Community Calendar

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

Big Dawg Theatre Company Revives Audience Favorite The Hermit of Fort Fisher
A Wilmington theatrical tradition returns to the stage at Thalian Hall

WILMINGTON, NC — Big Dawg Theatre Company will present a revival of
The Hermit of Fort Fisher, the beloved play by David Wright, running
April 2–5 and April 9–12 at Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater. This
production will be directed by Steve Vernon, and will star Woody Stefl
as The Hermit, featuring Eben French Mastin (who played The Hermit in
almost 50 previous performances).

Based on the fascinating true story of Robert Harrill, the man known
as the “Hermit of Fort Fisher,” the play tells the story of the
coastal recluse who lived alone in a World War II bunker near Fort
Fisher for 17 years. Harrill became a regional legend as thousands of
curious visitors sought him out, drawn by his unconventional lifestyle
and philosophical outlook on life.

This upcoming production marks the sixth time Big Dawg Theatre Company
has produced the play, which has become a favorite among Wilmington
audiences. Each previous run has sold out, making early reservations
strongly recommended.

The Hermit of Fort Fisher explores themes of independence, human
connection, and the ways a single individual can capture the
imagination of a community. Through storytelling and reflection, the
play brings to life a figure whose presence along the Cape Fear coast
has remained part of local folklore for decades.

Performances will take place in Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater,
located at 310 Chestnut Street in historic downtown Wilmington.

Big Dawg Theatre Company Revives Audience Favorite The Hermit of Fort Fisher
A Wilmington theatrical tradition returns to the stage at Thalian Hall

WILMINGTON, NC — Big Dawg Theatre Company will present a revival of
The Hermit of Fort Fisher, the beloved play by David Wright, running
April 2–5 and April 9–12 at Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater. This
production will be directed by Steve Vernon, and will star Woody Stefl
as The Hermit, featuring Eben French Mastin (who played The Hermit in
almost 50 previous performances).

Based on the fascinating true story of Robert Harrill, the man known
as the “Hermit of Fort Fisher,” the play tells the story of the
coastal recluse who lived alone in a World War II bunker near Fort
Fisher for 17 years. Harrill became a regional legend as thousands of
curious visitors sought him out, drawn by his unconventional lifestyle
and philosophical outlook on life.

This upcoming production marks the sixth time Big Dawg Theatre Company
has produced the play, which has become a favorite among Wilmington
audiences. Each previous run has sold out, making early reservations
strongly recommended.

The Hermit of Fort Fisher explores themes of independence, human
connection, and the ways a single individual can capture the
imagination of a community. Through storytelling and reflection, the
play brings to life a figure whose presence along the Cape Fear coast
has remained part of local folklore for decades.

Performances will take place in Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater,
located at 310 Chestnut Street in historic downtown Wilmington.

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

Big Dawg Theatre Company Revives Audience Favorite The Hermit of Fort Fisher
A Wilmington theatrical tradition returns to the stage at Thalian Hall

WILMINGTON, NC — Big Dawg Theatre Company will present a revival of
The Hermit of Fort Fisher, the beloved play by David Wright, running
April 2–5 and April 9–12 at Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater. This
production will be directed by Steve Vernon, and will star Woody Stefl
as The Hermit, featuring Eben French Mastin (who played The Hermit in
almost 50 previous performances).

Based on the fascinating true story of Robert Harrill, the man known
as the “Hermit of Fort Fisher,” the play tells the story of the
coastal recluse who lived alone in a World War II bunker near Fort
Fisher for 17 years. Harrill became a regional legend as thousands of
curious visitors sought him out, drawn by his unconventional lifestyle
and philosophical outlook on life.

This upcoming production marks the sixth time Big Dawg Theatre Company
has produced the play, which has become a favorite among Wilmington
audiences. Each previous run has sold out, making early reservations
strongly recommended.

The Hermit of Fort Fisher explores themes of independence, human
connection, and the ways a single individual can capture the
imagination of a community. Through storytelling and reflection, the
play brings to life a figure whose presence along the Cape Fear coast
has remained part of local folklore for decades.

Performances will take place in Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater,
located at 310 Chestnut Street in historic downtown Wilmington.

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

The Wizard of Oz
https://www.thalianhall.org/tact-wizardoz-26
Showtimes
Dates: Friday April 10, 2026 - Sunday April 19, 2026
Friday - Saturday Time: 7:30 pm
Sunday Time: 2:00 pm
Additional Performances Saturday April 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Location
Main Stage Thalian Hall
310 Chestnut St.

By L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard / Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. We’re off to see the wizard! This beloved tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has entertained audiences for generations. Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide. An Associated Event of the North Carolina Azalea Festival!

Big Dawg Theatre Company Revives Audience Favorite The Hermit of Fort Fisher
A Wilmington theatrical tradition returns to the stage at Thalian Hall

WILMINGTON, NC — Big Dawg Theatre Company will present a revival of
The Hermit of Fort Fisher, the beloved play by David Wright, running
April 2–5 and April 9–12 at Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater. This
production will be directed by Steve Vernon, and will star Woody Stefl
as The Hermit, featuring Eben French Mastin (who played The Hermit in
almost 50 previous performances).

Based on the fascinating true story of Robert Harrill, the man known
as the “Hermit of Fort Fisher,” the play tells the story of the
coastal recluse who lived alone in a World War II bunker near Fort
Fisher for 17 years. Harrill became a regional legend as thousands of
curious visitors sought him out, drawn by his unconventional lifestyle
and philosophical outlook on life.

This upcoming production marks the sixth time Big Dawg Theatre Company
has produced the play, which has become a favorite among Wilmington
audiences. Each previous run has sold out, making early reservations
strongly recommended.

The Hermit of Fort Fisher explores themes of independence, human
connection, and the ways a single individual can capture the
imagination of a community. Through storytelling and reflection, the
play brings to life a figure whose presence along the Cape Fear coast
has remained part of local folklore for decades.

Performances will take place in Thalian Hall’s Red Box Theater,
located at 310 Chestnut Street in historic downtown Wilmington.

7pm Wednesday June 10
7pm Thursday June 11
7pm Friday June 12
1pm Saturday June 13 7pm Saturday June 13
3pm Sunday June 14

Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix Singletary, in the spectacular, special way that audiences have come to expect from the artistic team at the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. Hairspray is a musical based on John Waters’ 1988 film about a teenager named Tracy Turnblad who dreams of dancing on a local TV Show in 1962 Baltimore.