Triangle Review

CURRENT NEWSLETTER:

January 29, 2026 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Reclaiming Our Time Productions and North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s January 23-February 1 production of You Wouldn’t Expect.

Part 2 includes Dani Daniela’s review of the Triangle Friends of African American Arts’ January 18th production of Triangle African American Theater Preview ’26.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the North Carolina Opera’s January 30th and February 1st production of Madama Butterfly.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Carolina Opera’s January 30th and February 1st production of Madama Butterfly.

Part 5 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of Duke Arts Presents’ January 30th world-premiere presentation of time/life/beauty: a celebration of Ryuichi Sakamoto.

FFL FREE (January 31, 2026), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

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January 15, 2026 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of RoPoCa and Full Nelson Theater’s January 15-25 world-premiere production of The Ballad of Johnny Whitmore, written and directed by Mark Cornell.

FFL FREE (January 21, 2026), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 8, 2026 Issue

Part 1 includes Dani Daniela’s review of The Clayton Center’s January 11th presentation of The Magic of Jeki Yoo.

January 1, 2026 Issue

Part 1 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 28-January 11 presentation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 28-January 11 presentation of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

FFL FREE (January 7, 2026), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 25, 2025 Issue

December 30, 2025 Special Issue, compiled by Robert W. McDowell, to facilitate yearlong support of, and donations to, local performing-arts organizations.

Part 1 includes Dani Daniela’s review of Pure Life Theatre Company’s December 20-28 production of Motown & Soul Christmas.

FFL FREE (December 25, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 18, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 16-21 presentation of Water for Elephants.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 16-21 presentation of Water for Elephants.

Part 3 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of the Henderson Rec Players’ December 19th and 20th production of Plaid Tidings.

Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Caroline Calouche & Co.’s December 22nd and 23rd production of Clara’s Trip: A Cirque & Dance Nutcracker Story.

December 11, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s December 4-21 production of Here in America.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s December 4-21 production of Here in America.

FFL FREE SPECIAL ISSUE #2 (December 12, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell: Download a pass for up to four (4) people to a FREE advance screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants (December 13th).

December 4, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 2-7 presentation of The Outsiders.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 2-7 presentation of The Outsiders.

Part 3 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of Enigma Theater Company’s December 4-7 production of A Southern Christmas Carol.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s Dec. 6-14 production of Every Brilliant Thing.

Part 5 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s Dec. 6-14 production of Every Brilliant Thing.

Part 6 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s Dec. 6-14 production of Every Brilliant Thing.

Part 7 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of Duke Arts Presents’ December 4-6 presentation of Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce.

Part 8 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Center Theater Company’s December 5-21 production of A Christmas Carol.

FFL FREE (December 9, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 27, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 26-30 presentation of Elf the Musical.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 26-30 presentation of Elf the Musical.

Part 3 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the North Carolina Symphony’s November 26-29 production of Cirque Holiday Pops.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh ACT’s November 20-23 production of Frozen.

Part 5 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s November 19-December 7 production of You Can’t Take It with You.

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review PlayMakers Repertory Company’s November 19-December 7 production of You Can’t Take It with You.

Part 7 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of Carolina Ballet’s November 20-23 production of La Valse.

FFL FREE (November 26, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 20, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s November 12-23 production of Once on This Island.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the North Carolina Central University Theatre’s November 20-23 production of Home: The Musical.

Part 3 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s November 19-December 7 production of You Can’t Take It with You.

Part 4 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s November 19-December 7 production of You Can’t Take It with You.

Part 5 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of Carolina Performing Arts’ November 19th and 20th presentation of Lost Lear.

November 13, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s November 12-23 production of Once on This Island.

Part 2 includes Dani Daniela’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 14-16 presentation of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s November 12-23 production of Once on This Island.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 14-16 presentation of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.

Part 5 includes Jeff McDermott’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s November 14-23 production of The Thanksgiving Play.

FFL FREE Special Issue: See Wicked: For Good for FREE at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 18th, at AMC Southpoint in Raleigh.

FFL FREE (November 13, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 6, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of the Henderson Rec Players’ November 1-9 production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

FFL FREE (November 6, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 30, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 28-November 2 presentation of Six: The Musical.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 28-November 2 presentation of Six: The Musical.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Carolina Performing Arts’ October 28th and 29th presentation of Pony Cam’s Burnout Paradise.

Part 4 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of Scrap Paper Shakespeare’s October 31-November 9 production of Titus Andronicus.

FFL FREE (November 1, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 23, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of the Carolina Ballet’s October 16-November 2 world premiere of Zalman Raffael’s The Seven Deadly Sins.

Part 2 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of the North Carolina Opera’s October 17th and 19th production of Cinderella.

Part 3 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s October 24-November 9 production of Witch.

Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s October 24-November 9 production of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical.

Part 5 includes Nicole Noel’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s October 24-November 9 production of Witch.

October 16, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 8-26 production of The Wolves.

Part 2 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of Blue Box Theatre Company’s October 17-November 2 production of Frankenstein.

Part 3 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of The Process Series’ October 16-18 production of Translation Festival 2025.

Part 4 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Blue Box Theatre Company’s October 17-November 2 production of Frankenstein.

FFL FREE (October 16, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 9, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 7-12 presentation of The Sound of Music.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 7-12 presentation of The Sound of Music.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s October 9-26 production of Once.

Part 4 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of Duke Arts Presents’ October 9th and 10th presentation of Wanjiru Kamuyu’s Fragmented Shadows.

Part 5 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of NC State LIVE’s October 10th and 11th presentation of Rebecca Lazier’s Noli Timere.

Part 6 includes Cyndi Whisnant’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s October 10-19 production of Man of La Mancha.

Part 7 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s October 10-26 production of The Waning Hours.

Part 8 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s October 10-19 production of Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really.

Part 9 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 8-26 production of The Wolves.

