governor of North Carolina, Proclamations from Compiegne, France and Kingston-Upon-Hull, England, and the distinct privilege of being the first theatrical production at DPAC.
Theatre In The Park Presents Ira David Wood III’s A Christmas Carol 2025.

Cinderella
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-07, 2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14, 2025-12-19 - 2025-12-21 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
A magical holiday tradition returns! For over 40 years, Raleigh Little Theatre has enchanted audiences with this musical comedy take on Cinderella. With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, and plenty of laughs, this beloved fairy tale comes to life on stage. Join Ella, her mischievous stepfamily, a charming prince, and a Fairy Godmother who makes the impossible possible in this heartwarming celebration of kindness, courage, and holiday magic!
Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault
Adaptation and lyrics by Jim Eiler
Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-14 | DPAC, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States

The Heart of Christmas
2025-12-11 - 2025-12-14 | North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre, 7713-51 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615, United States
Join us for for an evening of holiday classics and Christmas stories performed by some of the area’s most celebrated vocalists. A fun evening with a complimentary wine bar.

The Night Before Christmas Carol
2025-12-12, 2025-12-14 | Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
A Dickensian prequel by Dr. Elliot Engel.

You Wouldn't Expect
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre, 7713-51 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615, United States
You Wouldn’t Expect
Co Production with Reclaiming Our Time
By Marilynn Barner Anselmi
January 23 – February 1, 2026
North Carolina was one of over 30 states that practiced forced eugenics. You Wouldn’t Expect follows two members of a local NC Eugenics office as they deal with four sterilization applicants. Based on actual cases.

You Wouldn't Expect
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre, 7713-51 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615, United States
Co Production with Reclaiming Our Time
By Marilynn Barner Anselmi
North Carolina was one of over 30 states that practiced forced eugenics. You Wouldn’t Expect follows two members of a local NC Eugenics office as they deal with four sterilization applicants. Based on actual cases.

Don't Bother Me I Can't Cope
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15, 2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22, 2026-03-27 - 2026-03-29 | North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre, 7713-51 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27615, United States
A Tony nominee, this dynamic mixture of rock, calypso and ballads features a dozen singer-dancers in 20 numbers. In revue-style format, Don’t Bother Me… explores the African American experience through vibrant song and dance.
