THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, MÍSTICA, And More Set for Thalian Hall 26-27 Season
The Wilmington venue will present ABBA-MANIA, BALLET NAPANTLA, BARRICADE BOYS, and more in its upcoming season
Thalian Hall has announced its 2026–27 Main Attractions Season, featuring theatre, music, dance, and touring performances.
The season will include appearances by John Waters and Shayne Smith, along with performances including ABBA-mania, The Drifters, Whitney: A Moment in Time, and Tap Into Soul with Solomon Jaye. Theatre offerings include THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE by New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, a one-man show by Mike Wiley, and storytelling from Donna Washington. Dance programming will feature American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and Ballet Nepantla’s MÍSTICA.
Holiday programming will include Celtic Angels Christmas, Rhythm Street’s Who’s Got the Humbug?, and The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical. Additional events include Twitty and Lynn and GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY, performed by Clifton Daniel.
Tickets are currently on sale to members, with public sales beginning April 25 at noon.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Presented by: New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, part of the 2026–27 Main Attractions Season.
MÍSTICA
Presented by: Ballet Nepantla
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A Day of the Dead–inspired ballet featuring blacklight calaveras.
BROADWAY PARTY
Performed by: The Barricade Boys
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A concert-style celebration of musical theatre favorites.
GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY
Starring: Clifton Daniel
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A one-man play about Harry S. Truman, performed by his grandson.
TWITTY AND LYNN
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A musical tribute featuring the grandchildren of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.
ABBA-MANIA
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A tribute concert featuring the music of ABBA.
WHITNEY: A MOMENT IN TIME
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A tribute performance celebrating the music of Whitney Houston.
TAP INTO SOUL
Featuring: Solomon Jaye
Venue: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
A performance blending tap dance and soul music.
COMMUNITY DAY
Event: Annual Community Day
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
Free, family-friendly open house featuring local arts organizations, tours, raffles, and Thunder Roll demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.
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Almost Like A Dance Carolina Theater Workshop (6/26-6/27) |
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Little Women Temple Theatre (10/15-11/01) |
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts (9/12-9/13) |
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SWAN LAKE by The United European Ballet Company R. J. Reynolds Auditorium (10/13-10/13) |
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Pirates! A Boy At Sea Switch Theatre Company (7/18-7/19) |
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Zac Brown Band Credit One Stadium (9/17-9/17) |
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The Glass Menagerie Studio 1 (7/09-7/12) |
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The Notebook Durham Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/19) |
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ONCE Burning Coal Theatre (8/13-8/30) |
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Wednesdays: Live Music with The Olsons at Lucky 32 - GSO | No Cover!! Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen (6/24-6/24) |