Part 10 includes Dani Daniela’s review of J Weeks Entertainment’s October 11th and 12th production of Dear Darryl: A Letter to My Father.

Part 11 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 8-26 production of The Wolves.

FFL FREE (October 14, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 2, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Peak Ensemble Players’ October 3-12 production of Barefoot in the Park.

FFL FREE (October 5, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 25, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Theatre Raleigh and Capital Arts Theater Guild’s September 24-October 5 developmental production of Jenny Giering and Sean Barry’s new one-woman musical, What We Leave Behind.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh and Capital Arts Theater Guild’s September 24-October 5 developmental production of Jenny Giering and Sean Barry’s new one-woman musical, What We Leave Behind.

Part 3 includes Nicole Noel’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s September 26-28 production of Un/NAMED, presented as part of its Oakwood Cemetery Series.

Part 4 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of the Cary Players’ September 26-October 5 production of Grease.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Eduardo de Rosamaría’s September 20th production of concert, Classical & Flamenco: A Fusion of Elegance & Passion.

FFL FREE Fastest-Fingers Update (September 30, 2025): Download passes for Roofman (October 8th), compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (October 2, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 18, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Center Theater Company’s September 12-28 production of The Sounds of Music.

Part 2 includes Lydia Sbityakov’s review of the Blue Box Theatre Company’s September 19-28 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Part 3 includes Dani Daniela’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s September 19-28 production of Proof.

FFL FREE (September 25, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 11, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Henderson Rec Players’ September 5-7 production of The Play That Goes Wrong.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s September 10-28 production of The Royale.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s September 10-28 production of The Royale.

September 4, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s September 4-21 production of Grease.

Part 2 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of the Henderson Rec Players’ September 5-7 production of The Play That Goes Wrong.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Vixen Theatre Company’s September 5-14 production of POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.

FFL FREE (September 8, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 28, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s September 2-14 presentation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s September 2-14 presentation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

FFL FREE (September 4, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 21, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s August 20-24 world-premiere production of Hidden Voices’ A Good Boy.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s August 20-24 world-premiere production of Hidden Voices’ A Good Boy.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s August 20-24 world-premiere production of Hidden Voices’ A Good Boy.

Part 4 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of NC State LIVE’s August 22nd presentation of The Second City in Laugh Harder Not Smarter.

FFL FREE (August 25, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 14, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Quinn Barbaza’s review of PoiemArtistry Theatre Company’s August 14-24 production of Disney Newsies: The Broadway Musical.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre in the Park’s August 14-24 production of STEW.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Scrap Paper Shakespeare’s August 8-17 production of Love’s Labor’s Lost.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s August 6-24 production of Waitress: The Musical.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s August 15-31 production of Once Upon a Mattress.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of OdysseyStage Theatre’s August 15-24 world-premiere production of At Birth by Mark Cornell.

August 7, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s August 5-10 presentation of The Wiz.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s August 5-10 presentation of The Wiz.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s August 6-24 production of Waitress: The Musical.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Scrap Paper Shakespeare’s August 8-17 production of Love’s Labor’s Lost.

July 31, 2025 Issue

FFL FREE (July 31, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 24, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre and Studio 1’s July 24-26 production of The Taming of the Shrew.

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the American Dance Festival’s July 25th and 26th presentation of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company & Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh ACT’s July 24-26 production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Scapegoat Initiative’s July 25-August 1 production of Keely and Du.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Scapegoat Initiative’s July 25-August 1 production of Keely and Du.

July 17, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s July 15-20 presentation of Les Misérables.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s July 15-20 presentation of Les Misérables.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Henderson Rec Players’ July 19-27 production of Big Fish.

FFL FREE (July 18, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 10, 2025 Issue

FFL FREE (July 10, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 3, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the American Dance Festival’s July 3-6 presentation of Luke Murphy’s Attic Projects in Volcano.

June 26, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Forgive Us, Gustavito!, devised, directed, and performed by Otherland Theatre Ensemble.

FFL FREE (June 30, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 19, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre and Revolutionary Voices Theatre’s June 13-29 production of Ride the Cyclone: The Musical.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre in the Park’s June 19-29 production of Hamlet.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Agape Theatre Project’s June 20-22 and July 11-13 production of Plenty of Time: A Black Love Story.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s June 13-29 production of Parade.

FFL FREE (June 23, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 12, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the American Dance Festival’s June 12th and 13th presentation of Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown and Cunningham Onstage, with special guest Paul Taylor Dance Company.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s June 11-22 production of Peter and the Starcatcher.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s June 11-22 production of Peter and the Starcatcher.

.Part 4 includes Dani Daniela’s review of the June 14-28 production of The Mansion of Many Apartments, produced by SoundingLine Arts and presented as part of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s “Wait ‘Til You See This” series.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s June 12-25 production of Sea Change, presented as part of Burning Coal’s “Wait ‘Til You See This” series.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Stone Soup Theatre Company’s June 13-22 production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Part 7 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Stone Soup Theatre Company’s June 13-22 production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.

Part 8 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s June 17-22 presentation of Some Like It Hot.

Part 9 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s June 17-22 presentation of Some Like It Hot.

June 5, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s June 6-22 production of Violet.

Part 2 includes Dani Daniela’s review of TheatreFEST 2025’s May 29-June 15 production of Dial M for Murder.

Part 3 includes Dani Daniela’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s June 6-29 production of The Color Purple.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s June 6-29 production of The Color Purple.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s June 6-22 production of Violet.

FFL FREE (June 10, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 29, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Full Nelson Theater’s May 29-June 8 production of A Beautiful Day.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud‘s review of TheatreFEST 2025’s May 29-June 15 production of Dial M for Murder.

FFL FREE Special Issue: See How to Train Your Dragon for FREE at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4th, at AMC Southpoint in Durham.

