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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON-SALE FOR DPAC'S THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON-SALE FOR DPAC'S THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON

7.15.10- INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON-SALE FOR DPAC’s THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH AT 10AM.

VOCAL SUPERGROUP CELTIC THUNDER TICKETS ON-SALE AT DPAC

VOCAL SUPERGROUP CELTIC THUNDER TICKETS ON-SALE AT DPAC

7.12.10- VOCAL SUPERGROUP CELTIC THUNDER TICKETS ON-SALE AT DPAC FRIDAY, JULY 23 AT 10AM.

Twelve Days of Christmas with Vince Gill and Amy Grant at DPAC

Twelve Days of Christmas with Vince Gill and Amy Grant at DPAC

7.6.10- Twelve Days of Christmas with Vince Gill and Amy Grant On Sale Friday, July 30th at 10am.

TICKETS FOR DISNEY'S THE LION KING ON SALE

TICKETS FOR DISNEY'S THE LION KING ON SALE

6.22.10- TICKETS FOR DISNEY’S THE LION KING ON SALE AT DPAC ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2010

DPAC Continues to Take Top Honors

DPAC Continues to Take Top Honors

6.15.10- DPAC takes top honors as recipient of The Independent Weekly Best of Award for Live Theatre and The Herald Sun Reader's Choice Award for Best Entertainment for 2010.

Melissa Etheridge to Perform at DPAC

Melissa Etheridge to Perform at DPAC

6.4.10- Melissa Etheridge to Perform at DPAC on July 26th. Tickets on sale Friday, June 11th at 10am.

Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa to Perform at DPAC

Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa to Perform at DPAC

5.28.10- Blues Guitarist Joe Bonamassa to perform Nov. 20th. Tickets on sale Friday, June 18th at 10am.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, JUNE 7TH
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Make their Debut at DPAC

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Make their Debut at DPAC

5.14.10- Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Make their Debut at DPAC

Natalie Merchant Comes to DPAC

Natalie Merchant Comes to DPAC

5.14.10- Natalie Merchant Comes to DPAC August 30th. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 21st at 10am.

23rd Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival Collaborates with DPAC to feature the Legendary Buddy Guy

23rd Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival Collaborates with DPAC to feature the Legendary Buddy Guy

5.11.10- 23rd Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival Collaborates with DPAC to Feature the Legendary Buddy Guy.

Paula Deen Live! Comes to DPAC

Paula Deen Live! Comes to DPAC

4.29.10- Paula Deen Live! Comes to DPAC on Saturday, Jun e5th at 3pm. Tickets on sale Monday, May 3rd at 10am.

WICKED COMPANY MEMBERS TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM ON MONDAY AT DBAP

WICKED COMPANY MEMBERS TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM ON MONDAY AT DBAP

4.25.10- WICKED COMPANY MEMBERS TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM ON MONDAY AT DBAP.

Lewis Black Returns to DPAC

Lewis Black Returns to DPAC

Lewis Black Returns to DPAC this September. "In God We Rust" tour on sale Friday, April 30th.

WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS

WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS

4.14.10- WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS HELD DAILY FROM APRIL 21st through MAY 16th.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like the Holidays at DPAC

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like the Holidays at DPAC

4.12.10- - DPAC proudly announces their 2010 holiday line-up to include Celtic Thunder, A Christmas Carol, Christmas with Amy and Vince Tour, and the Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker.

DPAC DOES IT AGAIN

DPAC DOES IT AGAIN

4.5.2010- DPAC DOES IT AGAIN: DPAC Hosts Three More Sellout Events in March

AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL EXPLORES WHAT IS DANCE THEATRE?

AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL EXPLORES WHAT IS DANCE THEATRE?

3.25.10- American Dance Festival 2010 Season Announced. Tickets On Sale May 10th.

