The Rocket Man Show, the #1 Elton John tribute show, has announced dates for the 2025 tour, which includes a return to DPAC on Friday, August 22, 2025.

 

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 14 at 10:00 AM:

• Online at DPACnc.com
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Ticket Center at DPAC: 919.680.2787,
  123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
• Ticketmaster.com

 

Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson.

Elton John’s official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour videos and photos. Handpicked by Elton John & David Furnish, it was Rus' own live tribute production 'The Rocket Man Show' which got him noticed.

In the show, Rus recreates the magic & live persona of a young Elton like no other. Storming around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock & roller.

Featured in Jimmy Fallon’s new TV show ‘Clash of The Cover Bands’ on E! Rus painstakingly recreates a 1970’s Elton concert with gorgeous, colorful, and flamboyant costumes worn by Elton – including his iconic boots, glasses, and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984. 

With praise from critics, Elton fans and celebrities alike - including Queen’s Adam Lambert who described Rus’ performance as “phenomenal”, and Meghan Trainor who declared “you IS Elton!” – The Rocket Man Show has quickly joined the list of hottest and must-see shows in town. 

It’s one small step for man…one giant leap for Elton John fans.

 

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DPAC presented by First Horizon is proud to present some of the biggest shows and stars in the world in an intimate 2,700-seat setting where the guest experience reigns supreme. For 16 years, DPAC has been consistently ranked among the top five theaters and performing arts centers in the U.S., winning the prestigious IEBA Theater of the Year Award while having been nominated alongside some of the most iconic venues in America by Billboard and Pollstar magazines for their Theater of the Year and Theatre of the Decade awards.

With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment, DPAC truly has “something for everyone,” hosting up to 600,000 guests per year with 250 plus performances. Every season, the stage at DPAC comes alive with spectacular Broadway productions, the very best of concerts and comedy, family shows, and special events of all kinds.

Managed by Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM), two of the country’s most successful theatre producers, presenters, and venue management companies under a long-term operation agreement with the City of Durham, DPAC is one of the most successful public-private partnerships of its kind, generating over $1 billion dollars in measured economic impact since its opening in 2008. For more information, please visit: www.DPACnc.com

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