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Tickets Now on Sale for Possum Point Players' A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016
Possum Point Players present the ground-breaking drama, "A Raisin in the Sun," June 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm. Tickets are $18, adults, and $17, students and seniors, and may be purchased at www.possumpointplayers.org or by calling 856-4560.
BWW Review: THE EXPLORERS CLUB Discovers Laughs a Plenty
by Rosanne DellAversano - May 10, 2016
THE EXPLORERS CLUB: The place to discover eternal lettuce, the East pole and belly laughs.
STAGE TUBE: Wilmington Drama League Reveals New Season
by Christina Mancuso - May 09, 2016
The Wilmington Drama League announces its new season.
The Candlelight Theatre Presents ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2016
This wildly popular comedic farce written by Joseph Kesselring revoles around two elderly sisters who are famous in their Brooklyn neighborhood for their numerous acts of charity but are as crazy as loons. Mix in a dollop of Teddy Roosevelt, a dash of Albert Einstein, and stir with an assortment of quirky characters and you get a lethal cocktail of murder, mayhem, and laughter. Come see what the N.Y. Times called 'a play so funny you will never forget it.'
Four Time Grammy Award-Winning R&B Legends Boyz II Men to Perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2016
Boyz II Men, the best-selling R&B group of all time, with more than 64 million albums sold, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Sept. 23 at 9 p.m.
The Candlelight Theatre to Present ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2016
This wildly popular comedic farce written by Joseph Kesselring revoles around two elderly sisters who are famous in their Brooklyn neighborhood for their numerous acts of charity but are as crazy as loons. Mix in a dollop of Teddy Roosevelt, a dash of Albert Einstein, and stir with an assortment of quirky characters and you get a lethal cocktail of murder, mayhem, and laughter. Come see what the N.Y. Times called 'a play so funny you will never forget it.'
BWW Reviews: LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL at Wilmington Drama League is by no means little.
by Rosanne DellAversano - April 28, 2016
The Broadway musical version of Little Women by Allan Knee, Mindi Dickstein and Jason Howland now on stage at Wilmington Drama League is just as resonating as the story of the March family told in the original novel.
Possum Point Players' MOON OVER THE BREWERY Enters Final Stretch
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2016
Going into the final weekend, Possum Point Players' production of "Moon Over the Brewery" has met with audience praise and standing ovations.
Mandy Patinkin Among 2016 Honorees for Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2016
Three renowned achievers will be honored for their lifetime accomplishments with the 37th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service. The awards recognize individuals who have enriched modern culture through their professional and personal endeavors.
Possum Point Players' MOON OVER THE BREWERY Begins Performances Today
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2016
Possum Point Players present the thoughtful comedy, 'Moon Over the Brewery,' beginning today, April 15 and continuing april 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24. Show times of the Bruce Graham play are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, $18 adults and $17 seniors and students, may be purchased on line at possumpointplayers.org or by calling 302-856-4560.
Bootless Stageworks to Present Delaware Premiere of Sarah Ruhl's IN THE NEXT ROOM
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2016
Bootless Stageworks is proud to present the Delaware premiere of Sarah Ruhl's award- winning (Glickman Prize, Pulitzer Prize finalist) and Tony nominated play, IN THE NEXT ROOM (OR THE VIBRATOR PLAY). This laugh out loud, provocative and touching play premiered at Berkeley Rep and subsequently marked Sarah Ruhl's Broadway debut in November 2009.
Delaware Theatre Company Sets 2016-17 Season: THE WAR OF THE ROSES & More
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2016
Delaware Theatre Company, under the artistic leadership of Bud Martin, announces its 2016/2017 season, the professional Equity company's 38th season in Wilmington, Delaware. The season includes a North American premiere and a regional premiere.
JERSEY BOYS Tour Coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 5/10-15
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2016
The Playhouse on Rodney Square will present the Wilmington premiere of  the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, from May 10-15, 2016.  Tickets for JERSEY BOYS begin at $50, and may be purchased by calling The Playhouse Box Office at 302.888.0200, or online at www.ThePlayhouseDE.org. Discounts are available for seniors, military, and children 12 and under, as well as groups of 10 or more.
Possum Point Players to Host 'Moon Over the Brewery'
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2016
As 'Moon Over the Brewery' rises at Possum Hall, the cast prepares to paint a contemporary picture of a family dealing with some everyday issues as well as some of the off-the-wall variety. Some shades of comedy, some clouds of confusion are all part of the big picture as mother and teenage daughter try to define their relationship.
