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
Click on the title of each show for more info.
Win Tickets to a Show
Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy is proud to be part of the North Carolina
Wesleyan College "Cakes for Shakes" auction honoring Shakespeare's 444th
birthday. The auction will benefit the Wesleyan Players Visiting Artist
Fund. All the money raised will go to not only this fund but also Broadway
Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The winning bid for the Hot Summer Nights cake
will win two (2) tickets to a Sunday matinee of choice and be our special
guest in the sponsor tent. To bid on the Hot Summer Night's cake, click here.
The auction runs through May 16th so place your bid today and good luck!
Photos from past productions
[click on thumbnails to view larger photo]
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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) |
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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.






