DRAMA
May 12 - 21, 2023
The Face of Emmett Till
The Face of Emmett Till is a true-to-life dramatization of the death of 14-year old Emmett Till, a Chicago teenager who, while visiting relatives in Money, Miss., in August 1955, was kidnapped, tortured and murdered by two white men who claimed they wanted to teach him a lesson for “allegedly” whistling at a local white woman.
Pure Life Theatre
3801 Hillsborough St. Suite 100, Raleigh
www.purelifetheatre.com
June 10, 2023
Her Lies, His Secrets
Admission: $55+
The Hollywood and African Prestigious Award-Winning Stage Production, "Her Lies, His Secrets." Witness the journey of a married couple as they stand at the crossroads in their marriage. Their marriage is being attacked from both ends by voids between a husband and wife. Outsiders from Mr. & Mrs. Pierre's lives will unravel the secrets of their harsh reality, and their truths can no longer hide them. The whispers spoken in secret to their lovers will ultimately shame them when brought into the light.
Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center
2 E South St, Raleigh
(919) 996-8700
June 23 - July 10, 2023
Crowns
A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of history and identity as seen through the eyes of Yolanda, a young African-American woman who has been sent South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in a northern city. As strong women tell the stories of their lives through stories of their hats, Yolanda witnesses a tradition tracing back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and contemporary fashion.
Agape Theatre Project
Durham Arts Council (June 23 – 25)
Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh (June 30 – July 10)
www.agapetheatreproect.org
October 10 - 22, 2023
MJ The Musical
Admission: TBA
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to DPAC as MJ, the Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin' somethin' as it makes its Durham premiere at DPAC in October 2023.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
May 15, 2024 - June 9, 2024
The Lion King
Admission: TBA
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when the Triangle's best-loved musical returns to DPAC. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
May 12 - 21, 2023
The Face of Emmett Till
The Face of Emmett Till is a true-to-life dramatization of the death of 14-year old Emmett Till, a Chicago teenager who, while visiting relatives in Money, Miss., in August 1955, was kidnapped, tortured and murdered by two white men who claimed they wanted to teach him a lesson for “allegedly” whistling at a local white woman.
Pure Life Theatre
3801 Hillsborough St. Suite 100, Raleigh
www.purelifetheatre.com
June 10, 2023
Her Lies, His Secrets
Admission: $55+
The Hollywood and African Prestigious Award-Winning Stage Production, "Her Lies, His Secrets." Witness the journey of a married couple as they stand at the crossroads in their marriage. Their marriage is being attacked from both ends by voids between a husband and wife. Outsiders from Mr. & Mrs. Pierre's lives will unravel the secrets of their harsh reality, and their truths can no longer hide them. The whispers spoken in secret to their lovers will ultimately shame them when brought into the light.
Martin Marietta Performing Arts Center
2 E South St, Raleigh
(919) 996-8700
June 23 - July 10, 2023
Crowns
A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of history and identity as seen through the eyes of Yolanda, a young African-American woman who has been sent South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in a northern city. As strong women tell the stories of their lives through stories of their hats, Yolanda witnesses a tradition tracing back to African rituals and slavery and forward to the New Testament and contemporary fashion.
Agape Theatre Project
Durham Arts Council (June 23 – 25)
Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh (June 30 – July 10)
www.agapetheatreproect.org
October 10 - 22, 2023
MJ The Musical
Admission: TBA
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to DPAC as MJ, the Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin' somethin' as it makes its Durham premiere at DPAC in October 2023.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
May 15, 2024 - June 9, 2024
The Lion King
Admission: TBA
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when the Triangle's best-loved musical returns to DPAC. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
(919) 680-2787
www.dpacnc.com