FFL FREE (June 4, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 22, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes links to watch virtual screenings of Turandot, Sense and Sensibility: The Musical, Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters, and Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical online for FREE!

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 20-25 presentation of Back to the Future: The Musical.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 20-25 presentation of Back to the Future: The Musical.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Bulldog Ensemble Theater’s May 22-June 1 production of Whitelisted.

FFL FREE (May 22, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 8, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Dani Daniela’s review of RedBird Theater Company’s May 9-24 production of Eureka Day.

FFL FREE (May 14, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 1, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 29-May 4 presentation of Kimberly Akimbo.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 29-May 4 presentation of Kimberly Akimbo.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s April 24-May 4 production of Bright Star.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Blue Box Theatre Company’s April 12-May 17 production of The Crow’s Walk.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Cary Players’ May 2-11 production of Sonia Flew.

Part 6 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s preview of the Southern Wake Players’ May 9-18 production of Swingtime Canteen.

FFL FREE (May 3, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 24, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s film review of The Fog (2023).

Part 2 includes Tamara Kissane’s preview of the May 5th podcast of Big Brother Is Watching You, based on George Orwell’s 1949 novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four, and presented by Artist Soapbox and June Guralnick/Creative Acts of Resistance, in partnership with PEN America.

Part 3 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Theatre in the Park’s April 24-May 4 production of The Book Club Play.

Part 4 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Temple Theatre of Sanford’s April 24-May 18 production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

FFL FREE (April 25, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 17, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s April 9-27 production of Little Shop of Horrors.

FFL FREE (April 23, 2025), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 10, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Neuse Little Theatre’s April 4-13 production of Steel Magnolias.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s April 10-19 production of Stop Kiss.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s April 10-27 production of Merrily We Roll Along.

Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s April 9-27 production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s April 9-27 production of Little Shop of Horrors.

April 3, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of N.C. State University Theatre’s April 3-13 production of You on the Moors Now.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the North Carolina Opera’s April 4th and 6th production of The Marriage of Figaro.

FFL FREE (April 9, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 27, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s March 26-April 6 production of The Trip to Bountiful.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s March 26-April 6 production of The Trip to Bountiful.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s March 26-April 6 production of The Trip to Bountiful.

Part 4 includes Dani Daniela’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s March 13-30 production of Being Chaka.

Part 5 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of Theatre Raleigh’s March 26-April 6 production of The Trip to Bountiful.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s preview of Pequod Productions’ April 26th and 27th production of Fairest Creatures 2025: The Sonnets of William Shakespeare.

March 20, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of The Process Series’ March 21st and 22nd production of Ex Machina.

FFL FREE (March 26, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 13, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s March 13-30 production of Being Chaka.

Part 2 includes Dani Daniela’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s March 14-30 production of The World Goes ‘Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb.

Part 3 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 18-23 presentation of Beetlejuice.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 18-23 presentation of Beetlejuice.

FFL FREE (March 17, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 6, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 4-9 presentation of Shucked.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 4-9 presentation of Shucked.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 5-23 production of Confederates.

Part 4 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 5-23 production of Confederates.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 5-23 production of Confederates.

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 5-23 production of Confederates.

FFL FREE (March 14, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 27, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s February 21- March 2 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Part 2 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of Theatre in the Park’s February 20-March 2 production of Pippin.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s February 20-March 2 production of Jitney.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s February 21-March 2 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

FFL FREE (February 28, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 13, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Southern Wake Players’ February 14-23 production of The Gin Game.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Fellowship for Performing Arts’ February 15th production of The Screwtape Letters.

FFL FREE (February 13, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 6, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Dani Daniela’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s February 7-23 production of Akeelah and the Bee.

January 30, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s January 30-February 16 production of Paint Me This House of Love.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Cary Players’ January 31-February 3 production of The Trip to Bountiful.

Part 3 includes Dani Daniela’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s January 30-February 16 production of Paint Me This House of Love.

Part 4 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 29-February 16 production of Death of a Salesman.

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 29-February 16 production of Death of a Salesman.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 29-February 16 production of Death of a Salesman.

FFL FREE (January 31, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 23, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s January 24-February 9 production of Appropriate.

January 16, 2025 Issue

FFL FREE (January 24, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 9, 2025 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 7-12 presentation of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 7-12 presentation of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 7-12 presentation of The Shot, starring Sharon Lawrence.

FFL FREE (January 9, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 2, 2025 Issue

FFL FREE (January 3, 2025 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 19, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of the Pure Life Theatre Company’s December 13-28 production of The Motown Sound of Christmas.

Part 2 includes Dani Daniela’s review of the Pure Life Theatre Company’s December 13-28 production of The Motown Sound of Christmas.

FFL FREE (December 29, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 12, 2024 Issue

IT’S NOT TOO LATE: Give the Gift of Theater, Dance, and Music! Special Issue compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Scrap Paper Shakespeare’s December 6-15 presentation of Arabella.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Triangle Sketch Comedy’s December 12-14 production of The Uproar: Cloudy with a Chance of Laughter.

Part 3 includes Dani Daniela’s review of the North Carolina Opera’s December 13-15 production of The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson.

Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s December 14-22 production of Guys on Ice: An Ice-Fishing Musical.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s December 14-22 production of Guys on Ice: An Ice-Fishing Musical.

Part 6 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s December 14-22 production of Guys on Ice: An Ice-Fishing Musical.

FFL FREE (December 18, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 5, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Cary Players’ December 5-9 production of A Sherlock Carol.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 5-15 presentation of Cirque du Soleil’s® ‘Twas the Night Before….

Part 3 includes Lillian MacNell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s December 5-22 production of A Christmas Carol.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Blue Box Theatre Company’s December 6-15 presentation of The Trial of Scrooge.

Part 5 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s December 5-22 production of The Rainmaker.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Center Theater Company’s December 6-22 production of A Christmas Carol.

