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Shows & Events

On this page, you’ll see a comprehensive lineup of all events and shows happening at Raleigh Little Theatre! Our production season of plays runs from July to June of each year, but we also have events which include volunteer functions, fundraisers, concerts, movies, festivals, and more.

If you’re looking for our previous productions, visit our Show Archive.

Holiday Musical

Cinderella **MORNING SHOW ADDED!**

December 6 - 22, 2024

JUST ADDED - Tickets now on sale for special added performance on Sunday, December 22, at 10:30am! RLT’s holiday tradition returns to celebrate its 40th year! Kids of all ages will love this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, filled with music, laughs, and a sparkle of magic. This musical comedy features elegant costumes and scenery and a cast of memorable characters including some conniving step-relatives, royals, everyone’s favorite resourceful Fairy Godmother, and Ella, of course!

Event - Showcase

Triangle African American Theater Preview ’25

January 19, 2025

Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African American theater in the Triangle! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2025. This special evening will include dramatic readings, songs and scenes from upcoming performances.

Inspirational Comedy

Akeelah and the Bee

February 7 - 23, 2025

Akeelah has a crazy passion for words: the more abstruse and labyrinthine, the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot in the National Spelling Bee, which inspires the people in her neighborhood with her courage and tenacity.

Comedy

Morning After Grace

March 21 - April 6, 2025

Hilarious and heart-warming, this unconventional new comedy tackles love, loss, and coming to terms with growing old. After hooking up at a funeral, Angus and Abigail find themselves waking up the next morning on Angus’ sofa. Enter neighbor Ollie, a former baseball player who now enjoys golf and yoga. Nothing is as it seems with this trio, and every disclosure reveals a new perspective. Set in a Florida retirement community, this charming and big-hearted comedy takes us on an unexpected journey toward a new lease on life.

Family Musical

Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR.

May 3 - 11, 2025

A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher, is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Inspired by the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs, experience Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. in RLT’s outdoor amphitheatre.

Musical Drama

The Color Purple

June 6 - 29, 2025

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.

Past Shows & Events

Event - Meet and Greet

Storytime with Cinderella

December 14, 2024

Join Raleigh Little Theatre on Saturday, December 14, for an exclusive pre-show event! Guests at Storytime with Cinderella will enjoy sweet treats, activities, and time with the Kingdom of Raleigh’s favorite princess, Cinderella.

Drama

Doubt, A Parable

October 18 - November 3, 2024

Set in 1964 amidst America's evolving socio-political landscape, Doubt, A Parable unfolds at St. Nicholas Church School in the Bronx. School principal Sister Aloysius Beauvier is staunchly traditional and inflexible in her beliefs. Her world is shaken when she develops grave suspicions about the conduct of Father Flynn, the charismatic and modern parish priest who is beloved by the community for his progressive methods. The drama intensifies as she searches to uncover the truth, setting off a profound moral and ethical conflict. This brilliant and powerful drama received the 2005 Tony Award® for Best Play and the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Event - Outdoor Movie

Movies in the Garden: Hocus Pocus

October 10, 2024

Your favorite witches are back! Join us in RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre on October 10 for a spooky good time at Movies in the Garden! We will be screening Disney's 1993 family comedy, Hocus Pocus.

Event - Raleigh Medal of Arts

2024 Raleigh Medal of Arts Awards

October 8, 2024

SOLD OUT Based on the National Medal of Arts program and inaugurated by the Raleigh Arts Commission in 1984, the Raleigh Medal of Arts is awarded for transformative, imaginative, and innovative achievement in the practice or support of the local arts.

Event - Volunteer Event

Fall ’24 Backstage Night

September 18, 2024

RLT's Backstage Night is back! Join us on Wednesday, September 18, for our volunteer open house.

Theatre for the Very Young

All Smiles

September 4 - 15, 2024

How do you smile? With your mouth or with your eyes? Does it show on your face or just on the inside? We all have different ways of showing, sharing and processing our emotions. In RLT’s first Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production, this delightful show explores how all smiles are unique.

Musical Comedy

Something Rotten!

August 23 - September 15, 2024

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Drama

Our Town (Multilingual)

July 25 - August 4, 2024

Thornton Wilder’s iconic, Pulitzer Prize-winning play is reimagined for the 21st century. Our Town depicts the small town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” With new layers of language and culture, Our Town expands to encompass everyone in a quintessentially American – and human – story. Presented as the culmination of RLT’s 2024 Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage summer program.

Musical

Kinky Boots

June 7 - 30, 2024

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized… and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world. Featuring a joyous score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by Harvey Fierstein, don’t miss the six-time Tony Award-winning musical extravaganza, Kinky Boots!

Event - Awards Night

The 2024 Cantey Awards

June 25, 2024

Celebrate the completion of RLT's 2023-2024 season! Join us as we reflect on the accomplishments of our hardworking and dedicated volunteers over the past year. The event will take place inside in RLT's Cantey V. Sutton Theatre and is free and open to the public.

Event - New Voices Sharing

New Voices Program: Culminating Event 2024

June 12, 2024

We are thrilled to present the culminating event for our New Voices Program cohort live online! The New Voices Program is a playwriting program for local Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by our friends at The Ink Project. Help us celebrate the work that these talented writers have put together over the last several months on June 12 at 7:00pm live on RLT's Facebook page.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

CANCELED – Movies in the Garden: Moulin Rouge!

May 23, 2024

WEATHER CANCELLATION: Movies in the Garden: Moulin Rouge! has been canceled due to storms in the forecast. If you purchased tickets for the event, please check your email for details on how to receive a refund. Contact BoxOffice@RaleighLittleTheatre.org if you have any questions.  Movies in the Garden celebrates Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love on May 23 with the 2001 musical extravaganza from Baz Luhrmann, Moulin Rouge!

Family Musical

Looking for Roberto Clemente

May 4 - 12, 2024

In this rock musical, the year is 1972. The place is Pittsburgh, where legendary baseball player Roberto Clemente is at the top of his game. Sam Kowalski and the neighborhood baseball-playing kids are in an intense competition to win the chance to meet Clemente in person. But when their hero helps natural disaster victims in Nicaragua, his fateful off-field actions teach the kids about what is more important than winning.

Event - Fundraiser Performance

Divas! 2024

May 11, 2024

Divas! returns to RLT's Sutton Theatre for its 18th anniversary in 2024! Who will be crowned our 2024 Diva? To find out, save the date for an evening of glitz, glam, and giving on May 11. Saturday, May 11, 2024 Pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden: The Sandlot

April 4, 2024

Play ball! Join us at Movies in the Garden a month before we open Looking for Roberto Clemente to watch a classic tale of neighborhood kids and their love of baseball - The Sandlot.

Dramatic Comedy

Trouble in Mind

March 15 - 31, 2024

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.

Event - Volunteer Event

Spring ’24 Backstage Night

March 20, 2024

RLT's Backstage Night is back! Join us on Wednesday, March 20, for our volunteer open house.

Event - EVENT - SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

24-25 Season Announcement!

February 27, 2024

Join Raleigh Little Theatre on Tuesday, February 27, for our 24-25 season announcement! We'll announce the shows that will be gracing RLT's stages July 2024 - June 2025 and feature some live performances.

