The theatre scene in Wilmington includes a diverse range of productions such as Broadway-style musicals, touring shows, local performances, and special theatrical events. Performances take place throughout the year across multiple venues, offering audiences a wide variety of live stage experiences.
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Broadway & Theater Shows in Wilmington, NC
Upcoming musicals, plays, Broadway tours, and live theatre performances in Wilmington and nearby areas.
Looking for theatre plays in Wilmington, NC? Explore upcoming shows, Broadway tours, musicals, and stage productions across the city. From major venues to local theatres, Wilmington offers diverse performances year-round. Theater.Guide provides an independent overview of shows, venues, and schedules to help you discover local theatre.
Last updated: September 12, 2026.
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Start Date
Sep 12, 2026
End Date
Oct 12, 2026
Contents
Theatre Performance Schedule
Broadway Shows in Wilmington
Theatre Shows Directory
About Theatre in Wilmington
Theatre Venues in Wilmington
Planning Your Visit
Frequently Asked Questions
Theatre Performance Schedule in Wilmington
Upcoming Shows: 60
Browse current and upcoming theatre performances in Wilmington and nearby areas.
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Sep2520267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6610 tickets remaining!Limited availability -
Sep2620267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6610 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Sep2720262:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6610 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0220267:30 PMFriCape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | Capacity: 155928401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $151571 tickets available -
Oct0220267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7116 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0320262:00 PMSatCape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | Capacity: 155928401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $153664 tickets available
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Oct0320267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7116 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0320267:30 PMSatCape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | Capacity: 155928401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $148700 tickets available
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Oct0420262:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7016 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct0420262:00 PMSunCape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | Capacity: 155928401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $75Avg. price ~ $152657 tickets available
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Oct1420267:30 PMWedSelect SeatsFrom $58Avg. price ~ $7645 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Oct1720262:00 PMSatCape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | Capacity: 155928401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $69Avg. price ~ $249101 tickets available -
Oct1920267:00 PMMonCape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | Capacity: 155928401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $77Avg. price ~ $199256 tickets available -
Oct2020267:00 PMTueCape Fear Community College's Wilson Center | Capacity: 155928401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $93Avg. price ~ $313134 tickets available
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Oct2220267:30 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $66Avg. price ~ $8662 tickets available -
Nov1220267:30 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $68Avg. price ~ $9861 tickets available -
Nov2120267:00 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $107Avg. price ~ $61427 tickets remaining!Limited availability -
Dec0120264:00 PMTueRhythm Streets Movement's Who Brought The Humbug?28401, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $48Avg. price ~ $10163 tickets available
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Dec0120267:30 PMTueRhythm Streets Movement's Who Brought The Humbug?28401, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $51Avg. price ~ $7916 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec0320267:30 PMThuThe Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical28401, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $84Avg. price ~ $18235 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec0420264:00 PMFri28401, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $40Avg. price ~ $179118 tickets available
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Dec0420267:00 PMFri28401, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $40Avg. price ~ $19794 tickets available
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Dec05202610:00 AMSat28401, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC, USSelect SeatsFrom $40Avg. price ~ $19295 tickets available
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Dec1120267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7016 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec1220267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6812 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec1320262:00 PMSunSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7016 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec1720267:30 PMThuSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6610 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec1820267:30 PMFriSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $6814 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec1920262:00 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7122 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Dec1920267:30 PMSatSelect SeatsFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7122 tickets remaining!Limited availability
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Broadway Shows in Wilmington
Touring Broadway productions, major musicals, and live stage performances in Wilmington and nearby areas.
Dracula - Play
Upcoming Shows: 6
Thalian Hall
Sep 25, 2026 7:30 PM
Waitress
Upcoming Shows: 4
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Oct 2, 2026 7:30 PM
The Book Of Mormon
Upcoming Shows: 2
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Oct 19, 2026 7:00 PM
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Dec 3, 2026 7:30 PM
Miracle on 34th Street
Upcoming Shows: 8
Thalian Hall
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM 
A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical
Upcoming Shows: 5
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Jan 22, 2027 7:30 PM 
The Wiz
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Feb 6, 2027 7:30 PM 
Water for Elephants - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Feb 23, 2027 7:30 PM
Give 'Em Hell, Harry!
