Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.

Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Presenting the finest touring performances & regional talent in a prized historic theatre, est. 1858
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Presenting the finest touring performances, regional talent, and raising local stars in one of America’s most prized historic theatres, est.1858.

Join our Volunteer Corps, a like-minded group of arts enthusiasts who serve this great institution. As we grow to meet o...
09/16/2024

Join our Volunteer Corps, a like-minded group of arts enthusiasts who serve this great institution. As we grow to meet our community’s needs, so does our need for generous citizens who make it possible - you! 🌹

Visit our website for more information www.Thalianhall.org/volunteer or email Event Services Director Robyn Nielsen to sign up for the next orientation [email protected] 📆

09/09/2024
09/09/2024

Willkommen. Bienvenue. New Year’s. 🍾 🪩✨

Dinner + Show + Party packages are available now at www.ThalianHall.org.

Join us TOMORROW for our Annual Community Day at Thalian Hall! 🎉This kid-friendly open house will feature a thunder roll...
09/06/2024

Join us TOMORROW for our Annual Community Day at Thalian Hall! 🎉

This kid-friendly open house will feature a thunder roll, a miniature thunder roll model, mini tours, great raffle prizes and over a dozen community organizations if you want to learn about our local arts scene.

So, stop by between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Thunder rolls at 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. We can't wait to see you! 😁

We want every part of your experience to be special ✨🌹🎟️Our new souvenir ticket and envelope is not just a passport to i...
09/03/2024

We want every part of your experience to be special ✨🌹🎟️

Our new souvenir ticket and envelope is not just a passport to incredible live performance - it’s a keepsake worth holding on to.

Thanks to our ticket sponsor Art in Bloom Gallery and our envelope sponsor Ruth’s Chris Steak House, both right here in Wilmington.

It All Happens Here because of you.

Visit our Box Office or choose “Will Call” when ordering online to take one of these beauties home today 🎟️

We want every part of your experience to be special ✨🌹🎟️Our new souvenir ticket and envelope is not just a passport to i...
09/03/2024

We want every part of your experience to be special ✨🌹🎟️

Our new souvenir ticket and envelope is not just a passport to incredible live performance - it’s a keepsake worth holding on to.

Thanks to our ticket sponsor Art in Bloom Gallery and our envelope sponsor Ruth’s Chris Steak House, both right here in Wilmington.

It All Happens Here because of you.

Visit our Box Office or choose “Will Call” when ordering online to take one of these beauties home today 🎟️

📸 Magic was made! 👏🧚 Margaret Kerry, the original Tinker Bell, graced us with her presence for a special screening of Di...
09/02/2024

📸 Magic was made! 👏🧚 Margaret Kerry, the original Tinker Bell, graced us with her presence for a special screening of Disney’s “Peter Pan” and a meet and greet!

Thank you, Margaret! 🌹

Meet & Greet photos available for download here:
https://jamiehansen.smugmug.com/Thalian-8-31-24/n-ThrvzK

08/27/2024

We’re proud to announce Opera Suite Sensations with Quanto Basta, our brand new Sky Box with Quanto Basta and Cabaret Seating. Experience theatre, food and service at its finest with these premium offerings. Reserve at our Box Office by calling 910.632.2285.

Quanto Basta: Italian Eatery & Wine Bar is a family owned and operated authentic Italian restaurant in downtown Wilmington and Thalian Hall’s proud partner for these enhanced experiences.

Join us on Saturday, September 7th for our FREE Annual Community Day from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM! 😁Bring your family and...
08/23/2024

Join us on Saturday, September 7th for our FREE Annual Community Day from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM! 😁

Bring your family and friends down to Thalian Hall for a kid-friendly open house with over a dozen community arts organizations to get to know.

Hear the historic Thunder Roll at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM or 2:30 PM! Check out the miniature model of this Victorian era special effect. Dance in the aisles, sit in every seat! Roam the levels for a historical or theatrical tour and take in the crown jewel of the Carolina coast. She’s a beaut.

Is it fall yet? Because we are falling in love. ❤️Swooning to the Great American songbook with big band swagger from “Fa...
08/16/2024

Is it fall yet? Because we are falling in love. ❤️

Swooning to the Great American songbook with big band swagger from “Fabulous Equinox Orchestra” and beguiled by the sultry vocal stylings of Stella Cole from “Some Enchanted Evening”.

We’re seeing stars! Emmet Cahill, the star tenor of PBS “Celtic Thunder” who sold out Carnegie Hall is headed to us this spring. Plus, Jazz at Lincoln Center plays the New Orleans Songbook just in time to celebrate Mardi Gras.

This season can’t start soon enough. ✨

A pixie never reveals her secrets, or does she? 🤫🧚 Meet real life Tinker Bell, the actress and life model for the famous...
08/15/2024

A pixie never reveals her secrets, or does she? 🤫🧚 Meet real life Tinker Bell, the actress and life model for the famous fairy of Disney’s classic film “Peter Pan” (1953) after a screening Saturday, August 31 - 1pm and ask her yourself!

Free tickets for youth under 12. All other tickets $10 including fees.