Family Musical

Nate the Great

February 2 - 18, 2024

Nate the Great, the world’s greatest boy detective, awakes, hoping that this day will bring a new case. He gets a call from his good friend Annie alerting him that her new painting of her dog Fang is missing! He rushes over to her house to investigate. For the first time in his career, he is stumped. And worse yet, Mom is all out of pancakes. To solve this case, he is going to need to learn to think in new ways and rely on the help of his friends. Nate the Great is a funny, sweet, rollicking good time that celebrates art, friendship, creative thinking, and of course, pancakes.

Event - Showcase

Triangle African American Theater Preview ’24

January 14, 2024

Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African American theater in the Triangle! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2024. This special evening will include dramatic readings, songs and scenes from upcoming performances.

Holiday Musical

Cinderella 2023

December 1 - 17, 2023

RLT’s holiday tradition returns for the 39th year! Kids of all ages will love this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, filled with music, laughs, and a sparkle of magic. This musical comedy features elegant costumes and scenery and a cast of memorable characters including some conniving step-relatives, royals, and everyone’s favorite resourceful Fairy Godmother, or FG for short! Come experience the show that has enchanted Raleigh families for almost 40 years!

Thriller

Misery

October 20 - November 5, 2023

True life becomes stranger than fiction when an acclaimed romance novelist wakes up in the home of his “Number One Fan.” Rescued from a near-fatal wintery car crash, Paul Sheldon finds himself incapacitated in the secluded home of Annie Wilkes. When events take a nightmarish turn, the injured Paul realizes the unhinged Annie has no intention of letting him leave. This spine-tingling psychological thriller traps you in the room with Paul as he must outsmart Annie if he hopes to escape. Based on Stephen King’s best-selling novel and from the screenwriter of the 1990 Academy Award-winning film adaptation, Misery’s tense cat-and-mouse game will grip you until the very end.

Event - Costume Sale

2023 Costume Sale

October 7, 2023

RLT’s costume sale is back! See below for more information on this year's sale: Saturday, October 7 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Stephenson Amphitheatre Parking Lot

Family Musical

Last Stop on Market Street

September 16 - 24, 2023

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.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

CANCELED – Movies in the Garden: Encanto

August 31, 2023

WEATHER CANCELLATION: Movies in the Garden: Encanto has been canceled due to inclement weather. If you purchased tickets for the event, please check your email for details on how to receive a refund. Contact BoxOffice@RaleighLittleTheatre.org if you have any questions.  Come out to Movies in the Garden on August 31 to experience the magic and music of Disney's Encanto!

Event - Volunteer Event

Fall ’23 Backstage Night

August 30, 2023

After a long hiatus, RLT's Backstage Night is back! Join us on Wednesday, August 30, for the return of our volunteer open house.

Musical

Curtains

August 11 - 27, 2023

8/17 CANCELED: The August 17 performance of “Curtains” at 8:00pm was canceled due to an illness within the company. Ticket holders - please check your email for instructions regarding ticket exchanges and refunds or email BoxOffice@RaleighLittleTheatre.org. It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage, the entire cast and crew become suspects. It is up to a local fast-talking detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan, to save the show, solve the case, and maybe even find love, all without getting killed. Packed with glorious tunes from the legendary songwriting team of Kander & Ebb, Curtains is a witty and hilarious musical whodunit that you won’t want to miss!

Comedy

Puffs

July 21 - 30, 2023

For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. Presented by RLT’s Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage summer program, Puffs (or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic) is a hilarious and heartfelt tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Event - Awards Night

The 2023 Cantey Awards

June 28, 2023

Celebrate the completion of RLT's 2022-23 season! Join us as we reflect on the accomplishments of our hardworking and dedicated volunteers over the past year. The event will take place inside in RLT's Cantey V. Sutton Theatre and is free and open to the public.

Musical

Hands on a Hardbody

June 2 - 18, 2023

For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody, only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. This roots-rock musical is inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Bindler, produced by Kevin Morris and Bindler.

Event - New Voices Sharing

New Voices Program: Culminating Event 2023

June 14, 2023

We are thrilled to present the culminating event for our New Voices Program cohort live online! The New Voices Program is a playwriting program for local Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by our friends at The Ink Project. Help us celebrate the work that these talented writers have put together over the last several months on June 14 at 6:30pm live on RLT's Facebook page.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

CANCELED – Movies in the Garden: Transformers

May 25, 2023

Movies in the Garden: Transformers has unfortunately been canceled. If you purchased tickets for the event, please check your email for details on how to receive a refund. Contact BoxOffice@RaleighLittleTheatre.org if you have any questions.  The 2007 blockbuster action hit Transformers comes to the Stephenson Amphitheatre for Movies in the Garden on May 25!

Young Audiences

My Wonderful Birthday Suit

May 5 - 21, 2023

Rainbows, moonbeams and a bit of birthday magic make for a super-fun party! But friendships are questioned when judgements and comments about skin color slip out. This spectacular story told with music, an awesome puppet named Bobo the bird and the wonder of a magical Thinking Tree will give everyone something to ponder. Each of us is “gift wrapped” in our own unique way but it’s what’s on the inside that truly makes us special. This powerful conversation-starter proves that you’re never too young (or too old) to be kind.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

CANCELED – Movies in the Garden: Moulin Rouge!

April 27, 2023

WEATHER CANCELLATION: Movies in the Garden: Moulin Rouge! has been canceled due to inclement weather. If you purchased tickets for the event, please check your email for details on how to receive a refund. Contact BoxOffice@RaleighLittleTheatre.org if you have any questions.  Movies in the Garden celebrates Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love on April 27 with the 2001 musical extravaganza from Baz Luhrmann, Moulin Rouge!

Event - Fundraiser Performance

Divas! 2023

April 22, 2023

Divas! returns to RLT's Sutton Theatre for its 17th anniversary in 2023! Who will be crowned our 2023 Diva? To find out, save the date for an evening of glitz, glam, and giving on April 22. Saturday, April 22, 2023 Pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Family Musical

Fancy Nancy: The Musical – EXTENDED!

March 17 - April 2, 2023

Performances just added on April 1 & 2! Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn’t the one she wanted?

Event - EVENT - SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT

23-24 Season Announcement!

February 21, 2023

We're excited to bring back our live, in-person season announcement this year!

Folk Tragedy

Blood Wedding

January 27 - February 12, 2023

Blood Wedding is a gripping tragedy set in semi-mythical rural Spain from Federico García Lorca. Inspired by a true story and first performed in 1933, this is a classic play that deserves our attention. Two families in rural Spain are intricately bound in an unbreakable cycle of murder and revenge. Violent and long-standing community tensions re-emerge when one mother learns her son – The Groom – is due to marry an ex-lover of the hot-blooded Leonardo Felix, who later steals The Bride away from the wedding celebrations. An entire town goes after the lovers in the middle of the night where pursuers and pursued plunge into a realm of deep darkness where the moonlight is not friendly and the forest not shelter enough. Lorca’s image-laden poetry unfolds the story with the fire and power characteristic of his work and the fateful resonance that marked his own tragically short life.

Event - Showcase

SOLD OUT – Triangle African American Theater Preview ’23

January 15, 2023

Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African American theater in the Triangle! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2023. This special evening will include dramatic readings, songs and scenes from upcoming performances.

