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Cary Players presents The Prom

Date: Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Time: Times vary with date

Venue: Cary Arts Center, Cary

Price: $17+

Category: Arts

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue - and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow, but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.

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Cary Players presents The Prom

“Grab dinner on Academy Street before the show to make it a complete date night.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026
Times vary with date
Where
Cary Arts Center
Cary, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
$17+
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Cary Players presents The Prom is a live community theater production of the award-winning Broadway musical comedy about four fading stage stars who champion a high school student wanting to bring her girlfriend to her dance. If you are planning to go, keep in mind that the show is best suited for middle schoolers, teenagers, and adults due to the mature themes and high school social dynamics. Tickets start at $17, and you can find free parking in the deck on Town Hall Campus or along Academy Street. The Cary Arts Center sits right in the heart of downtown, making it easy to grab dinner or ice cream nearby before the curtain rises. This production makes for a wonderful weekend date night or an outing with your teens. It offers a lighthearted yet meaningful story that sparks great conversations on the drive home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this show appropriate for?
Due to the mature themes and high school social situations, this production is best suited for middle school students, teenagers, and adults.
Where can I park for the Cary Arts Center?
Free parking is available in the parking deck on the Town Hall Campus, in the lot behind the building, or along the streets of downtown Cary.

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Schedule

Cary Players presents The Prom runs Fri, Sep 25, 2026, Times vary with date.

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Cary Arts Center is at 101 Dry Avenue Cary, Cary, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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