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You might be surprised and the vast opportunities to experience live theatre in our little state. From Wilmington to the beaches, there are about 50 large and small venues featuring programs for all ages https://www.visitdelaware.com/things-to-do/arts-culture/theater-concerts/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkdO0BhDxARIsANkNcrc_ODnDGhuX1kkP-_tRxbyv-PDtYKyVRAOPu8bjzh6Acg8unBwjttYaAmYhEALw_wcB. Here’s an abbreviated list of shows coming up between this week and the end of August.
THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEK
In Georgetown, the Possum Point Players will present Into the Woods, a fun take on a Brothers Grimm fairy tale, with music by Stephen Sondheim. The cast is composed of some talented kids, which makes it an extra special event if you’ve got some in your household. Performances are Friday, Saturday, and a matinee on Sunday http://www.possumpointplayers.org/Possum-Juniors-general.html.
In Milford, the Second Street Players will present The Music Man, a whimsical glimpse of Americana, with performances Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are limited so visit the site today if you’d like to go http://www.secondstreetplayers.com/aboutTheMusicMan.html.
If you love live music in a great setting, visit The Queen Theater in Wilmington for country performances by Robbie Fulks and Bill Kirchen, rock from G. Love and Special Sauce with Brett Dennen and Mihali, Fo Daniels, Gloop/Nonkromulent, and Sleater-Kinney, performance art from Rylynn Woods, and metal from Restless Spirit with Horseburner. Get all of the details about these shows and others at https://thequeenwilmington.com/shows/.
In Selbyville, the Freeman Arts Pavilion continues its busy summer season with performances by Leslie Odom, Jr., the Rehoboth Children’s Theatre staging of Robin Hood, yacht rock from The Yachtley Crew, rock tunes from The Bacon Brothers and the Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show and comedy from Jerry Seinfeld. Get all of the details on these shows and others at https://www.freemanarts.org/events-tickets/upcoming-performances?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=2023season&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkdO0BhDxARIsANkNcrfRdeR4mn3BLuRDURyqfJXwH2ZopVx5L-2JvUPts1OLWcgcwXOUda4aApHcEALw_wcB.
In Milton, the historic Milton Theatre will present Legally Blonde, the Musical July 18th through August 4th. There are matinees and early evening shows presented in this lovely small town with great restaurants for lunch or dinner. Get the details at https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1044891/legally-blonde-milton-milton-theatre.
In Wilmington, the Candlelight Theatre presents a Comedy Club presentation of Married, Single, and a Baby this Thursday, July 18th, and several performances of The Fantastiks beginning Wednesday, July 17th and running through August 24th. Get details at https://candlelighttheatredelaware.org/.
Also in Wilmington, The Grand presents The Gurl Ain’t Even Cheatin at its Baby Grand theatre on August 4th and Are You Marriage Material? on August 11th.
NEXT WEEK AND SHORTLY AFTER
In Rehoboth, Clear Space Theatre will feature Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages and The Prom between June 25th and August 27th. Get the details at https://www.clearspacetheatre.org/our-shows/current-season/
In Ocean View, the Dickens Parlour Theatre will present the Rainy Day Children’s Magic Show with Tom Foolery this Thursday, July 18th at 2 p.m. And adults and kids can enjoy dinner and live theatre with magician Mark Phillips between July 15th and 21st and The Comedy Tonight show on Fridays between July 19th and August 30th.