RiverTowne Players

RiverTowne Players Rivertowne Players is a community theatre company dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of New Bern through the magic of theatre.
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Entertaining audiences, while fostering creativity and connection among our volunteers and in our community. RiverTowne is a non-profit 501- c3 organization whose purpose is to enrich and entertain the residents in Eastern North Carolina by providing quality theatre. Local artists, actors and musicians are given an opportunity to showcase their many talents.

πŒπ”π‘πƒπ„π‘ 𝐁𝐘 ππŽπ„ πŽππ„ππ’ π“πŽππˆπ†π‡π“!!!Edgar Allen Poe's most iconic stories come to life onstage tonight at 7:30!To our killer c...
08/28/2026

πŒπ”π‘πƒπ„π‘ 𝐁𝐘 ππŽπ„ πŽππ„ππ’ π“πŽππˆπ†π‡π“!!!

Edgar Allen Poe's most iconic stories come to life onstage tonight at 7:30!

To our killer cast and crew, we cannot wait to see all of your talent and hard work shine on stage. Break all of your legs!!

(If you've read this entire post, The Spirit of Poe has seen you. Tag someone in the comments or tragedy will befall you at the stroke of midnight)

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/rivertowne-players/68af436f42de24472539f15f/tickets #/productions-view

It’s National Dog Day, so of course we have to introduce these two! πŸ’•πŸΎWe’re thrilled to officially welcome Maverick as R...
08/26/2026

It’s National Dog Day, so of course we have to introduce these two! πŸ’•πŸΎ

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Maverick as Rufus and Gemma as Bruiser to the cast of Legally Blonde Jr.!

These two four-legged stars have some very important roles to playβ€”and we’re pretty sure they’re going to steal the show. We can’t wait for you to meet them when Legally Blonde Jr. hits the stage!

🎟️ Come see Maverick, Gemma, and the rest of our amazing cast!
Get your tickets here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/rivertowne-players/68af46b60fc61b6ae6ef7066/tickets #/productions-view

Happy National Dog Day from all of us at RiverTowne Players!

π‘©π’†π’‰π’Šπ’π’… 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘ͺπ’–π’“π’•π’‚π’Šπ’ ~ 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 π’ƒπ’š 𝑷𝒐𝒆 πŸ”ͺ⚰Our cast is dying to show you the world of Edgar Allan Poe brought to life on stage...
08/23/2026

π‘©π’†π’‰π’Šπ’π’… 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘ͺπ’–π’“π’•π’‚π’Šπ’ ~ 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 π’ƒπ’š 𝑷𝒐𝒆 πŸ”ͺ⚰

Our cast is dying to show you the world of Edgar Allan Poe brought to life on stage starting this Friday.

Until then, here's a snapshot of the process that's making all of it possible!

We can't wait for you to join us: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/rivertowne-players/68af436f42de24472539f15f/tickets #/productions-view

(Photo Credit: Eric DeHaven)

πŸ–€ ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT…The doors open on a world of mystery, madness, murder and Edgar Allan Poe.Murder By Poe, Jeffrey...
08/22/2026

πŸ–€ ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT…

The doors open on a world of mystery, madness, murder and Edgar Allan Poe.

Murder By Poe, Jeffrey Hatcher’s darkly theatrical mystery, opens Friday, August 28 at the Historic Masonic Theatre.

Seven tales. One darkly imaginative evening. And just six performances.

August 28–30 & September 4–6
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 3:00 PM
Historic Masonic Theatre, New Bern

🎟️ Tickets available at rivertowneplayers.org, at the theatre, and at Nautical Wheelers.

The countdown begins. One week until Poe.

Get ready for another trip through the Music Time Tunnel. Boomer Mania is BACK with even more memories, music and fun!Jo...
08/21/2026

Get ready for another trip through the Music Time Tunnel. Boomer Mania is BACK with even more memories, music and fun!

Join us at the Masonic Theatre for Boomer Mania 1.5, a high-energy return to the songs that defined generations, featuring favorite hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

If these songs were the soundtrack to your life or you just love great music. Come sing along, remember a few things you forgotten, and have a whole lot of fun with us. ❀️🎢

Saturday, September 12
Masonic Theatre
Tickets & info: https://www.rivertowneplayers.org

Turn back the clock. Turn up the music. Boomer Mania is back!

Upon a dark and dreadful night, a woman in white was lost within a wood. Her only shelter? A house of murderers. πŸ”ͺ🩸Murde...
08/19/2026

Upon a dark and dreadful night, a woman in white was lost within a wood. Her only shelter? A house of murderers. πŸ”ͺ🩸

Murder by Poe retells and reimagines many a terrible tale by the acclaimed gothic poet on the Masonic Stage starting NEXT WEEK!

Join us from Friday, August 28th until Sunday, September 6th while we uncover the mysteries of the house, and the skeletons that lie within the closets of its denizens.

https://www.rivertowneplayers.org

(Photo Credit: Eric Dehaven)

The game is afoot… and the clues are getting darker. πŸ–€Step into the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe with Murder by Poe....
08/18/2026

The game is afoot… and the clues are getting darker. πŸ–€

Step into the shadowy world of Edgar Allan Poe with Murder by Poe. A clever, suspenseful theatrical puzzle filled with mystery, wit, and just the right touch of the macabre.

Can you solve the mystery before the final revelation?

🎭 Murder by Poe
πŸ“… August 28–September 6
πŸ“ Masonic Theatre, New Bern

Tickets are on sale now at https://www.rivertowneplayers.org

Edgar Allan Poe himself is taking a look at our upcoming production of Murder by Poe… and he seems intrigued πŸ‘€Now he nee...
08/13/2026

Edgar Allan Poe himself is taking a look at our upcoming production of Murder by Poe… and he seems intrigued πŸ‘€

Now he needs YOU to help bring this mysterious show to life! We’re looking for volunteers to help welcome our audiences and make each performance a success.

Join us on any of our show dates!
8/28-30 & 9/4-6

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FAAA729A3F8C52-64933948-murder #/

Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or looking for a fun way to get involved (and see a show for free btw, with some food thrown in), we’d love to have you join us!

08/05/2026

πŸ–€ A storm. A strange house. A room full of suspects.

When a lost traveler seeks shelter, she finds herself trapped inside a deadly mystery inspired by the dark imagination of Edgar Allan Poe.

Can she solve it before she becomes the next victim?

🎭 Murder by Poe
πŸ“… August 28–September 6
🎟️ https://www.rivertowneplayers.org

08/04/2026

✨ The wait is over✨

After weeks of clues and plenty of guesses, we're excited to officially unveil the Rivertowne Players 2027 Season!

From beloved classics to bold new favorites, this season is filled with stories that will entertain, inspire, and bring our community together. We can't wait to welcome you to the theater for another unforgettable year.

We're also proud to introduce Rising Stars, RiverTowne Players' new signature youth theatre festival and the culmination of our youth education pathway. Two Journeys. One Invitation. Featuring two productions performed simultaneously by our Junior Company and Teen Company, this exciting new festival creates even more opportunities for young performers to learn, grow, and shine.

The best part?
You don't have to wait to reserve your seat. Season subscriptions are available now! See all seven productions for the price of six and enjoy an entire year of unforgettable theater.

Become a Season Subscriber here: https://www.rivertowneplayers.org/our-2027-season

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Masonic Theatre, 514 Hancock Street
New Bern, NC
28560

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