Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts: July 2022–May 2023

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About the Centre

It’s hard to believe we’re gearing up for our 10th anniversary and we certainly have a lot to celebrate! Since 2013 the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre has established itself as the premier place our community gathers to celebrate the arts. We’ve come a long way since we first began to “Imagine the Possibilities,” and we can hardly wait to see what the future holds.

Like everyone else, we struggled to make it through the pandemic and even closed our doors for a few months. But thanks to our community’s support, which has been nothing short of amazing, we have come back better than ever.

Look no further than our 2022–23 Main Stage season and the incredible slate of performances guaranteed to entertain, enlighten, and yes – even educate. We invite you to dance in the aisles to your favorite Motown tune, solve a whodunit at our mystery dinner theater, laugh out loud with comedian Jen Kober, and celebrate the holidays at one of our spectacular Christmas shows. But that’s not all! We are especially excited to welcome AJ Croce, as he brings to life the music of his father, the legendary Jim Croce.

Tickets to these and all our 2022–23 Main Stage performances go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.

Finally, plans are well underway for our 10th anniversary celebration in the fall of 2023. Please be sure to stay connected, so you can plan to be a part of the exciting programs and performances scheduled to commemorate this special occasion.

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Thank you for your support of the Renaissance Centre! We look forward to seeing you soon!

JULY 23

malpass brothers

It wouldn’t be summer at the Renaissance Centre without a visit from everyone’s favorite brothers. The Malpass Brothers are coming into their own as international touring artists. Tickets go on sale June 8 at 10:00 am.

7:30 pm | Tickets: Reserved $20 – $30

SEPT 17-18

you’re a good man charlie brown (revised)

Explore life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This North Wake Theatre Production is guaranteed to please audiences of all ages.

Sept 17 11:00 am & 7:00 pm | Sept 18 3:00 pm Tickets: General Admission $20, Ages 12 and under $10

SEPT 23

a fall evening motown cabaret Pure Life Theatre Company will present A Fall Evening Motown Cabaret performed by their house band and sensational vocalists.

The evening will feature the music of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Supremes and Gladys Knight and the Pips and will have you on your feet dancing in the aisles.

7:30 pm | Tickets: Reserved $20 – $30

OCT 21

donna washington storyteller Donna Washin gton STORYTELLER

Donna Washington is an internationally known, multiple award-winning storyteller, spoken word recording artist, and author. A highly animated performer, she has been entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences for over thirty years.

6:30 pm | Free Admission, All Ages Location: Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.

OCT 22

party to a murder mystery dinner theater PARTY TO A

Produced by It’s A Mystery.

Parties are usually such happy occasions, but sometimes there are things that can put a damper on the festivities...like when unexpected guests show up...like when deep, dark secrets are revealed... like when someone is murdered! It will be up to you and your table of fellow sleuths to discover who the perpetrator...or perpetrators might be. Dinner will be catered by Cannon Catering. Visit the website for full menu.

6:30 pm | Tickets: Reserved $50 (includes 3-course dinner)

NOV 18

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Meet your friends at the Renaissance Centre for some summertime fun...in the fall. The Chairmen of the Board has pleased music lovers for over 30 years and is one of Soul Music’s all-time greats! Noted for hits like “Give Me Just A Little More Time” and “(You’ve Got Me) Dangling on a String.” Bring your dancing shoes!

7:30 pm | Tickets: VIP $40, Reserved $25, General Admission $20

DEC 10-11

plaid tidings a holiday edition of forever plaid

A perfect harmony Christmas version of Forever Plaid. Bring the family, this North Wake Theatre production is suitable for ages 6 and up.

Dec 10 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm | Dec 11 3:00 pm Tickets: Reserved $25

DEC 16-17

one christmas night in memphis

This show will transport you to Sun Records on December 4, 1956, when Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash met for an impromptu jam session. The group was nicknamed the “Million Dollar Quartet” in the media and rock ‘n’ roll history was made.

Dec 16 7:30 pm | Dec 17 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm Tickets: Reserved $20 – $35

JAN 27

comedian jen kober

Jen Kober will bring her original blend of stand-up comedy, storytelling, and improvised rock-n-roll comedy to the Renaissance Centre stage. She has appeared in several TV productions: 2019 Netflix: RuPaul and The Queen, and Dead To Me, 2019 Disney’s Diary of a Female President and 2017 and 2018 NPR Snap Judgement winner. This performance contains adult language and content. Please call the box office for more information.

7:30 pm | Tickets: General Admission $20 Adults

FEB 4

rosa parks & friends Presented by Bright Star Theatre, this production takes the audience on an amazing journey through time with Rosa Parks where some of the most remarkable figures in history come to life. This show gives a remarkable view of the challenges met by these amazing Black Americans.

11:00 am | Free Admission Location: Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.

FEB 11

shana tucker valentine’s day brunch

What could be more romantic than treating your valentine to a Jazz brunch featuring Shana Tucker. Cellist and singersongwriter, Tucker invites you in with her voice and captures your heart with her unique ChamberSoul style. She’s opened for heavy-hitters like the Indigo Girls and Blind Boys of Alabama and played several years in Las Vegas with Cirque du Soleil.

Brunch catered by Cannon Catering. Visit website for full menu.

11:00 am | Tickets: Reserved $60

MAR 3-4

wake forest film festival 2023

The Wake Forest Film Festival will spotlight passionate, creative and thought-provoking movies by some of today’s most promising and accomplished local, national and international filmmakers. The two-day film showcase will engage audiences with films of all lengths and genres. Intended for both the general public and film professionals.

Times TBA Tickets: General Admission $20 (all films for both days)

MAR 25

living rhythms african drumming

Living Rhythms performances are an educational, transformative, and exciting exploration of the drumming and dance of West Africa. The show begins with an attentiongrabbing surprise by the artists that will have you on the edge of your seat right from the beginning.

11:00 am | Free Admission Location: Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.

APR 22

croce plays croce featuring a. j. croce

A.J. Croce’s career spans three decades touring with a wide range of musicians: B. B. King, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson and the Neville Brothers. Many of Croce’s albums have appeared on Top 40, Americana, College, and Blues charts. His breakout CD That’s Me in the Bar charted in two separate decades. While A. J. has always traveled on his own musical road, he will bring his unique concert that celebrates both his own music and the music of his father, Jim Croce. Don’t miss this opportunity to see A. J. Croce play and sing the music of his father. He will transport you with “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim,” “Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels),” “Time in a Bottle” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and many more iconic hits.

7:30 pm | Tickets: Reserved $20 – $35

MAY 5

happy dan the magic man

Happy Dan is that slightly silly, can’t wait to see him loving uncle that every child loves. The laughter never stops as he struggles with his misbehaving props and the children come to his rescue. Happy Dan has traveled the world entertaining families for more than 30 years.

6:30 pm | Free Admission

Thank You to our Sponsors

We invite you to be a member of our Partners Circle, a dedicated group of donors who share a passion for the arts and our community. Your annual commitment ensures the Renaissance Centre has the resources to provide cultural arts experiences for all.

Visit wakeforestrencen.org for more information or call 919-435-9458.

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A convenience fee applies for online ticket orders.

Email: rcboxoffice@wakeforestnc.gov

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