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DPAC Announces Rodney Carrington Show

Comedian Rodney Carrington is bringing his “Texas twang” to Durham Performing Arts Center audiences.


Cedric The Entertainer To Perform At DPAC

He is one of “The Original Kings of Comedy” and soon Triangle residents will have the opportunity to see Cedric the Entertainer live at the Durham Performing Arts Center.


Tickets To Trans-Siberian Orchestra On Sale Oct. 1

Trans-Siberian Orchestra is returning to the Triangle for two performances in December.


Pandemonium Arrives In Raleigh

A 25-member orchestra is not out of the ordinary, but what about a 25-member orchestra with instruments made out of everyday objects?


‘The Lion King’ Tickets On Sale Oct. 2, DPAC Expects Huge Turnout For Sale Event

Officials at the Durham Performing Arts Center are expecting a huge turnout for their ticket sale event for Disney’s The Lion King.


‘Avenue Q’ Makes Its Return To Triangle For 2 Shows Only

“Avenue Q” will be back in the Triangle by popular demand, Durham Performing Arts Center announced Thursday.


Radio Host Garrison Keillor Makes His Return To Durham

It seems like the Durham Performing Arts Center is making quite an impression on entertainers, prompting those that have already performed on the DPAC stage to return for more shows.


Catch Monty Python’s Spamalot At DPAC In 2011

Tony Award-winning Monty Python’s Spamalot is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center for two nights only, and tickets go on sale September 17.


NC Film Festival Returns To Original College Home

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) – A documentary film festival that will show nearly 100 films is returning to its original home in North Carolina.


After Sellout Show In 2009, Brian Regan Returns To DPAC

Comedian Brian Regan is returning to the Durham Performing Arts stage for another performance after a sell-out show in 2009.