Meet & Greet with Margaret Kerry, life model for Tinker Bell, free to all ticket holders.

🎟️Reserve tickets now at https://www.thalianhall.org/thfilm-peterpan-24

08/12/2024

🎶 Excitement is in the air at Thalian Hall! Get your tickets now for an unforgettable 2024-2025 season featuring incredible bands, mesmerizing jazz acts, and more. Don’t miss out on the magic—grab your seats today! 🎟️✨

Clap if you believe in fairies! 👏👏👏Youth ages 12 and under get in FREE for a special screening of the animated classic “...
08/09/2024

Clap if you believe in fairies! 👏👏👏

Youth ages 12 and under get in FREE for a special screening of the animated classic “Peter Pan” (1953) featuring Walt Disney’s character model for Tinker Bell, Margaret Kerry! ✨Families and Disney enthusiasts alike will enjoy this classic film from Disney’s golden era of animation and the special treat of tales from the original Tinker Bell, who now calls Wilmington home.

Members can purchase tickets to this incredible event now. Public on Sale Tuesday, August 13 at 12:00pm. Tickets available at www.ThalianHall.org

It’s about time we had some FUN. F is for Flips by a border collieU is for Ugly sweater party gone wild with tap dance a...
08/08/2024

It’s about time we had some FUN.

F is for Flips by a border collie
U is for Ugly sweater party gone wild with tap dance and christmas cheer
N is for Not-gonna-believe-your-eyes magic tricks

We know FUN. Have y’all had some in a while? We’ve got a show for that. Tickets available at www.ThalianHall.org

We’ve got Olympians on the brain!🏅    Did you know our 1858 original curtain depicts an ancient temple scene of warriors...
08/07/2024

We’ve got Olympians on the brain!🏅


Did you know our 1858 original curtain depicts an ancient temple scene of warriors consulting the oracle just before the Olympic Games? 💫

“The scene…is designed to represent the voyage of chief persons of the ancient Grecian cities to an island in the Aegean Sea, upon which stands one of the many celebrated temples dedicated to Apollo, for the purpose of sacrificing and consulting the oracle previous to opening the Olympic Games,…” - October 13, 1858 in the Wilmington Daily Journal

Thalian Hall would like to extend our thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Historic Preservation Com...
08/06/2024

Thalian Hall would like to extend our thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Historic Preservation Committee for presenting us with a $2,000 check. Their support will contribute to repairs and upgrades in our historical exhibits and furniture. It was our pleasure to have these ladies join us for a day!

Check out this incredible feature on Thalian Hall in this month's issue of Our State Magazine! "Are you ready to meet Th...
07/30/2024

Check out this incredible feature on Thalian Hall in this month's issue of Our State Magazine!

"Are you ready to meet Thalian Hall," says Shane Fernando ❤️

Since 1858, Thalian Hall has hosted world-class performances, nurtured new talent, and perfected its role as the grande dame of Wilmington, NC’s arts scene.

07/28/2024

You wont want to miss out on next week's Cinematique screening of "Ghostlight" premiering at the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. from July 29th to August 2nd.

PLUS there will be an exclusive Q&A with the directors of the film Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson on July 29th following the screening, so make sure you get your tickets today!

Click the link below for more details
https://www.whqr.org/inside-whqr/2024-05-23/cinematique-presents-ghostlight

We're celebrating Christmas in July! 🎄🎅🏼Join us at Thalian Hall for family-friendly holiday fun with "Who Brought the Hu...
07/23/2024

We're celebrating Christmas in July! 🎄🎅🏼

Join us at Thalian Hall for family-friendly holiday fun with "Who Brought the Humbug?," and a beautiful performance of "The Nutcracker!" Maybe your Secret Santa 🤫 enjoys the holiday classics such as "Celtic Angels Christmas," or a screening of the 1946 film "It's A Wonderful Life." ❄️

'Tis the season for early Christmas presents for the whole family -- so leave the hosting to Thalian Hall this holiday season. 🎁

Reserve your seats at www.ThalianHall.org 🎟

Perfect for dance enthusiasts who want to see our state and our nation’s finest and for tiny ballerinas with visions of ...
07/18/2024

Perfect for dance enthusiasts who want to see our state and our nation’s finest and for tiny ballerinas with visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads. This season’s dance offerings don’t miss a step.

Be dazzled by beauty and moved by the soul of the human body.

Reserve your seats today at www.ThatlianHall.org 🎟️

07/17/2024

It all happens here -- so kick up your dancin' feet! 🕺🏼 Get your tickets for these incredible dance shows in our new Main Attractions Comedy Series. 🩰😄

Whether you would enjoy ballet from the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company or wish to experience modern dance with the North Carolina-based Gaspard & Dancers, this season's dance events will leave you amazed!

Reserve your seats today at www.ThalianHall.org! 🎟️

With heavy hearts we remember Randolph Del Lago, an actor, director and contributor to Thalian Hall’s theatrical history...
07/13/2024

With heavy hearts we remember Randolph Del Lago, an actor, director and contributor to Thalian Hall’s theatrical history. Del Lago, an NC native, performed and directed at Thalian beginning as a student of then Wilmington College and until 1982 when he moved to South Florida. Del Lago then went on to become the Director of Delray Beach Playhouse for 40 years, continuing its legacy as the longest running playhouse in South Florida.

