DPAC officials announced today that the recently completed 2022 / 2023 season was a record-breaking year for attendance and events.  From July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, DPAC welcomed over 565,000 guests and hosted 252 events, making this year the theater’s biggest season ever.

 

In addition to welcoming a record number of guests and events, DPAC wraps up the year by being nationally recognized as the #1 theater in the U.S. by VenuesNow in their recently released 2023 mid-year rankings.  DPAC also was ranked as the #2 and #3 theater in the nation by Pollstar and Billboard Magazine.

 

Throughout the 2022 / 2023 season, DPAC hosted a variety of events including hit Broadway shows, superstar concerts, worldclass comedians, and special events of all kinds.  From unique solo performances by the biggest names in music, such as Brandi Carlile and John Mellencamp, to multiple sold out shows from top comedians Trevor Noah and Jim Gaffigan, DPAC brought the best of live entertainment to the Triangle.

 

DPAC’s signature series, Truist Broadway at DPAC, also presented the biggest Broadway shows direct from New York.  The season began with Disney’s newest hit musical Frozen and included the winner of ten Tony Awards, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the hottest ticket of the season, SIX the Musical, and six more incredible productions.  With almost 17,000 Truist Broadway members, DPAC remains one of the largest one-week subscription series in the country for Broadway.

 

With each event DPAC hosts, the center for live entertainment is committed to creating the best experience possible for each guest with their legendary red carpet customer service.  The values of quality, safety and service are always delivered with warmth, friendliness and an attention to detail, which has become a hallmark of the DPAC experience.

 

Owned by the City of Durham and operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), DPAC has been nationally recognized as a top-ten theater in the U.S. for over a decade.

 

Bob Klaus, General Manager of DPAC, said, “Every year, I continue to be humbled and awed by the power that live entertainment has to bring people and communities together.  This season saw record-breaking numbers of guests and performers return to DPAC.  It’s a privilege to be part of such a special place and the making of so many wonderful experiences and memories.” 

 

Top National Rankings

VenuesNow – DPAC #1 in America - Mid-Year 2023

In VenuesNow’s latest ranking, DPAC has been recognized as the top theater in the nation, among some of the most prestigious venues in the country including the iconic Fox Theatre in Atlanta and Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.
 

VenuesNow is an entertainment business trade publication and website covering live entertainment venues across the globe, serving managers, owners, operators and bookers of arenas, amphitheaters, stadiums, performing arts centers, clubs, theaters, and convention centers.
 

U.S. Ranking	Venue / City	Capacity
1.	DPAC Durham, NC	2,704
2.	Dr. Phillips Center Orlando, FL	2,700
3.	Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA	2,800
4.	Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, MN	2,600
5.	Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA	4,600
6.	Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN	2,300
7.	Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, FL	2,600
8.	Beacon Theatre New York, NY	2,800
9.	Altria Theater Richmond, VA	3,600
10.	Dreyfoos Hall West Palm Beach, FL	2,100

VenuesNow

Top Stops - 2,001 to 5,000 (capacity)

November 17, 2022, to May 17, 2023

Ranked by Tickets Sold

Pollstar - DPAC #2 in America for Ticket Sales - Mid-Year 2023

 

Pollstar Magazine, known as the Voice of Live Entertainment for over 40 years, has ranked DPAC #2 in reported ticket sales and #5 in reported ticket revenues among U.S. theatres.

 

Pollstar provides the most up-to-date, relevant, and useful data available for the global concert and live events industry, delivering an unmatched archive of live entertainment data, a focus on editorial excellence, and the most powerful metrics of entertainment industry success available anywhere.

 

U.S. Ranking	Venue / City	Capacity
1.	Radio City Music Hall New York, NY	6,000
2.	DPAC Durham, NC	2,704
3.	Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL	7,000
4.	Dr. Phillips Center Orlando, FL	2,700
5.	Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA	2,800
6.	Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA	4,600
7.	Ryman Auditorium Nashville, TN	2,300
8.	Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, MN	2,600
9.	Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas, NV	6,400
10.	Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, FL	2,600

Pollstar

Mid-Year – Worldwide Ticket Sales - Top 200 Theatres

November 17, 2022, to May 17, 2023

Ranked by Ticket Sales

 

Pollstar - DPAC #5 in America for Ticket Revenue – Mid-Year 2023

 

U.S. Ranking	Venue / City	Capacity
1.	Radio City Music Hall New York, NY	6,000
2.	Dolby Live at Park MGM Las Vegas, NV	6,400
3.	Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL	7,000
4.	Dr. Phillips Center Orlando, FL	2,700
5.	DPAC Durham, NC	2,704
6.	Beacon Theatre New York, NY	2,800
7.	Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, MN	2,600
8.	Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, FL	2,600
9.	Resorts World Theatre Las Vegas, NV	5,000
10.	Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA	4,600

Pollstar

Mid-Year – Worldwide Ticket Revenues - Top 200 Theatres

November 17, 2022, to May 17, 2023

Ranked by Ticket Revenues

 

Billboard Magazine - DPAC #3 in America – Mid-Year 2023

 

In another just released publication, Billboard Magazine ranked DPAC as the third most successful venue in the U.S. based on ticket revenues.

