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Durham Performing Arts Center

123 Vivian Street
Durham, NC 27701

Durham Performing Arts Center is a theatre in Durham, NC.

Upcoming Shows

Death Becomes Her

Nov 10 – Nov 15, 2026

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!

Mamma Mia!

Dec 29 – Jan 3, 2027

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

Feb 5 – Feb 7, 2027

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

Hadestown

Mar 5 – Mar 7, 2027

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

Wicked

Mar 31 – Apr 18, 2027

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

May 11 – May 16, 2027

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

May 26 – Jun 6, 2027

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

Jul 13 – Jul 18, 2027

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...

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Articles

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at DPAC

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at DPAC

by April Sigler · October 31, 2026

Despite a committed cast, impressive transformations, and moments of humor, Mrs. Doubtfire struggles to capture the charm and heart of its beloved source material.…

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh

Review: DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at Theatre Raleigh

by April Sigler · October 22, 2026

With a hilarious cast, clever direction, and plenty of over-the-top antics, Theatre Raleigh’s Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors delivers a delightfully campy evening filled with nonstop laughs and Halloween fun for you to sink your teeth into.…

Review: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at DPAC

Review: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at DPAC

by April Sigler · October 14, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending is funny, charming, and profoundly human - this beautiful production left me laughing, crying, and wishing I were a Helperbot so I could experience it all over again.…

Review: THE PROM at Cary Players

Review: THE PROM at Cary Players

by April Sigler · September 27, 2026

Cary Players’ The Prom is a laugh-filled celebration powered by a talented cast. Beneath the Broadway satire and over-the-top comedy is a moving message about acceptance, community, and having the courage to be yourself.…

Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Review: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

by Jeffrey Kare · September 24, 2026

Buena Vista Social Club is the latest in a long line of jukebox/biomusicals. This one in particular is set in Havana, Cuba from the 1950s to the 1990s. The story follows four prominent musicians. Over the course of their lives, they experienced the effects of communism and the rise of Fidel Castro, …

Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

Review: Theatre Raleigh's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME

by Jeffrey Kare · August 13, 2026

Based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel of the same name and (to a lesser extent) Disney’s 1996 Academy Award nominated animated film musical. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is set in 15th century Paris.…

Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT

Review: ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME at Theatre Raleigh ACT

by April Sigler · July 27, 2026

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.…

Past Shows

32 total · showing 1–10

The Notebook

The Notebook

Jul 14 – Jul 19, 2026

A Love Story for the Ages Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. "Full of butterfly-inducing...

The Notebook – The Musical

The Notebook – The Musical

Jul 14

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 greatest love story of our time, the tale of Noah and his beloved Allie rises like cream to the top. The star-crossed lovers’ tale huddled up...

HAMILTON

HAMILTON

May 20 – Jun 14, 2026

America's #1 Musical A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation...

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

May 5 – May 10, 2026

The Most Spectacular Show of the Season THE PARTY’S ROARING IN THE TRIANGLE! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” ( Entertainment Weekly ). Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Tony Award®-winning new musical...

Santana

Apr 3

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 Oneness Tour. Fans can expect a dynamic showcase of Santana's high-energy music spanning a remarkable fifty-year career, featuring well-loved...

Stereophonic

Stereophonic

Mar 17 – Mar 22, 2026

The Most Tony-Nominated Play of All Time The most Tony Award-winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time. STEREOPHONIC mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a...

Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen

Feb 17 – Feb 22, 2026

The Hit Broadway Musical from Global Superstar Alicia Keys Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you've never felt before – HELL’S KITCHEN , a new musical from...

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Dec 28 – Jan 17, 2026

The Season's Must-See Show Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is coming to the Triangle. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play...

Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants

Dec 16 – Dec 21, 2025

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 “thrilling, dazzling” life ( Time Out New York ) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical!...

The Outsiders

The Outsiders

Dec 2 – Dec 7, 2025

Tony Award Winner! Best Musical The 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 film, this thrilling new musical features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by...

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