Holiday Musical

Cinderella 2022

December 2 - 18, 2022

RLT’s holiday tradition returns for the 38th year! This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family. Just the right mixture of comedy and romance can add the sparkle of magic to your holiday season. This visually stunning musical combines elegant costumes and scenery with singing, dancing, conniving step-relatives, and resourceful fairy folk. This version of Cinderella is the perfect family outing during the holiday season, with the Royal Ball taking place on Christmas Eve. Join the cast in singing "We Wish You a Merry a Christmas," and come celebrate the holidays at RLT!

Event -

Farewell, Patrick!

December 5, 2022

Raleigh Little Theatre’s Artistic Director Patrick Torres will be leaving RLT at the end of November to join Creative Action in Austin as their next Executive Director. Help us give Patrick a proper send-off as we celebrate his contributions to RLT and the greater Triangle theatre community!

Family Comedy

The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs

October 22 - 30, 2022

What would happen if three classic fairy tales – The Three Little Pigs, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears – got a little mixed up between “once upon a time” and “happily ever after?” When the pigs start to wonder what life would be like if the wolf were not always at their door, the billy goats gruff grow tired of trip-trapping over the troll’s bridge, and Papa Bear realizes he’s had enough of meddlesome little Goldilocks, the three trios join forces and swap a few things around! Families will roll with laughter as the narrator and performers juggle the interweaving stories in this fast-paced silly take on traditional favorites.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden: Hocus Pocus – SOLD OUT!

October 6, 2022

Your favorite witches are back! Join us in RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre on October 6 for a spooky good time at Movies in the Garden! We will be screening Disney's 1993 family comedy, Hocus Pocus.

Romantic Comedy

Pride and Prejudice

September 16 - October 2, 2022

This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn? Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical or so full of life than it does in this effervescent and freewheeling adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools… than the high-stakes game of love?

Musical

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – EXTENDED!

August 11 - 27, 2022

**The August 19 performance of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was canceled due to rain. Two additional performances have been added on Friday, August 26, and Saturday, August 27! Ticket holders for the August 19 performance were sent an email with further instructions on how to receive an exchange or refund. If you did not receive that email, please contact our box office.**   An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves! At least the losers get a juice box.

Musical

Xanadu – JULY 29-31 CANCELED

July 22 - 31, 2022

**The July 29-31 performances of Xanadu were canceled due to a positive Covid test within the company. Ticket holders have been sent an email with further instructions on how to receive a refund. If you did not receive that email, please contact our box office. We are unfortunately not able to add extra performances, so this show has now closed.** RLT’s Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage program presents Xanadu! Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.

Event - Awards Night

The 2022 Cantey Awards

July 25, 2022

**The 2022 Cantey Awards originally scheduled for June 29 have been postponed due to a several Covid cases in the RLT community. Please join us on the new date: July 25!** Celebrate the 2021-2022 season! Join us as we reflect on the accomplishments of our hardworking and dedicated volunteers over the past year. The event this year will take place inside in RLT's Cantey V. Sutton Theatre and is free and open to the public. Mark your calendar!

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden: Sing

July 14, 2022

**Due to storms in the forecast and excessive heat, Movies in the Garden was rescheduled to Thursday, July 14. Ticket holders for July 7 were sent an email with further instructions on how to receive a refund if you are unable to make the new date. If you did not receive that email, please contact our box office.** Movies in the Garden returns to RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre this summer! For the 22-23 season, our Movies in the Garden events will be spread out across the season. Check back soon for details on upcoming movie events in October, April, and May! Join us this July for a family-friendly showing of the 2016 animated musical comedy, Sing!

Musical

In the Heights – JUNE 26 CANCELED

June 3 - 26, 2022

**The June 26 performance of In the Heights has been canceled due to a positive Covid test within the company. Ticket holders have been sent an email with further instructions on how to receive a refund. If you did not receive that email, please contact our box office.** In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams, and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. Follow bodega owner Usnavi and his friends as they dream of a brighter future in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s energetic Tony Award-winning Best Musical.

Event - New Voices Sharing

New Voices Program: Culminating Event 2022

May 26, 2022

We are thrilled to present the culminating event for our New Voices Program cohort live online! The New Voices Program is a playwriting program for local Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by our friends at The Ink Project. Help us celebrate the work that these talented writers have put together over the last several months on May 26 at 6:00pm live on RLT's Facebook page.

Event - Fundraiser Performance

Divas! 2022

April 30, 2022

Divas! returns to RLT's Sutton Theatre for its 16th anniversary! Who will be crowned our 2022 Diva? To find out, join us for an evening of glitz, glam, and giving on April 30! Saturday, April 30, 2022 Pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden: In the Heights

April 7, 2022

Movies in the Garden is back this spring in RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre! Get excited for RLT's upcoming production of In the Heights by joining us April 7 for an outdoor screening of the 2021 movie adaptation!

Sensory-Friendly Performance

Sensory-Friendly Performance | Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

April 2, 2022

Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities.

Family Comedy

Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook

March 18 - 27, 2022

Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today: someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, because “finders keepers, losers weepers,” right? And Junie B. wonders if her magnificent new pen will help her win the affections of the handsomest new boy in kindergarten! That makes it okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook… or is she? This hilarious and heartfelt tale follows everyone’s favorite almost-six-year-old as she learns valuable lessons of right and wrong and realizes the power of friendship.

Musical

Cinderella 2021

December 3 - 19, 2021

After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cinderella is returning to RLT for its 37th year in 2021! This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family. Just the right mixture of comedy and romance can add the sparkle of magic to your holiday season. This visually stunning musical combines elegant costumes and scenery with singing, dancing, conniving step-relatives, and resourceful fairy folk. This version of Cinderella is the perfect family outing during the holiday season, with the Royal Ball taking place on Christmas Eve. Join the cast in singing "We Wish You a Merry a Christmas," and come celebrate the holidays at RLT!

Family Musical

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

October 23 - 31, 2021

An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are the very “bestus” of friends! In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing their way through a day where anything is possible. They go to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, wear silly hats, learn a new dance, and share ice cream! Their perfect day hits a snag when Gerald accidently breaks Piggie’s new toy and her feelings get hurt. Will their friendship withstand the tragedy of a broken toy? See your favorite moments from the Elephant & Piggie book series come to life in this bouncy and fun musical!

Event - Costume Sale

2021 Costume Sale!

October 16, 2021

RESCHEDULED: The costume sale will now take place on October 16, due to the probability of rain on October 9. RLT’s costume sale is back! Although we usually run the sale every other year, we thought why not double up on the fun and do two years in a row! See below for more information on this year's sale: Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Stephenson Amphitheatre Parking Lot Take advantage of great prices on modern and vintage clothing, fun costumes, fabric, trim, and other assorted pieces and accessories. The costume sale is a great resource for school theatre departments, flea market shoppers, and Halloween costumes, even if you are just celebrating at home this year!

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden: Hocus Pocus

October 7, 2021

Join us in RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre on October 7 for a spooky good time at Movies in the Garden! We will be screening Disney's 1993 witchy family comedy, Hocus Pocus.

