The DPAC Rising Star Awards will take place on May 29, 2025, showcasing the talents of high school students from across central North Carolina in a celebration of musical theater. Hosted by Clay Aiken, the event will feature performances from 20 student finalists, with special guest appearances by Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee and previous award winners Conor Kruger and Alex Fluker. This competition, part of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, aims to recognize excellence in student performance and production, with awards including Best Actor and Best Actress. The program offers finalists the opportunity to advance to the national competition, further promoting the importance of arts education in schools.
Water for Elephants (12/16/25-12/21/25)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (12/28/25-1/17/26)
Hell's Kitchen (2/17/26-2/22/26)
Stereophonic (3/17/26-3/22/26)
Santana (4/3/26-4/3/26)
The Great Gatsby (5/5/26-5/10/26)
HAMILTON (5/20/26-6/14/26)
The Notebook (7/14/26-7/19/26)
The Outsiders (12/2/25-12/7/25)
Elf The Musical (11/26/25-11/30/25)
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical (11/14/25-11/16/25)
SIX (10/28/25-11/2/25)
The Sound of Music (10/7/25-10/12/25)
Disney's Beauty and the Beast (9/2/25-9/14/25)
The Wiz (8/5/25-8/10/25)
Les Misérables (7/15/25-7/20/25)
Some Like It Hot (6/17/25-6/22/25)
Back to the Future: The Musical (5/20/25-5/25/25)
Videos
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Durham Performing Arts Center (12/28 - 1/17) | |
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Stereophonic
DPAC (3/17 - 3/22) | |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Durham Performing Arts Center (5/19 - 6/14) | |
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Guilty Pleasure
Shadowbox Studio (1/2 - 1/4) | |
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MAPPING INSTINCTS: Neuroscience at PLAY with the Mind and Body
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre (4/16 - 4/19) | |
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O.Henry Hotel | Special Christmas Eve Jazz featuring Nishah DiMeo | December 24 | 6-9 PM
O.Henry Hotel / Social Lobby (12/24 - 12/24) | |
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The Highland Holidays Show
Sunset Theatre (12/10 - 12/10) | |
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