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON

2009 TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL TO LAUNCH SECOND NATIONAL TOUR

2009 TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL TO LAUNCH SECOND NATIONAL TOUR

3.5.10- 2009 TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL BILLY ELLIOT TO LAUNCH SECOND NATIONAL TOUR AT DPAC.

The News and Observer Review: Fabulous but Frank

The News and Observer Review: Fabulous but Frank

3.4.10- Read The News and Observer Review: Fabulous but Frank "Spring Awakening."

Mary Chapin Carpenter to Perform at DPAC

Mary Chapin Carpenter to Perform at DPAC

3.1.10- Mary Chapin Carpenter to Perform at DPAC this July. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 19th at 10am.

SPRING AWAKENING Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical Opens at DPAC Next Week

SPRING AWAKENING Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical Opens at DPAC Next Week

SPRING AWAKENING Winner of 8 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL Opens at DPAC Next Week

DPAC Continues String of Sellout Events

DPAC Continues String of Sellout Events

2.19.10- DPAC Continues String of Sellout Events

Paula Deen Postpones Chef Tour at DPAC

Paula Deen Postpones Chef Tour at DPAC

Paula Deen Postpones Chef Tour at DPAC

Norah Jones After the Fall Tour

Norah Jones After the Fall Tour

Norah Jones Coming to DPAC for After the Fall Tour on August 8, 2010.

Become a DPAC GUILTY ONE and Earn Points for Cool Junk!

Become a DPAC GUILTY ONE and Earn Points for Cool Junk!

Become a Member of the Spring Awakening Street Team

LEGENDARY RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND

LEGENDARY RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL-STARR BAND

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band at DPAC July 11, 2010. Tickets on Sale, Friday, Feb. 19th at 10am.

WICKED Sets DPAC First-Day Sales Record

WICKED Sets DPAC First-Day Sales Record

WICKED Sets DPAC First-Day Sales Record

Maze with Frankie Beverly Date Changed to February 12, 2010

Maze with Frankie Beverly Date Changed to February 12, 2010

Maze with Frankie Beverly Date Changed to February 12, 2010

WICKED On Sale Date Set for Friday, January 15th!

WICKED On Sale Date Set for Friday, January 15th!

WICKED On Sale Date Set for Friday, January 15th!

Wilco Sets Ticket Sales Record

Wilco Sets Ticket Sales Record

Wilco Sets Ticket Sales Record

Experience Hendrix Comes to DPAC Sunday, March 28, 2010.

Experience Hendrix Comes to DPAC Sunday, March 28, 2010.

Experience Hendrix Comes to DPAC Sunday, March 28, 2010.

Top ten Best-Selling Groups Ever- CHICAGO

Top ten Best-Selling Groups Ever- CHICAGO

Top Ten Best-Selling Groups Ever- Chicago Coming to DPAC May 18th. On sale Friday, Feb. 12th at 10am.

Celebrity Chefs Tour First Triangle Apperance at DPAC

Celebrity Chefs Tour First Triangle Apperance at DPAC

1.5.10- Celebrity Chefs Tour includes the celebrated Food Networks Paula Deen, Tyler Florence and The Neely's. *Revised

An Evening with Wilco at DPAC

An Evening with Wilco at DPAC

An Evening with Wilco - Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8pm.

Gary Allan Coming to DPAC

Gary Allan Coming to DPAC

Tough All Over Gary Allan to Perform at DPAC March 12, 2010.

Celtic Woman Adds Second Show

Celtic Woman Adds Second Show

Celtic Woman Adds Second Show

AN EVENING WITH STEVE WINWOOD

AN EVENING WITH STEVE WINWOOD

Legendary Steve Winwood at DPAC on February 9, 2010. Tickets on sale Monday, December 28th at 10am.