Dramatic Comedy

The Velocity of Autumn

September 17 - October 3, 2021

The Velocity of Autumn swirls around Alexandra, an 80-year-old artist in a showdown with her family over where she’ll spend her remaining years. In Alexandra’s corner are her wit, her volcanic passion, and the fact that she’s barricaded herself in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to take out the block. But her children have their own secret weapon: estranged son Chris, who returns after 20 years, crawls through Alexandra’s second-floor window and becomes the family’s unlikely mediator. No sooner are the words “Hi, Mom” uttered than the emotional bombs start detonating. The Velocity of Autumn is a wickedly funny and wonderfully touching discovery of the fragility and ferocity of life.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden: Dreamgirls

September 9, 2021

Movies in the Garden is back in RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre! Join us September 9 for an outdoor screening of the 2006 movie adaptation of the hit musical Dreamgirls!

Musical

Beehive: The 60’s Musical

August 12 - September 3, 2021

NEW DATES ADDED: Tickets are now available for Thursday, September 2, and Friday, September 3! Beehive celebrates the powerful female voices of the 1960’s with such timeless hits as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Be My Baby,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Me and Bobby McGee.” Told from the perspective of six young women who come of age in this enigmatic decade, Beehive takes us from their first Beehive Dance to the challenges we faced as a nation.

Comedy

As You Like It – SOLD OUT!

July 23 - 31, 2021

WEATHER CANCELLATION: The Wednesday, July 28, performance of As You Like It has been canceled due to inclement weather. If you purchased tickets for the canceled performance, please check your email for details on how to receive a refund. Contact BoxOffice@RaleighLittleTheatre.org if you have any questions.  Journey into the Forest of Arden for a site-specific, outdoor production of William Shakespeare's As You Like It, a comedy that explores the rollercoaster of falling in love. When Rosalind is banished from her uncle's court, she flees to the Forest of Arden. Disguised as a man, she encounters Orlando, her love interest, in the forest. While in disguise, Rosalind becomes Orlando's teacher, instructing him how to woo the real Rosalind.

Event - Awards Night

The 2021 Cantey Awards

June 30, 2021

In March 2020, no one quite knew what the year ahead would look like. After a lot of difficulties, changes, and creativity, we are proud to have presented an assortment of virtual and in-person shows during the 2020-2021 season. As we ease back into something that more closely resembles a "normal" season at RLT, we can't wait to celebrate the accomplishments of our hardworking and dedicated volunteers over the past year. We're excited to gather in-person once again for the 2021 Cantey Awards! The event this year will take place outside in RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre and is free and open to the public. Mark your calendar!

Drama

The Mountaintop

June 10 - 19, 2021

WEATHER UPDATE: The Thursday, June 10, and Friday, June 11 performances of The Mountaintop have been canceled due to inclement weather. If you had tickets for the June 10 or June 11 8:00pm shows, please check your email for details on how to exchange your tickets for a future performance or receive a refund. A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.

Event - New Voices Sharing

New Voices Program: Culminating Event

June 13, 2021

We are thrilled to present the culminating event for our inaugural New Voices Program cohort live online! The New Voices Program is a new playwriting program for local Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, facilitated by our friends at The Ink Project. Help us celebrate the work that these talented writers have put together over the last several months on June 13 at 6:30pm live on Facebook.

Event - Fundraiser Performance

Divas! Under the Stars

May 15, 2021

Divas! is coming back to RLT, but this time we're celebrating Under the Stars in RLT's beautiful Stephenson Amphitheatre! Who will be crowned our 2021 Diva? To find out, join us for an evening of glitz, glam, and giving on May 15! Saturday, May 15, 2021 - SOLD OUT! 8:00 p.m. If you aren't able to make it in person, we are planning on having a single camera live feed available the night of the event on our Facebook page!

Symphony Concert

“The Last Five Years” with the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra

April 9 - 18, 2021

Join Raleigh Little Theatre and the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra for an outdoor concert-style performance of Jason Robert Brown's Drama Desk award-winner The Last Five Years, presented in RLT's Louise "Scottie" Stephenson Amphitheatre. The Last Five Years is an intimate window into a couple’s doomed marriage. Cathy, a struggling actress, and Jamie, a budding novelist on the brink of wild success, are 20-somethings in New York who meet, fall in love, marry, and divorce over the span of five years. Cathy tells the story from the end of their marriage; Jamie begins from when they first meet. As the musical unfolds, Cathy moves backward in time to the beginning of the relationship as Jamie moves toward the end; they meet only once, in the middle, at their wedding. This show will be performed in the style of a concert, supported by five musicians from the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra.

Family Series

Snow White

March 20 - April 1, 2021

RAIN DATE ADDED: Due to several weather cancellations, we have added one final performance date for Snow White. Tickets are now available for Thursday, April 1, at 6:30pm. Purchase tickets here! If you purchased tickets for a show that was canceled or if you attended a performance that was called off early due to rain, please check your email for details on how to exchange your ticket or receive a refund. Thank you!   This is not your typical “Once Upon a Time.” Classic? No. Wild? Yes! This imaginative retelling of the classic tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs features a princess, her evil queen, a huntsman, one magic mirror, and the legendary seven dwarfs – all brought to life by two actors! Expect the unexpected in this hilarious, fun, and fabulous fairy tale.

Drama - Thriller

A Number

March 5 - 13, 2021

Now streaming! Human cloning is the subject of this beguiling psychological thriller that blends topical scientific speculation with a stunning portrait of the relationship between fathers and their sons.

Event - Live Storytelling

RESCHEDULED: In Hindsight, 2020

January 29 - February 6, 2021

NIGHT #2 POSTPONED: In an abundance of caution, Raleigh Little Theatre and 7 Stories have decided to postpone the January 30 performance of "In Hindsight, 2020." We learned of a possible exposure to COVID-19 at the January 29 performance and did not want to risk exposure for any of Saturday's storytellers or to any staff. We apologize for any inconvenience but believe strongly that our top priority is always the health and safety of our community and our staff. The new performance date is Saturday, February 6, at 8:00 p.m.   7-Stories and Raleigh Little Theatre are joining together to present In Hindsight, 2020 - two evenings of community stories about the unprecedented year of 2020. The year 2020 will be remembered as a year that challenged us collectively and individually. In Hindsight, 2020 will feature stories exposing the scars of 2020 and hope for the future. 

Drama - Virtual

Mike Wiley’s Breach of Peace

January 22 - 23, 2021

Breach of Peace is based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides as well as many other individuals involved in the early struggle for African-American equality. This solo-play, written and performed by Mike Wiley, is a living monument to those remarkable young men and women of various races, religions and backgrounds who rose to face the dangers of fighting for just and equal treatment for all. Photo by Chris Charles for Creative Silence

Comedy

This Wonderful Life

December 10 - 25, 2020

Click here to purchase virtual tickets to watch This Wonderful Life from your home! Available Dec 17-25.  One actor inhabits every role in this hilariously touching stage adaptation of the iconic holiday film It's a Wonderful Life. George Bailey, Clarence, Mr. Potter, and the gang come to life as a single actor creates a heartwarming story about the effect one hardworking man's life has on the people around him.

Family Series

Balloonacy

November 7 - 15, 2020

Imagine a single balloon changing one person’s life forever. Balloonacy is a tender, uplifting one-performer show for the little ones (and the big ones too), and it’s our next Family Series production! Sweet, inventive, and packed with physical comedy, this play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere.

