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Lewis Black coming back to DPAC, October 17

Returns In An All New Show

Michael McDonald coming This Christmas to DPAC

An Evening of Holiday & Hits

Straight No Chaser to Play DPAC on November 24

A cappella superstars Straight No Chaser will share their “influence” on their North American fall tour, making a stop at DPAC on November 24

Gladys Knight and The O'Jays Come to DPAC

Family Reunion Tour 2013

American Dance Festival Announces 80th Anniversary Season

June 13-July 27, 2013

Rave Reviews for ANYTHING GOES at DPAC

Broadway's Best New Revival Wows the Triangle

WTVD ABC 11’S BARBARA GIBBS TO APPEAR IN ANYTHING GOES AT DPAC ON MARCH 21

Roundabout Theatre Company’s ANYTHING GOES will make its Triangle premiere March 19-24 at DPAC.

Sarah Silverman Coming to DPAC April 24

Outrageous Night with Comedy Queen

Kevin James Stand-up Comedy Tour Coming to DPAC June 5

Back by Popular Demand the King of Queens

Beauty and the Beast Returns to DPAC

The smash hit Broadway musical plays the Triangle’s DPAC: October 8-13

SNL's Seth Meyers Coming to DPAC on March 29

Star of Saturday Night Live

A Night of Superstar Comedy with CHRIS TUCKER Coming to DPAC April 19.

Jon Stewart comes to DPAC on March 2

Host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show"

NEEDTOBREATHE Coming to DPAC April 10

Must-see breakout rock group, NEEDTOBREATHE, with special guest Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors make stop at DPAC as apart of Drive All Night Tour 2013.

Hip Hop Superstar NAS Coming to DPAC on Fri, March 1

Hosted by Durham's own 9th Wonder

Carol Burnett Returns to DPAC on Mother's Day

Back By Popular Demand

DPAC Finishes 2012 with #5 National Ranking

For the third consecutive year, DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center announced it has placed among the most attended theaters in the U.S.

Daryl Hall and John Oates Return to DPAC in March

Number One-Selling Duo in Music History

Bull City Food and Beer Experience Coming to DPAC on February 24

Celebration of Local Food & Beer from Local & National Breweries

CASTING ANOUNCED FOR THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF THE BROADWAY SENSATION PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Troika Entertainment is pleased to announce the cast for the first national tour of the international hit, Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical.

Tony Bennett coming to DPAC, February 1

A Night to Remember with Music’s Best

DPAC Celebrates Fourth Birthday

1.5 Million Guests Agree, DPAC has become the Center for live entertainment in the Triangle

Amy Schumer Comes to DPAC, May 10

Comedy's Hottest Breakout Comedian

The Jim Henson Company Brings PAJANIMALS LIVE! to DPAC on April 3

Pajanimals Live: Pajama Playdate

THE NEDERLANDER ORGANIZATION CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF PRESENTING WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT

James M. and James L. Nederlander are Named “Living Landmarks” By New York Landmarks Conservancy

Smokey Robinson Coming to DPAC on April 5

America's Favorite Motown Legend

“LORD OF THE DANCE CREATED BY MICHAEL FLATLEY” COMING TO DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on March 10, 2013

Sixteen years ago, Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley launched; today, it is selling out arenas and theatres as the world’s highest grossing Irish dance show.

Cedric The Entertainer Returns to DPAC on December 1

QDR COUNTRY FOR KIDS CONCERT to Benefit N.C. Children’s Hospital

FIVE GREAT SHOWS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 14 AT DPAC

Tickets for five great shows in the SunTrust Broadway, 2012 / 2013 Season at DPAC will go on sale Friday, September 14 at 10 a.m.

Theresa Caputo Live at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center Tuesday, October 23

Star of TLC’s Long Island Medium

ZZ Top Comes to DPAC on October 10

Travel with DPAC and Durham Magazine to New York City for a Holiday Extravaganza.

November 30-December 2, 2012 Travel with DPAC and Durham Magazine to New York City for a Holiday Extravaganza.

Million Dollar Quartet On Sale August 10

NATIONAL TOUR MAKES ITS TRIANGLE PREMIERE AT DPAC, DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, DECEMBER 4-9

Indigo Girls With Full Band To Perform at DPAC, October 19

Anderson Cooper's 360 World View Coming to DPAC, September 21

Award-Winning Journalist and Best-Selling Author

Creed Coming to DPAC

All the Epic Hits, Intimate Theater Setting

Al Green Comes to DPAC, September 19

Legendary Soul Singer

Third Annual Cool Summer Nights Concert Series Features Nine Superstar Events

No Rain, No Heat, No Humidity - It’s Better Indoors at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

Winners Announced for 2nd Annual Triangle Rising Star Awards

Triangle Stars will Travel to NYC to represent Region on National Stage

Tickets On Sale June 22 for JERSEY BOYS

Tickets will go on sale June 22 at 10 a.m. for the Durham premiere engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS.

