Water for Elephants at DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC

Get your tickets to see Water for Elephants in Durham, NC. Happening on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 PM.

“Many wonders await audiences in this gorgeously imaginative Broadway musical.” – The New York Times The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical! Hailed as a Critic’s Pick, The New York Times calls it “stunning, emotional, heart-filled and gorgeously imaginative.” After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life – and love – beyond his wildest dreams. Seen through the eyes of his older self, his adventure becomes a poignant reminder that if you choose the ride, life can begin again at any age.

DPAC offers wheelchair accessible seating throughout all seating levels allowing for a choice in view and ticket prices. In addition there are also seating options for guests with visual, hearing and mobility impairments. Bariatric seating and seating for persons of size are also available. Accessible seats are available online and in person or by phone at The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center at DPAC. For related questions, please email us at customerservice@dpacnc.com. For more information on accessibility options, please visit www.dpacnc.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center at DPAC is open in person Monday-Friday 10am-2pm, and by phone Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-2pm, and three hours prior to each performance. The Ticket Center is located on the northeast corner of DPAC on the corner of Vivian St and Mangum St.

Not recommended for children 12 and under. The story deals with sensitive and mature themes including abuse, neglect, and harm to both animals and people. There are no live animals in the production, but rather they’re portrayed by puppets and the harm they experience is indicated, but not seen onstage. Parental discretion is advised. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at this DPAC event and all guests require a ticket, regardless of age.

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