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Carolina Theater

309 West Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701
919-560-3030
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Ranked #7 of 27 attractions in Durham
Type: Theatres
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Durham, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Want to go to a theatre where it's an adult atmosphere and people behave themselves? This is your place! We see a film there at least once a month. It's not in a mall, it's a beautifully restored historical building, runs smaller or newer films before they hit the bigger market, and has a first rate live theatre as well.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

While in town on business, I attended a concert at the historic Carolina Theater. The venue is stunning and intimate--ideal to see a music concert.

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Dallas, Texas, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Caught Boz Scaggs in May. The largest crowd in the building's history. Great venue in a historic place. Sat in the upper balcony near the back. Acoustics are not good there so either pay more to sit in a better location or be willing to settle for poor sound quality.

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Wendell, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This is one of the smaller venues I've been too, but that makes every seat in the house a good one. I saw Pat Benatar there and it was awesome. I had seats in the center orchestra section and they were clean and comfortable. I could see the stage in real life without the need for large screen displays. The... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We saw several films in the theater while at the Full Frame Documentary film festival. The sight lines everywhere were great, even in the second balcony. The theater is beautifully restored.

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Visited while covering the outstanding Full Frame Film Festival this past weekend. With 1000 comfortable seats and two balconies with fine sightlines, an ideal venue for cinephiles and a subtle elegance that adds a special touch of nostalgia and charm that is so rare in the multiplex era.

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Durham, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Carolina Theatre is a fun place to go for movies, concerts and events of all types. Prices are very reasonable, good movie choices and extremely friendly staff ready to help. The venue is historic -- recently renovated. Acts that they attract include Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Carol King and Keb'Mo. The Documentary Film Festival in April is fabulous, drawing crowds... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I love the Carolina Theater. I'm from the northeast where Broadway and theaters are a mainstay and the Carolina Theater is the closest thing that I have to that here. Whether performances, plays, or independent films, it's always a good time when I go.

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Wake Forest, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We have almost stopped attending due to the cost of tickets. But, the few times I have gone with a group of ladies I have had a wonderful time and the folks are so kind and put so much work into their presentations. But, as retired folks, the tickets for all art performances seem to be getting more and more... More

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Durham, North Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Always have great independent events and film festivals. I met Rue mclanahan there and saw the GLBT film festival. Very edgy

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