Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - February 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow u...
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - December 17, 2025
Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he fi...
Review: Poiema Artistry Theatre Co.'s IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Jeffrey Kare - December 07, 2025
Based on Michael Curtiz’ 1954 Academy Award nomination film musical of the same name. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have formed a successful song-and-dance act after World War II....
Past Shows
The Bridges of Madison County
Feb 14 – Feb 23, 2025
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, one of the most romantic stories ever written, is now an irresistible, two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Based on the...
Michael W. Smith Forever Tour
Mar 7
ark your calendars and reserve your seats for a Contemporary Christian concert that will be highly sought after!Michael W. Smith is one of the best-selling...
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