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  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.

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. As a further courtesy to our guests, DPAC recommends one parent or chaperone for every one child in attendance.

Photography and Video Recording is prohibited. All electronic devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras) must be turned off before entering the seating area. Cameras with detachable lens are not allowed into the building.

Not recommended for young children and preteens.  Contains strong language and adult themes.  Parental discretion is advised

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 or for many current Broadway shows, websites like Broadway.com are a good resource 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.

Lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to the start of the event and doors to the seating area open 30 minutes prior. 

DPAC has reserved select balcony seating for $20 + taxes per ticket, exclusively for residents of Durham for most Broadway shows including RENT.

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 $20 + taxes on balcony seating.

Act I: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Intermission: 20 minutes
Act II: 55 minutes
Total: 2 hours, 35 minutes

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

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

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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, we will also now restrict backpacks and any oversized bags larger than 12 inches x 12 inches x 10 inches (about the size of a standard milk crate). Safety first is our goal. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback at guestservices@DPACnc.com.

• 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.

The VIP Ticket Package includes seating in the first ten rows, and complimentary admission into the private, members-only hospitality area of the Johnson Lexus President’s Club at DPAC. Admission to the club includes complimentary snacks, water, and soft drinks along with access to a private cash bar for beer, wine, or mixed drinks.