Part 7 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Firebox Theatre Company’s December 7-15 production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

FFL FREE (December 9, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 28, 2024 Issue

GIVING TUESDAY Special Issue, Part 1: THEATER COMPANIES, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

GIVING TUESDAY Special Issue, Part 2: DANCE COMPANIES, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

GIVING TUESDAY Special Issue, Part 3: VENUES AND SERIES, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 29-December 1 presentation of Hadestown.

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 29-December 1 presentation of Hadestown.

Part 6 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s November 26-December 15 world premiere of The Christmas Case of Hezekiah Jones.

Part 7 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s November 26-December 15 world premiere of The Christmas Case of Hezekiah Jones.

FFL FREE (November 27, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 21, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Carolina Performing Arts’ November 20th presentation of American Railroad: A Musical Journey of Reclamation.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the November 21-24 production of An Evening of Dark and Light, Two One-Act Plays by Anthony Garcia-Copian.

FFL FREE (November 18, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 7, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of OdysseyStage Theatre’s October 31-November 10 world premiere of Shinsei (rebirth) by Judy M. Dove.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Henderson Rec Players’ November 2-10 production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame: The Musical.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s November 6-17 production of Curse of the Starving Class.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s November 6-17 production of Curse of the Starving Class.

Part 5 includes Dani Daniela’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s November 6-17 production of Curse of the Starving Class.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance and The Process Series’ November 7-10 and 13-17 new play Changing Same: The Cold-Blooded Murder of Booker T. Spicely by Mike Wiley and Howard L. Craft.

FFL FREE (November 14, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 24, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of the Carolina Ballet’s October 17-November 3 world-premiere production of Zalman Raffael’s Jekyll & Hyde.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 16-November 3 production of What the Constitution Means to Me.

Part 3 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s October 11-20 production of Godspell.

Part 4 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 16-November 3 production of What the Constitution Means to Me.

Part 5 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 16-November 3 production of What the Constitution Means to Me.

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 16-November 3 production of What the Constitution Means to Me.

FFL FREE (October 30, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 17, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the RedBird Theater Company’s October 6-19 production of The Girlfriends’ Guide to the White House.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre’s October 10-27 production of Ring of Fire.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s October 10-27 production of Copenhagen.

Part 4 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s October 10-27 production of Copenhagen.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s October 11-27 production of A Few Good Men.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s October 11-20 production of Godspell.

Part 7 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s October 14-23 U.S. premiere production of Haughey/Gregory.

FFL FREE (October 16, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 10, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Wake Forest Pride’s October 4th and 5th production of The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Peak Ensemble Players’ October 4-13 production of Laughs All Around: 20 Comedy Vignettes.

FFL FREE (October 7, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 3, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Cary Players’ September 27-October 6 production of The Addams Family: A New Musical.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s September 27-29 production of Bringing Them Home.

Part 3 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 1-6 presentation of & Juliet.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 1-6 presentation of & Juliet.

FFL FREE (October 4, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 19, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Firebox Theatre Company’s September 19-29 production of Dancing at Lughnasa.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s September 26-October 6 production of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds.

FFL FREE (September 22, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 12, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Reclaiming Our Time Productions’ September 13-22 production of Native.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s September 11-29 production of Crumbs from the Table of Joy.

Part 3 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s September 10-22 production of Bull Durham: A New Musical.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s September 10-22 production of Bull Durham: A New Musical.

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s September 10-22 production of Bull Durham: A New Musical.

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s September 11-29 production of Crumbs from the Table of Joy.

Part 7 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s September 11-29 production of Crumbs from the Table of Joy.

FFL FREE (September 18, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 5, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s September 3-8 presentation of Clue: Live on Stage!

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s September 3-8 presentation of Clue: Live on Stage!

Part 3 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre’s September 5-22 production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Yodyful Music LLC’s September 6-8 production of No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Center Theater Company’s September 6-15 production of Silent Sky.

FFL FREE (September 10, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 22, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Henderson Rec Players’ August 22-25 production of The Crucible.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Blue Box Theatre Company’s August 23-September 8 production of Cyrano.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Scrap Paper Shakespeare’s August 16-September 1 production of Romeo and Juliet.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s August 23-September 15 production of Something Rotten!

FFL FREE (September 2, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 15, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Brave New Classics’ August 9-18 production of Hitchcock Blonde.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre in the Park’s August 16-25 production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s August 9-September 29 production of Earth and Sky.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Vixen Theatre Company’s August 15-25 production of A Kid Like Jake.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s August 16-September 1 production of Between the Lines.

SPECIAL ISSUE: This issue includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

August 1, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s July 30-August 4 presentation of Mamma Mia!

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s July 30-August 4 presentation of Mamma Mia!

FFL FREE (August 9, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 24, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s July 17-28 production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s July 17-28 production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

FFL FREE (July 24, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 27, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of Theatre in the Park’s June 20-30 production of Henry V.

FFL FREE (July 11, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 13, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s June 7-23 production of Southern Baptist Sissies.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s June 8-20 production of Home.

FFL FREE (June 24, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 6, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s May 31-June 9 production of The Spitfire Grill.

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s preview of The Justice Theater Project’s June 7-23 production of Cabaret.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s May 31-June 9 production of The Spitfire Grill.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s June 7-23 production of Southern Baptist Sissies.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Bulldog Ensemble Theater’s June 7-23 production of Redwood.

FFL FREE (June 10, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 30, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s May 29-June 9 production of Jane Eyre.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s May 29-June 9 production of Jane Eyre.

May 23, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Firebox Theatre Company’s May 23-June 2 production of Anna Christie.

FFL FREE (May 29, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 16, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 15-June 9 presentation of The Lion King.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 15-June 9 presentation of The Lion King.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Honest Pint Theatre Company’s May 17-June 1 production of Grand Horizons.

