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  • December 2024

  • Sat 14

    Raleigh Camerata: Holiday House Concert

    December 14, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    to be released with ticket purchase Raleigh

    ​Come celebrate the Holidays with Raleigh Camerata! Joined by vocal soloists Rodolfo Girón and Taylor Shay, the Raleigh Camerata will share Christmas and Advent cantatas by J.S. Bach, G.P. Telemann, C. Graupner, and J.F. Iribarren. Enjoy wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres while being delighted by the tantalizing voices of our soloists! Saturday December 14th, 6…

    $10 – $40
  • Sat 14

    The Nutcracker

    December 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ballet marries the charm of the original with fresh choreography, vibrant sets, and stunning costumes.

  • Sat 14

    THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)

    December 14, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)
    AJ Fletcher Theater, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Starring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves! North Carolina-born trailblazer Mary Cardwell Dawson founded the National Negro Opera Company in the mid-20th century, creating unprecedented opportunities for Black artists and audiences across America. One evening in 1943, the company is scheduled to perform Carmen on a floating barge on the Potomac River. When inclement weather threatens to force the performance into a segregated hall, Mary must navigate the raging storms to ensure the show goes on.

  • Sat 14

    Burning Coal Presents: The Rainmaker

    December 14, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Burning Coal Presents: The Rainmaker
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    Burning Coal Theatre Company is delighted to announce its production of N. Richard Nash’s The Rainmaker, directed by Steven Roten. All tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors (65+), or $20 (students, teachers, active military). People 18 and under can get a ticket to any performance for $5. Tickets and additional information can be found…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 15

    The Nutcracker

    December 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ballet marries the charm of the original with fresh choreography, vibrant sets, and stunning costumes.

  • Sun 15

    THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)

    December 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)
    AJ Fletcher Theater, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Starring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves! North Carolina-born trailblazer Mary Cardwell Dawson founded the National Negro Opera Company in the mid-20th century, creating unprecedented opportunities for Black artists and audiences across America. One evening in 1943, the company is scheduled to perform Carmen on a floating barge on the Potomac River. When inclement weather threatens to force the performance into a segregated hall, Mary must navigate the raging storms to ensure the show goes on.

  • Sun 15

    Cinderella

    December 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    RLT’s holiday tradition returns to celebrate its 40th year! Kids of all ages will love this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, filled with music, laughs, and a sparkle of magic. This musical comedy features elegant costumes and scenery and a cast of memorable characters including some conniving step-relatives, royals, everyone’s favorite resourceful Fairy Godmother,…

    $29 – $35
  • Sun 15

    Burning Coal Presents: The Rainmaker

    December 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Burning Coal Presents: The Rainmaker
    Burning Coal Theatre 224 Polk St, Raleigh

    Burning Coal Theatre Company is delighted to announce its production of N. Richard Nash’s The Rainmaker, directed by Steven Roten. All tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors (65+), or $20 (students, teachers, active military). People 18 and under can get a ticket to any performance for $5. Tickets and additional information can be found…

    $5 – $30
  • Sun 15

    Triangle Wind Ensemble present The Snowman & Other Holiday Favorites

    December 15, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue, Cary

    Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey that will captivate audiences of all ages and fill your heart with the joy of the season. The concert's centerpiece will be a live performance of the soundtrack to the beloved British animated classic The Snowman, projected on the big screen while the Triangle Wind Ensemble provides the…

    $12.00
  • Sun 15

    The Nutcracker

    December 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

    This holiday season, rediscover the wonder with Carolina Ballet’s enchanting celebration of The Nutcracker. Our most-attended production ever, this beautiful ballet marries the charm of the original with fresh choreography, vibrant sets, and stunning costumes.

  • Sun 15

    Cinderella

    December 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St, Raleigh

    RLT’s holiday tradition returns to celebrate its 40th year! Kids of all ages will love this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, filled with music, laughs, and a sparkle of magic. This musical comedy features elegant costumes and scenery and a cast of memorable characters including some conniving step-relatives, royals, everyone’s favorite resourceful Fairy Godmother,…

    $29 – $35
  • Mon 16

    WTF Town Hall

    December 16, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Virtual

    A series of weekly Town Hall forums curated by The National Women's Theatre Festival about, for, and with theatremakers. Town Hall events take place every Monday night in April & May from 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom. Register for free through Eventbrite.

    Free
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