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A Vibrant Season of Performances at the Durham Performing Arts Center

Get ready for an unforgettable lineup of performances at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) in 2025! From heartwarming musicals and side-splitting comedies to evocative musical tributes, DPAC has curated a season that promises something for everyone. With Menopause The Musical 2 and Les Misérables touring, as well as stand-up comedy from Jim Jefferies and the musical adaptation of Back to the Future, the stage is set for a series of unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a local or a visitor, DPAC's 2025 season is not to be missed.

May 9, 2025
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1. Menopause The Musical 2
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship—plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.
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May 10, 2025
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Durham, NC · DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

2. Les Miserables (Touring)
ALL AGES MUST HAVE A TICKET FOR ENTRY TO THE VENUE. A clear bag policy is in effect for all events at the Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. For more information on this policy including size guidelines please visit our website at www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg?s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as ?a reborn dream of a production? (Daily Telegraph). Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption?a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs ?I Dreamed a Dream,? ?On My Own,? ?Bring Him Home,? ?One Day More? and many more.
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13 - 18 May, 2025
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

North Charleston Performing Arts Center

3. Get The Led Out
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity.
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May 17, 2025
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Durham, NC · DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

4. Jim Jefferies: Son Of A Carpenter
Comedian/Actor/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. The comedian has released a total of ten stand-up specials since Contraband in 2008, including his most recent 2023 special High & Dry on Netflix, his 5th special for the streaming service. In the special, newly married and loving life with his wife and kids, Jefferies sounds off on the laziness of koala bears, the injustices of male pattern baldness and the reason why he?ll never drink again. Jefferies has also appeared and starred in films and TV including the comedy series Legit which he co- wrote, executive produced and starred for FX. Jim hosted and co-created the popular Comedy Central series, The Jim Jefferies Show which ran 3 seasons from 2017-2019.
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May 18, 2025
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Durham, NC · DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

5. Back to the Future: The Musical
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump) and directed by the Tony Award®-winner John Rando with original music by multi-Grammy® winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror”), alongside hit songs from the movie including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”
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20 - 25 May, 2025
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Durham, NC · DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

6. The Book of Mormon (Touring)
The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award® winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.
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11 - 16 Jun, 2025
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

San Diego, CA · San Diego Civic Theatre

7. Some Like It Hot
Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
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17 - 22 Jun, 2025
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Durham, NC · DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

8. Les Misérables
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES.
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15 - 20 Jul, 2025
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Durham, NC · DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

9. Les Miserables (Touring)
Prepare to be captivated by the timeless tale of love, courage, and redemption as Les Misérables takes the stage at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on July 15, 2025. Experience the magic of this beloved musical in the heart of Durham, US, starting at 19:30. DPAC is renowned for its world-class performances and this show promises to be no different. Don't miss your chance to witness this spectacular production. Secure your tickets now at Ticketmaster. For more information, visit DPAC's official website or YouTube channel. See you at 123 Vivian Street for an unforgettable night!
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15 - 20 Jul, 2025
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Durham, NC · DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

10. Shrek The Musical
The Sandy Arts Guild presents Shrek The Musical A benign green ogre and his sidekick Donkey save the land from an evil lord and rescue a lovely princess from a terrible fate. Based on the blockbuster movie and the book by William Steig. Clint Bond, Jr.
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2 - 17 Aug, 2025
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

Sandy · The Theater at Mount Jordan

Conclusion
The 2025 season at the Durham Performing Arts Center is shaping up to be a remarkable year of diverse and captivating performances. With a lineup that includes iconic musicals, thought-provoking comedy, and rocking tributes, DPAC continues to be a hub of cultural activity and artistic expression. Whether you're looking for a night of laughter, a journey back in time, or an emotional musical experience, DPAC has something to offer. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting season. Secure your tickets and prepare for an unforgettable year at DPAC.
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