DRAMA
September 1 - 10, 2023
One Act Play Festival Presented by Agape Theatre Project
Admission: $17.50
Agape Theatre Project is presenting four plays that were selected out of a dozen entries! Enjoy a night full of wonderful One Act Plays!
Overview of Performances:
-Wedding Day Worries by Renee A. Nixon
-Natural by Alexus Rhone
-Black Girl in Summer Surrounded by Butterflies by Aaron Moore
-Perfect LiVES by Kimberly Cousins
Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk Street Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 957-9692
www.agapetheatreproect.com
September 16 - 24, 2023
Last Stop on Market Street
Admission: Adult - $18, Children - $14
On a Sunday after church, CJ and his Nana board the public bus for their weekly trip across town to help out at a soup kitchen. Along the way, CJ notices the many differences among people and asks tons of curious questions: Why don’t we have a car? How come that man can’t see? How come it’s always so dirty over there? How?...Why?...With Nana’s fearless and compassionate guidance, CJ discovers that everyone and everything has a unique rhythm and purpose; that the world’s got answers if we listen with more than our ears and see with more than our eyes. This inspiring and imaginative play is based on The New York Times bestseller that won a Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and a Caldecott Honor.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC
(919) 821-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
October 10 - 22, 2023
MJ The Musical
Admission: $44.50+
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to DPAC as MJ, the Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin' somethin' as it makes its Durham premiere at DPAC in October 2023.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
October 18 – 29, 2023
Barbecue
Admission: $30+
The grill is hot, the beer is chilled, and the table is set for a typical O’Mallery family barbecue. Barbecue centers on around the O'Mallerys, a dysfunctional group of siblings who come together for a barbecue in the park to stage an emergency intervention for their sister Barbara, whose drug habit has gotten out of hand. There are in fact two O'Mallery families, one white and one black. Each appear in different, yet similar scenes that juxtapose to create a dialogue about racial and family politics. Their ham-handed intervention ignites the fuse of this raucous and rollicking new comedy that skewers our warped view of the American family. From Obie and Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O’Hara, this Barbecue serves up a healthy helping of sibling love and loathing.
Theatre Raleigh
6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
(919) 832-9997
www.theatreraleigh.org
February 6 - 11, 2024
Ain't Too Proud -- The Life and Times of the Temptations
Admission: $34.50+
The Unforgettable Story of the Greatest R&B Group of All Time. AIn't Too Proud is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, AIN'T TOO PROUD tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group's personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
March 15 - 31, 2024
Trouble in Mind
Admission: $29
Set during rehearsals for a major Broadway production, Trouble in Mind illuminates the inner life of a Black actress struggling with her career. She’s paid her dues throughout the years, playing stereotypical supporting roles in second-rate shows, and is ready for her star turn. Alice Childress’s 1955 play – which finally premiered on Broadway in 2021 – is a funny, moving and heartbreaking look at racism, identity and ego in the high-stakes world of New York theatre.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC
(919) 821-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
May 15, 2024 - June 9, 2024
The Lion King
Admission: TBA
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when the Triangle's best-loved musical returns to DPAC. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
September 1 - 10, 2023
One Act Play Festival Presented by Agape Theatre Project
Admission: $17.50
Agape Theatre Project is presenting four plays that were selected out of a dozen entries! Enjoy a night full of wonderful One Act Plays!
Overview of Performances:
-Wedding Day Worries by Renee A. Nixon
-Natural by Alexus Rhone
-Black Girl in Summer Surrounded by Butterflies by Aaron Moore
-Perfect LiVES by Kimberly Cousins
Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk Street Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 957-9692
www.agapetheatreproect.com
September 16 - 24, 2023
Last Stop on Market Street
Admission: Adult - $18, Children - $14
On a Sunday after church, CJ and his Nana board the public bus for their weekly trip across town to help out at a soup kitchen. Along the way, CJ notices the many differences among people and asks tons of curious questions: Why don’t we have a car? How come that man can’t see? How come it’s always so dirty over there? How?...Why?...With Nana’s fearless and compassionate guidance, CJ discovers that everyone and everything has a unique rhythm and purpose; that the world’s got answers if we listen with more than our ears and see with more than our eyes. This inspiring and imaginative play is based on The New York Times bestseller that won a Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and a Caldecott Honor.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC
(919) 821-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
October 10 - 22, 2023
MJ The Musical
Admission: $44.50+
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to DPAC as MJ, the Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin' somethin' as it makes its Durham premiere at DPAC in October 2023.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
October 18 – 29, 2023
Barbecue
Admission: $30+
The grill is hot, the beer is chilled, and the table is set for a typical O’Mallery family barbecue. Barbecue centers on around the O'Mallerys, a dysfunctional group of siblings who come together for a barbecue in the park to stage an emergency intervention for their sister Barbara, whose drug habit has gotten out of hand. There are in fact two O'Mallery families, one white and one black. Each appear in different, yet similar scenes that juxtapose to create a dialogue about racial and family politics. Their ham-handed intervention ignites the fuse of this raucous and rollicking new comedy that skewers our warped view of the American family. From Obie and Helen Hayes Award winner Robert O’Hara, this Barbecue serves up a healthy helping of sibling love and loathing.
Theatre Raleigh
6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
(919) 832-9997
www.theatreraleigh.org
February 6 - 11, 2024
Ain't Too Proud -- The Life and Times of the Temptations
Admission: $34.50+
The Unforgettable Story of the Greatest R&B Group of All Time. AIn't Too Proud is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, AIN'T TOO PROUD tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group's personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
March 15 - 31, 2024
Trouble in Mind
Admission: $29
Set during rehearsals for a major Broadway production, Trouble in Mind illuminates the inner life of a Black actress struggling with her career. She’s paid her dues throughout the years, playing stereotypical supporting roles in second-rate shows, and is ready for her star turn. Alice Childress’s 1955 play – which finally premiered on Broadway in 2021 – is a funny, moving and heartbreaking look at racism, identity and ego in the high-stakes world of New York theatre.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue Street, Raleigh, NC
(919) 821-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
May 15, 2024 - June 9, 2024
The Lion King
Admission: TBA
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when the Triangle's best-loved musical returns to DPAC. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com