The 2008 shows
Rumors
June 4 - 15
The Robber Bridegroom
June 18-29
True West
July 2 - July 13
Skylight
July 23 - August 3
Personals
August 6-17
Gods of Autumn
August 20-31
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ON STAGE NOW
The World Premiere Play
Gods of Autumn
Written and Directed by Tony Award Nominee Jack Murphy
and starring
Tony Award Winner Jarrod Emick and Jessica Phillips
August 20-31

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Photos from past productions
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Last Night of Ballyhoo (2006) |
Forever Plaid (2006) |
Beyond Broadway (2005) |
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Meet Me on the Corner of Broadway and Swing (2006) |
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (2005) |
Oleanna (2006) |
Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy is a professional theatre company whose mission is to serve the citizens of Raleigh, Wake County and Eastern Carolina by "keeping the lights on" and producing professional theatrical performances in the Kennedy Theatre at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts during the summer months. Hot Summer Nights goal is to produce great shows that are varied in type, attitude and scope and employ actor, stage crew and staff of all ages, races and creeds from North Carolina and Broadway. Hot Summer Nights will use our resources to nourish, celebrate and employ many theatrical groups, colleges, charities and citizens and support and assist the City of Raleigh with entertainment needs.