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Mar 10, 2027 7:30 PM 
Mystic Pizza
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Mar 26, 2027 7:30 PM 
Frozen - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 4
Thalian Hall
Apr 9, 2027 7:30 PM
The Chase Brock Experience
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Apr 20, 2027 7:30 PM
The Comedy of Hamlet (A Prequel)
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Apr 27, 2027 7:30 PM 
Shucked
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
May 22, 2027 7:30 PM 
Jersey Boys
Upcoming Shows: 5
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Jul 9, 2027 7:30 PM Wilmington Theatre Shows Directory
Browse current and upcoming theatre productions, musicals, and stage performances in Wilmington and nearby areas.
Dracula - Play
Upcoming Shows: 6
Thalian Hall
Sep 25, 2026 7:30 PM
Waitress
Upcoming Shows: 4
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Oct 2, 2026 7:30 PM
Donna Washington
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Oct 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Sesame Street Live!
Upcoming Shows: 1
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Oct 17, 2026 2:00 PM
The Book Of Mormon
Upcoming Shows: 2
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Oct 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Mistica
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Oct 22, 2026 7:30 PM
American Ballet Theatre Studio
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker
Upcoming Shows: 4
Kenan Auditorium
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Rhythm Streets Movement's Who Brought The Humbug?
Upcoming Shows: 2
Thalian Hall
Dec 1, 2026 4:00 PM
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Dec 3, 2026 7:30 PM
Miracle on 34th Street
Upcoming Shows: 8
Thalian Hall
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical
Upcoming Shows: 5
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Jan 22, 2027 7:30 PM
The Wiz
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Feb 6, 2027 7:30 PM
Water for Elephants - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Feb 23, 2027 7:30 PM
Give 'Em Hell, Harry!
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Mar 10, 2027 7:30 PM
Mystic Pizza
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
Mar 26, 2027 7:30 PM
Frozen - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 4
Thalian Hall
Apr 9, 2027 7:30 PM
The Chase Brock Experience
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Apr 20, 2027 7:30 PM
The Comedy of Hamlet (A Prequel)
Upcoming Shows: 1
Thalian Hall
Apr 27, 2027 7:30 PM
Shucked
Upcoming Shows: 3
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
May 22, 2027 7:30 PM
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About Theatre in Wilmington
Theatre Venues in Wilmington
Discover theatres and performance venues hosting live stage productions.
Brooklyn Arts Center
28401, 516 North 4th Street
Upcoming Shows: 1
Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center
28401, 703 N. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, US
Upcoming Shows: 36
Dead Crow Comedy Room
28401, 511 N 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC, US
Upcoming Shows: 24
Kenan Auditorium
28403, 601 South College Road, Wilmington, NC, US
Upcoming Shows: 2
Thalian Hall
28401, 310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC, US
Upcoming Shows: 33
Planning Your Visit
When attending a theater show in Wilmington, visitors should consider venue location, performance times, and seating layout. Many venues offer nearby dining and entertainment options that complement the live theatre experience. Planning arrival time in advance can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.
All information is provided by Theater.Guide — an independent theatre discovery platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What theatre shows are playing in Wilmington right now?
Several theatre productions are playing in Wilmington and surrounding areas, including Broadway shows, musicals and touring events. Browse the calendar above to find shows by date and location.
Does Wilmington host Broadway shows?
Touring Broadway shows perform at Wilmington theatres and performing arts centers, as well as at regional venues in surrounding areas.
Where are theatre performances held in Wilmington?
Find theatre performances at Wilmington-area theatres and performing arts centers, as well as at local venues and nearby regional locations.
Are theatre shows available year-round in Wilmington?
There are theatre performances happening year-round in Wilmington and the surrounding areas, based on touring productions and local schedules.
How can I find theatre shows near me in Wilmington?
Browse theatre performances by date and location throughout Wilmington and the surrounding areas in the calendar above.
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