FFL FREE (May 22, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 9, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Peak Ensemble Players’ May 10-19 production of Cheaters.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Blue Box Theatre Company’s May 10-19 production of Titan Arum.

FFL FREE (May 16, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 25, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s April 24-28 production of Gatsby’s Prohibition Party.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the eggNYMPH Artist Collective’s April 26-May 4 production of The Aliens.

FFL FREE (May 8, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 18, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre in the Park’s April 18-May 5 production of Into the Woods.

FFL FREE (April 27, 2024 Update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 11, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s April 10-21 production of Tick, Tick… BOOM!

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s April 10-21 production of Tick, Tick… BOOM!

Part 3 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s April 12-28 production of 26 Pebbles.

Part 4 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s April 10-21 production of Tick, Tick… BOOM!

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Cary Players’ April 12-21 production of Brigadoon.

Part 6 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the PlayMakers Repertory Company’s April 10-28 world-premiere production of The Game by Bekah Brunsetter.

FFL FREE (April 15, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 4, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s April 4-21 production of A Little Night Music.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Neuse Little Theatre’s April 5-13 production of Unnecessary Farce.

Part 3 includes Lillian MacNell’s review of Temple Theatre’s April 4-21 production of Million Dollar Quartet.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s April 5-14 production of Romeo and Juliet.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of N.C. State University Theatre’s April 4-14 production of Ada and the Engine.

Part 6 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Company’s April 5-14 production of Romeo and Juliet.

FFL FREE (April 9, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 21, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s March 21-24 presentation of The Music of Sam Cooke, presented as part of its TR in Concert Series.

Part 2 includes our World Theatre Day appeal and our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s preview of Pequod Productions’ April 20th and 21st production of Fairest Creatures 2024: The Sonnets of William Shakespeare.

FFL FREE (March 30, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 14, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Firebox Theatre Company’s March 14-24 production of The Foreigner.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Raleigh Little Theatre’s March 15-31 production of Trouble in Mind.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 19-24 presentation of Mrs. Doubtfire.

Part 4 includes Justin Morey‘s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 19-24 presentation of Mrs. Doubtfire.

FFL FREE (March 19, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 7, 2024 Issue

Parts 1 & 2 include our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 6-24 production of Murder on the Orient Express.

Part 4 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the National Women’s Theatre Festival’s March 7-17 production of Dance Nation.

Part 5 includes Lillian MacNell’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 6-24 production of Murder on the Orient Express.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s March 8-24 production of Chicken & Biscuits.

FFL FREE (March 11, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 29, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated February 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Neuse Little Theatre’s February 16-24 production of The Lion in Winter.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s February 22-25 production of Fences.

Part 4 includes Lillian MacNell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s February 22-March 10 production of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!).

Part 5 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s February 22-March 10 production of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!).

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 27-March 3 presentation of Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.

Part 7 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 27-March 3 presentation of Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up.

FFL FREE (February 23, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 22, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated February 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of The Carolina Theatre of Durham’s February 9th presentation of Step Afrika!

Part 3 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s February 9-25 production of Skeleton Crew.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s February 14-18 presentation of Sun Records Live: The Concert.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre in the Park’s February 15-25 production of Harold and Maude.

Coming Soon!

Part 6 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of NC State LIVE and the North Carolina Art Museum’s February 8, 9, 15 and 16 production of When We Were Queens….

Coming Soon!

FFL FREE (February 18, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 15, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated preliminary February 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 6-11 presentation of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 6-11 presentation of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s February 9-25 production of Skeleton Crew.

Part 5 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of Carolina Performing Arts’ February 10th presentation of The Old Man and the Sea.

FFL FREE (February 13, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 8, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated preliminary February 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Annie M. Taft’s review of the North Carolina Opera’s February 2nd and 4th production of The Barber of Seville.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 31-February 18 production of Fat Ham.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 31-February 18 production of Fat Ham.

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 31-February 18 production of Fat Ham.

Part 6 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s adapter and director’s notes the Southern Wake Players’ February 8-17 production of The Importance of Being Earnest.

FFL FREE (February 6, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 1, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version of our annotated January 2024 Theater and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s January 25-February 11 production of Hymn.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Cary Players’ January 26-February 4 production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

FFL FREE (January 28, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 25, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version of our annotated January 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 17th and 18th presentation of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 17th and 18th presentation of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan.

Part 4 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s January 18-February 4 production of ‘Til Beth Do Us Part (A Marital Confection).

FFL FREE (January 19, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 18, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version of our annotated January 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Blue Box Theatre Company’s January 12-14 production of Helen Of.

FFL FREE (January 9, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 11, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes a preliminary version of our annotated January 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of South Stream Productions’ January 5-21 production of Twelfth Night.

Part 3 includes additions to our annotated January 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (January 4, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 4, 2024 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes a preliminary version of our annotated January 2024 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes Deb Royals’ review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 2-7 presentation of Girl from the North County.

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 2-7 presentation of Girl from the North County.

FFL FREE (January 2, 2024 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 28, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of Talmi Entertainment’s December 20th presentation of the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Pure Life Theater Company’s December 2 and 21-23 production of The Motown Sound of Christmas.

FFL FREE (December 20, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 21, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s December 8-10 production of Black Nativity in Concert.

Part 3 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s December 13-24 production of The 1940’s Radio Hour.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s December 13-24 production of The 1940’s Radio Hour.

December 14, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 5-10 presentation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s December 5-10 presentation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.

Part 4 includes a few additions to our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 5 includes a few additions to our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s December 9-17 production of Elf: The Musical.

Part 7 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s December 1-17 production of Cinderella.

FFL FREE (December 7, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 7, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a the final version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes a preliminary version of our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Cary Players December 1-4 production of A Gift to Remember.