DPAC Holiday Hours

DPAC Holiday Hours

12.22.09- DPAC Ticket Center Will Be Open The Following Holiday Hours

DPAC Inclement Weather Policy for The Phantom of the Opera

DPAC Inclement Weather Policy for The Phantom of the Opera

DPAC Inclement Weather Policy for The Phantom of the Opera

Harry Connick Jr. Returns to DPAC

Harry Connick Jr. Returns to DPAC

Harry Connick Jr. Returns to DPAC February 16, 2010. Tickets on sale Monday, December 21st at 10am.

Celtic Woman at DPAC February 13, 2010

Celtic Woman at DPAC February 13, 2010

Celtic Woman "Songs from the Heart" Coming to DPAC February 13, 2010.

DPAC Celebrated Attendance Milestone

DPAC Celebrated Attendance Milestone

On Friday Evening DPAC's 250,000th Patron walked through the Door at Broadway's #1 Musical, The Phantom of the Opera.

Platinum Award Winning Artist David Gray at DPAC April 9, 2010

Platinum Award Winning Artist David Gray at DPAC April 9, 2010

Platinum Award Winning Artist of the #1 Hit "Babylon" David Gray Makes DPAC His Only NC Tour Stop on April 9, 2010. Tickets on Sale December 11th at 10am.

The Phantom of the Opera Phinally Arrives at DPAC

The Phantom of the Opera Phinally Arrives at DPAC

11.26.09- The Phantom of the Opera Phinally Arrives at DPAC!

The Multi-Platinum Artists The Moody Blues On Sale This Friday, December 4th at 10am.

The Multi-Platinum Artists The Moody Blues On Sale This Friday, December 4th at 10am.

The multi-platinum artists The Moody Blues On Sale This Friday, December 4th at 10am.

The Phantom of the Opera Opens Thursday, November 26th.

The Phantom of the Opera Opens Thursday, November 26th.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera Opens Thurs, Nov. 26th.

Ticketmaster Kiosk Available Now at DPAC

Ticketmaster Kiosk Available Now at DPAC

DPAC Becomes First Performing Arts Center in the Carolinas to Utilize this Convenient Technology

The Color Purple Back by Popular Demand

The Color Purple Back by Popular Demand

The Soul-Stirring Musical THE COLOR PURPLE Returns to DPAC for One Week Only!

Princess Katie and Racer Steve

Princess Katie and Racer Steve

The Ultimate Kid Rockstar Band Princess Katie and Racer Steve Come to DPAC February 6, 2010

Moody Blues Tour 2010

Moody Blues Tour 2010

Music Legacy Moody Blues Tour Comes to DPAC March 24, 2010

Sepcial Broadway Engagement: Hairspray!

Sepcial Broadway Engagement: Hairspray!

Special Broadway Engagement: One Night Only! Hairspray: February 24, 2010.

DPAC Announces the Group Advantage

DPAC Announces the Group Advantage

DPAC Announces the Group Advantage

Disney Live! Rockin' Road House

Disney Live! Rockin' Road House

Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show at DPAC April 3-4, 2010. On Sale Tues., Sept. 29th at 10am.

FunkFest On Sale Friday, Sept. 25th at 10am.

FunkFest On Sale Friday, Sept. 25th at 10am.

9.21.09- It's an Old School Reunion! FunkFest at DPAC October 30! On Sale Friday, Sept. 25th at 10am.

Phantom on Sale Friday, Sept. 18th at 10am.

Phantom on Sale Friday, Sept. 18th at 10am.

9.16.09 Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera on Sale Now. Great Seats Still Remain.

DPAC Club Announcement

DPAC Club Announcement

NEW DPAC Clubs for Teachers and Singles

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne announced at DPAC on November 11, 2009.

An Evening With Vince Gill at DPAC

An Evening With Vince Gill at DPAC

Vince Gill Coming to DPAC January. 22, 2010. Ticket on Sale Friday, September, 25th at 10am.

