THEATER
April 10, 2025
Je'Caryous Johnson Presents: Jason's Lyric Live!
7:30 PM
Admission: $47
Experience the unforgettable story of love, redemption, and family as Jason’s Lyric comes to life on stage in a breathtaking live production. Featuring Allen Payne reprising his iconic role as Jason, alongside Eva Marcille as Lyric, and an extraordinary cast including Treach, Bokeem Woodbine, Tyrin Turner, and K. Michelle, this is a theatrical event you won’t want to miss. Witness the magic as the beloved film transforms into an unforgettable live experience.
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 East South Street, Raleigh
www.martinmariettacenter.com
June 6 - 29, 2025
The Color Purple
Admission: $29+
This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue Street
Raleigh, NC 27607
June 20 - 22, 2025
Plenty of Time
Admission: TBA
What happens when a spoiled, southern debutant and a Black Panther fall in love? In 1968, Corey, 22, a Black Panther Party member, and Christina, 17, from an upper-class family, meet in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. Despite their differences, they share a passionate night. The next morning, their contrasting worlds unfold. Over the next 43 years, they meet annually to continue their affair. We follow Christina’s journey as an aspiring author and New York Society member, and Corey’s path into politics and fatherhood. Each time they return to the beach house, they bring personal growth and reflect the social and political changes of African-American and American history.
Agape Theatre Project
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St, Durham
www.agapetheatreproject.com
August 5 - 10, 2025
The Wiz
Admission: $71.55
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and Chicago Tribune proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival! This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
August 14 - 24, 2025
STEW
Admission: TBA
In Zora Howard’s compelling comedy-drama, three generations of Black women banter and bicker as they prepare for a feast. Mama is up early to prepare an important meal and, even with her family on hand to help, time is running short. Tensions simmer with three generations of Tucker women under one roof, but things come to a boil as the violence hovering around the periphery of their lives begins to intrude upon the sanctity of Mama’s kitchen.
Theatre in the Park
107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 831-6058
www.theatreinthepark.com
September 1 - 14, 2025
When Fear Knocks, Faith Opens The Door
Admission: TBA
In 2018, a Pastor in Detroit invests his family’s savings to purchase Second Baptist Church. After six months of growth and a thriving congregation, the church’s success is overshadowed when a visitor reveals the church is in debt to a dangerous mobster. At the same time, the Pastor faces a health scare, suspecting a spot on his lung may be cancer. With mounting financial troubles and a personal crisis, his faith is tested as he struggles to keep his family, church, and hope intact.
Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk St, Raleigh
Agapetheatreproject.com
November 12 - 23, 2025
Once on This Island
Admission: TBA
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.
Theatre Raleigh
6638 Old Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 832-9997
www.theatreraleigh.org
April 10, 2025
Je'Caryous Johnson Presents: Jason's Lyric Live!
7:30 PM
Admission: $47
Experience the unforgettable story of love, redemption, and family as Jason’s Lyric comes to life on stage in a breathtaking live production. Featuring Allen Payne reprising his iconic role as Jason, alongside Eva Marcille as Lyric, and an extraordinary cast including Treach, Bokeem Woodbine, Tyrin Turner, and K. Michelle, this is a theatrical event you won’t want to miss. Witness the magic as the beloved film transforms into an unforgettable live experience.
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 East South Street, Raleigh
www.martinmariettacenter.com
June 6 - 29, 2025
The Color Purple
Admission: $29+
This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story. With a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue Street
Raleigh, NC 27607
June 20 - 22, 2025
Plenty of Time
Admission: TBA
What happens when a spoiled, southern debutant and a Black Panther fall in love? In 1968, Corey, 22, a Black Panther Party member, and Christina, 17, from an upper-class family, meet in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. Despite their differences, they share a passionate night. The next morning, their contrasting worlds unfold. Over the next 43 years, they meet annually to continue their affair. We follow Christina’s journey as an aspiring author and New York Society member, and Corey’s path into politics and fatherhood. Each time they return to the beach house, they bring personal growth and reflect the social and political changes of African-American and American history.
Agape Theatre Project
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St, Durham
www.agapetheatreproject.com
August 5 - 10, 2025
The Wiz
Admission: $71.55
THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and Chicago Tribune proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival! This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
August 14 - 24, 2025
STEW
Admission: TBA
In Zora Howard’s compelling comedy-drama, three generations of Black women banter and bicker as they prepare for a feast. Mama is up early to prepare an important meal and, even with her family on hand to help, time is running short. Tensions simmer with three generations of Tucker women under one roof, but things come to a boil as the violence hovering around the periphery of their lives begins to intrude upon the sanctity of Mama’s kitchen.
Theatre in the Park
107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 831-6058
www.theatreinthepark.com
September 1 - 14, 2025
When Fear Knocks, Faith Opens The Door
Admission: TBA
In 2018, a Pastor in Detroit invests his family’s savings to purchase Second Baptist Church. After six months of growth and a thriving congregation, the church’s success is overshadowed when a visitor reveals the church is in debt to a dangerous mobster. At the same time, the Pastor faces a health scare, suspecting a spot on his lung may be cancer. With mounting financial troubles and a personal crisis, his faith is tested as he struggles to keep his family, church, and hope intact.
Burning Coal Theatre
224 Polk St, Raleigh
Agapetheatreproject.com
November 12 - 23, 2025
Once on This Island
Admission: TBA
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.
Theatre Raleigh
6638 Old Wake Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 832-9997
www.theatreraleigh.org