Raleigh Little Theatre Coverage

With rainbow colors, Raleigh Little Theatre play explores friendship and diversity

Raleigh Little Theatre's "My Wonderful Birthday Suit" uses color, imagination, playfulness and an adorable bird named Bobo to introduce young children to topics that can be tricky to talk about.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Raleigh Little Theatre children's play explores racism, friendship

Raleigh Little Theatre's "My Wonderful Birthday Suit" uses color, imagination, playfulness and an adorable bird named Bobo to introduce young children to topics that can be tricky to talk about.

Raleigh Little Theatre presents 'Fancy Nancy'

This musical will be on stage from March 17 to April 1, 2023. Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, "Deep Sea Dances." Nancy is positive, that's fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck playing a dreary, dull tree. Can Nancy bring fancy flair to her role, even though it isn't the one she wanted?

Raleigh Little Theatre's upcoming season includes two family shows, but longtime favorite not on list yet

"Cinderella," RLT"s long-running and popular Christmas show, is missing. The production regularly sells out and includes a large cast. RLT leaders are still determining the best past forward for holiday programming.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Weekend best bets: Southern Ideal Home Show, shrimp boil and drive-in movies

There is plenty to do around the Triangle this weekend.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

Raleigh Little Theatre adds extra 'Snow White' performance

The family-friendly show takes place at RLT's outdoor amphitheater where capacity is limited to ensure social distancing and face masks are required. The show runs about 75 minutes and is best for kids ages 5 and up.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre to stage outdoor production of 'Snow White' starting this month

RLT shares more information about the show, including a sensory-friendly performance guide.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre to present outdoor production of Snow White in March

Raleigh Little Theatre will stage an outdoor production of "Snow White" for family audiences in March.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre adds family story drama workshops to upcoming live show

"Balloonacy" is a one-man show with no dialogue that relies on physical comedy, pantomime and props. It's best for kids and their parents, but all ages are welcome.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre plans first live, in-person show since March, and it's designed for families

"Balloonacy" is a 40-minute, one-person show that's told through physical comedy, pantomime and props, but no words.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre plans costume sale, considers outdoor family performance in November

Raleigh Little Theatre is planning its annual costume sale (with some COVID-related changes) and an all-ages show with a limited and distanced audience outdoors.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Teen performers leading Raleigh Little Theatre's first fully virtual production

"She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms" will star local teens who are part of the theater company's Teens on Stage and Teens Backstage summer program, a six-week intensive for high school students.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre postpones 2020-21 season, but gears up for virtual summer camps, teen performance

Raleigh Little Theatre, whose family shows regularly sell out each season, announced that it is postponing its entire 2020-21 season. That includes its popular annual run of Cinderella, a longtime tradition for families each December.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre postpones upcoming season

Raleigh Little Theatre has postponed its upcoming 2020-21 season due to coronavirus concerns, organizers announced Thursday.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Homemade Play Festival: Raleigh Little Theatre seeks submissions for its first virtual festival

Raleigh Little Theatre's spring shows have been postponed or canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has launched a challenge that the group hopes will get all of our creative juices flowing.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Raleigh Little Theatre making masks from costume material

With its stage darkened by the pandemic, the community theater group is turning its talents on a new goal: making masks for frontline responders.

Raleigh Little Theatre's star turn: Masks

Material once destined to star on stage is now protecting some of those most at risk. The Raleigh Little Theatre is turning costumes into face coverings.

Richard Adkins, WRAL Photojournalist

Theatre Raleigh cancels 'Bud, Not Buddy;' Raleigh Little Theatre postpones 'The Jungle Book'

Raleigh Little Theatre had hoped for the show to go on earlier this week, but the community theater group announced Friday afternoon that it was postponing the family production. It was scheduled to open March 20.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Family shows are scheduled to go on in Raleigh this month -- with some extra hand sanitizer, caution

The family shows will go on at both Raleigh Little Theatre and Theatre Raleigh this month -- but with some extra hand washing and hand sanitizer to help guard against spreading the coronavirus.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Thanks to demand, Raleigh Little Theatre extends 'Seussical' run

Raleigh Little Theatre's family shows routinely sell out or nearly sell out very quickly. So it's no surprise that it's extending its run of "Seussical" after this weekend.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

11 family-friendly activities for weekend of Feb. 21 to Feb. 23

No plans for the weekend? Make some with our weekly weekend plans post.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

RLT opens 'Seussical' this week, plans sensory-friendly performance

The show runs from Feb. 14 to Feb. 23 and includes a Feb. 29 sensory-friendly performance. It all takes place at the Cantey V. Sutton Theatre, which is near Raleigh's Cameron Village.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Actor with autism puts extraordinary mind on display in Raleigh Little Theatre production

Actor Michael Larson, who has autism, is in the starring role of Raleigh Little Theatre's production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." He plays Christopher, a 15-year-old boy who is described as having an extraordinary mind. Rehearsal footage courtesy of Areon Mobasher

Actor with autism takes starring role at Raleigh Little Theatre

The star of Raleigh Little Theatre's production of the Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is an actor with autism.

Mandy Mitchell, WRAL reporter

Events this week: Top Chef dinner, The Great Cover Up, Travis Tritt

There is plenty to do this week!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist