I enjoyed my first event at the Cary Theater commemorating Juneteenth with Rhythm & Rhyme tonight…read more It felt like the Apollo stage in Harlem tonight. I invited a good friend who lives locally and enjoys the town's events, tonight I discovered why. Tickets were affordable at $7 with tax. Several poets and music artists came out to showcase their talents and it was well enjoyed. The popular triangle R&B band NIITO performed live and really tore the house down with their cover songs. This event was well organized and seating was plentiful. We grabbed balcony seats and really enjoyed having our own space away from the crowd. While parking is not plentiful, there are still a few lots and street parking to take advantage of. Come early, leave happy. I look forward to more events and possibly seeing a film here in the future.

I want to point out we didn't watch a movie but when we visited the coffee shop was open to the…read moretheater lobby so I wanted to check it out. There were several very sweet older ladies (likely volunteers) that I talked to about the theater and its history. The theater itself was the original in Cary and had been renovated a couple of times over the years. They have one screen that showed mostly art type films and have some live performances. I would go here if I was living here since it was a type of place that appeals to me. If you live there and haven't been I would recommend, if visiting and staying check it out.

North Carolina Theatre is one of Raleigh's gems. The President/CEO and the Producing Artistic…read moreDirector have done an excellent job at putting together fabulous shows in Raleigh. This season they will have produced six shows just for the Raleigh area. So far this season has been amazing with West Side Story; Having Our Say and Kinky Boots. The final three shows are Memphis; Edges and The Sound of Music and I can't wait to see those. I think it is really great that local talent can showcase their abilities in the Triangle area. Some of the cast does comes from New York City but others cast members are from the Triangle area. The orchestra is local as well and the crews needed to put the shows together. It takes a lot of people to put together these shows and NC Theatre is great for the local economy. But most importantly great for those of us who love watching the performances.

North Carolina theatre goes beyond the call of duty to provide a top-quality theatrical experience…read more Shows are entertaining, fun, and insightful. If you enjoy musical theatre or musical movies, you'll LOVE the North Carolina Theatre. Go see a show today!

Raleigh Little Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in the United States. It became incorporated…read morein 1936. The building is on land that was once the home to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds for a horse racing dirt track. In World War I, it was used as a training area for combat tanks. It is also land for the Lumbee Tribe and the Tuscarora Nation. Raleigh Little Theatre shares a campus with the Raleigh Rose Garden and an outdoor amphitheatre. The main stage was dedicated to Cantey V. Sutton in 2000, as she was the one who found Raleigh Little Theatre a permanent campus in 1939. She got a grant to build the campus and cut through the red tape. She is remembered as the "Grand Dame" and "First Lady" of Raleigh Little Theatre. Raleigh Little Theatre has three theatres, the Cantey V. Sutton theatre, which has 298 seats. The Louise "Scottie" Stephenson Amphitheatre, which seats 2000 on the outside on the terraced grass rows. And the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, a black box theatre that seats 150. I attended School of Rock at RLT. The performance was held in the Sutton Theatre, which has 298 seats, and the auditorium has a small slope. I found the sightlines good for watching the performance, as well as the sound and lighting. I did find the seating challenging as the seat numbers were not clearly marked, just the rows. I sat in the wrong seat and had to move. But I liked my new seat much better. As I was not familiar with the layout and had bought my ticket months ago, it would have been helpful to have volunteers in the theatre to assist guests, as many of us were confused. Parking was a little challenging for this performance because a downed tree and power lines had closed the parking lot, so off-street parking was the only option. The lobby was small, with some seating, restrooms and a concession stand that only takes credit cards. Drinks could go in the theatre, but not the food. I did like that we could go outside at intermission and sit on the benches. Overall, I give Raleigh Little Theatre a solid 4 stars. The production quality, acoustics, and historic atmosphere are easily 5-star material, but the seating confusion and lack of usher assistance held it back from being a perfect 5. It is a fantastic community asset, and I will definitely be back!

Volunteering at Raleigh Little Theatre has been one of the best decisions I've made! I started a…read morecouple of months ago, and it's such a great deal; volunteer an hour or two of your time and you get to see the show for free. Win-win! But beyond the perks, I've genuinely been blown away by the talent, the sets, the lighting, and the overall production quality. The cast members are phenomenal, and the passion they bring to the stage is palpable. It truly feels like you're witnessing professional-grade theatre in an intimate community space. The experience is super comfortable too; concessions are available at great prices, the bathrooms are always clean, and the venue is accessible for those with vision or hearing needs, which really shows their commitment to being inclusive. Whether you're looking to volunteer or just catch a great show, Raleigh Little Theatre is an absolute gem. 10/10 Highly recommend!

We come here every year for several different events. My daughter participate in something called…read moredance for Christ two weekends before Easter every year. It is usually at Packed house. The seating is very comfortable in the owls of baby wipes to walk down. They have bathrooms downstairs and upstairs. The lobby is really nice and there's a lot of lightning. The backstage is why I hang out at the most several different places to change or prepare for your next event.