Randy is remembered by many in this community for this contributions to our theatrical history.

BY: ANDREW COLTON | Editor and Publisher

See award-winning comedians with HBO and Def Comedy Jam specials live at the Hall! Darren Carter gets the party started,...
07/11/2024

See award-winning comedians with HBO and Def Comedy Jam specials live at the Hall! Darren Carter gets the party started, Cathy Ladman is the saltiest salt of the earth, Capitol Fools can bring on the political tears (of laughter) and hey, if Aretha Franklin wants Billy D. Washington then so 👏 do 👏 we 👏

Hold on to your bellies, it’s our funniest season yet.

Reserve your seats today at www.ThalianHall.org 🎟️

Another openin', another show! 🎭✨Tickets on sale for all 24-25 Main Attractions. 🎟️ It's our largest season yet - with 2...
07/05/2024

Another openin', another show! 🎭✨

Tickets on sale for all 24-25 Main Attractions. 🎟️ It's our largest season yet - with 29 events and counting. Join us at Thalian Hall for fabulous theatre productions like Gilbert & Sullivan's classic "H.M.S. Pinafore" and Mike Wiley's thought-provoking "Breach of Peace" about the 1961 Freedom Riders. Find all events in our upcoming season at www.ThalianHall.org.

Thalian Hall will be closed tomorrow on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and...
07/03/2024

Thalian Hall will be closed tomorrow on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday! 🇺🇸

Please visit www.ThalianHall.org for tickets and information about all upcoming events!

Today, on Stonewall Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Ar...
06/28/2024

Today, on Stonewall Day, commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts proudly stands with our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in celebrating Pride month.

We are dedicated to offering a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can freely express themselves, showcase their talents, build enduring relationships, and nurture a sense of unity within our community.

Q: How Do You Keep The Music Playing? 🧐A: By visiting Thalian Hall, of course! 😁Tickets on sale for all 24-25 Main Attra...
06/28/2024

Q: How Do You Keep The Music Playing? 🧐
A: By visiting Thalian Hall, of course! 😁

Tickets on sale for all 24-25 Main Attractions. 🎟️🚀 It’s our largest season yet - with 29 events and counting. Get up close with A-list shows like Gilbert & Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and Jazz at Lincoln Center in Thalian Hall’s historic and intimate setting. Find all events in our upcoming season at www.ThalianHall.org.

06/25/2024

It All Happens Here – and music makes the world go round! Get your tickets for the incredible music events in our Main Attractions Series. 🎸🎶

Whether you want to hear an international rock tribute band or a legendary R&B group, Thalian Hall hosts the concerts and shows that will have you singing along in the aisles! Reserve your seats today at www.ThalianHall.org! 🎟️

06/18/2024

It All Happens Here – starting now! Tickets on sale for all 24-25 Main Attractions. 🎟️🚀

It’s our largest season yet - with 29 events and counting. Get up close with A-list shows like Gilbert & Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore,” American Ballet Theatre and Jazz at Lincoln Center in Thalian Hall’s historic and intimate setting. Find all events in our upcoming season here at www.thalianhall.org/Legends_Main_Attractions

WOW - what a spectacular turnout from Friday's Season Kickoff Happy Hour! 🍷✨😍Your support, enthusiasm, and love for loca...
06/17/2024

WOW - what a spectacular turnout from Friday's Season Kickoff Happy Hour! 🍷✨😍

Your support, enthusiasm, and love for local performances mean the world to us. Here's to a spectacular season ahead filled with theater, dance, music, comedy, magic + more. It all happens here. Let's continue to cherish and celebrate the arts together! 🌟

Get your tickets for our 2024-2025 Main Attractions season at www.ThalianHall.org. Check out our story to see the big winners from the event's raffles. Winners will be contacted by our staff to obtain their prize.

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Welcome to Thalian Hall

Thalian Hall is exceptional in so many ways. It’s one of the oldest theatres in the United States and has been in almost continuous use since its opening on October 12, 1858. For over 160 years Thalian Hall has hosted plays, concerts, lectures, recitals, political events and social functions.

Since its construction in 1855-1858, the City Hall/Thalian Hall building has had the unusual distinction of serving as both the area’s political and cultural center. Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, Thalian Hall is the only surviving theatre designed by John Montague Trimble, one of America's foremost 19th-century theatre architects. It was built at a time when Wilmington was the largest city in the state. The new building housed the town government, the library, as well as an "Opera House", seating 1,000 people, which was 10% of the population of the Town.

Today, audiences appreciate the theatre’s intimate setting and historic ambiance while enjoying performances by top entertainers and cultural groups. Thalian Hall is also known for its quality productions utilizing local talent. Community theatre companies, individual performers, and a variety of events rent this inviting space on a regular basis. As a result, Thalian Hall plays host to nearly 500 events each year. One of the most heavily utilized facilities of its kind in the nation, Thalian Hall serves as the most enduring symbol of Wilmington’s cultural heritage.


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