Meymandi Concert Hall
Stavros Halkias is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Baltimore, Maryland and currently based in Queens, New York. His latest special "Fat Rascal" is out now on Netflix. His debut special, “Live at the Lodge Room” reached a million views in its first four days and currently sits at over 6.4 million views. Last year, he was named to Vulture’s 2023 list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and identified by GQ as “at the front of a new wave of comedians.” His podcast “Stavvy’s World” debuted at #3 on the iTunes comedy charts and garnered hundreds of thousands of subscribers in its first year. He’s a former co-host and founding member of the popular podcast “Cum Town,” which ran from 2016-2022 and he was recently featured in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi series “Command Z.” He’s set to lead his own feature in 2024, starring in the upcoming road-movie comedy “Let's Start a Cult”, which he co-wrote. Halkias is also an accomplished model, walking in Kid Super’s Paris fashion week show in 2023 where he was described by Vogue as “the plus-est of plus size models”. His goal is to get just famous enough to buy his mother a nice home and then quit show business to open a surf and turf restaurant in East Baltimore.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
“Their unique blend of traditional Irish folk music and contemporary sensibilities is testament to their ongoing dedication to preserving and innovating Irish folk music for a new generation of listeners.”
The 'Step It Out World Tour’ combines the infectious energy of the well-known song mixed with a lively celebration of music and dance! Expect an unforgettable night packed with hits, heartfelt harmonies, and the energetic spirit of Irish tradition.
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Entry Requirements
Memorial Auditorium
Please plan to arrive early.
This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.
Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Brass Transit
North America's number one Chicago tribute band, Brass Transit, has toured for over a decade—dazzling audiences with flawless performances of Chicago hits like “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” and “You're the Inspiration.” Now, they're joining your North Carolina Symphony for one night only!
The band's show includes all the hits from Chicago's golden age. With a world-class horn section, a rocking rhythm section, and vocals stacked sky high, Brass Transit transports its audience back to the freewheeling days of the seventies.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Brass Transit
North America's number one Chicago tribute band, Brass Transit, has toured for over a decade—dazzling audiences with flawless performances of Chicago hits like “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” and “You're the Inspiration.” Now, they're joining your North Carolina Symphony for one night only!
The band's show includes all the hits from Chicago's golden age. With a world-class horn section, a rocking rhythm section, and vocals stacked sky high, Brass Transit transports its audience back to the freewheeling days of the seventies.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
Cary Ballet Company features the full-length ballet, Coppélia. This fable is a charming story about the dollmaker Dr. Coppélius and his creation, Coppélia. She is so beautiful, so lifelike as she sits in his window reading a book. No one will suspect she is a mechanical doll. Villager Franz is captivated by her beauty and wants to meet her. But his fiancée Swanhilda wants to show Franz who Coppélia really is. Swanhilda hatches a plan to reclaim his love to marry him after the ceremonial dedication of the town clock.
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Memorial Auditorium
Gillian Welch’s rich and remarkable career spans over twenty-five years, and she and her musical partner David Rawlings are a pillar of the modern acoustic music world. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone.
In celebration of the twenty year anniversary of the Welch-Rawlings partnership, the two launched an archival branch of Acony Records, entitled Boots, dedicated to releasing outtakes, demos, bootlegs, and live recordings from their copious vault. Thus far they have released five album’s worth of music with more on the way.
In 2018, Welch was the first musician to receive the Thomas Wolfe Prize for Literature. The award is bestowed by University of North Carolina Chapel Hill’s Department of English & Comparative Literature and recognizes contemporary writers with a distinguished body of work. 2019 saw Welch and Rawlings nominated for an Academy Award for “Best Original Song” where they performed their singing cowboy duet, written for the most recent Coen brothers’ film, live on the show. In 2020 the duo released All the Good Times, the first album under both their names, and won the GRAMMY for the Best Folk Album.
Recently, they were crowned with the Berklee American Masters Award and honored by Americana Music Association with a Lifetime Achievement for Songwriting.
Welch and Rawlings continue to tour the world in support of their music while simultaneously writing and lending their talents to countless fellow artists’ projects. They are continuously working to release their acclaimed catalog on phonograph records of the highest possible fidelity.
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Memorial Auditorium
The Blues is a musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It's authentically raw; transforming tragedy adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, Pokey Bear, West Love, J-Wonn, Theodis Ealey, and Live in the Flesh Band.
*This event was previously scheduled for February 21. Please email pac.info@raleighnc.gov with any questions regarding your tickets.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Alessio Bax, piano
Ravel: La valse
Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Albéniz: Selections from Suite Española
Stravinsky: The Firebird
Your North Carolina Symphony conducted by Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto performs Stravinsky’s shimmering showpiece The Firebird. Plus, pianist Alessio Bax plays Nights in the Garden of Spain.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
PBS North Carolina Presents An Evening with Ken Burns
Secure your seat for this exclusive screening and panel discussion featuring acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and other esteemed panelists who will discuss North Carolina’s role in the American Revolution. To help support this and similar events from PBS North Carolina, tickets for this event are $70 per person.
