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The Grand Opera House Unveils Sensory-Friendly Programs for 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 06, 2024


The Grand Opera House has revealed its sensory-friendly programs for the 2024-2025 season, offering inclusive performances designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024


Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Delaware Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Makes Its Delaware Premiere in October 2024
by A.A. Cristi - August 29, 2024


TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL kicks off the 2024-2025 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from October 11-13, 2024.

SO GOOD! THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE Comes to Copeland Hall at the Grand
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2024


Broadway, television, and film star Robert Neary creates a one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the greatest and most successful recording artists in history with So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience and he is bringing it to Copeland Hall at The Grand on Friday, September 27, at 8 PM. 

Possum Point Players Present SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by A.A. Cristi - August 28, 2024


Possum Point Players announced their upcoming production of SOMETHING ROTTEN!, a musical comedy set in the Renaissance era.

The Grand Presents AJ Collier & the Band of Believers In September
by A.A. Cristi - August 26, 2024


AJ Collier & the Band of Believers will celebrate their 7th anniversary with a reunion concert featuring special guests Melvin Crispell III and Vincent Bohanan & SOV.

The Resident Ensemble Players Presents WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME In September
by A.A. Cristi - August 23, 2024


The Resident Ensemble Players (REP) kicks off its 17th season with Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me, performing Sep. 13th through Sep. 22nd at the Roselle Center for the Arts.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH 'THE CHANGE To Play Wilmington In May 2025
by A.A. Cristi - August 16, 2024


The brand-new national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change to Wilmington and will play The Playhouse On Rodney Square for one performance only on May 17, 2025.

Delaware Theatre Company to Open 45th Anniversary Season With KINKY BOOTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 13, 2024


Delaware Theatre Company will kick off its season with KINKY BOOTS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, Reveals Fall 2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - August 10, 2024


Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, unveils its Fall 2024 season with both in-person and online performances.

HADESTOWN To Be Presented At The Playhouse On Rodney Square in May 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 08, 2024


The Delaware premiere of HADESTOWN at The Playhouse on Rodney Square starts in May 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Grand Announces 50 Performances On Sale For The 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2024


The Grand has announced its upcoming season, featuring a premiere line-up of comedy programs, family entertainment, cirque performances, tribute concerts, and Broadway national tours.

Possum Point Players Announce Cast for Fall Musical SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2024


Stage Director, Jim Hartzell, Music Director, Diane Trautman, and Choreographer Bliss Soucek have announced the cast for the Players Fall production of the hilarious Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten!”

Resident Ensemble Players Names Steve Tague As Producing Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2024


Steve Tague has been appointed as the Producing Artistic Director of the Resident Ensemble Players at the University of Delaware. Learn more!

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - July 21, 2024


Aisle Say cannot imagine any veteran of community theatre who does not some relationship with THE FANTASTICKS; who does not look on the show with fondness and a sense of nostalgia. The original 1960 off-Broadway production closed in 2002 with 17,000 performances and revived from 2006 to 2017. There are 250 school and community productions annually. (As of 2010, its original investors had earned 240 times their original investments).

Second Street Players Adds July Performance of THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024


Second Street Players in Milford, DE have added a performance to their summer production of THE MUSIC MAN. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Possom Juniors Will Perform INTO THE WOODS This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2024


Possum Juniors, the youth affiliate of Possum Point Players, will perform Into the Woods this month. The all youth acted, directed and crewed production presents the full-length Stephen Sondheim musical that has won awards and filled theatres for years.

Single Tickets for 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington Season to go on Sale This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2024


Single tickets for the 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, featuring HADESTOWN, Dear Evan Hansen, and more go on sale July 12, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Second Street Players Are Bringing Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN to Milford
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2024


Second Street Players will present the classic American musical Meredith Willson's 'THE MUSIC MAN' with evening performances at 7 PM on July 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20, 2024 and afternoon matinees at 2 PM on July 13, 14, 20, and 21 at the Riverfront Theater

Registrations Still Available For Possum Point Players  Summer Theater Camps
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2024


Sign up for summer theater camps to explore acting, singing, and dancing. Perfect for young performers looking to develop their skills and have fun in a creative environment.

PPP Possum Juniors Will Perform INTO THE WOODS
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2024


PPP Affiliate Group Possum Juniors 2024 will present Into the Woods, with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. Performances will run July 19-21 at Possum Hall Theatre in Georgetown, Delaware.

Possum Point Players Looking for Hair and Wig Stylist for Fall Musical SOMETHING ROTTEN
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2024


Possum Point Players, Director Jim Hartzell and Makeup Chair, Donna deKuyper are looking for help with the fall musical comedy  Something Rotten in the area of wig and hair styling. Learn how to apply!

Second Street Players Perform AND THEN THERE WERE NONE in September
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2024


Second Street Players will perform And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie in September. Performances run September 6-15.

THE MUSIC MAN Comes to the Riverfront Theater in July
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2024


Second Street Players will present 'The Music Man' from Friday to Sunday, July 12 to 14, and July 19 to 21, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.

Possum Point Players to Present Summer Theatrical Youth Camps
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2024


Possum Point Players announce their summer theatrical youth camps, offering young performers the opportunity to develop their acting skills and participate in engaging theater activities.


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Misery in Delaware Misery
Resident Ensemble Players (2/13 - 3/2)
Mean Girls in Delaware Mean Girls
The Playhouse on Rodney Square (11/15 - 11/17)
King Lear in Delaware King Lear
Resident Ensemble Players (4/10 - 4/27)
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical in Delaware TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
The Playhouse on Rodney Square (10/11 - 10/13)
Rough Crossing in Delaware Rough Crossing
Resident Ensemble Players (11/7 - 11/24)
What the Constitution Means to Me in Delaware What the Constitution Means to Me
Resident Ensemble Players (9/13 - 9/22)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again) in Delaware The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again)
Resident Ensemble Players (9/19 - 10/6)
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