WILMINGTON — The national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, the hit musical based on the beloved 1993 film, is coming to The Playhouse on Rodney Square for a three-day run this September. Mrs. Doubtfire follows the story of Daniel Hillard, an out-of-work actor who, after losing custody of his children in a difficult divorce, disguises himself as a Scottish nanny to …
WILMINGTON — The curtain is rising on a new Broadway season in Delaware as The Playhouse on Rodney Square has announced its 2025-2026 Broadway in Wilmington lineup, featuring a dynamic mix of returning hits, new premieres, and special concerts. Leading the season is the Wilmington premiere of “Mrs. Doubtfire” based on the beloved 1993 film. Other highlights include Tony Award-winning …
WILMINGTON— The national tour of Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, will be presented at The Playhouse on Rodney Square from April 11 to 13, 2025. The production is being presented by The Grand as part of the Broadway in Wilmington series. Dear Evan Hansen opened on Broadway in December 2016 and received six Tony Awards in …
WILMINGTON- The Playhouse on Rodney Square has announced its 2025/26 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring a lineup that includes Mrs. Doubtfire, The Book of Mormon, Kinky Boots, and Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Subscriptions for the new season are now available, with single ticket sales expected to open later this summer. “The Playhouse on Rodney Square’s 25/26 season celebrates the …
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WILMINGTON — A powerful and poignant musical will make its Wilmington debut this spring, as “Dear Evan Hansen,” the Tony and Grammy-winning Best Musical, comes to The Playhouse on Rodney Square from April 11-13. The play, which was hailed by The Washington Post as “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” brings a groundbreaking look at the …
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Longtime Grand Opera House administrator Pamelyn Manocchio will head the downtown Wilmington theater when the current executive editor bikes into retirement in September. Manocchio, who has been working at The Grand since 2006 in a variety of roles, most recently has served as managing director. Executive Director Mark Fields will continue to work with Manocchio through the end of …
Pierre S. Du Pont IV | CREDIT: WILLIAM FOLEY/THE LIFE IMAGES COLLECTION VIA GETTY IMAGES A memorial service for former Congressman and Delaware Governor Pete du Pont will be held Friday in Wilmington. The public event, promoted as a celebration of du Pont’s life and legacy, will begin at 2 p.m. at The Playhouse on Rodney Square. A reception …
While The Grand has dropped its mask, vaccine requirements, it recommends people continue to wear them during performances because it draws patrons from such a large area. Photo by Joe del Tufo/Moonloop Photography Well, you can whoop it up all you like at The Grand Opera House’s performances now that the venue has suspended its COVID-19 mask mandate and …
