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TOP SHOWS IN DURHAM

WICKED

Durham Performing Arts Center

Now showing

Remember the last time an original Broadway musical made you laugh, cry and think - in the right places, and for the right reasons? More »

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WEST SIDE STORY

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 5th Jun 2012

This production is ENTHRALLING, ELECTRIC and taken to a level of PURE PHYSICAL EXHILARATION. It's hard not to melt into sweet agony. More »

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CHICAGO - THE MUSICAL

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 31st Jul 2012

Chicago still glitters hypnotically! More »

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JERSEY BOYS

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 30th Oct 2012

It's terrific. the cast is plain wonderful. Jersey Boys is dynamically alive in music while, as a drama, it catches the very texture, almost the smell, of its time. More »

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WAR HORSE

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 2nd Oct 2012

Currently playing in London and New York, the National Theater of Great Britain has announced 20 new stops on the US tour of the hit play War Horse. More »

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 4th Dec 2012

The prime asset of 'Million Dollar Quartet,' is the explosive vitality of the music making, the riotous joy, beauty and sadness of life in songs that shoot straight for the soul. More »

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JEKYLL & HYDE

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 8th Jan 2013

American Idol star and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis takes on the dual role between light and darkness.... More »

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MARY POPPINS

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 12th Feb 2013

3 chim-chim cheers for 'Poppins'. More »

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ANYTHING GOES

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 19th Mar 2013

All aboard for this rip-roaring nautical advenure, straight from Broadway... More »

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 30th Apr 2013

Simon Phillips's exuberant production is infectious, giddy entertainment! More »

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SISTER ACT

Durham Performing Arts Center

Showing from: 14th May 2013

Nuns rock! More »

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  • West Side Story at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Chicago - The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Jersey Boys at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • War Horse at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Million Dollar Quartet at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Jekyll & Hyde at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Mary Poppins at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Anything Goes at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Durham Performing Arts Center
  • Sister Act at Durham Performing Arts Center

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Wicked at the Durham Performing Arts Center

WICKED

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Closes May 27, 2012

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked follows these two unlikely friends and college roomates grow into very different women: The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. More »

COMING SOON

West Side Story at the Durham Performing Arts Center

WEST SIDE STORY

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Opens June 5, 2012

From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. More »


Chicago - The Musical at the Durham Performing Arts Center
CHICAGO - THE MUSICAL
Showing from July 31, 2012

There's never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway's razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing... More »


War Horse at the Durham Performing Arts Center
WAR HORSE
Showing from October 2, 2012

The National's new epic is based on the celebrated novel by the Children's Laureate (2003-05) Michael Morpurgo. Actors working with magnificent, life-sized puppets by the internationally renowned Handspring... More »

VENUES

2012 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS

The 2012 Tony Nominations are dominated by Once, with a staggering 11 nominations.

Nice Work If You Can Get It scored highly with 10 nods coming in joint second with The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

Peter and the Starcatcher, follows closely behind with 9 nominations, and 8 nominations go to both Newsies and Follies.

The Tony Awards is set to take place on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Beacon Theatre, honouring the best in live theatre performance.

To see the full listing of 2012 Tony Award Nominees click here.

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