 

Billboard is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by the Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group, a division of MRC Media & Info.  The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music and live events industry.

 

U.S Ranking	Venue / City	Capacity
1.	David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Tampa, FL	2,600
2.	Resorts World Theatre Las Vegas, NV	5,000
3.	DPAC              Durham, NC	2,704
4.	Broward Center for the Performing Arts Fort Lauderdale, FL	5,400
5.	Beacon Theatre New York, NY	2,800
6.	Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA	4,600
7.	Chicago Theatre Chicago, IL	3,600
8.	Altria Theater Richmond, VA	3,600
9.	Providence Performing Arts Center Providence, RI	3,100
10.	The Mission Ballroom Denver, CO	3,900

Billboard Boxscore

Mid-Year 2023

Top Venues - 5,000 or Less Capacity

November 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023

Ranked by Ticket Sales

DPAC’s Top Events in the 2022 / 2023 Season

Top Five Broadway Shows – 2022 / 2023:

1. Disney’s FROZEN (24 performances) – September 14 – October 2, 2022
2. SIX the Musical (16 performances) – June 20 – July 2, 2023
3. Moulin Rouge! The Musical (16 performances) – May 3 – 14, 2023
4. The Book of Mormon (8 performances) – February 14 – 19, 2023
5. TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (8 performances) – January 3 – 8, 2023

Top Ten Concerts – 2022 / 2023:

1. Brandi Carlile – October 7, 2022, and February 22, 2023
2. Widespread Panic – February 9 – 11, 2023
3. Harry Connick, Jr.  – A Holiday Celebration (2 performances) – November 22 – 23, 2022
4. Steely Dan – July 19, 2022
5. A.R. Rahman – August 14, 2022
6. John Mellencamp – May 20, 2023
7. Fantasia – December 22, 2022
8. Anthony Hamilton – January 13, 2023
9. Tedeschi Trucks Band – March 28, 2023
10. Diana Krall – October 15, 2022

Top Five Comedy Shows – 2022 / 2023:

1. Trevor Noah (4 performances) – March 24 – 27, 2023
2. Jim Gaffigan (4 performances) – January 27 & 28, 2023
3. Taylor Tomlinson (3 performances) – April 1 & 2, 2023
4. Steve Martin & Martin Short – October 16, 2022
5. Shane Gillis (2 performances) – June 9, 2023

Top Five Special Events – 2022 / 2023:

1. Theatre in the Park’s A Christmas Carol (6 performances) – December 14 – 18, 2022
2. Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker (3 performances) – December 10 & 11, 2023
3. American Ballet Theatre’s Giselle (5 performances) – March 16 – 19, 2023
4. The Hip Hop Nutcracker – December 23, 2022
5. Bluey’s Big Play (2 performances) – June 6 & 7, 2023

The Best is Yet to Come

During the 2023 / 2024 season, DPAC will celebrate its 15^th anniversary with over 200 of the biggest and best shows yet, including the return of the Broadway sensation, WICKED and the show of a lifetime, Disney’s The Lion King.

 

Candice Terrell, DPAC’s Senior Director of Marketing & Sales said; “Broadway fans are excited not only to see the return of some of their favorite shows this upcoming season, but also the biggest hits direct from Broadway and brand-new national tours, including MJ the Musical, Funny Girl, and Peter Pan, presented as part of DPAC’s signature series, Truist Broadway at DPAC.”

 

Brad Saks, DPAC’s Director of Programming for Concerts and Comedy added, “Next season, DPAC will present an incredible lineup of concerts and comedy events, including returning fan-favorites and star-studded first-time appearances.  Some of the most anticipated events include the first appearance at DPAC by comedy superstar, Matt Rife, who will headline four sold-out shows.  Great concert artists will also take the DPAC stage, including Patti LaBelle, Nick Cave, Chicago, and David Foster & Katharine McPhee.

 

For a full list of upcoming events, please visit www.DPACnc.com. 

 

Link to Venue Photos: https://bit.ly/22-23VenuePhotos

Link to Top Broadway B-Roll:  https://bit.ly/22-23TopBroadway

Link to Top Concerts Photos: https://bit.ly/22-23TopConcerts

Link to Top Comedy/Special Events Photos: https://bit.ly/22-23TopComedyandSpecialEvents

 

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