The darkly comic musical Death Becomes Her comes to Durham for a six-day DPAC run, bringing the cult-classic film’s tale of rival divas and a magic potion to the stage.
Event Details
- Dates: Tuesday, November 10 – Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Opening performance: Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center
- Address: 123 William V Bill Bell Way, Durham, NC 27701
- Tickets: From $55 (per DPAC) via the official DPAC event page
About the show
Based on the 1992 film, the musical follows actress Madeline Ashton and novelist Helen Sharp, whose rivalry turns supernatural after a mysterious potion promises eternal youth — with hysterical, death-defying consequences.
Planning your visit
DPAC anchors downtown Durham’s American Tobacco district, with parking decks and restaurants nearby. Broadway fans can browse more Triangle theater in our Carolinas events guide and our post on Waiting to Exhale Live at DPAC.
Tickets
Tickets start at $55 through DPAC’s official page; weekend performances typically sell fastest.