Lewis Black

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The King of Rant

Comedian Lewis Black announced that he’s bringing his Off The Rails tour to DPAC.

Black says, “If you have to ask why I am calling this the Off The Rails Tour, then we are truly off the rails.”

Lewis Black, known as the King of Rant, uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger pointing to skewer anyone and anything that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.

A Grammy Award winning stand-up, Lewis Black performs more than 200 nights annually, to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the United States.

Lewis Black does a live streaming show called THE RANT IS DUE at the end of each of his standup performances. This show is written by the audience watching throughout the world and also by the audience in the area of each show. With so much to get off their chests, people use Lewis’ platform to Rant about what is on their minds. These rants are now also available on his podcast, Lewis Black's Rantcast.

LEWIS BLACK continues as the longest running contributor to THE DAILY SHOW on Comedy Central. He has had comedy specials on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and Epix. In 2001, he won Best Male Stand-Up at the American Comedy Awards. His newest special which is currently nominated for a Grammy Award, Thanks for Risking Your Life, was his last live performance before the Covid lockdown. He has released twelve comedy albums, including the 2007 GRAMMY Award-winning The Carnegie Hall Performance. He won his second GRAMMY Award for his album Stark Raving Black and has published three bestselling books: Nothing’s Sacred (Simon & Schuster, 2005), Me of Little Faith(Riverhead Books, 2008) and I’m Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, 2010). In 2012, he performed eight sell-out shows at Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway as well as did one of his two HBO Specials BLACK ON BROADWAY. In 2015, Black notably voiced the character “Anger” in the Academy Award winning film from Pixar, “Inside Out.”

For Mature Audiences.

Accessibility

Performances with open captioning are available upon request by e-mailing customerservice@dpacnc.com or by calling 919-680-2787 at least ten business days in advance of the scheduled performance.

Performances with audio description are available upon request by e-mailing customerservice@dpacnc.com or by calling 919-680-2787 at least ten business days in advance of the scheduled performance.

Performances with sign language are available upon request by e-mailing customerservice@dpacnc.com or by calling 919-680-2787 at least ten business days in advance of the scheduled performance.

For other services and accomodations, visit our Accessibility Page here.

Age Requirement

Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at this performance. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests.

NEW - Cashless Payments for Snacks and Beverages at DPAC

Cash is no longer accepted for snack or beverage purchases at DPAC’s lobby bars or snack and beverage stands.
Snack and beverage purchases now require payment using credit or debit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay or a DPAC gift card.
If you happen to arrive at DPAC with cash only, guests may purchase a DPAC gift card in $20 increments at our Entry Lobby Guest Services window. These gift cards can then be used at any lobby bar or snack and beverage stand.

Content Advisory

For Mature Audiences.

DPAC offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions will appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official website of each show to learn more about the show you are coming to see at DPAC. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at GuestServices@dpacnc.com.

Doors Open

Our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time.

DPAC for All

DPAC has reserved select seating starting at $29.50 + taxes per ticket, exclusively for residents of Durham for most Broadway shows and select special events, including Lewis Black.

DPAC for All tickets are available at the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina – Ticket Center at DPAC, located at 123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC 27701. Please ask for “DPAC for All Seating” to purchase these seats.

Sales end one month prior to the opening night performance of each show or while supplies last.

Here is a list of the other shows that offer City of Durham Residents tickets.

Event Schedule

7:00 PM- Lobby Doors
8:00 PM- Performance Begins

* Please note all times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

Face Covers - Optional

Based on personal preference, face covers are welcome at this event, but not required.
Please note that health or safety requirements are subject to change per requirements of local or state officials or as specified by individual shows.

Inclement Weather

All performances scheduled at DPAC normally take place as planned. For more information on our inclement weather policy, please visit INCLEMENT WEATHER FAQ.

Photography / Video Recording

At DPAC, each event that we host determines their own policy on photography and video recording using mobile phones. We enforce these policies at their direction.
This event has not yet communicated to DPAC, their specific policy regarding photography and video recording using mobile phones.
DPAC will make every effort to communicate this policy to guests in an email before the event.
Once you arrive at DPAC, you can also ask a staff member, look for specific signage near the doors to the seating area, or listen for pre-show announcements.
GoPro’s, tablets, and cameras of any kind are prohibited at all DPAC events.

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Safety First - Bag Check

For your safety, all guests and their bags are subject to inspection before entry.
This inspection may include the use of metal detectors.
Restricted items include, but are not limited to: Alcohol, Cameras, Glass Bottles, and Weapons of any kind.
In addition, no large bags are allowed including backpacks and large purses 12 or more inches deep.
Small clutch purses are STRONGLY recommended.
For family shows that allow very young children, diapers bags are allowed for guests with infants and toddlers (child must be present).
Safety first is our goal. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback at guestservices@DPACnc.com

Tickets

Most tickets buyers purchase right from our website using the Buy Tickets button on this page.
In addition to purchasing online, DPAC offers several other ways to purchase the seats you want to the best Broadway, concerts, comedy, family shows and special events in North Carolina.
Our computerized ticket system enables you equal access to great DPAC seats whether you buy online, by phone, or in person at DPAC.
For more details, visit our Purchase Seats page for complete information on purchasing great seats for all events at DPAC.
All tickets for DPAC events are fully digital and only accessible via your mobile device. A mobile ticket is the safest, most convenient, and flexible way to receive and manage your tickets while increasing protection against fraud. To learn more about mobile entry, please visit our Mobile Entry FAQ.

Vaccination / Negative Test Result – NOT REQUIRED

Given the declining number of cases and the declining percentage of people who test positive here in our region, this show will no longer require verification of vaccination status or a negative test result as a condition of attending events.
DPAC continues to encourage guests to consider public health guidance or advice from their medical providers on becoming fully vaccinated, receiving the booster vaccine (if eligible) or being regularly tested before coming to an event at DPAC.
Please note that health or safety requirements are subject to change per requirements of local or state officials or as specified by individual shows.

Video Screens

Currently, this event has not approved using our video screens. Please feel free to check back closer to the event for updates. If approved, we will post notice here.

For many concert, comedy, and special events at DPAC, we offer added views of the stage with two big screens (size: 16’ x 9’) hung to the sides of the stage or above the stage. These big screens can add to the visual experience of our concert, comedy, and special events and give guests seated farther from the stage what we like to call “a tenth row view”. Approval to use these screens always rests with the visiting show and about half of all concert and comedy events do use these screens.

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