Radio Play

The Midnight Dreary Festival

October 27 - November 6, 2020

This October, RLT will celebrate the work of Edgar Allan Poe through a series of readings and a festival of work created by the community entitled The Midnight Dreary Festival: Community Interpretations of Edgar Allan Poe.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden: Coco

October 30, 2020

We are excited to bring back Movies in the Garden for a pre-Halloween family-friendly celebration! Join us as we present Disney-Pixar's Coco in the Stephenson Amphitheatre, next to the Raleigh Rose Garden.

Event - Costume Sale

2020 Biennial Costume Sale!

October 17, 2020

RESCHEDULED: The costume sale will now take place on October 17, due to the probability of rain on October 10. RLT’s Biennial Costume Sale is back! Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stephenson Amphitheatre Parking Lot Take advantage of great prices on modern and vintage clothing, fun costumes, fabric, trim, and other assorted pieces and accessories. The Costume Sale is great resource for school theatre departments, flea market shoppers, and Halloween costumes, even if you are just celebrating at home this year!

Comedy

Waiting for the Host: Parts 1 & 2

October 1 - 10, 2020

Waiting for the Host is a virtual play-within-a-play style comedy performed over a video-conferencing platform in two parts. 

Symphony Concert

CANCELED: “The Music Man” Symphony Concert

September 19 - 20, 2020

This event, originally rescheduled from May 16 & 17, has now been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ticket holders will receive an email explaining their refund options. Click here for more information about RLT's cancellations. The Raleigh Symphony Orchestra performs a concert version of a Meredith Willson's The Music Man in RLT's beautiful outdoor Stephenson Amphitheatre. The production will be conducted and directed by Jim Waddelow, Artistic Director of the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra. More information coming soon!

Event - Virtual Play

The 19th Amendment Project: Inalienable Rights

August 17, 2020

Raleigh Little Theatre is proud to present a virtual performance of Deb Margolin's Inalienable Rights, as part of Burning Coal Theatre Company's 19th Amendment Project. The play premieres online on Monday, August 17. In Inalienable Rights, a woman goes to her local precinct to vote before she has to pick up her daughter, but, as soon as she gets into the voting booth, something strange happens.

Event - Fundraiser Performance

Divas! 2020

August 6, 2020

CLICK HERE to donate on the BidPal site for the event and vote for your favorite Diva! You can also vote and donate here on the RLT site! Who will be our 2020 Diva? Join us for a virtual cabaret performance full of glitz, glam, and giving! Divas! is a competition between some of the fabulous performers who grace the stage of Raleigh Little Theatre. Each performer competes to be the Diva of the Year by raising the most money. This year's fundraiser will be hosted online only. Thursday, August 6, 2020 7:30 p.m. Streaming live on the RLT Divas Facebook page and RLT's YouTube channel

Comedy-Drama, Fantasy

She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms

July 24 - August 1, 2020

She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms is an online theatrical experience that tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge.

Event - Awards Night

The 2020 Cantey Awards

July 29, 2020

The 2019-2020 season may have ended abruptly, but we want to celebrate the hard work of our volunteers and actors on the shows and the work that did happen at our annual awards ceremony. The event will take place online this year due to ongoing social gathering restrictions. The Cantey Awards will broadcast live on both our Facebook page and our YouTube page!

Comedy

CANCELED: Urinetown, The Musical

June 5 - 21, 2020

This show has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.   In a not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!  

Drama

CANCELED: A Raisin in the Sun

April 10 - 26, 2020

This show has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.   Walter Lee Younger hopes to use his father’s life-insurance money to open a liquor store with two partners. His mother, with the support of Walter’s pragmatic wife, Ruth, and independent sister Beneatha, instead uses part of the money as a down payment on a house in an all-white neighborhood. Family tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. The Younger family’s heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration.

Event - Art Festival Benefiting RLT

CANCELED: Art in the Garden 2020

April 25, 2020

This event has been canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.   Join us for the annual arts festival benefiting Raleigh Little Theatre, featuring a jury-selected lineup of visual artists, food trucks and live entertainment. This unique outdoor event takes place in the grounds of RLT. Want to showcase your work at Art in the Garden? Artist Applications are currently open for all mediums! Learn more and apply here.

Drama

CANCELED: The Jungle Book

March 20 - April 5, 2020

This show has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information. Mowgli grows up believing he’s as fierce a wolf as any of the members of his pack. When he learns he is actually a human, he must discover how to reconcile these very different identities. In this action-packed adaptation of the classic adventure story, Mowgli must decide whether to remain with the pack or return to the human world from which he was born.

Event - SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

CANCELED: Sensory-Friendly Performance | The Jungle Book

April 4, 2020

This show has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities.

Event - Volunteer Event

CANCELED: Spring ’20 Backstage Night

March 25, 2020

This event has been canceled due to the recent situation regarding COVID-19. Click here for more information.   For everyone who’s always wanted to run away to the theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre will hold its twice-yearly volunteer open house on Wednesday, March 25, at 7:00pm on the RLT main stage.

Event -

CANCELED: RLT Players To Go present The Snow White Variety Show

March 7 - 21, 2020

The March 14 and March 21 performances have been canceled due to the current situation regarding COVID-19.   Places Please! It’s show time! Come see the RLT performance troupe “RLT Players To Go” as they present The Snow White Variety Show by Brian D. Taylor. This show has all the fun of just about every TV show genre you can imagine and is jam-packed into this wild and fast-paced comedy! Audience members will become the live studio audience on a live talk show called, “Real Talk with Fairytale Legends.” The seven dwarves tell the story of Snow White as the Fairytale Players bring it to life.

Musical

Seussical (TYA Version)

February 14 - March 1, 2020

**New shows added February 27, 28, 29, and March 1!** Reminder: If you had tickets to the Thursday 2/20 performance that we cancelled, please check your email for information on how to receive a refund or exchange. You may also contact the box office at (919) 821-3111 or boxoffice@raleighlittletheatre.org regarding ticket refunds and exchanges.   The nefarious Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged but ultimately emerge triumphantly!

Event - SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

Sensory-Friendly Performance | Seussical (TYA Version)

February 29, 2020

Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities.

Event - SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

Sensory-Friendly Performance | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

February 9, 2020

Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities.

Mystery

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

January 17 - February 8, 2020

**New shows added February 6, 7, and 8!**   Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

Event - Season Announcement

2020/21 Season Announcement

February 3, 2020

Join RLT as we announce our upcoming season LIVE at Raleigh Brewing Company’s Taproom! It’s a free event from 6-7pm on Monday, February 3. Can't make it? We’ll also live stream the announcement on our RLT Facebook page.

Event - Showcase

Triangle African American Theater Preview ’20

January 19, 2020

Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African American theater in the Triangle! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts are bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2020. This special evening will include dramatic readings, songs, and scenes from upcoming performances. Hosted by Mike Williams of The Black on Black Project.

Musical

Cinderella

December 6 - 22, 2019

Cinderella is celebrating its 36th year at RLT in 2019! This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family. Just the right mixture of comedy and romance can add the sparkle of magic to your holiday season. This visually stunning musical combines elegant costumes and scenery with singing, dancing, conniving step-relatives, and resourceful fairy folk. This version of Cinderella is performed in the style of a British Panto. It's the perfect family outing during the holiday season, with the Royal Ball taking place on Christmas Eve. Join the cast in singing "We Wish You a Merry a Christmas," and come celebrate the holidays at RLT!

