On local stages
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Playhouse 211 shuts its doors
Playhouse 211 opened in 2010 and housed several productions by Brunswick Little Theatre
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Musical fixture around town takes on acting role in 'Pump Boys'
The show opens Thursday, May 16, at Thalian Hall for a two-weekend run.
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Theater Review - ‘Swing and a Miss' a real ball to watch
The story concerns the star players of the Wilmington Sharks – a longtime local fixture of the Coastal Plain League.
More stories
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Curious ‘Marriage' doesn't know what it wants to be
Show can't get its act together
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Bard, feminism collide in engaging play
'William and Judith' pays attention to detail
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Comedic ‘Marriage' play has fun with the '50s
'Marriage' looks at evolution of relationships
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‘Trailer Park’ a familiar setting
City Stage brings back popular musical
Area theaters
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New Hanover, Brunswick venues
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The WAE
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A bit of local music news
Bootleg Dynasty About to self-release their first full length album the band's plans were suddenly put on hold. Entitled 'Moving at Night, the album' will be distributed through the Tate Music Group and released in the fall. Signed to Lathan Entertainment, Bootleg Dynasty is a local band that…
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Live Review " The Features/Heyrocco
'Thank you for coming out,' Matthew Pelham said. 'We really didn't think anybody would be here.' Standing tall and sporting a long, pointed red beard, The Features lead singer and the band played an electrifying set last night at The Soapbox in a show presented by The Penguin radio station. The…
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Local artist Mike Pigford has a new comic book
 At last week's Port City Pop Con Mike Pigford was selling copies of his latest self-published comic book entitled 'Blood and Batteries.' The book is an open ended tale about a young boy in the future named Endo who collects scraps on the desolate planet Tulog in exchange for credits, sort of…
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5 albums by 5 performers to catch this week
A fine selection of music is hitting the Port City.… Read More »
Upcoming stage events
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Event: The Dance Element Presents: "The 60's" Spring Showcase. An afternoon of dance celebrating the decade that shaped a generation. at Roland-Grise Middle School, Sun, May 19 3:00p
"The 60's" will feature the student performers of The Dance Element, along with Element Productions Company dancers, and Dance Element staff members. A medley of beloved 60's hits will transport audience members to the days of Motown, the British Invasion, and Beatles Mania, while themed dance…
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Event: Murder on the Set at TheatreNOW, Fri, May 24 6:30p
Interactive murder mystery dinner show. The cast of popular teen drama, "Sunny Came Home", attempts to film their season and show finale, but there's more than a hurricane that is brewing as the line between onscreen and off screen relationships get blurred with tragic consequences. Includes show…
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Event: 'Pump Boys and Dinettes' at Thalian Hall Center for Performing Arts, Sun, May 19 3:00p
by Thalian Association. Starring The Brent Stimmel Band, this visionary tribute to life on the roadside follows the hard-working fellas at a rest stop gas station and the waitresses with whom they have a special kinship.
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Event: 'Les Misérables' at Thalian Hall, Wed, Jun 5 8:00p
by Opera House Theatre Co. Epic and uplifting, the musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece has thrilled audiences world-wide for almost thirty years! The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the classic songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do…