Wanda Sykes

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. WANDA SYKES owns all rights in the content and materials delivered during her performance (the "Materials"). Any use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of WANDA SYKES is strictly prohibited and is punishable to the full extent of the law.
Wanda Sykes is an Emmy winning stand up comic, writer, actress and producer who has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years. She has ranked among Entertainment Weekly's "25 Funniest People in America" and her peers have called her "one of the funniest stand-up comics" in the field. In 2023, Wanda was nominated for three Emmy Nominations, her first Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics Choice Award, and a People's Choice Award. In 2020, she received Emmy nominations for both her role as real-life comic "Moms Mabley" in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and for her voice work as "Gladys Murphy" in Crank Yankers. Wanda's guest-starring role on ABC's Black-ish also brought her two back-to-back Emmy nominations in 2017 and 2018. Her fifth standup special, Wanda Sykes: Not Normal, is streaming on Netflix and was nominated for two 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards and a Broad Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at this DPAC event and all guests require a ticket, regardless of age.

919.680.2787

Location: The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center at DPAC Hours: Open 3 hours prior to each performance

More Than 3,000 Parking Spaces Just Minutes From Our Doors Convenient parking is easy with four parking decks surrounding DPAC. In total there are more than 3,000 spaces within .10 to .25 mile walking distance from the theater. For guests with mobility impairments or guests uncomfortable walking from our nearby parking areas, DPAC has a new expanded Courtesy Shuttle from the American Tobacco East Deck. Guests who wish to use the East Deck Courtesy Shuttle should request second-level parking from the parking attendant in the East Deck. Once parked, take the elevator down and follow signs to the Shuttle Stop. DPACs Most Popular Parking Options 1. American Tobacco North Deck , 305 West Pettigrew, Durham, NC 27701 2. Corcoran Street Parking Deck, 101 Corcoran Street , Durham , NC 27701 3. American Tobacco East Deck, 250 South Mangum Street, Durham, NC 27701 4. American Tobacco South Deck, 705 Willard Street, Durham, NC 27701

- Wheelchair accessible seating on multiple levels
- Companion seats available
- Assistive listening devices provided
- Call box office for specific accommodations

NO Video Cameras/Recording devices allowed, this includes still cameras Smoking is NOT permitted

All guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at most DPAC performances including Broadway, Concerts and Comedy shows. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests. Some shows make further age appropriate recommendations, and DPAC will provide those on its website; however, parental discretion is always advised, and judgment of the content for each show should be made on an individual basis prior to purchase. This policy does not include special kids shows such as Disney Live, Wild Kratts and Peppa Pig.