Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701Durham, NC 27701
Upcoming Shows
Maybe Happy Ending
Inside a one-room apartment in the heart of Seoul, Oliver lives a happily quiet life listening to jazz records and caring for his favorite plant....
Mrs. Doubtfire
Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows...
Death Becomes Her
Madeline Ashton is the most beautiful actress (just ask her) ever to grace the stage and screen. Helen Sharp is the long-suffering author (just ask...
Mamma Mia!
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits...
Waitress
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest in a nearby county...
Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — Hadestown invites audiences on...
Wicked
Winner of over 50 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long...
Operation Mincemeat
The year is 1943 and we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain...
The Phantom of the Opera
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is widely considered one of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular musicals. Since 1986, it has played to over 160...
Just in Time
Developed and directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge, Beetlejuice), Just in Time brings to life the story of Bobby Darin, the legendary...
Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT
Oops!… They did it again. Theatre Raleigh ACT has another hit on its hands thanks to an exceptionally talented cast whose infectious energy turns this Britney Spears jukebox musical into pure joy.…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at DPAC
DPAC’s touring production of The Notebook features outstanding performances and beautiful design that elevate an adaptation whose score never quite reaches the emotional heights of its source material.…
Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK
Based on Richard Linklater's 2003 film of the same name. School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.…
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Theatre Raleigh
Theatre Raleigh’s Dear Evan Hansen pairs a standout cast with inventive staging and powerful performances to deliver a deeply engaging evening of theatre. While the musical’s central themes feel more complicated with time, this production finds genuine heart in its exploration of loneliness, gri…
Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolu…
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre
BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre is a heartfelt and beautifully staged celebration of North Carolina storytelling, brought to life by a standout local cast and exceptional live band. Filled with warmth, strong performances, and deep care at every level of production, the show proves Temple Theatre is a…
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel of the same name. The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island, near New York City during the Jazz Age. The story centers on mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover Daisy Buchanan. This was one of two musical …
Review: RIDE THE CYCLONE at Theatre Raleigh ACT
Ride the Cyclone at Theatre Raleigh ACT is weird, high-energy, and a whole lot of fun. With standout vocals, strong ensemble work, and surprising emotional depth, this production proves these rising artists are ones to watch. Step right up and take the ride.…
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at PlayMakers Repertory Company
What do you get when you have six sassy Southern women in a salon? Something truly special. Steel Magnolias at PlayMakers Repertory Company shines through a standout ensemble of deeply authentic, lived-in performances, balancing sharp humor with emotional depth.…
Review: Theatre Raleigh's COME FROM AWAY
Come From Away is based on a true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small Canadian town turned into an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted t…
Past Shows
The Notebook
A Love Story for the AgesBased on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different...
The Notebook – The Musical
When it comes to tales of love, Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ is seen as the greatest love story ever. But when we’re talking about the...
HAMILTON
America's #1 MusicalA revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding...
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary...
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary...
The Great Gatsby
The Most Spectacular Show of the SeasonTHE PARTY’S ROARING IN THE TRIANGLE! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly)....
The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc...
The Naked Magicians
Comedy...
Santana
Carlos Santana, the GRAMMY-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist, is set to perform at DPAC on April 3, 2026, as part of the...
Stereophonic
The Most Tony-Nominated Play of All TimeThe most Tony Award-winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time. STEREOPHONIC mines the agony and...
Hell's Kitchen
The Hit Broadway Musical from Global Superstar Alicia KeysAli is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The Season's Must-See ShowBroadway’s spellbinding spectacular HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is coming to the Triangle. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like...
Water for Elephants
The New York Times Critic's Pick“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” - The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to...
The Outsiders
Tony Award Winner! Best MusicalThe winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS.Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola's iconic...
Elf The Musical
The Holiday Show of the SeasonELF THE MUSICAL, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life...
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
A Celebration of One of the World's Best-Selling Artists of All TimeAn uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is the inspiring...
SIX
The Return of the Pop Culture PhenomenonFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of...
The Sound of Music
One of the Most-Loved Musicals of All TimeFor 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly...
Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Disney's Newest BlockbusterBe Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and...
The Wiz
The Tony Award Winning Best Musical Selling Out Theatres Across The CountryTHE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first...
Les Misérables
Still the World's Most Popular MusicalCameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.This brilliant staging has...
Some Like It Hot
The Most Award-Winning Musical of the SeasonWinner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “A Super-Sized, All-Out Song-And-Dance Spectacular!”...
The DPAC Rising Star Awards
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...
Back to the Future: The Musical
Broadway's Most Electrifying New MusicalWinner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World...
Kimberly Akimbo
The Most Tony Award-Winning Show of the SeasonA new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5...
The Book of Mormon
Four Time DPAC Sellout ReturnsThe New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores...
Beetlejuice
Back by Popular Demand, Tim Burton's Sensational MusicalHe earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to DPAC. It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s...
Shucked
The Funniest Musical of the YearSHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a...
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
The Songs You Know. The True Story You've Never Heard - Until NowTHE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING,...
'Twas the Night Before... By Cirque du Soleil
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...
Hadestown
Broadway's Tony and Grammy-Winning Best MusicalCOME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony® Awards...
& Juliet
Broadway's Biggest New HitCreated by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. &...
DPAC
DPAC in Durham, North Carolina, has been nominated for the Theater of the Year Award by the International Entertainment Buyers Association, underscoring its status as...
Clue
A Hilarious Mystery That Keeps You GuessingA mansion. A murder. A mystery.Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy...
MAMMA MIA!
The Global Smash Hit Musical Based on the Songs of ABBAA mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Set...
Disney's The Lion King
The Show of a LifetimeMore than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when the Triangle's...
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Theatre Raleigh (8/12-8/15) |
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One Noble Journey Temple Theatre (1/28-1/31) |
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Million Dollar Quartet Cain Center for the Arts (8/08-8/23) |
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Maybe Happy Ending DPAC (10/13-10/18) |
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War Bonds Temple Theatre (2/04-2/07) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (9/12-9/13) |
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Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Fillmore Charlotte (10/27-10/27) |
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Wicked Durham Performing Arts Center (3/31-4/18) |
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Waitress DPAC (2/05-2/07) |