North Carolina Theatre Coverage

'Sad day for Raleigh:' North Carolina Theatre files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, suspends 2024 season

The North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh's largest professional theatre company producing live musical theatre for the past 40 years, announced on Friday they are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

North Carolina Theatre turns to community for help

The Theatre, like many across the country, has run into financial problems that were initially brought on by the pandemic.

The North Carolina Theatre still working to rebuild financially after pandemic

For nearly 40 years, The North Carolina Theatre has put on professional performances - often with talent from Broadway.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Get on your feet at this show from NC Theatre

The North Carolina Theatre's upcoming production of "On Your Feet" is coming up in August.

North Carolina Theatre cancels season

In Raleigh, the NC Theatre had to cancel the rest of its season, and is predicting big losses during the next few months. Elizabeth Doran, the president and CEO of the theater, joined WRAL News on Friday.

Full circle: NC Theatre Conservatory student launches her professional career in next week's production of 'Annie'

Carly Grissom grew up on local stages and regularly took part in classes and camps through the NC Theatre Conservatory, the N.C. Theatre's education program for children and teens.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

On location: NC Theatre Conservatory to stage cheerleading musical 'Bring It On' inside a transformed gym

Students from the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, the flagship training program of NC Theatre, will present the hit Broadway musical "Bring It On" next week. But the show will be different from the standard theater experience where audience members watch the action unfold on stage.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Leapin' lizards! NC Theatre seeking girls to star in summer production of 'Annie'

North Carolina Theatre will host local auditions for its summer production of Annie for both children and adults in a couple of weeks.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Review: NC Theatre's 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' delivers fun show for entire family

North Carolina Theatre is wading into the Christmas show scene this season with "Aladdin and His Winter Wish," a production courtesy of the Lythgoe Family, who might be best known for its connection to "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance."

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

What 'American Idol,' Ariana Grande have to do with NC Theatre's new Christmas show, 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish'

Just about anybody who has watched "American Idol" or "So You Think You Can Dance" will recognize the last name that's behind North Carolina Theatre's new holiday series. It's Lythgoe. As in Nigel, the producer of "American Idol" and the creator, producer and judge on "So You Think You Can Dance."

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

NC Theatre to present holiday-themed Aladdin musical; get ticket deal here!

The North Carolina Theatre will offer a special holiday show this year in partnership with Lythgoe Family Productions, the company that's behind hit shows like "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance."

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Conversation shifts from owl theory to garden tool theory

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

Conversation shifts from owl theory to garden tool theory

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

'Why is Duane Deaver not in jail?'

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

Why is Duane Deaver not in jail?

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

Audience question: 'Why did they stay in that house?'

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

Audience question: 'Why did they stay in that house?'

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

David Crabtree: 'Let's go inside the house'

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

David Crabtree: 'Let's go inside the house'

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

Complete interview: David Crabtree speaks with David Rudolf, Allyson Luchak

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

Complete interview: David Crabtree speaks with David Rudolf, Allyson Luchak

The Wednesday night discussion was moderated by WRAL News anchor David Crabtree, who sat down with Mike Peterson's attorney, David Rudolf, and "The Staircase" producer Allyson Luchak at the historic Carolina Theatre.

'Inside the Staircase' shows interest in Mike Peterson trial remains strong after 17 years

A jury convicted Durham author Mike Peterson of killing his wife, Kathleen, in December 2001. Her body was discovered at the bottom of a staircase in the couple's home and for years people have debated whether her death was an accident or murder.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter

With Newsies, NC Theatre expands efforts to assist theatergoers with autism, other disabilities

Theater companies and venues here in the Triangle and across the country are working on efforts to overcome those issues so everybody can enjoy life theater.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh is home this week to 'The Wizard of Oz;' shows start Tuesday

Shows take place at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. Tickets start at $23.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor