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REP Founder Sanford (Sandy) Robbins to Step Down
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2021
After 32 years of working devotedly as the Producing Artistic Director of the Resident Ensemble Players (REP), Founder and Director of the Professional Theatre Training Program (PTTP), and Theatre Department Chairperson at the University of Delaware, Sanford (Sandy) Robbins has announced that he will complete his leadership of the REP and Theatre Department on August 31, 2022.
Possum Juniors Will Debut Original Mystery Production SINCERELY, FRANCIS OCHIDERE in August
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2021
Entirely conceived, written, cast and directed by members of the Possums youth affiliate, this brand-new classic murder mystery opens August 5 on the Possum's outdoor stage.
The Resident Ensemble Players Announces 2021 Offerings and 2022 Return to Live Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2021
The Resident Ensemble Players, the professional theatre company in residence at the University of Delaware, has announced its plans for 2021-2022. The upcoming season brings a sensational selection of virtual offerings in the Fall and, in early 2022, the REP's much-anticipated return to live performances!
BWW Review: THE WHITNEY PROJECT - A CELEBRATION OF BLACK JOY at Delaware Theatre Company
by Rosanne DellAversano - July 15, 2021
Like a family reunion, The Whitney Project - A Celebration of Black Joy brings together songs and stories, old and new, for a moment in time like no other.
Delaware Theatre Company Announces its 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2021
Subscription renewals and new subscriptions go on sale Monday, July 19. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 7. Learn more about the lineup and how to purchase tickets here!
BWW Previews: THE WHITNEY PROJECT - A CELEBRATION OF BLACK JOY at Delaware Theater Company
by Rosanne DellAversano - July 10, 2021
Jonathan Whitney and friends create a performance piece intertwining music, songs and stories, familiar and original, to celebrate the resistance movement that is Black joy.
The Grand Announces Will Kick Off First Set of Indoor Performances in September
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2021
The Grand is set to bring popular national acts such as comedians Brian Regan and Lewis Black, internet comedic sensation Vic DiBitetto, TV's Jane Lynch (Glee), Kate Flannery (The Office), Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles (Whose Line Is It Anyway?).
Shakespeare in Delaware Park Unique Productions Begin June 29
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2021
Shakespeare in Delaware Park's main stage summer season was put on hold last year due to the pandemic, but that did not stop SDP from carrying on with the mission of FREE professional outdoor theatre and SDP will be expanding their performances in 2021. This year we are excited to be offering Western New York 2 unique FREE productions to enjoy throughout the summer.
CLUE: ON STAGE Will Be Performed at Riverfront Theater Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2021
Led by the Wadsworth the butler (played by Steven Perry), Miss Scarlett (Monica Guinan), Professor Plum (Tommy Trietley), Mrs. White (Nancy Mikkelsen), Mr. Green (Thom Harris), Mrs. Peacock (Abby Pardocchi), and Colonel Mustard (David Hall) race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue: On Stage is a comedy whodunit that will leave both fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out who did it, where, and with what! 
BWW Review: BEEHIVE at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - June 18, 2021
A juke box collection of hits from the 60’s where pleasant memories were evocative from that less provocative era. The production was curated such that only ‘girl groups’ or female solo artists were featured. An ensemble of singers and dancers carefully cast by Director/Choreographer Jody Anderson.
Possum Point Players Plan Fund-Raising Jamboree, ALL THE FIXIN'S, For This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2021
To be held outdoors under the sun and stars, 'All the Fixin's' offers an evening of music, cocktails, barbecue dinner, and some competitive auctions, silent and live. A great variety of auction items includes dinners at area restaurants, baskets of spirits, art work, tickets for major league sporting events, and a weeklong get-away at a waterfront vacation home.
The Grand To Announce First Set Of Indoor Performances On June 22
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2021
After nearly 450 days of being closed for indoor performances, The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware will announce the first batch of indoor shows in its 2021-2022 season on June 22 at 10:00am.