Event - Volunteer Event

RLT Holiday Party & Cookie Contest

December 7, 2019

You are cordially invited to RLT's annual Winter Holiday Party! Join your fellow RLT volunteers for food, drink, and general merriment. Get your picture taken with Cinderella's fireplace and participate in a holiday cookie contest - we hope to see you there! If you would like to participate in the cookie contest, visit the SignUpGenius page for more info!

Event - Volunteer Interest Night

Back Stage Night

November 13, 2019

For everyone who’s always wanted to runaway to the theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre will hold its twice-yearly volunteer open house on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00pm on the RLT main stage.

Event - SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

Sensory-Friendly Performance | You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

November 9, 2019

Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment. Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities.

Event - Concert

Ligon Middle School Jazz Ensemble Benefit

November 6, 2019

Join us for a benefit concert to support sending Ligon GT Magnet Middle School’s Jazz Ensemble to Chicago in December for the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. The Broughton and Enloe High School Jazz Ensembles will join Ligon at the concert to support and highlight jazz education in Wake County.  

Musical Comedy

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

October 25 - November 3, 2019

Charles Schulz’s beloved comic comes to life in Clark Gesner’s classic musical and the whole gang is here! Bossy Lucy is hopelessly in love with piano prodigy Schroeder who doesn’t give her the time of day, perfectionist Sally is still mocking blanket-toting Linus, Snoopy is in the doghouse, and “blockhead,” himself, Charlie Brown, is in rare form.

Drama

Blood at the Root

September 27 - October 13, 2019

Based on the true story of the Jena Six; six Black students who were initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tree on campus. This bold ensemble drama examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, the crisis in relations between men and women of all classes and, as a result, the shattering state of Black family life. Blood at the Root employs strong language, racial slurs, and symbols of violence to accurately depict the story of the Jena Six. Parental discretion is advised. 

Event - Concert

Groove in the Garden ’19

September 21, 2019

Raleigh’s favorite celebration of homegrown music returns for its fifth year in the beautiful Stephenson Amphitheatre and Raleigh Rose Garden at RLT. This annual festival features a total of eight live performances on two stages, local food and drinks, art vendors, a kids zone and more!

Symphony Concert

Raleigh Symphony Orchestra Fall Pops Concert

September 15, 2019

The Raleigh Symphony Orchestra performs a casual pops concert in RLT's Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. The theme of this concert is Legends of the Musical Stage and guest soloists include Tina Morris-Anderson and Rachel Elizabeth Stenbuck. Music Director Jim Waddelow's program also includes highlights from Broadway shows including "Evita," "Chicago," "Showboat" and "The Sound of Music."

Musical Comedy

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder

August 16 - September 8, 2019

**EXTENDED: Tickets now available September 5-8!** Monty Navarro, a distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm…and a pinch of murder. Monty’s murderous romp is filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs and doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.

Event - Outdoor Movie Series

Movies in the Garden ’19

July 18 - August 8, 2019

Join us this summer as we present five FREE outdoor movies on Thursdays in July and August! All movies will be held in the Stephenson Amphitheatre next to the Raleigh Rose Garden.

Drama

Antigone

July 19 - 28, 2019

Antigone, defying her uncle Creon's decree that her brother should remain unburied, challenges the morality of man's law overruling the laws of the gods. The clash between her and Creon with its tragic consequences have inspired continual reinterpretation.

Event - Workshop

3-Day Intimacy for the Stage Workshop

June 28 - 30, 2019

Stage Combat Academy of NC and Raleigh Little Theatre will be hosting a 3-Day Intimacy for the Stage Workshop led by Intimacy Directors International co-founder Tonia Sina and Intimacy Director Dan Granke. During this workshop, you’ll get an overview of numerous aspects of this work. We encourage all roles in the profession (actors, directors, stage managers, etc) to attend.

Event - Awards Night

The 2019 Cantey Awards

June 26, 2019

Celebrate the 2018-2019 season! It's an evening of volunteer awards and Cantey Awards for actors. Afterward, catch up with friends at the reception in the Sutton Lobby.

Musical

Pippin

May 31 - June 16, 2019

Due to mature content and adult themes, Pippin is recommended for ages 15 and up. Meet Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. To prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles, Pippin goes on a death-defying journey to look for his purpose. He makes a grave mistake by killing his father to take over the throne. In the pursuit to right a wrong, Pippin struggles to decide whether he should settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with the dazzling troupe of performers.

Symphony Concert

“West Side Story” Symphony Concert

May 18 - 19, 2019

Experience forbidden love, fierce family loyalties, and the ruthless feud between the Sharks and the Jets through the iconic music of "West Side Story" Symphony Concert! Featuring the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra in RLT's Louise "Scottie" Stephenson Amphitheatre.

Comedy

Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

April 12 - 28, 2019

The male heirs of the Baskerville line are being eliminated one by one. To find their ingenious killer, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must brave the desolate moors before a family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as the intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, and elaborate disguises. Full of humor, horror, and plenty of stage magic, this kooky and spooky caper will have you howling with laughter.

Event - Art Festival Benefiting RLT

Art in the Garden 2019

April 27, 2019

Join us for the annual arts festival benefiting Raleigh Little Theatre, featuring a jury-selected lineup of visual artists, food trucks and live entertainment. This unique outdoor event takes place in the historic Raleigh Rose Garden on the grounds of RLT.

Musical

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds

March 8 - 31, 2019

Due to popular demand, 2 performances have been added to Mar 30 - Mar 31! Meet Ziggy, a shy boy who would rather stay at home and watch television than explore the island of Jamaica. Over the course of his onstage journey, with some help from his friend Nansi, he realizes that the real adventures can be found outside, amid the birds and jungles and beaches. Their worldly adventure is enlivened by the fantastic songs of renowned Reggae artist, Bob Marley.

Event - Sensory-Friendly Performance

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds | Sensory-Friendly Performance

March 30, 2019

Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment.

Event - Volunteer Interest Night

Spring ’19 Backstage Night

March 20, 2019

For everyone who’s always wanted to run away to the theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre will hold its twice-yearly volunteer open house.

Musical

Junie B. Jones, The Musical

February 15 - March 3, 2019

Due to popular demand, 5 performances have been added from Feb 28 - Mar 3! Sneak a peek into the Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal of the outspoken and lovable Junie B. Jones. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and things have changed: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her BFF anymore. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and she might need glasses. This is a delightful adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books. They are brought to life in a genuinely comical musical.

Event - Sensory-Friendly Performance

Junie B. Jones, The Musical | Sensory-Friendly Performance

March 2, 2019

Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment.

Event - Season Announcement

2019/20 LIVE Season Announcement

February 7, 2019

This year we’re doing something a little different - announcing our upcoming season LIVE at Raleigh Brewing Company’s Taproom (3709 Neil Street)! It’s a free event from 6-7pm on Thursday, February 7, and we’ll simultaneously stream the announcement on the RLT Facebook page. RSVP here on Facebook.

Dark Comedy

Measure for Measure

January 11 - 27, 2019

Measure For Measure contains depictions of sexual assault and may not be suitable for all audiences. Vienna is beset with brothels and loose morality, and it’s up to the Duke to provide some divine intervention. Shakespeare’s comedy centers around the fate of Claudio, who is arrested by Lord Angelo, the temporary leader of Vienna. Angelo lusts after Claudio’s sister, Isabella, an aspiring nun, and gives her an ultimatum: give up her chastity or her brother dies. Her decision ignites an exploration of agency, abuse of power, and the intersection of virtue and sin in one of Shakespeare’s great plays.

