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What opened in 1927 as a vaudeville theater has matured and diversified into a performing arts center that showcases dance, music, films, and plays. The interior, with its gilded classical-style ornamentation and marble statues, is its own attraction.
Dating from 1926, this Beaux Arts space hosts classical, jazz, and rock concerts, as well as film events and international film festivals. Check online for a full calendar of indie, retro, and all-around interesting films and live performances.
Founded in 1949, this playhouse stages professional shows and a host of children's programs in historic downtown Greensboro. Little-known comedy gems are its specialty.
The first professional Black theater company in North Carolina, this repertory offers performances throughout the year that educate and inspire. Every other August, it hosts the International Black Theatre Festival, a weeklong showcase of African American arts, which attracts tens of thousands of people to venues all over the city.
The professional theater in residence at UNC, PlayMakers Repertory's productions range from old-time radio dramas to large-scale musicals, using a variety of ingenious sets.