Broadway in Wilmington Series at the Playhouse Announces 2016-2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2016
The 2016-2017 Broadway in Wilmington series at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, announced today, will feature two more productions than the current season, bringing the total to eight. In the second season under the management of The Grand Opera House, the series will expand to five full-productions: A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Kinky Boots, Cinderella, the 20th anniversary re-mount of Riverdance, and Pippin. In addition, the schedule will include three weekend-only productions, known in the business as splits: Rent, Broadway Christmas Wonderland, and Once. Six of the eight productions are Playhouse premieres, and Riverdance holds the record as one of the highest-grossing shows in Playhouse history. The 2016-17 season will include four Tony Award winners for Best Musical and one Best Musical Revival, and a raft of other honors. 
Possum Point Players to Present MOON OVER THE BREWERY
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2016
Possum Point Players present the thoughtful comedy, 'Moon Over the Brewery' April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24.
BWW Review: NUREYEV'S EYES Takes Stage at Delaware Theatre Company
by Rosanne DellAversano - March 11, 2016
What does it take to paint one of the greatest male ballet dancers of the 20th century? One can surmise, a talented artist. But, what if the task of painting an icon became a challenge between capturing the dancer in motion and becoming conscious of the motion of the dancer?
Mandy Patinkin Among 2016 Honorees for Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2016
Three renowned achievers will be honored for their lifetime accomplishments with the 37th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service. The awards recognize individuals who have enriched modern culture through their professional and personal endeavors.
Pushcart Players to Present ELLIS ISLAND at The Grand Opera House
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2016
?Pushcart Players, New Jersey's renowned touring theater for young audiences presents "Ellis Island: Gateway to America" at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE on Wednesday, March 6 at 9:30 am and 12:00 noon.
42ND STREET to Run 4/19-24 at The Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2016
The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a one week engagement at The Playhouse on Rodney Square with a sparkling new production, April 19-24.  42nd STREET will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award winning Best Revival.
Possum Point Players Seek Directors for 2017 Main Stage Season
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2016
The shows "Spitfire Grill," "Enchanted April," "Driving Miss Daisy," "Beauty and the Beast" and "FrUiTCaKeS" are 2017 main stage productions for Possum Point Players.  The Players have opened applications for directors.
BLUE MAN GROUP Returning to The Playhouse, 3/18-20
by BWW News Desk - February 22, 2016
After six successful years on the road, Blue Man Group will circle the United States one more time prior to taking the theatrical tour worldwide. Audiences can catch the wildly popular, award-winning Blue Man Group when they return to Wilmington from March 18 to March 20. Tickets are $45-$120 and may be purchased by calling The Playhouse Box Office at 302.888.0200 or online at ThePlayhouseDE.org. Discounts are available to children ages 12 and under, and groups of 10 or more.
CAMP Rehoboth and Clear Space Theatre Company Team Up for THE LARAMIE PROJECT
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2016
Rehoboth's own Clear Space Theatre Company and CAMP Rehoboth are collaborating to present a reader's theatre production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT as a fundraiser for both organizations.  THE LARAMIE PROJECT tells the heartbreaking, but true, story of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student who became the fatal victim of a heinous hate crime in Laramie, Wyoming in 1998. After being kidnapped and severely beaten, Shepard was tied to a fence in the middle of a prairie and left for dead. Not discovered until the next day, he died several days later as a result of his injuries. 
Hearty Winter Dinner Slated for Final Weekend of Possum Point Players' HARVEY
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2016
The main, if invisible, character might be a large white bunny, but rabbit food is definitely not center stage on the menu for Possum Point Player's presentation of the classic comedy, HARVEY. Freshly prepared in the Possums kitchen, a hearty winter dinner of soup, salad, Chicken Harve entree and apple crisp dessert is served up for the final weekend, Feb. 5, 6, and 7.
Creative District Wilmington Selects Artists for First Phase of 7th Street Arts Bridge
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2016
Creative District Wilmington is pleased to announce the artists selected for the first phase of public art projects for the 7th Street Arts Bridge (7SAB), a transformative and unifying project in an area in need of renewal that will connect artists, entrepreneurs and residents to downtown Wilmington.

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