Al Pacino Comes to DPAC 5/20

One of the greatest actors in film history, Al Pacino comes to DPAC on Friday, May 20th, 2011 for A Once in a Lifetime Event with Al Pacino- ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join us as he shares his passion for acting and directing with film clips, including some never before seen footage. Sharing backstage tales from a lifetime in the world of theatre & film, Pacino will reveal the inner workings of his most personal work and will end with a question and answer session with the audience. The two part set will include a moderated creative process interview during the first half. The second half includes a one-man show where Pacino embodies some of the most memorable characters from his career.

Tickets go on sale to the public beginning April 15th at 10am:
· Online at DPACnc.com

· DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC

· Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000

· Ticketmaster outlets including Crabtree Valley Mall

Tickets start at $75 plus service charges. Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on Wednesday, April 13th. Joining the Friends of DPAC is free, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. Fans should check local listings for updated tour and ticketing information.

"Hosting iconic Al Pacino in this up close and personal interview is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for any film aficionado," said Bob Klaus, GM of DPAC. "He will give a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of the greatest actors and directors of our lifetime."
Al Pacino has created some of the most unforgettable character portrayals in cinematic history. Starring in over forty films that include The Godfather Trilogy, Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface, Serpico, Sea of Love, Dick Tracy, Heat, and Scent of a Woman, to name a few. Pacino is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner for his performance in Angels in America and most recently You Don't Know Jack for HBO. He is an 8 time Academy Award nominee and Tony and Oscar award winner. His commitment to acting as a profession and his constant screen dominance has established him as one of American cinema's true legends.
DPAC's upcoming lineup includes Yanni (April 12), Kem (April 14) and Neil Young (April 15). For more information about these and all DPAC shows please visit www.dpacnc.com.

About DPAC
The Durham Performing Arts Center is a 2,700 capacity multi-use theatre that features the hottest Broadway and family shows, high-profile concerts and incredible special events. Listed four times in the top 50 in Pollstar magazine's Top Theater Venues, and currently ranked #9 in US Theaters. DPAC has become a beacon of energy in the Triangle and the region's new home for world-class live entertainment. Operated under the direction of Nederlander and PFM, DPAC is also home of the SunTrust Broadway Series with over 10,000 season ticket holders and show stopping Broadway engagements of Disney's The Lion King, In The Heights and much, much more. For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos

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