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PlayMakers Repertory Company releases its 2012-13 season

By Katelyn Trela | March 14

In September, an intriguing line-up of modern American stories and commissioned premieres will begin for PlayMakers Repertory Company.

Django Haskins performs 'Painting the Town: A Rock n' Roll Life and the Souls of Four Great American Cities' January 20th and 21st at 8:00 p.m. in Gerrard Hall. Haskins writes, sings, and performs all his own songs based on his new book about the American cities he has toured as a musician.

Breaking the fourth wall in Gerrard Hall

By Britton Alexander | January 19

Audiences in Gerrard Hall this weekend aren’t expected to simply watch, applaud and leave.

Carolina Performing Arts takes a break in January to ready for spring season

By Deborah Strange | January 16

This month is relatively empty for Carolina Performing Arts. Rather than its usual four or five performances per month, Carolina Performing Arts presented ...

Brooklyn Rider brings classical music with a twist

By Kathryn Muller | January 10

Brooklyn Rider has performed in the Library of Congress, New York nightclubs and the Todai-ji Temple in Japan.

Process Series features performances still in development

By John Sherman | December 1

Though showing tonight at Historic Playmakers Theatre, Jared Mezzocchi’s one-man show — “Poppa, God Bless” — isn’t complete. The performance ...

Carolina Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ updated with magic tricks

By Deborah Strange | December 1

Carolina Performing Arts is presenting the world premiere of magician Rick Thomas’ updated “Nutcracker” this weekend at Memorial Hall.

UNC theater graduate, Estes Tarver, in the spotlight

By Mary Stevens | November 28

His colleagues agree that Estes Tarver deserves a standing ovation. While staging his acting career amidst greats like Oscar-winner Colin Firth and writing ...

UNC's arts venues seek increased ?nancial support from students in light of budget cuts

By Katelyn Trela | November 20

As funding for the University’s major arts organizations dwindles, the value of student support has grown.

'Still Black, Still Proud' celebrates music of James Brown

By Deborah Strange | November 15

Carolina Performing Arts is hosting a tribute to the historic James Brown tonight, led by saxophonist and composer Pee Wee Ellis, who was a part of Brown’s ...

Beethoven’s symphonies coming to Memorial Hall in their original form

By Nidhi Singh | November 10

Beethoven’s 19th century classical and romantic music is coming to Memorial Hall. The Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, an acclaimed orchestra ...

Carolina Performing Arts sponsors Samuel Beckett plays

By Sarah Haderbache | November 1

Irish accents and wordplay will begin a four-day run tonight. Carolina Performing Arts is sponsoring the performance of two of Irish absurdist playwright ...

Chapel Hill arts organizations kept afloat with donor help

By Katelyn Trela | October 11

In the about 20 square miles that make up Chapel Hill sit three nationally acclaimed organizations dedicated to the arts, which act as three windows to ...

Four-time Grammy winner Griffey will perform at Memorial Hall

By Deborah Strange | September 28

The opening night for the opera “Of Mice and Men,” in Sydney, Australia, this July ended in a six-minute standing ovation. Four-time Grammy winner ...

Pauper Players will perform 'Guys and Dolls' at the Carrboro ArtsCenter in November

By Alexis Jordan | September 20

In lieu of a permanent stage, UNC’s Pauper Players have performed all over campus. But their Fall production of “Guys and Dolls” won’t be seen ...

Carolina Performing Arts maintains student ticket prices despite budget cuts

By Katelyn Trela | September 15

In 2005, Carolina Performing Arts was built on $10 student ticket prices. Six years later, despite a decline of millions of dollars in University funding, ...

R&B pioneers, Mavis Toussaint and Allen Toussaint, to perform at Memorial Hall

By Katelyn Trela | September 13

Mavis Staples and Allen Toussaint will both appear at Memorial Hall in a showcase of their contributions to the music industry.

Carolina Performing Arts gets $750,000 for ballet project

By Tariq Luthun | July 19

Two years might seem a long way away, but when it comes to centennial anniversaries, it’s never too early to start preparing.

Carolina Performing Arts’ single tickets go on sale July 5

By Tariq Luthun | June 29

When it comes to reeling in world-class performers, few rival the reputation held by Carolina Performing Arts.

Branford Marsalis comes back to UNC

By Tariq Luthun | April 20

Branford Marsalis may not be as famous as his brother, Wynton — but his musical chops are just as exciting. In his first performance with the North ...

Carolina Performing Arts announces 2011-12 season

By From staff and wire reports | April 12

Carolina Performing Arts revealed its new season of performances this weekend.