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
Valentine's C*CKtails and Jazz | Feb 14, 2026 | 7-10 PM | Wesley Charles | No Cover!
Feb 14
Special Valentine's Day Cocktails & Jazz: Wesley Charles & the Matt Reid Trio (Matt Reid, piano | Drew Hays, sax | Charlton Provatas, bass)Location: O.Henry...
O.Henry Hotel C*CKtails and Jazz | Jan 22, 2026 | 6-9 PM | Eleanor Faub, Set 1 | Vaughan Penn, Set 2
Jan 22
Cocktails & Jazz: Eleanor Faub Set 1 & Vaughan Penn, Set 2Location: O.Henry HotelDate: Thursday, January 22, 2026Time: 6:00-9:00 PMArtists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg...
O.Henry Hotel | Special Christmas Eve Jazz featuring Nishah DiMeo | December 24 | 6-9 PM
Dec 24
Special Christmas Eve Jazz: Nishah DiMeo & The O.Henry TrioDate: Wednesday, December 24, 2025Time: 6:00-9:00 PMEnjoy vintage craft cocktails and seasonal tapas while listening to...
O.Henry Hotel C*CKtails and Jazz | 1 Night, 2 Shows! Set 1:Noah Powell and Set 2: Alyson Williams | 6-9
Dec 11
Cocktails & Jazz: Noah Powell | Emmy Winner - Alyson WilliamsDate: Thursday, December 11, 2025Time: 6-9 PMArtists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and...
Videos