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DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

123 Vivian Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701
Durham, NC 27701

Upcoming Shows

Hamilton (Angelica Company)
Hamilton (Angelica Company)
May 19 – Jun 14, 2026

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 (Angelica Company)
May 20 – Jun 14, 2026

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 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...

The Notebook
Jul 14 – Jul 19, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club
Sep 22 – Sep 27, 2026
Maybe Happy Ending
Oct 13 – Oct 18, 2026

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
Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

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
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...

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...

Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Hadestown (Non-Equity)
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...

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...

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...

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...



Review: Raleigh Little Theatre’s SCHOOL OF ROCK


by Jeffrey Kare - June 06, 2026

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


by April Sigler - June 04, 2026

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


by Jeffrey Kare - May 22, 2026

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


by April Sigler - May 12, 2026

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


by Jeffrey Kare - May 06, 2026

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


by April Sigler - April 24, 2026

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


by April Sigler - April 11, 2026

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


by Jeffrey Kare - April 02, 2026

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...

Review: Raleigh Little Theatre's 1776


by Jeffrey Kare - March 29, 2026

1776 tells the true story of how the United States of America was born. We follow John Adams as he attempts to convince members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for American independence from the shackles of the British monarchy....

Review: STEREOPHONIC at DPAC


by April Sigler - March 18, 2026

Stereophonic, the most Tony-nominated play of all time and winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Play, offers a compelling fly-on-the-wall look at a 1970s rock band recording their next album. With strong performances and music that feels like a character of its own, the show immerses you in the cr...

Past Shows

The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
May 5 – May 10, 2026

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
May 5 – May 10, 2026

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
The Naked Magicians
Apr 14

Comedy...

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...

Stereophonic
Stereophonic
Mar 17 – Mar 22, 2026

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
Hell's Kitchen
Feb 17 – Feb 22, 2026

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
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Dec 28 – Jan 17, 2026

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
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...

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Dec 2 – Dec 7, 2025

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
Elf The Musical
Nov 26 – Nov 30, 2025

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
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Nov 14 – Nov 16, 2025

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
SIX
Oct 28 – Nov 2, 2025

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
The Sound of Music
Oct 7 – Oct 12, 2025

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 Beauty and the Beast
Sep 2 – Sep 14, 2025

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 Wiz
Aug 5 – Aug 10, 2025

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
Les Misérables
Jul 15 – Jul 20, 2025

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
Some Like It Hot
Jun 17 – Jun 22, 2025

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
May 29

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
Back to the Future: The Musical
May 20 – May 25, 2025

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
Kimberly Akimbo
Apr 29 – May 4, 2025

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
The Book of Mormon
Apr 8 – Apr 13, 2025

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
Beetlejuice
Mar 18 – Mar 23, 2025

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
Shucked
Mar 4 – Mar 9, 2025

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
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Jan 7 – Jan 12, 2025

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
'Twas the Night Before... By Cirque du Soleil
Dec 5 – Dec 15, 2024

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
Hadestown
Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2024

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
& Juliet
Oct 1 – Oct 6, 2024

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
Sep 9

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
Clue
Sep 3 – Sep 8, 2024

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!
MAMMA MIA!
Jul 30 – Aug 4, 2024

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
Disney's The Lion King
May 15 – Jun 9, 2024

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...

Videos


Almost Like A Dance in Raleigh Almost Like A Dance
Carolina Theater Workshop (6/26-6/27)
Dear Evan Hansen in Raleigh Dear Evan Hansen
Theatre Raleigh (6/03-6/21)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Raleigh Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Stone Soup Theatre Company (6/05-6/14)
The Notebook – The Musical in Raleigh The Notebook – The Musical
Durham Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/14)
Buena Vista Social Club in Raleigh Buena Vista Social Club
DPAC (9/22-9/27)
Shadows in Red Light in Raleigh Shadows in Red Light
Burning Coal Theatre Company (6/26-6/26)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Raleigh Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Durham Performing Arts Center (3/05-3/07)
Hair in Concert in Raleigh Hair in Concert
Fred Fletcher Park Amphitheatre (7/04-7/04)
Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical) in Raleigh Take My Death Away (A Halloween Musical)
Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre (10/08-10/10)
Shadows in Red Light in Raleigh Shadows in Red Light
Burning Coal Theatre Company (6/21-6/21)