SubscribeThe other night I was invited to a Carolina Ballet production at the Historic Memorial Auditorium which is the centerpiece of the downtown performing arts complex that features a dramatic atrium lobby with winding staircases and crystal chandeliers. What an awesome experience and what a great way to spend a Friday evening in Downtown Raleigh, NC.
A new day for the performing arts dawned in February 2001 with the opening of the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. The center features Meymandi Concert Hall, a 1,700-seat concert hall on the west side of Memorial Auditorium, and AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre, a 600-seat multi-purpose theater on the east side. Memorial’s “second stage,” used for rehearsals and small performances, also has been renovated and is now named the Kennedy Theatre. Historic Memorial Auditorium, the centerpiece of the and is an elegant setting for Broadway shows and much more. Rich with history, Memorial Auditorium nourishes an outstanding repertoire of performing arts events in grand tradition, providing sophisticated beauty, comfort, and convenience for patrons and performers alike. What an outstanding cultural resource for Raleigh.