Halloween weekend gets a theatrical twist as The Cary Theater brings back its Rocky Horror movie party! Dress as your favorite character, join the audience participation, and enjoy the cult-classic musical with provided prop bags. Ticketed event; R-rated.
Downtown Durham transforms into a creative playground for this inaugural arts festival! Discover original theater, music, dance, visual art, and experimental performances as local artists bring unexpected spaces to life. Ticketed event.
Gothic romance meets breathtaking choreography as Carolina Ballet brings Dracula to life in a haunting world-premiere production. Featuring dramatic storytelling and an original score, this seasonal performance makes for an unforgettable Halloween night out. Tickets required.
Enter a mysterious world of immersive theater, haunting music, and ghostly storytelling inspired by North Carolina folklore and Edgar Allan Poe. This free atmospheric outdoor performance offers a creative way to embrace Halloween week.
Shakespeare gets a clever twist in this imaginative comedy following two minor Hamlet characters caught in a world of hilarious misunderstandings, unexpected encounters, and witty dialogue. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets required.
Enter an eerie world of immersive installations, unsettling encounters, and gothic theater as BARDO leads into BLACK LODGE, a haunting rock opera blending music, film, and live performance. Costumes are encouraged for this ticketed, mature-audience Halloween experience.
Catch a free one-act farce presented by the student-run Duke Players during Duke Arts Week, with general seating and an easy campus outing to kick off the new academic season.
A feel-good evening celebrating local high school talent in musical theater, offering a lively, community-driven night out in the heart of downtown.
A fun and easy local theater outing with a family-friendly production of Matilda Jr., offering a relaxed way to mix in a casual evening or weekend plan as the season starts to shift outdoors.
This beautifully staged ballet brings the classic Snow White fairytale to life with original choreography and a sweeping score – an enchanting night out just a short drive away.