Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
* In repertory with The Pitmen Painters.
Performance dates: February 4th, 6th, 12th, 18th, & 20th at 7:30pm; February 13th & 14th at 2:00pm
Inspired by the real-life quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, this play weaves together history, resilience, and art in a deeply human story. It’s about creativity as survival, and the bonds that hold a community together through generations.
ONCE book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
August 13 – 30, 2026
*not included in season subscriptions
Due to popular demand, we are bringing ONCE back to the Murphey School stage! Join us for a remount of our 2025 production of this modern musical about a young immigrant woman and a Dublin street musician who form a bond through their shared love of music.
Come early to catch a pre-show music set each performance! Pre-show starts approximately 30 minutes before curtain.
ONCE is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Learn more about ticket discounts (including $5 student tickets, educator discounts, military discounts, and Pay-What-You-Can day) on our Plan Your Visit page.
Have accessibility concerns? Review our options on the Accessibility page. Give us a call at (919) 834-4001 or email development@burningcoal.org to request accommodations or give feedback.
REVIEWS
Moderate Profanity
Appropriate for audiences 13+
US-based Burning Coal Theatre company stages works that are experienced viscerally, unlike more traditional, linear plays where audiences are most often asked to observe without participating. Using the best local, national and international artists available, they produce explosive re-examinations of overlooked classics, modern classics and new plays that address ideas important to our community. They strive to achieve high-energy performances with minimalist production values. Burning Coal was founded by Artistic Director Jerome Davis and Managing Director Simmie Kastner. It began as an itinerant company, performing in spaces across the Raleigh, North Carolina area.