United Arts Wake County

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2026-08-29 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-08-30 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-08-31 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-09-01 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-09-02 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-09-03 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Vintage Church on Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh 118 S Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601, 118 S Person St, Raleigh, 27601
The sweeping, epic musical based on Victor Hugo’s timeless tale and the beloved Disney film comes to life like never before! Featuring a soaring score by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, this powerful story of love, acceptance, and courage will be performed in the hauntingly beautiful Vintage Church in Downtown Raleigh. In partnership with the North Carolina Master Chorale, Theatre Raleigh is creating the expansive choir needed for this majestic, site-specific theatrical experience—truly unforgettable from start to finish.

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Theatre for the Very Young)
2026-08-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-30 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-02 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-03 11:00 - 12:00 and 4 more dates | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is an interactive children’s theatre piece for very young audiences, performed by two Star Keepers named Glimmer and Sparkle.
It’s time for the night sky to fill with stars, but one important star — Little Star, the wishing star — is missing because Sparkle rushed through putting the stars away the previous morning and muddled everything up.
What follows is a search-and-rescue adventure as the two star keepers (and the audience) hunt for Little Star, discovering along the way that all the other stars have been put in the wrong places too and need to be moved to their proper place. Audience members help the Star Keepers find and re-organize the sky just in time for nightfall so that everyone can make a wish on their favorite star.
Twinkle, Twinkle explores the ideas that mistakes happen, feelings are valid, and no one has to face hard things alone – all wrapped up in a genuinely joyful romp about stars.

By Ernie Nolan
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Dialogue complexity: conversations are short but use more vocabulary than some other shows; performers also use physical actions, props, music, and songs to tell the story.
What is Theatre for the Very Young?
Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) is theatre designed for ages zero through five to support their cognitive development. The purpose of TVY is to support our youngest audience members in engaging with creative play, introducing them to narrative storytelling, and exploring social and emotional learning in a fun and approachable way. TVY is designed to be sensory friendly and an open space for movement, vocalization, and exploration!
Pre-show activities!
Audiences are invited to arrive 30 minutes prior to each showtime (when the “house” opens) to participate in a free pre-show activity, coordinated by RLT’s education department.

Hairspray
2026-08-30 15:00 - 17:30, 2026-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters

Roll, Release and Reset
2026-08-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 18+
This workshop focuses on enhancing strength and stability in the body and pelvic floor region through a combination of exercises and techniques. This class will also provide a self-care component that empowers participants to take control of their health.
In addition to targeted exercises, participants will also learn myofascial release techniques using therapy balls to promote relaxation and release tension in the muscles. Join us to improve your pelvic floor health and overall well-being.

Once Upon a One More Time
2026-08-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-08-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 | De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
Powered by the chart-topping hits of the undisputed Princess of Pop, Once Upon A One More Time turns our favorite fairytales upside down with a clever twist! When a fairy godmother goes rogue and plops copies of The Feminine Mystique in the laps of classic heroines, the damsels embark on a quest to rewrite their stories and redefine “happily ever after.”
Performed by Theatre Raleigh ACT Performance Company students

Moving with Parent & Tot
2026-08-31 10:00 - 23:00 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Walking – 5 Years Old: Move, stretch, sing, & bond with your tot in this creative movement course designed to introduce our youngest students to basic dance skills.
Young dancers must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian.

Beginning Painting Workshop
2026-08-31 17:45 - 18:45 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 13+ This is a great class for new painters, as well as existing painters who would like to follow along. We will learn about different paint styles and techniques, explore color and work on developing our painting skills. Several themed paint projects will be completed in this session.

Beginning Jazz Workshop
2026-08-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 18+
In this engaging beginning Jazz class, participants will delve into a captivating blend of strength-building exercises, precise body alignment techniques, and invigorating conditioning routines.
With a focus on cultivating musicality and honing individual style, students will unlock the secrets of this exhilarating dance form, discovering the joy of movement and self-expression along the way. No prior experience necessary.

Aging Gracefully Creative Movement Workshop
2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Arts Together, 114 SAINT MARYS ST, RALEIGH, NC, 27605-1809, United States
Ages 50+
Aging Gracefully: Meaningful Movement Explorations – As we age it is important to keep the body moving, the brain focused, and the spirit fueled. In this technique/creative dance class, we will do so in a healthy, FUN way. We will warm the body, moving in a way that encourages each dancer to better honor and understand their unique physicality.
Next, dancers will explore different ways to generate movement phrases. Inspired by poetry, visual art, and personal experience, we will create dances; accessing the wisdom of the body to express our relationship to the world, each other, and ourselves.
No prior dance experience needed, just a willing heart <3