Event - Showcase

Triangle African American Theater Preview ’19

January 20, 2019

Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African American theater in the Triangle! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2019. This special evening will include dramatic readings, songs, and scenes from upcoming performances. Hosted by Mike Williams of The Black on Black Project.

Holiday Musical

Cinderella 2018

November 30 - December 16, 2018

This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family. Just the right mixture of comedy and romance can add the sparkle of magic to your holiday season. This visually stunning musical combines elegant costumes and scenery with singing, dancing, conniving step relatives, and resourceful fairy folk.

Event - Volunteer Event

RLT Holiday Party and Cookie Contest

December 1, 2018

The Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation Committee, in conjunction with the Staff of Raleigh Little Theatre, cordially invites you to the annual Winter Holiday Party! Join your fellow RLT volunteers for food, drink, general merriment, and participation in a holiday Cookie Contest - we hope to see you!

Drama

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

October 19 - November 4, 2018

**Additional Performances Added, Nov 1- 4** Journey to the land of Narnia. Discover the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander into an old wardrobe. This story of love, faith, courage, and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

Event - Sensory-Friendly Performance

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Sensory-Friendly Performance

November 3, 2018

Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment.

Event -

Fall Backstage Night

October 24, 2018

For everyone who’s always wanted to run away to the theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre will hold its twice-yearly volunteer open house.

Comedy

The Revolutionists

September 28 - October 14, 2018

France’s fight for equality and freedom propels itself to modern times with this bold, brave, and blisteringly funny new work about feminism, legacy, and standing up for one’s beliefs. Four beautiful, uncompromising women are reimagined as the heroes of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror in this passionate & empowering comedy.

Event - Costume Sale

2018 Costume Sale Extravaganza

October 13, 2018

Take advantage of the great prices on vintage hats, fun costumes, and other assorted pieces and accessories. A great resource for school theatre departments, flea market shoppers, and Halloween costume shoppers.

Event - Comedy Showcase

Eyes Up Here Comedy Presents “Lost My Head: Standup & Stories”

October 6, 2018

This late night comedy show, presented on the set of RLT's "The Revolutionists”, is curated and hosted by comic Erin Terry, and features Brett Williams, Rose Higgins, Brittany Spruill, Elisse Thompson, and Al-Nisa Lawson.

Event - Concert

The Connells

September 29, 2018

*Re-scheduled to Saturday, September 29. The doors  will open at 1pm and the first band will perform at 1:30pm.* The Raleigh, North Carolina-based band The Connells return to the stage with Dillon Fence and The Mayflies USA in the Stephenson Amphitheater. Presented by the Cat's Cradle.

Symphony Concert

Raleigh Symphony Orchestra Fall Pops Concert 2018

September 23, 2018

*Re-scheduled to Sunday, September 23 in the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre.* The Raleigh Symphony Orchestra performs a casual pops concert in Raleigh Little Theatre’s Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. It's Raleigh's first outdoor classical music series in many years, and this concert is family friendly! Lastly, you won't want to miss a program featuring music from your favorite movies from the 80's to today.

Musical

Sister Act

August 17 - September 9, 2018

Run extended! 4 performances added Sept 6 - Sept 9! When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place that the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent! While struggling through the restrictions of her new lifestyle, she uses her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, but in doing so, she jeopardizes her cover. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story.

Event - Outdoor Event

Movies in the Garden ’18

July 5 - August 9, 2018

*Sister Act has been postponed til Aug 9* Join us this summer as we present five FREE outdoor movies on Thursdays in July & August! All movies will be held in the Stephenson Amphitheatre next to the Raleigh Rose Garden.

Musical

Into The Woods

July 20 - August 5, 2018

This epic musical is about wishes, family, and the consequences of the choices that we make. A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where they encounter familiar faces including Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and more enchanted fairy-tale creatures.

Event - Awards Night

The 2018 Cantey Awards

June 27, 2018

Celebrate the 2017-2018 season! It's an evening of volunteer awards and Cantey Awards for actors. Afterward, catch up with friends at the reception in the Sutton Lobby.

Comedy

Don’t Dress for Dinner

June 8 - 24, 2018

Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, while his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a Cordon Bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along to provide the alibi. It’s foolproof. What could possibly go wrong?

Drama

Blood Done Sign My Name

May 11 - June 3, 2018

Run extended! 4 performances added May 31 - June 3! Advisory: Blood Done Sign My Name is recommended for mature audiences and features adult language. Parental guidance is suggested. In this world premiere ensemble version, Mike Wiley brings to life the recollections of author Timothy Tyson surrounding the 1970 murder of Henry “Dickie” Marrow in Oxford, NC, and the events that followed.

Event - Sensory-Friendly Performance

Alice @ Wonderland Sensory-Friendly Performance

April 28, 2018

We invite you to our first Sensory-Friendly Performance! Sensory-friendly performances are designed especially for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. Our goal is to create a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed environment.

Fairy Tale

Alice @ Wonderland

April 13 - 22, 2018

The folly of the 21st century collides with the madness of Wonderland in this new adaptation that remains fairly faithful to Lewis Carroll’s original tale. Alice is a texting, tweeting, and googling girl of the modern digital era, but she finds herself in the Wonderland of old.

Event - Discussion & Movie Screening

Conversation with Eddie McCoy + Movie Screening at NC State’s Witherspoon Student Center

April 19, 2018

Join the African American Cultural Center of NC State and Raleigh Little Theatre for a conversation with Eddie McCoy, a longtime activist and historian from Oxford, NC, followed by a screening of the film “Blood Done Sign My Name.”  Meet us at 6:30 pm in Witherspoon Student Center, Sankofa Room. 2810 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC on the campus of NC State University. 

Musical

Beanstalk! The Musical!

March 16 - April 1, 2018

Exactly like nothing that you’ve ever seen before, not even in a book! This fun, family show follows the adventures of Jack, a young boy with his head in the clouds and his nose in a book of fairy tales.

Event - New Volunteer Interest Night

Spring Backstage Night

March 21, 2018

For everyone who’s always wanted to run away to the theatre, Raleigh Little Theatre will hold its twice-yearly volunteer open house on Wednesday, Mar 21 at 7:00pm on the RLT main stage. (Come win some cool merch too!)

Musical Comedy

Little Shop of Horrors

February 9 - March 4, 2018

Run extended! 4 performances added March 1-4! The meek floral assistant, Seymour Krelborn, stumbles across a new breed of plant that he names “Audrey II” after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn, as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out-of-this-world origins and intent toward global domination!

Comedy

What We’re Up Against

January 12 - 28, 2018

Advisory: What We're Up Against is recommended for mature audiences and features adult language. Parental guidance is suggested. Performance added: Saturday, January 20 at 3:00 PM Set in a highly competitive architecture firm, this play is an explosive and hilarious look at the complicated battle of the sexes raging across Cubicle Land. A funny, yet insightful, view of what it means to be female in a male-dominated career and one woman’s response when she tires of slamming into the glass ceiling.

Event - Showcase

Triangle African American Theater Preview

January 14, 2018

Celebrate the rich and diverse season of African American theater in the Triangle! The Triangle Friends of African American Arts is bringing together several performing arts organizations to showcase the wonderful African American plays and musicals that will hit the stages in 2018. This special evening will include dramatic readings, songs and scenes from upcoming performances.    