This small venue offers a big variety of entertainment for all members of the family and every…read moregeneration. Support local performing arts! Box office is easy to use and friendly, very accommodating. Concessions aren't outrageously priced and offer beer, wine, water, soft drinks, candy, and snack crackers. Really no bad seats in the theater, including the balcony. Plenty of parking on side streets. Before or after the show, check out a local bar or restaurant within walking distance on Center Street. #doitdowntownGoldsboro

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 5 I was able to visit this theater this pass weekend and really enjoyed this place. They have lots of awesome plays on their roster list. The location and parking situation is perfect. There is a nice big, clean parking deck off to the side of the theater and its full of parking spaces. We experienced FREE parking on this past Sunday. Looks like everyone at the play was able to park in that deck for free. The building serves as a theater for plays and its also a museum with lots of cool artifacts and trinkets. The theater was sorta cold but it was super clean. The ladies working the box office were super nice. The ushers who helped us find our seats at Titmus were super nice as well. NCSU fine arts department is some kind of awesome!

As a long-time theater fan, I'm usually at the DPAC or Raleigh Memorial Auditorium for shows. But…read morethankfully an invite to check out Hairspray at University Theatre came my way, courtesy of Yelp (thanks Holly!). Currently running at Talley Student Union, the University Theatre group did a fantastic job with Hairspray for this show. From the programs, sets, costumes and performance, I was really impressed with the entire production. Very professional and polished for a student group. The theatre itself is comfortable with good views everywhere. I would have liked a bit more oomph from the sound system but the audio mix did improve later on in the show. And a small wine and beer bar was pouring out adult bevvies for $4 to $5 a glass. So slow round of applause, NC State University Theatre, great performance and look forward to my next visit...

The Dunn Center for Performing Arts is located on the Wesleyan University campus in Rocky Mount,…read moreNC. When you get close, look for signs in the road as to where to turn. There are parking lots on both sides of the building, as well as some spots in front. The Mims Gallery has some great exhibits that I haven't seen anywhere else. This visit, I got to see the Charles Schulz exhibit. Admission was $5, and you got to learn about the artist and the Peanuts characters. A Bob Ross exhibit was also here with his artwork. The lobby has a player piano that is a delight to listen to. Performances are held at the center throughout the year.

We went for the Bob ross experience. They had it set up well with clear instructions on where to go…read moreto enter the exhibit. They check you in, and you are free to wander the exhibit and can even touch the paintings! They naturally have the Bob Ross channel playing continuously, and there are a few benches so you could sit to watch. There are people walking in front of you the whole time, but it's still always amazing to see him painting. Tickets are completely reasonable, so if you have a chance, check it out! Ross's happy little trees will make you smile

The entire experience was fun: great setting in the park and wonderful performances by the cast…read moremembers!'n

This is such a hidden gem in Raleigh. It's a tiny theatre that produces live plays and…read moreentertainment. They post their schedule online and have flyers at the theater. We came here to see multiple plays such as Dracula, Santa land Diaries, and Hair. You can book your tickets online. They do offer military and student discounts. You just have to show proof that it applies to you upon arrival. They tend to sell out of most of their shows. They have an adorable concession stand that serves refreshments inside the lobby. There are quite a few great restaurants nearby, so this makes for a great date night!

Wonderful older theater brings back memories....they always have very good (and affordable) movies…read moreand live entertainment. Very comfortable seating in a place where there's always a good show, be it a movie or live entertainment! GO!! You'll love it!!

I like this venue. We didn't really have an issue with parking, but the normal parking area is…read moreunder renovation. Plan ahead. The venue was serving food and had several options of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. There isn't a bad view. We sat in section F and had a good view of the stage. The audio was good, but at times it was difficult to hear. Can't wait to go to another event.

Wonderful concert hall. Comfy seats. Great sight lines and views. The hall is not too big but not…read moretoo small either. Easy parking and smooth security and entry process. Clean and tidy inside. Very reasonable pricing for the symphony. A "must do" for any Raleigh visitor (and resident!)

We discovered this little venue a few years back. Blink and you will miss the sign for it. Small…read morebut intimate. They put on great plays and it is open seating. Very small lobby area that fills up quickly, as a line forms to get in. Small concession stand. Small bathrooms! But they provide Quality entertainment and a great evening out!

We're so fortunate to live in an area with so many great venues for live theatre and Common Ground…read moreis no exception. I had the opportunity to attend their play called "A Trailer Park Christmas" ($23 per ticket) which is in its 8th year and is consider a local holiday tradition. I should first point out that this is a very causal theatre with a gravel parking lot and tiny lobby. Concessions were displayed on a dry erase board but well equipped with several types of beer and wine to include $3 PBR and $4 red and white wines. It has open stadium seating that can accommodate about 55 people and it's touted as "A small space where big things happen." I can't begin to tell you how much fun the show was. Lots of audience participation and they even passed out several snacks during the show. To include Doritos topped with canned easy cheese to go along with the trailer park feel. The actors are very talented and wonderful singers. I laughed so hard I peed a little and everyone is our group agreed to come back next year to watch the play again. If you are looking for a casual evening out I highly suggest CGT.