Theatre Raleigh’s 2025 musical premiere, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND, is a profound and timely musical exploring the impact of chronic illness on a family. When musical theatre composer Jenny receives a diagnosis of breast cancer, it seems as though her world has come crashing down around her, but what a journey she embarks on. Written and composed by husband-and-wife team Jenny Giering and Sean Barry and based upon their shared journey, WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND is a compelling one-woman musical, addressing some of the most pressing questions of our time with both heartwarming humor and heart-wrenching honesty. WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND is presented in partnership with Capital Arts Theatre Guild.