Holiday Musical

Cinderella 2017

December 1 - 17, 2017

This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family. Just the right mixture of comedy and romance can add the sparkle of magic to your holiday season. This visually stunning musical combines elegant costumes and scenery with singing, dancing, conniving step relatives, and resourceful fairy folk.

Dark Comedy

Perfect Arrangement

October 27 - November 12, 2017

It’s 1950, and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. There’s just one problem: both Bob and Norma are gay, and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover-up.

Event - Movie Screening

“The Lavender Scare” Screening at NC State’s Hunt Library

October 23, 2017

Join Raleigh Little Theatre & NC State Libraries for a free screening of "The Lavender Scare" at the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on the campus of NC State on Oct 23 at 7:30 PM. This event will happen in the Hunt Library's Auditorium.

Musical

Grace for President

October 13 - 22, 2017

One day in class, Grace Campbell discovered that there has never been a female president. “Where are the girls?” she asked, as her third-grade teacher rolls out a poster of all 44 U.S. presidents. Frustrated by the lack of female faces in the White House, Grace decides she wants to be president and inspires a school election.

Event - Concert

Groove in the Garden 2017

October 21, 2017

We’re back for year three of Groove in the Garden in the Stephenson Amphitheater and Rose Garden! Tons of great live music, local food trucks, vendors and more will all be on hand to make our annual garden party one of the most fun days of the year. Suitable for all ages. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s music and arts festival will benefit Girls Rock NC, an organization in central North Carolina that works to empower girls, women, & folks of marginalized genders—through creative expression—to be confident and engaged members of their communities.

Event - Volunteer Event

Volunteer Appreciation Night – Outdoor Movie

October 14, 2017

It's a Movie, It's a Costume Party, It's gonna be fun! We hope you can attend the first annual Volunteer Appreciation Halloween Movie Event.

Event - Open House

Youth Classes Open House

September 24, 2017

Ever wondered what youth classes are all about at Raleigh Little Theatre? Come experience it first-hand at our Youth Classes Open House from 1-4pm. Drop in at the top of every half hour to sample our classes for ages 4-18 year olds, meet some of our teaching artists and education staff and have fun! Please be dressed for play and wear close toed shoes.

Gospel Musical

Crowns

August 25 - September 17, 2017

Three performances added: September 15 - 17! A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity is seen through the eyes of a young black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn.

Event - Outdoor Event

Movies in the Garden 2017

July 20 - August 10, 2017

Join us this summer as we present four FREE outdoor movies on Thursdays in July & August! All movies will be held in the Stephenson Amphitheatre next to the Raleigh Rose Garden.

Classic Musical

The Tempest

July 21 - 30, 2017

Marooned and left to die on a remote island, Prospero can command spirits, create apparitions, and manipulate the elements. By using his magic, he assembles his enemies to take revenge on them, and in the process, awakens in Miranda, his teenage daughter, her first experience of love.

Event - Awards night

Cantey Awards Night

June 28, 2017

Celebrate the 2016-2017 season! It's an evening of volunteer awards and Cantey Awards for actors. Afterwards, catch up with friends at the reception in the Sutton Lobby.

Musical

Avenue Q

June 2 - 25, 2017

Advisory: “Avenue Q” is recommended for mature audiences. It features adult content, including language, drinking and nude puppets. Parental guidance is suggested. Recent college grad, Princeton, moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. Along with his new friends, Princeton struggles to find a job, date, and discover an ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, this truly unique show has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere.

Event - Drama

Grounded

May 27 - 28, 2017

Written by George Brant, Grounded is the story of a hotshot fighter pilot who has to give up flying due to an unexpected pregnancy. She is assigned to fly drones instead, and must juggle the dual realities of killing terrorists by day and going home to her family at night. This production was originally produced by Sonorous Road Productions, stars Michelle Wells, and is directed by Jerome Davis.

Event - Drama

Downrange: Voices from the Homefront

May 26 - 27, 2017

Written by Chapel Hill playwright Mike Wiley and originally produced by Cape Fear Regional Theatre, this play investigates the effect of deployment on the families who are left behind by weaving together the often-overlooked stories of real North Carolina military families. Our production is directed by Deb Royals.

Event - Showcase

A Series of Fortunate Events: Theater Showcase

May 22, 2017

Arts Access presents "A Series of Fortunate Events". Join us at RLT for the Theatre Showcase, one of the five talent showcases featuring artists with disabilities in film, music, theatre, literature, and visual art.

Historical Drama

A Piece of My Heart

May 5 - 21, 2017

Advisory: "A Piece of My Heart" contains adult situations, language, and descriptions of violence that may not be suitable for children under 13. Parental guidance is suggested.  Written by Shirley Lauro, a powerful, true drama of six women who went to Vietnam: nurses, a Red Cross volunteer and a USO country-western singer. The latter is booked to entertain the troops by an unscrupulous agent. Follow each young woman’s story before, during, and after her tour in the war-torn nation. It was named “The most enduring play on Vietnam in the nation,” by The Vietnam Vets Association.

Fairy Tale

James and the Giant Peach

April 21 - 30, 2017

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion, which results in a tremendous peach. The peach launches James on a journey of enormous proportions. He finds himself among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities, and he embarks on a dangerous voyage. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family.

Event - Volunteer Event

Ice Cream Social

April 8 - 9, 2017

Join your fellow RLT volunteers and their families in the Rose Garden for NCSU's Howling Cow ice cream & toppings, games, and an all 'round good time. The Volunteer Recognition and Appreciation Committee, in conjunction with the Staff of Raleigh Little Theatre, cordially invite you to the annual Ice Cream Social.  

Fairy Tale

When She Had Wings

March 17 - April 2, 2017

A young girl dreams about taking flight in the makeshift airplane that she has built in her backyard. After a huge storm, she finds an elderly woman who looks and sounds like a bird, but who just might be Amelia Earhart. The mysterious lady has taken up residence in the cockpit. Using live sound and puppetry, this play reminds us that, with a little imagination, anything is possible.

Comedy

One Man, Two Guvnors

February 10 - 26, 2017

Brighton, England, 1963. Francis Henshall finds himself employed by small-time gangster Roscoe Crabbe. Roscoe is in town to collect a fee from his fiancée’s gangster father. However, Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother, and she is in love with Stanley Stubbers (her brother’s killer). Stanley, in turn, becomes our hero’s other “guvnor.” How long can Francis keep “Roscoe” and Stanley apart, and will he ever have time to eat dinner?

Historical Drama

The Whipping Man

January 13 - 29, 2017

The Civil War is over. Throughout the South, slaves are being freed and soldiers are returning home. In one home, the annual celebration of Passover is celebrated by a young Confederate officer, who has been severely wounded, and two former slaves. However, the pain of enslavement will not be soothed by this tradition. Deeply buried secrets from the past refuse to be hidden forever, as the play comes to its thrilling conclusion.

Musical Comedy

Cinderella 2016

December 2 - 18, 2016

This musical comedy is a holiday sugarplum for the whole family; just the right mixture of comedy and romance to add the sparkle of magic to your holiday season. A visually stunning musical combining elegant costumes and scenery with song, dance, conniving step-relatives and resourceful fairy-folk.