Bright Future Ahead

Bright Future Ahead

Bright Future Ahead: Sellouts and healthy revenues boost new DPAC

Alice Cooper Theatre of Death Tour

Alice Cooper Theatre of Death Tour

Alice Cooper Theatre of Death Tour at DPAC September 30, 2009.

The Fray Coming This September

The Fray Coming This September

The Fray Comes to DPAC Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Imagination Movers

Imagination Movers

Disney's Imagination Movers Announed for Thursday, October 15, 2009

Roger Daltrey of The Who Comes to DPAC

Roger Daltrey of The Who Comes to DPAC

Roger Daltrey of "The Who" Coming October 28, 2009.

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

David Copperfield "An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion" at DPAC

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen 2009 World Tour Makes DPAC One of Only Fifteen City Stops

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx "Blame It" Tour at DPAC September 2, 2009.

The Australian Pink Floyd

The Australian Pink Floyd

The BIG PINK- GREATEST HITS WORLD TOUR 2009 THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

Maxwell at DPAC on August 5th

Maxwell at DPAC on August 5th

Maxwell Summer 09 Tour at DPAC on August 5th.

DPAC Creates Even More Benefits for Season Ticket Holders

DPAC Creates Even More Benefits for Season Ticket Holders

DPAC Creates Even More Benefits for Season Ticket Holders

GREASE starring American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks

GREASE starring American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks

GREASE starring "American Idol" Winner Taylor Hicks as "Teen Angel" On Sale Friday, June 19th at 10am.

World Premiere CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION

World Premiere CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION

WORLD PREMIERE KICKS OFF AT DPAC CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION

Tori Amos- Sinful Attraction Tour

Tori Amos- Sinful Attraction Tour

Tori Amos- Sinful Attraction Tour On Sale Friday, June 5th

Robin Williams Rescheduled for October 14, 2009

Robin Williams Rescheduled for October 14, 2009

Robin Williams Rescheduled for October 14, 2009.

Books to Broadway-Students Attend Oprah Winfrey's The Color Purple

Books to Broadway-Students Attend Oprah Winfrey's The Color Purple

5.14.09- Books to Broadway-230 Durham Public School Students Attend Oprah Winfrey's The Color Purple as Essay Contest Winners

Steve Miller Band On-Sale

Steve Miller Band On-Sale

Steve Miller Band On Sale Friday, May 15th at 10am

Kathy Griffin Date Rescheduled for Friday, October 16, 2009

Kathy Griffin Date Rescheduled for Friday, October 16, 2009

4.23.09- Kathy Griffin Date Rescheduled for Friday, October 16, 2009

If There's a Show To See; Make it Spring Awakening.

If There's a Show To See; Make it Spring Awakening.

4.22.09 If There's a show to see, make it Spring Awakening.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan at DPAC June 9, 2009

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Steely Dan at DPAC June 9, 2009

Steely Dan at DPAC June 9, 2009 at 8pm.

Direct from New York Nederlander Presents the 2009-2010 SunTrust Broadway Series at DPAC

Direct from New York Nederlander Presents the 2009-2010 SunTrust Broadway Series at DPAC

Individual show tickets are due to go on sale beginning late summer. SunTrust Season Ticket Holders get first shot at the best seats including the season blockbusters WICKED and Phantom of the Opera. $99 Down and 5 easy payments for the 2009-2010 season.

India Arie

India Arie

INDIA ARIE will perform her "SoulBird Tour" with Special Guest KEM. The performance will also feature Laura Izibor and North Carolina's very own Yahzarah.

Comedian Kathy Griffin Performs at DPAC on April 23

Comedian Kathy Griffin Performs at DPAC on April 23

A multi-faceted performer with a rapid fire wit, she is probably best known for her four-year stint on the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan" as Vickie Groener, Brooke Shields' acerbic colleague.

Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Messina

Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Messina

The two men are putting together a nationwide tour that picks up where 2005's hugely successful "Sittin' In Again" reunion tour left off and making Durham Performing Arts Center one of their stops.

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