UNCP Students Share the Stage with Broadway Stars
Nineteen UNCP students joined original Hairspray stars Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy when the trio brought their show, "Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now," to the Givens Performing Arts Center.
The All-New Wizard of Oz on Ice is coming to the GPAC Stage April 30
Experience the enchantment of a classic tale brought to life as you’ve never seen it before with stunning choreography, vibrant costumes, and state-of-the-art special effects.
Former Singers of The Temptations and The Spinners Lead Forever Motown at GPAC April 24
Forever Motown, an all-star celebration of the golden age of R&B, is coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on April 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway’s Original Hairspray Stars Reunite at GPAC March 5
They first captured audiences’ hearts while originating the roles of Tracy, Penny and Amber in the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray
Mutts Gone Nuts Brings High-Flying Canine Comedy to GPAC March 15
Get ready for a howling good time as Mutts Gone Nuts, a comedic dog stunt show, comes to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on March 15 at 3 p.m.
A Day of Culture and Connection for Thousands at GPAC’s Lumbee Showcase
For a heartbeat, the audience sat in silent anticipation. Thousands of elementary students leaned forward in their seats and strained to make out figures on the darkened stage of the Givens Performing Arts Center.
From Broadway to BraveNation, Keith David Inspires the Next Generation at UNCP
Keith David moved through the rehearsal with the kind of calm confidence that only comes from decades of craft — smooth, unhurried, unmistakably iconic. For nearly 20 UNCP music students seated just steps away, it was surreal: a future Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree offering a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how a jazz set comes alive. And before the night was over, that quiet rehearsal would set the tone for a soaring performance at GPAC.
Ring in the Season with UNCP’s 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza!
UNC Pembroke Music is kicking off the season in spectacular style with the 17th Annual Holiday Extravaganza, Thursday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Givens Performing Arts Center.
Award-Winning Hollywood Actor Keith David to Highlight GPAC Season
Keith David is known for his many acting credits in movies and TV shows, but he’s also a talented jazz singer, and he is performing Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 2025-2026 season at the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke.
The Timeless Charlie Brown Classic Comes to Life on the GPAC Stage
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and Sally are coming to the Givens Performing Arts Center (GPAC) at UNC Pembroke on Nov.17 at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the holidays and the anniversary of the 1965 CBS animated TV special.