A Must-See Holiday Spectacular ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… is Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Memorable lines from this cherished classic inspired Cirque’s story about a jaded young girl who rediscovers the magic of the holidays. A festive flurry of love and cheer created especially for families, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… features thrilling acrobatics, lovable characters - and a soundtrack including holiday classics re-invented by Cirque du Soleil. The show was conceived and is directed by Cirque du Soleil Senior Artistic Director James Hadley, a 25-year veteran of circus productions and live theater.
Ages: Recommended for all audiences including couples, parents, grandparents, and kids alike.
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)
DPAC is at 123 Vivian St., Durham, NC.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (12/28/25-1/17/26)
Water for Elephants (12/16/25-12/21/25)
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)
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Bravo Broadway
North Carolina Symphony (2/13 - 2/14) | |
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Parton Me! Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal
Temple Theatre (2/19 - 3/8) | |
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Frozen
NRCA Squire Theatre (3/20 - 3/28) | |
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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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Fatherland
Bulldog Ensemble Theater (1/29 - 2/8) | |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Durham Performing Arts Center (5/19 - 6/14) | |
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Bright Star
Temple Theatre (4/16 - 5/10) | |
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Beetlejuice
Wilson Center-NC (5/29 - 5/31) | |
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