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. But what else is there to do when you’re a Helperbot 3, a robot that has long been retired and considered obsolete? When his fellow...
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 the journey of a struggling actor who will go to any length to be with his children after he loses custody in a bitter...
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 her) who lives in her shadow. They have always been the best of frenemies… until Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé away. As Helen...
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 of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s...
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 offers her a chance at escape, Jenna must weigh her commitments against a rare shot at freedom and recognition. Her customers, co-workers, and the...
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 a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic...
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 before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other...
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 meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the...
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 million people in 205 cities, 58 territories and 21 languages. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic, haunting and soaring score includes “The...
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 singer whose short but remarkable journey took him from teen idol to global sensation, inspiring generations of performers...
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.…
Past Shows
36 total · showing 31–36
Hadestown
Broadway's Tony and Grammy-Winning Best Musical COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN , where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony® Awards ® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new...
& Juliet
Broadway's Biggest New Hit Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous...
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 a premier venue for live entertainment. This recognition was announced on the day of its new season opening...
Clue
A Hilarious Mystery That Keeps You Guessing A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the...
MAMMA MIA!
The Global Smash Hit Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the...
Disney's The Lion King
The Show of a Lifetime More 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 best-loved musical returns to DPAC. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical...
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Ghost Light: Echoes of The Revoluton Garner Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26) |
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Raleigh Little Theatre (10/23-11/08) |
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Metamorphoses Titmus Theatre (10/01-10/11) |
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Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10) |
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Charlotte's Web Raleigh Little Theatre (4/09-4/25) |
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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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Mrs. Doubtfire DPAC (10/30-11/01) |
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Finding Nemo Raleigh Little Theatre (2/19-3/07) |
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Mamma Mia! Durham Performing Arts Center (12/29-1/03) |
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Hadestown DPAC (3/05-3/07) |