The Grand's Summer Lawn Concerts Announced
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2021
he Grand's Summer Lawn Concerts at Rockwood Park provide an opportunity for patrons to get out of their cars, stretch their legs, and enjoy music and comedy under the stars on one of Delaware's beautiful historic park lawns.
Hasan Minhaj Will Perform at the Delaware Theatre Company in September
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
HASAN MINHAJ was the host and creator of the weekly comedy show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj that premiered on Netflix in October 2018. The series explored the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity through his unique comedic voice. The show received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Motion Design,” and was recognized for a 2020 Television Academy Honor.
Delaware Theatre Company Announces June Lineup for 2020/21 Season—Take 2!
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021
Delaware Theatre Company has announced its June lineup for the 2020/21 Season—Take 2!, a new outdoor performance series that showcases a variety of Hollywood, Broadway and regional performers.
SILENT SKY Will Be Performed Outdoors by Possum Point Players Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2021
Possum Point Players' new outdoor stage started with a hopeful rainbow, then became furnished as a Pennsylvania country house sunroom, and has now transitioned into a look into the vastness of the stars in the sky that wraps around our earth and stage. 'Silent Sky,' based on the life of pioneering female astronomer, Henrietta Leavitt, opens Friday, June 4, outdoors under the night sky at Possum Hall.
Delaware Symphony Orchestra Will Return to Live Concerts For the 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021
The Symphony will be returning to the DuPont Country Club in the fall with its intimate Chamber Series. Then in January 2022, they make their triumphant return to Copeland Hall at The Grand Opera House in Downtown Wilmington!
Photo Flash: LOVE, LIES AND THE LOTTERY Opens at Shawnee Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2021
LOVE, LIES AND THE LOTTERY is currently running at Shawnee Playhouse through 5/23/2021.
SILENT SKY Will Be Performed by Possum Point Players in June
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2021
The title may be 'Silent Sky,' but it's time to talk out loud about the next mainstage production coming to Possum Point Players. Set for June 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, it tells the true story of a pioneering woman astronomer who broke a sky-high glass ceiling as she pursued her love of studying and living her dream among the stars.
Possum Point Players Plan 'All the Fixin's - A Country and Blues Jamboree' For June
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2021
It's time to mark your calendar and pick your favorite boot scootin' and blues swaying outfits for the Possum Point Players' 2021 fundraiser, 'All the Fixin's - A Country and Blues Jamboree,' set for Saturday, June 26.
Photos & Video: Get a Sneak Peek of TAYLOR RODRIGUEZ - A TRIBUTE TO THE KING Presented by Delaware Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2021
Delaware Theatre Company will present TAYLOR RODRIGUEZ-A TRIBUTE TO THE KING May 11-15, Tues-Fri. 6:30 p.m. & Sat. 2:30 p.m. Rodriguez, the winner of the 2019 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and star of Million Dollar Quartet, takes us on a journey invoking memories of the past.
Possum Point Players Welcome VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE To Possum Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
An old Bucks County country home sprung up over the rainbow on Possum Point Players outdoor stage, just in time for the bickering and sniping siblings, Vanya and Sonia and Masha to move in and bring along Spike.
Kleine Kammermusik Joins Piffaro For Digital Season Finale
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2021
The concert video, filmed at the historic Christ Church Christiana Hundred in Wilmington, DE, premieres at 7:30PM EST on May 28 and remains available on demand until June 3.
The Grand Announces Return of Drive-In Movies at Bellevue State Park
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
After eight sold out movies last fall, The Grand is thrilled to announce the return of their Drive-In Cinema at Bellevue State Park. The series will begin on May 1 with five movie musicals announced.
Possum Point Players Schedule Second Performance In Their Newly Constructed Outdoor Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2021
The Possum Point Players production of the Tony award winning comedy 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' is set to be the group's second presentation in their newly created outdoor stage. The new stage allows comfortable and safely spaced seating for patrons and technically equipped performance space for the cast.

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