Best Family Shows in Durham
Best Family Shows in Durham
Best Family Shows in Durham
Best Family Shows in Durham
Best Family Shows in Durham
Ira David Wood III's A Christmas Carol
December 18 - 22
Durham Performing Arts Center
This joyous, musical version of Dickens' classic celebrates 50 years!
Best Family Shows in Durham
Best Family Shows in Durham
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
December 28
Durham Performing Arts Center
Turning Tchaikovsky on his head, featuring Kurtis Blow!
Best Family Shows in Durham
Best Family Shows in Durham
The Wiz
August 5 - 10, 2025
Durham Performing Arts Center
A brand new staging for the 21st Century!
Best Family Shows in Durham
Best Family Shows in Durham
The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays
November 23
Durham Performing Arts Center
The record breaking quintet of magician's spreads magic this holidays
Best Family Shows in Durham
Back To The Future - The Musical
Great Scott! Back To The Future is on tour and coming to YOU! The hit 80's franchise is the latest movie sensation to receive a Broadway musical adaptation. The production follows Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc Brown as they travel through space and time, finding themselves in a series of mishaps. Will these two-time travelers ever find their way back home?
Ira David Wood III's A Christmas Carol
First staged in 1974, this version of Charles Dickens' classic is an absolute must-see if you live in the Durham area. Cited as "one of the most successful shows in North Carolina theater history", the show turns the tale of Scrooge into a joyous musical comedy, packed full of spirit and show-stopping tunes, while still preserving the poignant heart of the original.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
What do you get when you combine the elegant holiday score of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and a DJ with pin-sharp contemporary hip hop dance? This hit show mashes up two very American icons into a stunning production that has met with rave reviews since its 2014 Washington debut. Don't miss it live this year when the tour dances its way to you!
The Wiz
The seven-time Tony-winning hit, "The Wiz," is back with a brand new Pre-Broadway tour the first in 40 years! The soul, gospel, funk, and R&B-fused reimagining of Frank L. Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" will be taking to the road in a brand new production directed by Schele Williams, presenting William F. Brown and Charlie Smalls' vibrant musical for the 21st century. With additional material by Amber Ruffin and choreography by Jaquel Knight, join Dorothy, Toto, Tinman, Scarecrow, and Lion as they boogie down the Yellow Brick Road in search of heart, knowledge, courage, and home!
The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays
Christmas is truly the most magical time of the year, and the supernaturally gifted performers of The Illusionists are taking to the road once more this holiday season to prove just that! The Box Office record-breaking outfit of magicians presents a special family-friendly show packed to the rafters with mind-bending illusions, stunning feats of close-up magic and jaw-dropping escapes.
Twas The Night Before...
Grab your winter coat and get ready to jingle on down to Cirque du Soleil's amazing holiday spectacular, Twas The Night Before Christmas! You'll witness their 49th original production, and first-ever holiday-themed show. Judging by their previous productions, this is one you certainly don't want to miss!