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April 2019
Anastasia
“One of the most gorgeous shows in years.” – The New York Observer Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is at home at DPAC at last! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a…
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GRAND OPENING: The Art of a Scientist Presents [re]ACTION
Art and science have a lot in common, but we don't always see it that way. THE ART OF A SCIENTIST is an innovative exhibit in which STEM graduate students' scientific images are displayed alongside artistic renditions inspired by this research. This year, we asked for collaborations inspired by the ACTIONS and REACTIONS that make up the world around us. We're so excited to show you how our artists and scientist have brought this theme to life! Join us from…
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State of Downtown Durham 2019 – New Date
Don’t miss DDI’s annual event where we share the latest news on what’s happening downtown and what it means for Durham’s future. Then, stay to network with partners, stakeholders and community members. Presenting sponsor: The Tower at Mutual Plaza 3:30 p.m. Doors Open 4 p.m. Program International Downtown Association’s Value of Downtown Study: How Downtown Durham Stacks Up State of Downtown Durham Report Then & Now • Capping Our 25th Anniversary Celebration 5 p.m. Networking Reception 'Under Construction' Tour of…
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Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical
Based on the French novel, Les Liasions Dangereuses, and the classic cult film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillipe and Sarah Michelle Geller, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons: Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil. Seduced by revenge and fueled by passion, the two diabolically charming step-siblings place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower their incoming headmaster’s daughter, Annette Hargrove. As the two set out to destroy the innocent…
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Escape to Margaritaville
The New Musical Comedy Featuring Both Original Songs & Your Most-Loved Jimmy Buffet Classics Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming musical with the most unforgettable songs from one of music’s greatest storytellers. USA Today calls it "A little slice of paradise!" and Entertainment Weekly raves, "It will knock your flip-flops off!" So don't let the party start without you.
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Moogfest
April 25-28 Moogfest is the synthesis of music, art and technology. Since 2004, it's been a forum for the exchange of ideas by artists, futurists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and scientists. Thomas Dolby will be making three appearances at this year's Moogfest festival, which includes both a live performance at Durham's Carolina Theatre on April 27th as well as a two-way interview with 2018 Pulitzer Prize finalist Jason Leopold. This year's lineup also includes Wolfgang Voigt performing as GAS, Kimbra, A Place…
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Professor Brian Cox
Professor Brian Cox's world tour, Universal: Adventures in Space & Time, will use ultra-high resolution LED screens to present state of the art graphics and imagery from ground-based telescopes and space probes. This immersive experience will take audiences to the edge of our current understanding about the origin and evolution of our Solar System and the Universe, offering a fascinating insight into the workings of nature at the most fundamental level. Professor Cox will explore the latest missions to the…
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Dane Cook
Dane Cook is known as one of the most prolific stand-up comedians and a versatile actor, recognized in significant film and TV projects. He has been featured in numerous Comedy Central and HBO specials and created successful comedy albums including Harmful If Swallowed; Retaliation; Vicious Circle; Rough Around The Edges: Live From Madison Square Garden; ISolated INcident; and Dane Cook: I Did My Best - Greatest Hits. Retaliation became the highest charting comedy album in 28 years and went double…
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BOOM! DJs in The Studio
Every Friday and Saturday night at 9 pm, dance the night away to a rotating list of local DJs spinning the latest and greatest tune all while lounging and sipping with locals and visitor alike.
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Brit Floyd
Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show returns to DPAC with its most ambitious and biggest production yet; a very special 40th Anniversary celebration of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera ‘The Wall’. As well as performing highlights from The Wall, the new Brit Floyd production will include songs from Pink Floyd’s classic albums, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Division Bell and much more. Brit Floyd has truly become a phenomenon, widely…
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