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Performing Arts
Spend less time in the car and more time with your family and friends when you travel to Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley. All of the area's attractions including world-class gardens, historic colonial towns, educational museums, professional sports, and so much more are just minutes from one another and offer fun for the entire family.
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FEATURED ADVERTISER2208 Millers Rd.
Ardentown, DE 19810
Phone: (302) 475-2313
Fax: (302) 475-2320
The New Candlelight Theatre, located in historic Ardentown, DE, just minutes from downtown Wilmington and a short drive from Philadelphia, combines fine dining with superb musical theater entertainment. Join us for a truly spectacular Candlelight ex... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |2126 The Hwy.
Arden, DE 19810
Phone: 302-475-3126
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Home of the annual Arden Fair. A long time special event tradition with local and regional artists, entertainment and lots of family fun! The Arden C... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |Greater Wilmington Area
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Phone: (302) 377-3156
Fax: (302) 529-0533
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Promoting Delaware-based performing artists & Arts organizations as well as several performing arts series in Delaware! Chamber music & modern music e... MORE>>
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Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-887-9300
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Award-winning professional theater company providing affordable performances of plays, musicals, operas & concerts. MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |27 N. Chapel St.
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-368-2041
Toll Free: 410-398-3564
Fax: 302-391-6072
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Active in the Newark community as well as winning both local and regional theatrical competitions. Come and see the stage where Tony award winning act... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: (302) 655-1014
Fax: 302-655-4182
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This historic theatre is celebrating our 40th season bringing classic stories to life on the stage for children and young families. The Delaware Chil... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 656-7442
Toll Free: (302) 652-5577
Fax: (302) 656-7754
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For more than 100 years, your Delaware Symphony has entertained and educated listeners of all ages in the Delaware Valley. Under the leadership of Mus... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |200 Water St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-594-1100
Fax: (302) 594-1107
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Founded in 1979, Delaware’s premier professional theatre produces a mix of classic and contemporary plays and musicals in its intimate Wilmington Rive... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |Dickinson High School
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 995-5630
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The Dickinson Theatre Organ Society enjoys a well-known reputation for premier performances presented on an internationally acclaimed instrument. For... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |1007 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 656-4401
Toll Free: 800-338-0881
Fax: (302) 594-1437
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Delaware's Broadway Experience in continuous operation since 1913. Presenting a six-show professional Broadway series and an acclaimed Children's Seri... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 658-7897 x 3851
Fax: (302) 652-5346
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First State Ballet Theatre is Delaware’s professional ballet company. - We perform full length works and mixed-repertory programs throughout the ... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 658-7897
Fax: (302) 652-5346
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Built in 1871, this magnificent concert hall in Downtown Wilmington entertains and engages its communities through exceptional, diverse live performan... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |1300 Paper Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: (302) 369-3466
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The Newark Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer community orchestra dedicated to promoting live classical music at affordable prices. We perform eight co... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |4 South Poplar St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 442-7809
Fax: (302) 658-4991
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Combining exceptional artistic quality with the intimate setting of The Grand, look no further for an unforgettable evening of opera! Free lectures, S... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |110 Orchard Rd.
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: (302) 831-2204
Alt: (302) 831-2202
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The new $42 million Center for the Arts is adjacent to the Department of Music and will provide additional performance spaces for music and theatre ev... MORE>>
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Phone: (302) 478-3355
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We are a unique organization that presents high-quality musical productions and contributes the proceeds to cultural, educational and civic causes thr... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |47 W. Main St.
Middletown, DE 19709
Phone: (302) 378-7038
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The community is proud of the Everett’s spot on the national Register of Historic Places and cultural arts in all shapes and sizes live within her wal... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |10 West Lea Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: (302) 764-1172
Alt: (302) 764-3396
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Founded in 1939, Delaware's premier community theatre produces musicals, drama and comedies for the whole family. MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |500 North Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 994-1400
Fax: (302) 504-9570
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Visit Wilmington's new state-of-the-art live music venue featuring world-class entertainment, dedicated private events spaces, as well as our award-wi... MORE>>
Added to My Itinerary |The Visitors Center operates Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. Our toll-free number is 1-800-489-6664.© 2013 Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. 100 West 10th Street, Suite 20 Wilmington, DE 19801






