John H. Gattis-Wendell Tabb Theater
3727 Fayetteville Rd.Durham, NC 27707
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
The Third Day
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 in the Bible and a modern adaptation of the end times. Two families are brought together to stage the...
Black Nativity Durham
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 School in Durham. Rated one of the top holiday traditions in Durham and the Triangle area. Get your...
The Story: African Americans Who Made a Difference
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 the audiance on a journey from the beginning of African-Americans story in the United States from their captivity in West Africa...
Little Shop of Horrors
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 feeds a plant who comes to life. Little Shop of Horrors has received many awards including Drama Desk Award for Best Musical and Drama...
Black Nativity Durham
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 of the Nativity story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The production is a soul-stiring show in two acts...
Too Slow The Turtle
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 on the beloved children’s classic and one of Aesop’s Fables “The Tortoise and the Hare” March 17-19 2023. During...
State of Urgency
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 middle of 2020 America during the Black Lives Matter Movement in America and the continuing gun violence crisis in the United States. The play...
Black Nativity Durham
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 Jesus Christ. Black Nativity Durham is based on the play Black Nativity written by acclaimed poet and writer Langston Hughes. The...
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Ghost Light: Echoes of The Revoluton Garner Performing Arts Center (9/26-9/26) |
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MAMMA MIA! DPAC (12/29-1/03) |
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MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts (9/22-9/27) |
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Inside Out and Backwards (Theatre for the Very Young) Raleigh Little Theatre (1/20-2/07) |
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Knock, Knock (Theatre for the Very Young) Raleigh Little Theatre (11/18-11/29) |
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The Crucible Forest Theatre (10/09-10/18) |
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John Cameron Mitchell: Hedwig 25th Anniversary Movie Tour The Fillmore Charlotte (10/27-10/27) |
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Come From Away Raleigh Little Theatre (6/04-6/27) |
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Oedipus: King/Colonus PlayMakers Repertory Company (9/09-9/27) |
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Hadestown DPAC (3/05-3/07) |