Davis Sedaris Returns to DPAC on October 26

Best-Selling Author and Humorist

Dennis Miller Coming to DPAC on September 8

FIVE-TIME EMMY-WINNER AND PREMIER COMEDIAN

Ted Nugent Coming to DPAC on August 9

World's Leading Guitar Showman

Back by "Popular" Demand, WICKED opens tonight!

BROADWAY’S BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER RETURNS TO DPAC, DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MAY 2-27.

MEAT LOAF Mad, Mad, World Tour Coming to DPAC

VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time

WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS

PERFORMANCES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 AT DPAC, DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Laff Mobb’s Love to Laff Comedy Tour Coming To The Carolina Theatre

Presented by DPAC and The Carolina Theatre

American Dance Festival Announces 79th Season

RACHEL YORK TO STAR IN ANYTHING GOES AT DPAC MAR. 19-24, 2013

BROADWAY STAR RACHEL YORK TO STAR AS RENO SWEENEY IN NATIONAL TOUR

Duran Duran Coming to DPAC

Summer's Hottest Ticket

Anita Baker Coming to DPAC

An Intimate Evening with R&B Superstar

Fantasy Broadway

Do you have what it takes to put together a successful Broadway musical?

Durham Performing Arts Center and Theatre in the Park Present Triangle Rising Star Awards at DPAC June 2nd

A Chance to Compete on National Stage

DANIEL TOSH Headlines Tosh Tour Twenty Twelve LIVE

Stand-up with Star of COMEDY CENTRAL® "Tosh.0" April 11

A Memphis vs. Durham Barbecue Tailgating Taste Off to Take Place prior to Thursday Memphis

Thursday, January 26, 2012; 5:30-7:30 Percentage of Proceeds to Benefit Non-Profit KidZNotes.

DPAC Sets New Attendance Marks in 2011

Durham Performing Arts Center ends 2011 with 68 sellout performances, 414,056 patrons and a #4 attendance ranking among US theaters

Memphis Composer Q&A- David Bryan

Memphis Composer Q&A- David Bryan

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS RESCHEDULE DATE AT DPAC, DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS RESCHEDULE DATE AT DPAC, DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Loretta Lynn Rescheduled

Loretta Lynn Rescheduled

Journalist, storyteller and humorist Ira Glass will make an appearance at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on March 24th, 2012.

10.12.11 - Journalist, storyteller and humorist Ira Glass will make an appearance at DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center on March 24th, 2012.

ADELE FORCED TO CANCEL U.S. TOUR DATES DUE TO ILLNESS

Adele has been forced to cancel her upcoming 10 city sold-out tour of the U.S. due to a haemorrhage into her vocal chord.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, 70s Philly Soul Trio, The O'Jays Coming January, 15. Tickets on sale Sept. 30 @ noon.

9.19.11 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, 70s Philly Soul Trio, The O'Jays Coming January, 15. Tickets on sale Sept. 30 @ noon.

Pioneers of Rock and Soul Daryl Hall and John Oates, Rock's Most Successful Duo in History, Coming December 7

9.14.11 Pioneers of Rock and Soul, Rock's Most Successful Duo in History Daryl Hall and John Oates Coming December 7. Tickets on sale Sept. 23 @ 10 a.m.

The Cutting-Edge Voice of Stand-up Comedy Will Be Coming October 21, Tickets On Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon!

9.9.11- The Cutting-Edge Voice of Stand-up Comedy Will Be Coming October 21, Tickets On Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon!

One of America's most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby coming January 21st

8.17.11- One Of America's Most Beloved Comedians Of All Time, Bill Cosby Coming January 21st, Tickets On Sale Friday, August 26th!

THE UNDISPUTED KING OF POP PARODY "WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC COMING TO DPAC OCTOBER 9

7.25.11- The Undisputed King Of Pop Parody Comes To DPAC October 9th. Tickets On Sale Friday, August 5th at 10 a.m.

THE BIGGEST-SELLING INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE MODERN ERA: KENNY G, DECEMBER 15

7.21.11- The Biggest-Selling Instrumentalist of the Modern Era Comes to DPAC December 15th. Tickets On Sale Saturday, July 30th at 10am.

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR COME FLY AWAY AT DPAC SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 2

7.12.11- The Cast Of The New Broadway Musical Come Fly Away Featuring Sinatra's Legendary Music Announcement, Tickets On Sale Now!