Part 5 includes additions to the preliminary version of our annotated December 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (December 3, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 30, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a the final version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 24-26 presentation of Mean Girls.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 24-26 presentation of Mean Girls.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 24-26 presentation of Mean Girls.

Coming Soon!

FFL FREE (November 24, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 23, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a the final version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the DSA Theatre Troupe 5765’s November 15-18 production of Into the Woods.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the NCCU Theatre’s November 16-19 production of The Drums of Sweetwater.

Part 4 includes Jaye Bullock’s review of Duke Theater Studies’ November 9-18 production of Twelfth Night.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s November 15-December 3 production of Much Ado About Nothing.

November 16, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a the final version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 7-12 presentation of Funny Girl.

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild’s November 3rd and 4th presentation of the Fifth Annual Old North State Storytelling Festival.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Bulldog Ensemble Theater’s November 9-19 production of A Case for the Existence of God.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Neuse Little Theatre’s November 10-18 production of The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular.

FFL FREE (November 15, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

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November 9, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a preliminary version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes additions to the preliminary version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes more additions to the preliminary version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes still more additions to the preliminary version of our annotated November 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 7-12 presentation of Funny Girl.

FFL FREE (November 7, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

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November 2, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Scrap Paper Shakespeare’s October 20-November 5 production of Prince Hal.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the McGregor Live! Series’ October 27-November 5 production of Ragtime: The Musical.

Part 5 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 29th presentation of An Evening with the Late John Cleese.

Part 6 includes Annie M. Taft and Yvette L. Holder’s review of the North Carolina Opera’s October 27th and 29th production of La Traviata.

FFL FREE (November 1, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 26, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a preliminary version of our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 11-31 production of Misery.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s October 18-29 production of Barbecue.

Part 4 includes additions to our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s October 18-29 production of Barbecue.

FFL FREE (October 24, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 19, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a preliminary version of our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s October 10-15 production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Part 3 includes Yvette L. Holder and Annie M. Taft’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 10-15 and 17-22 presentation of MJ The Musical.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 10-15 and 17-22 presentation of MJ The Musical.

Part 5 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s October 12-29 production of Arcadia

Part 6 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Temple Theatre’s October 12-29 production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

Part 7 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 11-31 production of Misery

Part 8 includes Lillian MacNell’s review of Temple Theatre’s October 12-29 production of Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

FFL FREE (October 17, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 12, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a preliminary version of our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes additions to our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s October 10-15 production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

FFL FREE (October 10, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 5, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version of our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes one addition to the final version of our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes a preliminary version of our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 5 includes additions to a preliminary version of our annotated October 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (September 27, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 28, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre Company’s September 15-24 production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

FFL FREE (September 24, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 21, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of OdysseyStage Theatre’s September 14-17 world premiere of Ona by Keith Burridge

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of OdysseyStage Theatre’s September 14-17 world premiere of Ona by Keith Burridge

Part 4 includes a Letter to the Editor and changes to our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 5 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of OdysseyStage Theatre’s September 14-17 world premiere of Ona by Keith Burridge

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Firebox Theatre Company’s September 14-17 and 21-24 production of A Piece of My Heart

FFL FREE (September 18, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 14, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Lillian MacNell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s September 7-24 production of Annie

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the PlayMakers Repertory Company’s September 6-24 production of Clyde’s

Part 4 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the PlayMakers Repertory Company’s September 6-24 production of Clyde’s

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Cary Playwrights’ Forum’s September 8-17 production of Coming Back for Me

FFL FREE (September 11, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 7, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes 10 additions to our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (September 1, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 31, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes includes an updated version of our annotated August 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s August 23-September 17 presentation of Wicked.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s August 23-September 17 presentation of Wicked.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Blue Box Theatre Company ‘s August 25-September 1 production of Much Ado.

Part 5 includes a preliminary version of our annotated September 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (August 26, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 24, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes includes an updated version of our annotated August 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (August 21, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 17, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes includes an updated version of our annotated August 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Theatre in the Park’s August 10-20 production of Noises Off

FFL FREE (August 8, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 10, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our preliminary annotated August 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s Aug. 2-13 production of The Prom

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s Aug. 2-13 production of The Prom

FFL FREE (August 8, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

August 3, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated July 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of Ken Walsh’s The Unsanctioned Minutes from Saint Lucy’s Quaternitarian Church Council’s Last Meeting, An Independent Show, co-produced with The Justice Theatre Project, at the Mettlesome Theater.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the RedBird Theater Company’s July 27-Aug. 5 production of Numbers Are Down

Part 5 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of The Clayton Center’s July 28th presentation of The Cleverlys in Concert

Part 6 includes a preliminary version of our annotated August 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (August 1, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 27, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated July 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s July 13-23 production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Part 3 includes Nancy Jokovich’s review of the American Dance Festival’s July 21st and 22nd presentation of Ballet Hispánico

FFL FREE (July 22, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 20, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated July 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the American Dance Festival’s July 14th and 15th presentation of the Paul Taylor Dance Company

FFL FREE (July 13, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 13, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated July 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (July 7, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

July 6, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes a preliminary version of our annotated July 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Agape Theatre Project’s June 30-July 2 and July 7-9 production of Crowns: A Gospel Musical

FFL FREE (June 30, 2023 update #5), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 29, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center June 20-July 2 presentation of Six: The Musical.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center June 20-July 2 presentation of Six: The Musical.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Switchyard Theatre Company’s June 10-25 production of Or,.

FFL FREE (June 23, 2023 update #2), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

FFL FREE (June 23, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 22, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of Theatre in the Park’s June 8-18 production of Raleigh, written and directed by Ira David Wood III

Part 3 includes four additions to our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes Nancy Jokovich’s review of SW!NG OUT‘s June 15th and 16th American Dance Festival performance.

Part 5 includes Nancy Jokovich’s review of American Dance Festival’s June 17th performance of Made in NC.

Part 6 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of American Dance Festival’s June 17th performance of Made in NC.

