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Best Shows Jul 1 - Sep 1

in Durham

Mamma Mia! at Durham Performing Arts Center

Mamma Mia!

It's time to break out the platform shoes and feather boas - Mamma Mia is BACK! With 25 years since this sunshine-filled show first redefined the concept of the jukebox musical. Single mother Donna is struggling to cope with her young daughter's impending marriage on a picturesque Greek island. Throw into the mix three lovers from her past, and a catalogue of ABBA's greatest hits, and you've got yourself a classic!

Spongebob Squarepants at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center

Spongebob Squarepants

Who lives under a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Squarepants! The ultimate fun-loving musical, Spongebob Squarepants, is leaving Bikini Bottom Bay! This joyous musical brings its infectious songs, vibrant stage sets and of course all your favorite characters to your city! So grab your jelly-fishing nets and get ready to party like a goofy goober.

Ellen DeGeneres at Durham Performing Arts Center

Ellen DeGeneres

She's back! Comedian, presenter, and undoubted national treasure Ellen DeGeneres is returning to her roots, with a series of stand-up shows this summer on the aptly titled Ellen's Last Stand... Up Tour, expect to hear Ellen's side of the story alongside some classic Degerenres observations!

Impractical Jokers at Durham Performing Arts Center

Impractical Jokers

This interactive comedy show features never-before-seen videos, an audience question and answer session, stand-up comedy, and more. The Tru-TV stars of Impractical Jokers are four lifelong buddies on a mission to embarrass each other to the full. Here's your chance to see these talented comics perform live!

Trey Kennedy at Durham Performing Arts Center

Trey Kennedy

Following seven years of creating hilarious viral content in his home, Trey Kennedy is finally hitting the road on a US tour! Grow Up Tour will see Kennedy offering his spot on sketches with perfect comedic spins, which took all major social media platforms by storm leading to a dedicated fan base which Kennedy is more than grateful for. Make sure you don't miss your chance to see the man behind the screen.

Rupauls Drag Race All Stars Live at Durham Performing Arts Center

Rupauls Drag Race All Stars Live

Some of the best loved queens from Drag Race's catwalk of fame return for the show of a lifetime, in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Live! Expect fierce looks, death drops and scandal a-plenty from your favorite queens across seasons, including Plastique Tiara, Angeria, Roxxxy Andrews, Jorgeous, Vanessa Vanjie and Shannel.

Air Supply at Durham Performing Arts Center

Air Supply

The front runners of eighties soft-rock and still evolving, Air Supply know how to write a love song, creating the illusion of romance with sweeping ballads and sweet melodies. Touring now, an evening the Aussie megastars will enchant, as they play from their compelling and vast back catalog, with hits such as 'You are my Lady', 'Everywoman in the World', 'Without you' and many more!

Greg Gutfeld at Durham Performing Arts Center

Greg Gutfeld

Author, producer, blogger, is there anything Greg Gutfield can't do?! Now the TV personality is heading out on tour once more with some delightful conversation, question and answer sessions, and tales of his time in the spotlight in tow. Don't miss your chance to catch Gutfeld live on this exclusive tour.

Anthony Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center

Anthony Hamilton

With a voice as smooth as the glowing embers of a dying fire and a glass of pinot noir, Anthony Hamilton is the king of modern Soul and RnB. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter burst onto the scene in the early 2000's, after cutting his teeth as a backing singer for the likes of D'Angelo and 2Pac.

One Vision of Queen at Durham Performing Arts Center

One Vision of Queen

World-class vocalist March Martel pays homage to one of the greatest bands of all time in this tribute show that brings Queen's music to life like never before. One Vision Of Queen is not just a replica of their discography, but an innovative twist on all of the classics that have steadily become anthems of our time! Prepare to rock out to all of your favorites, such as Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You, in this stunning celebration of the band!

TK Kirkland at Fletcher Hall

TK Kirkland

Hip Hop's Comedy King TK Kirkland is heading off on the Catch Me If You Can comedy tour across North America. Not only a stand-up comedian, Kirkland is also a podcaster, actor, and writer with his own offering The T.K. Kirkland Show. He's even collaborated with hip-hop legends N.W.A. A master of turning real-life situations into comedic gold, Kirkland is sure to sell out every show, so catch him while you can!

Avatar The Last Airbender In Concert at Durham Performing Arts Center

Avatar The Last Airbender In Concert

Get immersed in the epic world of Avatar: The Last Airbender! In this thrilling screening of the greatest moments along Aang's quest, a live orchestra performs the soundtrack! As some of the most breathtaking scenes from the series are shown on the cinema screen, witness live the unmistakable sounds of the soundtrack's looming taiko drums, atmospheric erhu violins and the enchanting sonics of a sweeping wind section taking you along for the journey.

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