ROCK AND ROLL TRENDSETTERS AND ICONS BLONDIE AT DPAC SEPTEMBER 21

7.5.11- Rock and Roll Trendsetters and Icons Blondie Come to DPAC for the First Time September 21st. Tickets On Sale Friday, July 15th at 10am.

FRANK SINATRA'S COME FLY AWAY AT DPAC

6.6.11- The New Broadway Musical Come Fly Away Featuring Sinatra's Legendary Tunes Goes On Sale Friday, June 10th at 10am.

AN EVENING WITH PETER FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE 35 TOUR!

5.19.11- PETER FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE 35 TOUR COMES TO DPAC OCTOBER 5TH. ON SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH AT 10AM.

Grammy Award Winner Steve Earle Coming to DPAC

5.4.11- GRAMMY AWARD WINNER STEVE EARLE COMING TO DPAC SATURDAY, SEPT. 17TH. ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD.

MARTIN LAWRENCE COMING TO DPAC

4.17.11- COMEDIAN MARTIN LAWRENCE COMES TO DPAC JUNE 19, 2011. ON SALE FRIDAY, MAY 13TH AT 10AM.

DPAC WELCOMES ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT WITH AL PACINO- ONE NIGHT ONLY!

4.7.2011- ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENT WITH AL PACINO- ONE NIGHT ONLY, MAY 20TH! TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH.

David Gray Returns to DPAC July 3, 2011

3.31.11- DAVID GRAY RETURNS TO DPAC JULY 3, 2011. ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 10AM.

NEIL YOUNG ANNOUNCES SPRING SOLO TOUR KICKING IT OFF AT DPAC

3.7.11- NEIL YOUNG ANNOUNCES SPRING SOLO TOUR KICKING IT OFF AT DPAC Friday, April 15th. ON SALE FRIDAY.

THE DOME GROUP PRESENTS GRAMMY-NOMINATED DETROIT R&B SINGER KEM

2.25.11- GRAMMY-NOMINATED DETROIT R&B SINGER KEM WITH SPECIAL GUEST LEDISI APRIL 14TH. ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH AT 10AM.

DPAC Welcomes Grammy Winners YES! The Rite of Spring Tour Arrives March 24

2.10.11- Grammy Award Winner YES bring The Rite of Spring Tour to DPAC March 24, 2011. On Sale Saturday, Feb 19th at 10am.

Durham Performing Arts Center and Theatre in the Park Present

1.25.11- Durham Performing Arts Center and Theatre in the Park Present Triangle Rising Star Awards at DPAC

SOUL SENSATION EL DEBARGE AND SPECIAL GUEST

1.13.11- SOUL SENSATION EL DEBARGE COMING TO DPAC MAY 6TH. ON SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH AT 10AM.

YANNI IN CONCERT: April 12, 2011

12.13.10- YANNI IN CONCERT APRIL 12, 2011: On Sale This Friday, December 17th at 10am.

Steve Martin with The Steep Canyon Rangers

11.30.10- Steve Martin with The Steep Canyon Rangers on May 21, 2011. Tickets on Sale Friday, December 10th at 10am.

WANDA SYKES: ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S 25 FUNNIEST PEOPLE IN AMERICA

11.9.10- Wanda Sykes: Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People In America at DPAC in March. On Sale Friday, December 3rd at 10am.

JERRY SEINFELD RETURNS TO THE STAGE

10.22.10- Jerry Seinfeld Returns to the Stage at DPAC February 12, 2011. Second Show Added for 9:30pm.

DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC

10.25.10- DPAC and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC Team up to Offer a Special Billy Elliot Halloween Treat.

DPAC, DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, THE CAROLINA THEATRE AND THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY TEAM UP TO PRESENT A SPECIAL ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCE WITH CHRIS BOTTI

10.21.10- DPAC, The Carolina Theatre, and The North Carolina Symphony Team Up To Present A Special Orchestral Performance with Chris Botti.

DPAC Celebrates More Milestones

10.19.10- Durham Performing Arts Center Celebrates its Top National Ranking and Welcomes 500,000th Patron

Making of a musical: Billy Elliot From Screen to Stage

Making of a musical: Billy Elliot from Screen to Stage

Rodney Carrington Comes to DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center

10.6.10- Rodney Carrington comes to DPAC on March 23, 2011. Tickets on Sale Friday, October 22nd at 10am.

DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS MICKEY'S MAGIC SHOW

9.24.10- DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS MICKEY'S MAGIC SHOW; On Sale Monday, October 4th at 10am.

ON SALE SATURDAY, October 2nd!

9.24.10- Join Us Saturday, October 2nd for Disney's The Lion King Exclusive Purchase Opportunity beginning at 7am at the DPAC Ticket Center.