Part 7 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s director’s notes on the National Women’s Theatre Festival’s June 25th, 29th, and 30th staged reading of Moon Glo by Patsy Clarke.

Part 8 includes June Guralnick’s preview of the The Write to Heal: Soldiers Deep Dive into Storytelling podcast.

Part 9 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of The Justice Theater Project’s June 9-25 production of Urinetown: The Musical.

Part 10 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Firebox Theatre Company’s June 15-25 production of Poof! and The Dumb Waiter.

FFL FREE (June 17, 2023 update #2), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 15, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Nancy Jokovich’s review of BODYTRAFFIC’s June 8th and 10th American Dance Festival performance.

Part 3 includes three additions to our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of BODYTRAFFIC’s June 8th and 10th American Dance Festival performance.

Part 5 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Co’s June 8-11 and 23-25 production of Ride the Cyclone: The Musical

Part 6 includes includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater’s June 9th and 10th American Dance Festival performance.

FFL FREE (June 12, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 8, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes additions to our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s May 31-June 11 world premiere of The Weight of Everything We Know by Allan Maule

Part 4 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s May 31-June 11 world premiere of The Weight of Everything We Know by Allan Maule

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s June 2-18 production of Hands on a Hardbody

FFL FREE (June 8, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

June 1, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated May 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.

Part 3 includes a preliminary version of our annotated June 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 30-June 4 presentation of 1776: A Musical Play

Part 5 includes Jerome Davis’ review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 30-June 4 presentation of 1776: A Musical Play

FFL FREE (May 26, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 25, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated May 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Peak Ensemble Players’ May 19-28 production of Baggage

FFL FREE (May 22, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 18, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated May 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s May 12-June 17 production of The Face of Emmett Till

FFL FREE (May 15, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 11, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version of our annotated May 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes additions to our annotated May 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 3-7 and 9-14 presentation of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Part 4 includes Joel Haas’ review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 3-7 and 9-14 presentation of Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Part 5 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of The Bipeds Dance Company’s May 4-6 production of We Choose the Moon

FFL FREE (May 10, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, will include links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

May 4, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes additions to our annotated April and May 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 28-30 presentation of Chicago

Part 5 includes includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 28-30 presentation of Chicago

Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of The Cary Players’ April 28-May 7 production of Fiddler on the Roof

FFL FREE (May 2, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 27, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of Carolina Performing Arts’ April 20th presentation of Osvaldo Golijov’s adaptation of Falling Out of Time

Part 3 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s April 21-May 7 production of Equus

Part 4 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s production of The Color Purple

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s production of The Color Purple

FFL FREE (April 25, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 20, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 11-16 presentation of Beetlejuice: The Musical

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 11-16 presentation of Beetlejuice: The Musical

Part 4 includes Robert O’Connell‘s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s April 13-30 production of All Shook Up

Part 5 includes updates and additions to our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 6 includes 10 more additions to our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 7 includes Joel Haas’ review of the North Carolina Opera and Opera Carolina’s joint April 14th and 16th production of Porgy and Bess

Part 8 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of Theatre in the Park’s April 13-23 production of Inherit the Wind

FFL FREE (April 18, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 13, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 4-9 presentation of Les Misérables

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 4-9 presentation of Les Misérables

Part 4 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s April 5-23 production of Jersey Boys

Part 5 includes Joel Haas’ review of Duke Performances’ April 6th presentation of Yamato: The Drummers of Japan in Hinotori: The Wings of Phoenix

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s April 5-23 production of Jersey Boys

FFL FREE (April 12, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

April 6, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes an updated version our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, plus A Few April Productions, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes additions to our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, plus One More March Show, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 4 includes additions to our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, plus Two More March Shows, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 5 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 29-April 16 production of The Legend of Georgia McBride

Part 6 includes additions to our annotated April 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 7 includes Joel Haas’ review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 29-April 16 production of The Legend of Georgia McBride

Part 8 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 29-April 16 production of The Legend of Georgia McBride

FFL FREE (March 28, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 30, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of the March 24th presentation of Churchill, a one-man show written, performed, and directed by David Payne

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Firebox Theatre Company’s March 23-April 2 production of Flight

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Blue Box Theatre Company’s March 24-April 1 production of Milk & Honey Whiskey

FFL FREE (March 28, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

FFL FREE (March 23, 2023 correction): There will be only one FREE advance screening of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves — At 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25th.

March 23, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes additions to the final version our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (March 16, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 16, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes additions to our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (March 14, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 9, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes a preliminary version our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 28-March 5 presentation of Jagged Little Pill

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 28-March 5 presentation of Jagged Little Pill

Part 4 includes additions to our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 5 includes additions to our annotated March 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 3-19 world premiere of Tristan André’s They Do Not Know Harlem: In Communion with James Baldwin

Part 7 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 3-19 world premiere of Tristan André’s They Do Not Know Harlem: In Communion with James Baldwin

FFL FREE (March 7, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

March 2, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated February 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s February 23-March 12 production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, directed by Peggy Taphorn

Part 4 includes Joel Haas’ review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 24-26 production of Riverdance

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s February 24-26 production of Riverdance

Part 6 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Switchyard Theatre Company’s February 23-March 5 production of Present Laughter

Part 7 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of Carolina Performing Arts’ February 25th and 26th presentation of Omar

FFL FREE (February 27, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 23, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated February 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Theatre in the Park’s February 16-26 production of Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits

Part 3 includes Pamela Vesper and Kelly Nelson’s review of NC State LIVE’s February 17th and 18th presentation of Sylvia Milo’s The Other Mozart

Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Public Schools and the Durham Public Schools Foundation’s February 21st production of An Evening to Shine

FFL FREE (February 18, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 16, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes the final version our annotated February 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s February 10-26 production of Best of Enemies

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s February 10-26 production of Best of Enemies

Part 4 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s January 25-February 19 production of Hamlet

Part 5 includes Dawn and Ian VonWald’s review of the North Carolina Symphony’s February 10th and 11th presentation of Revolution: The Music of The Beatles, a Symphonic Experience

FFL FREE (February 15, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 9, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated February 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes an update of our annotated February 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Aggregate Theatre Company’s Feb. 3-19 production of My Name Is Asher Lev.

