Arrive curious. Leave inspired.
WOLFPACK WELCOME WEEK
The Second City on AUG 23 at 7:30pm in Stewart Theatre
Join NCState LIVE for hilarious sketch comedy and improv from The Second City – the group that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key, and Steve Carell!
STUDENTS: Get your tickets August 19 before they go on sale to the general public on August 21.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Tablao Flamenco
at the Lincoln Theatre
SEPT 13 at 7:30pm
Experience the magnetic energy of flamenco dance and music. Tablao Flamenco brings a fresh approach to a night of flamenco, transforming the Lincoln Theatre in Downtown Raleigh into an intimate nightclub like those found in Andalusia, Spain.
This special event is not available as part of our subscription package. 6+ Subscribers will get 25% Off tickets!
NCState LIVE | MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES
Create Your OWN Series of 3+ SHOWS (with NO FeeS) from AUGUST 14-25!
Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet
SEPT 26 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
Audience favorite, Dee Dee Bridgewater, is a triple Grammy-winning jazz vocalist. In addition to the collection of Grammys, Dee Dee won a Tony for her role as Glinda in the 1975 Broadway production of The Wiz, she’s an NEA Jazz Master, and she serves as Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations. Join us in Stewart Theatre for this powerful homecoming!
Nobuntu
OCT 9 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
Returning to NCState LIVE’s stage by popular demand, Nobuntu, an all-female a cappella quartet from Zimbabwe, thrills audiences with their rich harmonies and a song selection that spans traditional Zimbabwean rhythms to gospel and R&B. Be treated to an evening of pure voices, combined with lively percussion, traditional instruments such as the mbira (thumb piano), and vibrant dancing.
Larry & Joe
OCT 26 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
On a mission to show that music has no borders, Larry Bellorín, a legend of Llanera music from Monagas, Venezuela has teamed up with Joe Troop, a Grammy-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. As versatile multi-instrumentalists, and singer-songwriters, the duo are electric!
Huang Yi’s
HUANG YI & KUKA
NOV 15 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
Acclaimed Taiwanese choreographer and inventor Huang Yi and his robot companion KUKA blend razor sharp precision and stunning artistry, harmoniously weaving together the art of modern dance and the science of mechanical engineering.
BONUS EVENT: Stay for a chat with the artists and local experts on A.I. and humanity.
Matthew Whitaker
JAN 26 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
Pianist Matthew Whitaker is a star on the rise. This 3-time Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award winner has played the Apollo Theater, The Today Show, 60 Minutes and is an advocate for people with disabilities. With his exceptional talent and his effortless charm, a concert with Matthew is a sheer delight.
Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East
FEB 6 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
Called the “Hendrix of dhol” by Manchester Salon (UK), Sunny Jain is most known for founding the pioneering band Red Baraat, which has electrified our stage many times. Sunny’s back with a new project exploring his roots as a first-generation South Asian–American raised on jazz and prog rock and a penchant for inducing joy wherever he goes.
Wakka Wakka Productions’ The Immortal Jellyfish Girl
MAR 7 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
A New York Times Critic’s Pick, this post-apocalyptic puppet play (for adults and older children) blends innovative projection, original music, and captivating puppetry by Wakka Wakka Productions that soars through dimensions unconfined by time, gravity or biology.“Humor, emotions, and storytelling verve” – The New York Times
DakhaBrakha
MAR 23 at 7:30pm
Stewart Theatre
Returning for their third appearance to close our mainstage season, we’re thrilled and grateful DakhaBrakha will be making the trek to Raleigh from Kyiv, Ukraine. A fusion of Ukrainian folk and whimsical theatricality, their hypnotic sound has inspired audiences across the world. We couldn’t be more thrilled that DakhaBrakha is back to close our Mainstage season!
FAMILY MATINEES
Make it A FAMILY PACKAGE of 2+ SHOWS (with NO FeeS & 20% off Adult tix) from AUGUST 14-25!
Lightwire Theater’s Dino-Light
OCT 20 at 3pm
Stewart Theatre
This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually stunning and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of electroluminescent puppetry and music. Loved by audiences all over the world and Semi-finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Lightwire Theater makes dinosaurs glow in this inventive tale!
Recommended for creative minds ages 5 to 10 and their grown ups.
Huang Yi’s
HUANG YI & KUKA
NOV 16 at 3pm
Stewart Theatre
Acclaimed Taiwanese choreographer and inventor Huang Yi and his robot companion KUKA blend razor sharp precision and stunning artistry, harmoniously weaving together the art of modern dance and the science of mechanical engineering.
BONUS EVENT: We’ll have a robot party for families after the show!
Recommended for curious minds ages 8 and up and their grown ups.
Wakka Wakka Productions’ The Immortal Jellyfish Girl
MAR 8 at 3pm
Stewart Theatre
Looking for an adventurous outing for your tweens and teens? This action-packed puppet play set in the year 2555 follows an orphan and a jellyfish girl who might just save us all. The stunning production by creative geniuses Wakka Wakka Productions, soars through dimensions; unconfined by time, gravity or biology.
Recommended for inquisitive minds ages 10 and up and their grown ups.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Dasan Ahanu’s
Saints & Aints
James B. Hunt Library
March 28 & 29
Nationally recognized Triangle-based poet Dasan Ahanu will be in residence with NCState LIVE for 2024 – 25 academic year. During his residency, Dasan will create a new work of theatre called Saints & Aints, which will premiere in the cutting-edge James B. Hunt Jr. Library – a place where Dasan often sits to write his poetry. Saints & Aints is part Sunday service reinterpretation, part juke joint reimagining, and part underground dance club escapism. This work invites the audience into a communal celebration of life, faith and joy!
LIVE@Lake Raleigh
April 10 & 24 | May 8 & 22
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NCState LIVE is supported in part by grants from the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission, South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