An Evening with Garrison Keillor at DPAC

9.13.10- Garrison Keillor Returns to the DPAC Stage March 7th. On Sale Friday, September 24th at 10am.

Monty Python's SPAMALOT is Coming to DPAC

8.25.10- MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT IS COMING TO DPAC THIS MAY. TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 AT 10AM.

QDR Country for Kids concert at DPAC to benefit N.C. Children's Hospital

8.16.10- QDR COUNTRY FOR KIDS CONCERT AT DPAC TO BENEFIT N.C. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL: ON SALE FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH.

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.

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.

DPAC Continues to Take Top Honors

6.15.10- DPAC is recipient of The Independent Weekly Best of Award for Live Theatre and The Herald Sun Reader's Choice Award for Best Entertainment.

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.

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. Tickets On Sale Friday, May 21st.

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.

WICKED COMPANY MEMBERS TO SING NATIONAL ANTHEM ON MONDAY AT DBAP

4.25.10- WICKED Company Members to Sing National Anthem and Throw First Pitch on Monday at DBAP.

WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS

4.14.10- WICKED ANNOUNCES LOTTERY FOR $25 SEATS. READ FOR MORE DETAILS.

DPAC DOES IT AGAIN

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

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON

3.19.10- DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES THIRD SPECTACULAR SEASON.

The News and Observer Review: Fabulous but Frank

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

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

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

Paula Deen Postpones Chef Tour at DPAC

2.18.10- Paula Deen Postpones Chef Tour at DPAC.

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

2.1.10- Become a DPAC GUILTY ONE and Earn Points for Cool Junk.

WICKED Sets DPAC First-Day Sales Record

1.15.10 - WICKED Sets DPAC First-Day Sales Record.

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

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

Wilco Sets Ticket Sales Record

1.9.10 - Wilco Sets Ticket Sales Record

Celebrity Chefs Tour First Triangle Apperance at DPAC

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

An Evening with Wilco at DPAC

1.4.10 - Wilco to perform at DPAC on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8pm. Tickets on sale this Friday, Jan. 8th at 10am.

AN EVENING WITH STEVE WINWOOD

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

DPAC Inclement Weather Policy for The Phantom of the Opera

12.17.09- DPAC Inclement Weather Policy for The Phantom of the Opera.

DPAC Celebrated Attendance Milestone

12.7.09- On Friday Evening DPAC 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

12.2.09- Platinum Award Winning Artist David Gray Makes DPAC his Only NC Tour Stop on April 9th. Tickets on sale Friday, Dec. 11th.

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

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

Ticketmaster Kiosk Available Now at DPAC

11.11.09- Ticketmaster Kiosk Available at DPAC Making DPAC the First Performing Arts Center in the Carolinas to Utilize this Convenient Technology.

Princess Katie and Racer Steve

10.21.09- Kid Rockstar Band Princess Katie and Racer Steve Coming Feb. 6, 2010. On Sale Friday, October 30th at 10am.

Sepcial Broadway Engagement: Hairspray!

9.29.09- Special Broadway Engagement: One Night Only! Hairspray: February 24, 2010. On Sale Friday at 10am.

Disney Live! Rockin' Road House

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

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

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

Jackson Browne

09.02.09- Jackson Browne to perform solo acoustic tour on November 11, 2009. On-Sale Friday, September 25th at 10am.

Bright Future Ahead

8.17.09- Venues Today: Bright Future Ahead: Sellouts and healthy revenues boost new DPAC.

Imagination Movers

7.7.09- Disney's Imagination Movers Announced for Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm. On Sale Saturday, August 15th at 10am.

Roger Daltrey of The Who Comes to DPAC

Roger Daltrey of "The Who" Coming October 28, 2009 at 7:30pm. On Sale Friday, August 7th at 10am.

Leonard Cohen

7.23.09- Leonard Cohen's World Tour Makes DPAC One of Only Fifteen US Cities on Nov. 3, 2009. Tickets On Sale Friday, August 7th at 10am.

The Australian Pink Floyd

7.10.09- The Australian Pink Floyd- BIG PINK - GREATEST HITS WORLD TOUR 2009, On Sale Friday, July 24 at 10am.

DPAC Creates Even More Benefits for Season Ticket Holders

6.27.09- DPAC Includes Complimentary Parking to List of Benefits for Season Ticket Holders

Tori Amos- Sinful Attraction Tour

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

Robin Williams Rescheduled for October 14, 2009

5.17.09- Robin Williams Rescheduled for October 14, 2009.

Steve Miller Band On-Sale

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

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.

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

SunTrust Broadway Season tickets go on sale now!

Comedian Kathy Griffin Performs at DPAC on April 23

Double Emmy winning and Grammy nominated comedian Kathy Griffin, joins the DPAC comedy line-up on April 23rd.