An enchanted wonderland where toys come to life, children shrink and magically reappear and flying is possible. Featuring grand-scale illusions and a cast of over 100 accompanied by a live orchestra. The perfect family show the season, don't miss your chance to enjoy the festivities once more - or for the first time!

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is hitting the road once again in 2024, bringing their electrifying holiday rock opera to audiences across North America. To mark the 20th anniversary of their fourth studio album, The Lost Christmas Eve, the progressive metal group will perform 109 shows throughout November and December. Join them for a festive celebration that spans over two decades of Christmas magic! Along with The Lost Christmas Eve, fans can expect some of the band's greatest hits, making it clear why audiences keep coming back year after year.

First staged in 1974, this version of Charles Dickens' classic is an absolute must-see if you live in the Durham area. Cited as "one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theater history", the show turns the tale of Scrooge into a joyous musical comedy, packed full of spirit and show-stopping tunes, while still preserving the poignant heart of the original.

Nearly everyone knows the name C.S. Lewis, and if they don't, they surely know of the epic tale of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Lewis spawned a world that would remain a firm favorite for decades to come. Originated by actor David Payne and Bird and Baby Productions Christmas with C.S Lewis is one the company's leading productions in a history that has seen over 1000 performances worldwide.

Jim Brickman hits the road for the holiday season once again! Join the talented musician as he weaves together contemporary and traditional holiday favorites, plus all his legendary hits! Enjoy an unforgettable night with Jim Brickman this Christmas - it's a holiday MUST!

Christmas bells are chiming once more as The Raleigh Ringers return for 2024's Holiday Concerts! Created in 1990, the advanced community bell-ringing choir presents their unique approach to festive favorites from sacred music to rock and roll in this unmissable live performance. With ringing endorsements coming from audiences of ages, this is one experience you won't want to miss!

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

The Nutcracker is one of the country's favorite Christmas events, and one of the most performed ballets in the world! This magical story of dancing toys and a Nutcracker prince is paired perfectly with Tchaikovsky's beautiful score. An annual Nutcracker performance by your local ballet company is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family!

Get ready to be swept away by the twinkling timelessness of Cinderella, Rodgers, and Hammerstein's definitive rags-to-happy-ending story that has charmed and inspired audiences all over the world since its first broadcast with the legendary Julie Andrews on CBS in 1957. Don't miss this glorious production when it sweeps into your local theatre, where it is set to be an opulent affair with high-spirited choreography, stunning costumes, and a soundtrack of R&H's best songs.

In a premiere for the company, North Carolina Opera present their first ever Spanish language opera with Florencia en el Amazonas! Florencia Grimaldi is a star of the opera world, traveling in disguise down the Amazon to delight her hometown with a long-awaited concert, track down her long-lost butterfly hunter lover, and discover herself. Inspired by the writings of Gael Garcia Marquez, composer Daniel Catan draws on magical realism to weave a thoroughly enchanting and romantic tale.

Taking on the classic slow tempo Spanish Bolero, Carolina Ballet revives this thrilling take on Maurice Ravel's composition as choreographed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett. Originally written for Belle Epoque dancer Ida Rubenstein in 1928, it is widely considered Ravel's most famous composition and is a stunning display of dance-infused orchestral color that will delight audiences in February 2025, especially when paired with an anticipated world premiere from Amy Hall Garner.

Experience the Nutcracker as you've never experienced it before! Quite literally turning the beloved tale of Clara and her animate prince upside down, Clara's Trip is a heady fusion of gravity-defying cirque, music and festive storytelling that stands leagues above the myriad yearly revivals thanks to its artful staging, impressive athletics and well rehearsed precision-timing. Funny, feel good and perfect for the whole family, this contemporary take on a classic will have you on the edge of your seat and filled with holiday cheer.