Edited and Published by Robert W. McDowell
CURRENT NEWSLETTER:
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.
FFL FREE (June 9, 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.
PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS:
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 and 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
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 and 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 and 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 and 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
FFL FREE (September 22, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
September 15, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated September 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 1A includes information on, and links to register for, six AARP Theater productions.
Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Sept. 7-25 production of Pearl Cleage’s Blues for an Alabama Sky
Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of LGB Productions’ September 8-18 presentation of Dale Wasserman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Part 4 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s Sept. 14-25 production of The Play That Goes Wrong
Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s Sept. 14-18 and 21-25 production of The Play That Goes Wrong
Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s Sept. 7-25 production of Blues for an Alabama Sky
Part 7 includes updates and additions to our annotated September 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 8 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Sept. 14-Oct. 2 presentation of Disney’s Frozen
Part 9 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s Sept. 14-Oct. 2 presentation of Disney’s Frozen
FFL FREE (September 17, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
September 8, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated September 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s production of The Meanwhile Clock and Other Impossible Dances
Part 3 includes Robert O’Connell’s review of the Temple Theatre’s production of Beehive: The 60’s Musical
FFL FREE (September 7, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
September 1, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes our annotated September 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
FFL FREE (August 31, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
August 25, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Pure Life Theatre’s August 24-28 production of August Wilson’s Fences
FFL FREE (August 25, 2022 update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
August 18, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre’s August 12-28 production of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical, directed by Thomas Mauney and choreographed by Jess Barbour
FFL FREE (August 18th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
August 11, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes Robert W. McDowell’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s Aug. 9-14 production of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
Part 3 includes Nancy Gardner Rich’s director and choreographer’s notes for Raleigh Little Theatre’s Aug. 11-20 production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s Aug. 9-14 production of On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan
FFL FREE (August 11th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
August 4, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated July and August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes additions to our annotated July and August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 4 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s August 2-7 presentation of Aaron Sorkin’s 2018 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s August 2-7 presentation of Aaron Sorkin’s 2018 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Part 6 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s August 3-7 and 10-14 production of Cy Coleman, David Zippel, and Larry Gelbart’s City of Angels
FFL FREE (August 5th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
July 28, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated July and August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
FFL FREE (July 27th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
July 21, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated July and August 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
FFL FREE (July 19th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
July 14, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated July 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes links to the Fountain Theatre of Los Angeles’ 11 p.m. Sunday, July 10th, livestream of a hyper-staged reading outdoors of Lisa Loomer’s Roe, directed by Vanessa Stalling and starring Christina Hall as attorney Sarah Weddington and Kate Middleton as Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”)
FFL FREE (July 14th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
July 7, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated End of June and Preliminary July 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Agape Theatre Project’s July 1-10 production of Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters
Part 4 includes three additions to our annotated End of June and Preliminary July 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
FFL FREE (July 6th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
June 30, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated End of June and Preliminary July 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes our updated annotated July 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 4 includes our updated annotated July 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
FFL FREE (July 2nd update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
June 23, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Susie Potter’s review of Theatre Raleigh’s June 22-July 3 production of Yellow Face
FFL FREE (June 28th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
June 16, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes additional items for our annotated June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 4 includes Jerome Davis’ review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s June 14-19 presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar: A Rock Opera
Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s June 14-19 presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar: A Rock Opera
FFL FREE (June 15th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
June 9, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of Theatre in the Park’s June 3-19 production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Part 4 includes an update of our annotated June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
FFL FREE (June 10th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
June 2, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated End of May and Preliminary June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendars.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes our annotated Updated June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 4 includes Nancy Garner Rich’s director’s notes for Theatre in the Park’s June 3-19 production of The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Part 5 includes our annotated Final June 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
FFL FREE (June 3rd update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
May 26, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated May 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
FFL FREE (May 28th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
May 19, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated May 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 17-June 5 presentation of Hamilton: An American Musical
FFL FREE (May 25th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
May 12, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated May 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes an update of our annotated May 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 11th Triangle Rising Stars Showcase and Awards presentation
Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Theatre Raleigh’s May 11-22 production of Forever Plaid
FFL FREE (May 13th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
May 5, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated May 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 the North Carolina Theatre’s April 29-May 8 presentation of Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show
Part 4 includes Nancy Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 3-8 presentation of My Fair Lady
Part 5 includes Robert W. McDowell’s review of the North Carolina Theatre’s April 29-May 8 presentation of Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical Show
Part 6 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s May 3-8 presentation of My Fair Lady
Part 7 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s April 27-May 15 production of August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned
FFL FREE (May 9th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
April 28, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated April 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes our annotated Final April and Preliminary May 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 29-May 1 presentation of Jersey Boys
Part 5 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 29-May 1 presentation of Jersey Boys
April 21, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated April 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Robert W. McDowell’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 19-24 presentation of Pretty Woman: The Musical
Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 19-24 presentation of Pretty Woman: The Musical
Part 5 includes an update of our annotated April 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
FFL FREE (April 22nd update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
April 14, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated April 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
FFL FREE (April 14th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
April 7, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated Updated April 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes our annotated Final April 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of PlayMakers Repertory Company’s March 30-April 17 production of Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by Tracy Young and directed by Shelley Butler.
Part 5 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s April 6th presentation of 2Cellos: The Dedicated World Tour 2022, with Special Guest Matt Simons.
FFL FREE (April 7th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
March 31, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated March 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Nancy Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 29-April 3 presentation of Oklahoma!
Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 29-April 3 presentation of Oklahoma!
Part 5 includes our annotated April 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
FFL FREE (March 30th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
March 24, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated March 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Kurt Benrud’s review of the Agape Theatre Project’s March 10-27 production of Front Porch Society
FFL FREE (March 24th update) includes links to register for, and/or download passes to, FREE Advance and Virtual Screenings of upcoming movies and classic films.
March 17, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated March 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 16th presentation of Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland.
Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s March 20th presentation of Wow in the World Pop-Up Party: Laboratory of Bad Ideas LIVE!
March 10, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated March 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar (Final Update).
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Nancy Rich’s review of the Carolina Ballet’s world premiere of Zalman Raffael’s Snow White, with a score by Shinji Eshima
Part 4 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of Carolina Performing Arts’ March 9th presentation of Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, with Meshell Ndegeocello, in Grace and Mercy: A 35th Anniversary Celebration
Part 5 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Carolina Ballet’s world premiere of Zalman Raffael’s Snow White, with a score by Shinji Eshima
March 3, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated Preliminary March 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 the PlayMakers Repertory Company’s presentation of Dipika Guha’s Yoga Play
Part 4 includes our annotated Updated March 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 5 includes our annotated Updated March 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
February 24, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated February 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Nancy Rich’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s presentation of Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown
Part 4 includes Susie Potter’s review of the Durham Performing Arts Center’s presentation of Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown
Part 5 includes Melissa Rooney’s review of the PlayMakers Repertory Company’s presentation of Dipika Guha’s Yoga Play
February 17, 2022 Issue
Part 1 includes our annotated February 2022 Theater, Opera, and Dance Calendar.
Part 2 includes our annotated list of Triangle Performing-Arts Organizations.
Part 3 includes Pamela Vesper’s review of The Justice Theater Project’s production of Jackie Sibblies Drury’s We Are Proud to Present…, directed by Amelia Lumpkin