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DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center

123 Vivian St., American Tobacco District, Durham, NC
919-680-2787
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Ranked #2 of 27 attractions in Durham
Type: Theatres
Description: This venue opened in 2009.
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Morrisville, North Carolina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Six of us had the pleasure of returning to the DPAC for the current edition of Sister Act. As always, our seats were excellent even though we were up in one of the balconies. The view was unobstructed and the acoustics were perfect. The performers were talented, energetic and made for a rousing good time. I can't recall seeing anything... More

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Bucks County , Pennsylvania
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13 attraction reviews
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69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

saw Sister's Act. Was five star. The moment it ended, the entire hall stood up and clapped for a long, long time and we had an encore. Everything was great there. And it is not far from the American Tobacco revitalization project. Walking distance. The facilities are fantastic. People from the users to ticket customer service were all wonderful. A... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

love the DPAC and variety of shows from Broadway musicals to comedy shows to live concerts. Enjoyed over 10 shows in past few years.

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Durham, North Carolina
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4 attraction reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I am now going into my third year as a season ticket holder at DPAC and am still so pleased with that choice. I now look forward each spring to finding out what shows I will get to see throughout the rest of the year. Right now I can't wait for the Book of Mormon! The level of customer service... More

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Roxboro NC
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50 reviews 50 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

They schedule great entertainment for all tastes. I have nothing negative to say about this place except they can't seem to start a program on time. Maybe they give the performance time as to when they "hope" people will be in their seats but I have been attending events here for several years and I can't remember one program that... More

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NC, USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I am hard to impress and especially so about North Carolina institutions but I must say DPAC - while not as large as some of the iconic auditoriums in larger cities - exhibits an immodest dose of Southern courtesy and manners that I have never encountered elsewhere. All the times I(we) have attended we are greeted with a profuse number... More

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New Bern, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

DPAC is an incredible facility. From the start of purchasing tickets until leaving the facility, this is one class act! No stress involved here. When looking for venues in the Raleigh-Durham area, we always check DPAC first.

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We recently went to see The Celtic Women at DPAC. The performance was amazing and the way that DPAC had that many people in and out without a hitch was great. The intermission went smoothly, they have numerous stations set up so that you can get refreshments and coffee. It was top notch all the way.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Nothing is perfect, but DPAC is about as close as you can get. We recently attended the "Celtic Woman" concert. We arrived, attended, and retruned home without incident and we were greeted with efficiency, courtesy, and professionalism by the theater staff. Parking lot attendants directed us according to our preferences and ushers provided information, direction, and any other assistance we... More

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Somewhere, NC
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

I hae gone to DPAC for may shows through the years. This show was no exception. Great looking venue. It is always clean and the staff are very professional. I have to say that it is my favorite venue for plays, shows, and concerts.

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