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JOHN H. GATTIS-WENDELL TABB THEATER

3727 Fayetteville Rd.
Durham, NC



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 Third Day
The Third Day
Apr 17 – Apr 19, 2026

Wendell Tabb’s The Third Day, produced by Triangle Performance Ensemble, is a powerful show about redemption and forgiveness. The show is based on The Passion narratives...

Black Nativity Durham
Black Nativity Durham
Dec 19 – Dec 21, 2025

The beloved Triangle holiday classic, Black Nativity Durham presented by Triangle Performance Ensemble, returns to the stage December 19-21 2025 at the historic Hillside High...

The Story: African Americans Who Made a Difference
The Story: African Americans Who Made a Difference
Feb 16 – Feb 18, 2024

African Americans Who Have Made a Difference is a play about the struggles and accomplishments of Black Americans in the United States. The show takes...

Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors
Jan 19 – Jan 21, 2024

Little Shop of Horrors is a comedy rock musical by Howard Ashman. Little Shop of Horrors is a show about a florist named Seymour Krelborn who...

Black Nativity Durham
Black Nativity Durham
Dec 15 – Dec 17, 2023

Black Nativity Durham is a musical adaptation of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity produced by Wendell Tabb and Xavier Cason. Black Nativity is the African-American perspective...

Too Slow The Turtle
Too Slow The Turtle
Mar 17 – Mar 19, 2023

Durham’s Hillside High School Drama Department will conclude its 2022-2023 season of productions with the children’s show Too Slow The Turtle by Leroy Meadows based...

State of Urgency
State of Urgency
Feb 17 – Feb 19, 2023

Wendell Tabb's State of Urgency is both a riveting and brutal play about a community impacted by gun violence. The show is set in the...

Black Nativity Durham
Black Nativity Durham
Dec 16 – Dec 18, 2022

Black Nativity Durham returns to the stage after being virtual for two years. Black Nativity Durham is a soulful gospel celebration of the birth of...

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)
Hair in Concert in Raleigh Hair in Concert
Fred Fletcher Park Amphitheatre (7/04-7/04)
Little Women in Raleigh Little Women
Temple Theatre (10/15-11/01)
Zac Brown Band in Raleigh Zac Brown Band
Credit One Stadium (9/17-9/17)
Anastasia in Raleigh Anastasia
The Justice Theater Project (6/05-6/21)
Daniel Tosh in Raleigh Daniel Tosh
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center (10/18-10/18)
Hadestown (Non-Equity) in Raleigh Hadestown (Non-Equity)
Durham Performing Arts Center (3/05-3/07)
Mrs. Doubtfire in Raleigh Mrs. Doubtfire
DPAC (10/30-11/01)