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Best Shows This Fall

in Wilmington

Hadestown at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Hadestown

Cleaning up during the 2018/19 awards season, plucky folk opera Hadestown garnered eight Tony Awards (including the coveted Tony for Best Musical), four Drama Desk Awards, six Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Drama League Award. This came as no surprise given the production received much acclaim during both its Off-Broadway and Broadway runs, praised for its soaring imagination, vibrant retelling of a classic story, and a sumptuous score that evokes smoky New Orleans jazz and bubbling Americana-tinged folk. Don't miss out when the lauded musical hits the road on this hotly anticipated national tour!

Mannheim Steamroller at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Mannheim Steamroller

With the release of Mannheim Steamroller's first holiday album 1984 came the kind of fame that made the act a veritable Christmas-time tradition. With founder and composer Chip Davis at the helm, the all-American music troupe continues to tour extensively, bringing Yuletide cheer to audiences throughout the US with a unique Neo-Classical take on popular carols and songs. It's no wonder that the Mannheim Steamroller is the top-selling Holiday Act of all time!

Black Violin at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Black Violin

Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin are heading out on tour! This outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings. The outfit features Will Baptiste on viola and Kev Marcus on the violin. Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they come to a stage near you.

Stomp at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Stomp

Inspiring the music-makers in all of us, international megahit Stomp conjures up intricate rhythms from everyday household items. Marvel as the cast of eight incredibly talented players fill your theater with an orchestra of percussion, with only garbage bin lids, hammers and broom sticks as their instruments.

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus at Kenan Auditorium

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus is a hilarious one-man show which takes on the classic battle of the sexes in a part comedy theatre, part stand-up format, which takes on every topic, from the dating to the bedroom! A great date night out and girl's night out, where you'll laugh and learn about the opposite sex.

Nikki Glaser at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Nikki Glaser

If you've ever had the pleasure of seeing an episode of Comedy Central mainstay 'Not Safe with Nikki Glaser', then you'll be well acquainted with her unapologetic, no-holds-barred comedy style, but you may still blush when confronted with her racy live stand-up routine. Leaving no stone unturned when it comes topics including sex, relationships, the single life, Target fashion triumphs and invasive TSA practices, Glaser spreads her mischievous glee around venues across North America on 'The Good Girl' tour and 'The Alive and Unwell' tour (From 14 September 2024)!

Whose Live Anyway? at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Whose Live Anyway?

Whose Live Anyway (originally called A Night of Improv) first appeared in 1999 when it sold out two shows in under three hours to very enthusiastic crowds in Vancouver. Following its initial success, Whose Line Executive Producer and star Ryan Stiles expanded the number of appearances of the show to include many major cities in the Western USA and Canada where it has remained a constant sell-out.

Kathleen Madigan at Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center

Kathleen Madigan

Described by comedy peer Lewis Black as the "funniest woman in America", the winner of the American Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian is a triple threat; as well as her sell-out tours, Madigan is a favorite on late-night talk shows and nationally syndicated radio shows. With an enviable career spanning three decades on the comedy circuit, she has the distinction of being one of few comics to appear on every major late-night show including Leno, Letterman, Conan, and Ferguson.

Vampire Weekend at Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Vampire Weekend

Breaking out with their timeless track 'A-Punk', the delectable indie four pieces are back out on tour in 2024, bringing with them the witty and honest songs, sartorial elegance and accessible style that makes them continually popular. Catch them on the road this year as they present their fifth album, 'Only God Was Above Us'.

Lawrence at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Lawrence

The eight-piece band, led by siblings Gracie and Clyde Lawrence, is gearing up for their biggest headlining tour this year! In celebration of the release of their fourth album 'Family Business,' this album will be the first full-length since 2021's album 'Hotel TV,' which marked the group's launch into stardom. With brilliantly crafted original songs and high-energy vibes, don't miss your chance to catch them live!

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