A New Season of Arts & Entertainment

Our friends at The Grand, The Baby Grand, The Playhouse, Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Opera Delaware, and the First State Ballet Company recently announced their line-up for the 2016-2017 arts, culture, and entertainment season.

Here's Mark Fields, Executive Director of The Grand, and David Amado, Music Director for the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, to share just some of what's happening:

You can find out more by clicking here.

Whether you enjoy country, rock, classical, comedy, drama, or any kind of art, culture, or entertainment, we have it in Downtown Wilmington.

I hope to see you at our incredible venues!

Marty

Get ready for Richard Raw Week in Wilmington

Our friend, Richard Raw, consistently pours himself into the local community, provides quality entertainment, and mentors young people throughout the city.

The week of June 4-11 is Richard Raw Week, with concerts, block parties, film screenings, and more planned throughout the week.

Click Here for more information.

I hope you will bring your family and friends out to these great community events.

Marty

Wilmington welcomes "Jersey Boys"

"Jersey Boys" is the Tony Award winning musical that tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

The show is coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square May 10 -15, and the star of the show, Russell Fischer, came to town early to check the city out.

He was also kind enough to sit down and share his experiences and his views on Wilmington - here's the video:

I hope you get to take advantage of the incredible talent that is brought to Wilmington on a regular basis.

Click Here for more on the shows at The Playhouse.

Marty

Great Entertainment Coming To The Playhouse

The Playhouse on Rodney Square just announced its 2016-2017 season. Let's hear from Mark Fields about the upcoming shows:

Here's more details on the season:

Broadway In Wilmington 2016-2017 Season

RENT

October 28-30, 2016

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters – love.

Playhouse Premiere!

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

November 15-20, 2016

Getting away with murder can be so much fun… and there’s no better proof than the hilarious hit show that won the 2014 Tony Award® for Best Musical. As one gentlemanly NPR critic put it, “I’VE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD AT A BROADWAY SHOW!”

Playhouse Premiere!

BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND

November 25-27, 2016

With glittering costumes, a dazzling cast, and the highest kicking chorus girls this side of the North Pole, this is a holiday show the whole family will enjoy.

Playhouse Premiere!

KINKY BOOTS

December 13-18, 2016

Broadway’s Tony® winning, huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

Playhouse Premiere!

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA

February 7-12, 2017

Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream… or a really great pair of shoes.

RIVERDANCE – The 20th Anniversary World Tour

February 21-26, 2017

A brand-new production of the international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand, capturing the imagination of audiences of all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music, and song.

Playhouse Premiere of New Production!

PIPPIN

March 7-12, 2017

This unforgettable new production is a high-flying, death-defying hit full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats, and soaring songs that will lift you up and leave you smiling.

Playhouse Premiere!

ONCE

March 31-April 2, 2017

A truly original Broadway experience featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go.

For more on The Playhouse and to get tickets for upcoming shows, click here.

I hope you'll join me at these incredible shows!

Marty

Downtown Celebrates Downton Abbey

As you may know, Delaware has enjoyed the phenomenon of Downton Abbey - the hit BBC/Masterpiece production that tells the story of the Crawley family and their staff through the first part of the 20th Century. Delaware was the first U.S. State to display the costumes of Downton Abbey at Winterthur, and we've had great crowds come out to Theatre N for the past few Season Premiers.

This Sunday, as the series comes to a close, Downtown Businesses are offering some great ways to mark the occasion.

Theatre N will be opening its doors at 8:30 Sunday evening for everyone to come and enjoy watching the final episode on the Big Screen - the screening is FREE and drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

Prior to the showing, both Levitea and the Hotel DuPont Green Room are offering Downton Abbey Specials.

Levitea is offering a variety of teas, pastries, and tea sandwiches for $9.43 Sunday until 8:00 - click here to get your tickets.

The Green Room is offering a three course meal for $48/person - Reservation can be made by calling 302-594-3154

Come on out and mark this series on Sunday in Downtown Wilmington.

Marty