PBS North Carolina proudly presents an evening with award-winning documentarian Ken Burns. Join us at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts for an exclusive advance screening of carefully curated clips from, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt. Following the screening, Ken Burns and local historians, Kathleen DuVal and Warren Milteer, Jr. will participate in a panel discussion about the film and North Carolina’s role in this tumultuous period.
With your contribution of $70.00 in support of PBS North Carolina events, you will receive one (1) ticket to this special event. Please note $70.00 is a tax-deductible contribution. Ticketmaster and venue fees are not tax-deductible. Tickets are also available at the box office.
Thank you for your support of PBS North Carolina!
We look forward to seeing you on May 15!
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Memorial Auditorium
FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE
Rekindle your passion for Swan Lake. This season’s production brings Swan Lake back to its roots, inspired by Marius Petipa’s original 1895 version and Tchaikovsky’s resonant score. The story, revolving around the tragic romance of Prince Siegfried and the swan princess Odette, reveals the universal dialogue between light and darkness, love and deception.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Swan Lake based on original choreography by Marius Petipa
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Fletcher Opera Theater
Join us for a special evening celebrating 100 years of Hazel Dickens, a pioneer in bluegrass and an inspiration to generations of women in traditional music. Grammy-nominated all-woman string band Della Mae will lead this tribute, joined by California bluegrass icon Laurie Lewis and by Alice Gerrard, Dickens’ partner in the landmark duo Hazel & Alice.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
North Carolina Master Chorale
Hear the magnificent Requiem—one of Mozart’s most personal works—performed by your North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and renowned guest vocalists.
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Kennedy Theater
Instructor: Dr. Kristi Vincent Johnson
This 3-session intensive is tailored for actors and dancers seeking to delve into the essentials of jazz dance for musical theater. Students will master fundamental jazz choreography commonly featured in theater productions, focusing on expressive movement, musicality, and dynamic performance skills. Through structured exercises and choreography, participants will refine their ability to quickly pick up movement, deepen their mind-body connection, and confidently embody various styles.
The class highlights the interplay between movement and storytelling, empowering performers to breathe life into choreography in a captivating and compelling manner. By the course's conclusion, students will have acquired practical tools for translating choreography into vibrant, unforgettable performances that resonate with audiences.
This course is for performers at all levels and provides an indispensable foundation for individuals aiming to excel in musical theater and movement-based roles. Its versatility ensures that it caters to the needs of all students, regardless of their current performance level, making them feel included and valued.
Memorial Auditorium
The hobbits are coming! Experience the best music from "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit" and "The War of the Rohirrim" for the first time - presented by a star guest from the films! Enjoy the unique musical world of J.R.R. Tolkien in a magnificent concert featuring the voice of legendary Saruman actor Sir Christopher Lee and the Orchestra and Choir of the Shire: From the menacing sounds of Mordor and the shrill attack of the Black Riders to the beautiful, lyrical melodies of the Elves. Brand new: The music from "The War of the Rohirrimi", the new LOTR film and prequel to "The Two Towers"! A star guest from the films presents the best music from "The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & War of the Rohirrim - The Concert." Get your tickets now while they are available!
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Memorial Auditorium
Experience “The Music of Hans Zimmer and others – A Celebration of Film Music”! The best film music from Dune, James Bond, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and many other top productions – in a breathtaking concert event with The Hollywood Film Orchestra, choir, star soloists, and selected film sequences – as well as illumination and laser projection. Dive into the musical cosmos of Hans Zimmer!
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Raleigh Dance Theatre
Have you ever seen an elephant dance ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures in a submarine? Look no further! Your North Carolina Symphony and guest artists bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
Presented by WNCU, Grammy Award winning jazz singer Samara Joy is heading to a stage near you! Hear hits from “Portrait” when she makes a stop in Raleigh.
A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. Joy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021, followed a year later by Linger Awhile, her breakout Verve debut, of which DownBeat said, “With this beautiful recording, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released, as well as the EPA Joyful Holiday. Her new Verve album, Portrait, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, showcases the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
Come celebrate North Carolina’s rich artistic heritage with a daytime event honoring the latest recipients of the North Carolina Heritage Award, the state's highest honor for folk arts. This biennial awards show draws a large and enthusiastic crowd to recognize and honor distinguished award recipients, who range from acclaimed musicians to folks who quietly practice their art in family and community settings. Five honorees will share the inspiring stories of their lifelong dedication to craft through live on-stage interviews, documentary film presentations, musical performances, and a display of artwork. Full of music, art, and community, this uplifting afternoon will leave you feeling proud to call North Carolina home.
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Memorial Auditorium
Shaan, is an Indian playback singer, composer, actor and television host. He sings primarily in Hindi, Bengali, Kannada and Telugu language. Known as the "Golden Voice of India", Shaan is considered among the greatest playback singers of India. He is also noted for his songs in the romantic genre, mainly during the 2000s. Shaan is a recipient of two Filmfare Awards and three International Indian Film Academy Awards.
Show is promoted by Arvind Mahajan and his companies Safesplash swim school, AKM investments, Sharkeys cuts for kids to Raise awareness on water safety from drowning.
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