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  • December 2024

  • Tue 10

    Joy of the Season

    December 10, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    A beloved Raleigh holiday tradition! The Chorale’s 170-voice Symphonic Choir, Chamber Choir, and Youth Choir accompanied by brass ensemble, percussion, piano, and organ return to Meymandi Concert Hall to sing the festive music of the season. You’ll hear familiar carols and enjoy new and contemporary settings destined to become holiday favorites. You’ve seen us on…

    $38
  • Thu 12

    The Nutcracker

    December 12, 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.

  • Thu 12

    Cinderella

    December 12, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 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
  • Thu 12

    Burning Coal Presents: The Rainmaker

    December 12, 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
  • Fri 13

    Concert Singers of Cary Present Holiday Pops Sponsored by Hendrick Cary Auto Mall

    December 13, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue, Cary

    ‘Tis the season…for Holiday Pops with the Concert Singers of Cary! This beloved annual tradition at the bedecked Cary Arts Center is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. A family-friendly fun program of popular holiday tunes with a band, and guest soloist Martha Cecka, this performance will have something for everyone including holiday…

    $5 – $25
  • Fri 13

    The Nutcracker

    December 13, 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.

  • Fri 13

    THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)

    December 13, 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.

  • Fri 13

    Cinderella

    December 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 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
  • Fri 13

    Burning Coal Presents: The Rainmaker

    December 13, 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
  • Sat 14

    Cinderella

    December 14, 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
  • Sat 14

    The Nutcracker

    December 14, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 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

    Cinderella

    December 14, 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
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