Part 4 includes Joel Haas’ review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s Jan. 27-Feb. 9-12 production of Blood Wedding

Part 5 includes an update of our annotated February 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 6 includes Joel Haas’ review of the North Carolina Theatre’s February 7-12 production of Dreamgirls

Part 7 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s February 7-12 production of Dreamgirls.

Coming Soon!

Part 7 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s October 8-26 production of The Wolves.

FFL FREE (January 31, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

February 2, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated January 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Joel Haas’ review of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s Jan. 26-Feb. 12 production of Mlima’s Tale

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Towne Players of Garner’s Jan. 20-28 production of Don’t Dress for Dinner

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Jan. 31-Feb. 5 presentation of Cats

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Jan. 31-Feb. 5 presentation of Cats

FFL FREE (January 31, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 26, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated January 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s Jan. 19-Feb. 5 production of Unnecessary Farce.

Part 3 includes Joel Haas’ review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s Jan. 20-Feb. 5 production of Dot.

FFL FREE (January 25, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 19, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated January 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 18-22 presentation of Come from Away

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 18-22 presentation of Come from Away

FFL FREE (January 18, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 12, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated January 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

FFL FREE (January 12, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

January 5, 2023 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated January 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations, compiled by Robert W. McDowell.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 3-8 presentation of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Part 4 includes Melanie Simmons’ review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s January 3-8 presentation of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

FFL FREE (January 5, 2023 update), compiled by Robert W. McDowell, includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

2022 ISSUES:

December 29, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated December 2022 and Partial January 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes our annotated January 2023 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

FFL FREE (December 27, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 22, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated December 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

FFL FREE (December 21, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 15, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated December 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Carolina Ballet’s December 10-24 production of The Nutcracker

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s December 10th and 11th production of Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience in Concert

FFL FREE (December 12, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 8, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes an update of our annotated December 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes the final version of our annotated December 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

FFL FREE (December 8, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

December 1, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated November 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.

Part 3 includes our annotated November and December 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Nov. 29-Dec. 4 presentation of Elf the Musical

Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Nov. 29-Dec. 4 presentation of Elf the Musical

Part 6 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s Dec. 1-18 production of A Christmas Carol

FFL FREE (December 1, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 24, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated November 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Nov. 16-Dec. 4 production of Kate Hamill’s stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1815 novel Emma

FFL FREE (November 25, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 17, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated November 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Nov. 15-20 presentation of Hairspray

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Nov. 15-20 presentation of Hairspray

FFL FREE (November 17, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 10, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated November 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Bulldog Ensemble Theater’s November 3-6 and and 10-13 production of Lindsay Joelle’s The Garbologists

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s November 4-6 and 8-13 production of Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s November 4-6 and 8-13 production of Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias

FFL FREE (November 7, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

November 3, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated October and November 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.

Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s October 26-30 and November 2-6 production of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1828

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 4-6 and 11-13 production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Part 5 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 1-6 presentation of Dear Evan Hansen

Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s November 1-6 presentation of Dear Evan Hansen

FFL FREE (November 3, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 27, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated October 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Switchyard Theatre Company’s Oct. 20-23 and 26-28 production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s Fuddy Meers

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Raleigh Little Theatre’s October 22, 23, 29, and 30 production of Linda Daugherty’s The Surprising Story of the Three Little Pigs

Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts’ October 24th and 25th presentation of Blue Man Group

Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s October 26-30 and November 2-6 production of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1828

FFL FREE (October 24, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 20, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated October 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre of Sanford’s October 13-30 production of Murder for Two, directed and choreographed by Peggy Taphorn

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 18-23 presentation of Annie

Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s October 18-23 presentation of Annie

Part 5 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s October 12-30 production of Native Gardens

FFL FREE (October 14, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 13, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated Updated October 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Sweet Tea Shakespeare’s Oct. 6-9 and 13-16 production of William Shakespeare’s Richard III

Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Stone Soup Theatre Co’s Oct. 7-9 and 14-16 production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into the Woods

Part 4 includes annotated October 2022 Theater and Dance Calendar Additions

Part 5 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s review of the North Carolina Symphony’s October 7th and 8th production of Cirque Dances with Troupe Vertigo

Part 6 includes the North Carolina Symphony’s SPECIAL OFFER for Triangle Review Subscribers: $25 Orchestra Seats for Beethoven’s EROICA (October 14th and 15th in Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh)

Part 7 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s October 11-16 production of Sister Act

Part 8 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s October 11-16 production of Sister Act

FFL FREE (October 11, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

October 6, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated Updated October 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.

FFL FREE (October 4, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 29, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated September 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of OdysseyStage Theatre’s September 22-24 production of 2022 OdysseyStage 10✖10: Homegrown Talent

Part 3 includes our annotated Partial October 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Peak Ensemble Players’ Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and Oct. 7-9 production of Sam Bobrick’s Getting Sara Married

Part 5 includes Robert W. McDowell’s review of Theatre in the Park’s Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and Oct. 6-9 and 14-16 production of Jack Thorne’s Let the Right One In

FFL FREE (October 1, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.

September 22, 2022 Issue

Part 1 includes our annotated September 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.

Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre’s Sept. 16-Oct. 2 production of Sordid Lives: A Comedy in Four Chapters

Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Firebox Theatre Company’s Sept. 15-25 production of Two American Classics: Susan Glaspell’s Trifles and William Saroyan’s Hello Out There