top of page


ALL JAWS & NO TEETH: It’s not just the shark that’s broken
While the script of ‘The Shark is Broken’ is tough to chew, Chase Harrison finds the production and cast do their best to deliver.

Chase Harrison
2 days ago6 min read


JAWING ABOUT JAWS: Big Dawg premiers ‘The Shark is Broken’
The Shark is Broken is a comedy about the filming of JAWS: feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a mechanical shark that won't stop malfunctioning... is JAWS destined for failure?

Chase Harrison
Jul 86 min read


LET THEM ENTERTAIN YOU: Opera House’s ‘Gypsy' wows on all levels
Taking on a classic is a daunting task, but Suellen Yates, with her cast and crew may have just staged Wilmington’s best musical of 2026.

Chase Harrison
Jun 246 min read


SING OUT LOUISE! Opera House stages American Fable "GYSPY!"
“Gypsy” opens this coming Thursday, June 18 and runs through June 28 only at the historic Thalian Hall.

Chase Harrison
Jun 156 min read


LEGACY LEFT: ‘Men on Boats’ is a humorous recount of history
‘Men on Boats’ is fast-paced splash, one-part history lesson and part madcap comedy.

Chase Harrison
May 186 min read


STAGING AN EXPEDITION: Big Dawg explores humor and history with "Men on Boats"
Get ready to grab an oar and hop aboard Big Dawg’s "Men on Boats” at Thalian Hall.

Chase Harrison
May 116 min read


CATASTROPHE EQUALS HILARITY: Panache's ‘Disaster!' is anything but
Don’t make the disastrous mistake of missing out on Panache’s hilarious production of “Disaster: The Musical,” now playing at the Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre until May 3.

Chase Harrison
Apr 286 min read


CAMP COLLIDES WITH CHAOS: Panache premieres ‘Disaster! The Musical’
'Disaster! The Musical’ is full of laughs and class acts going into the premiere at Ruth and Buck Stein Theatre on April 23.

Chase Harrison
Apr 216 min read


WONDERS, WOWS & WINKIES: Thalian Association stages a truly wonderful ‘Wizard of Oz'
Audiences should rush on down that yellow brick road to Thalian Hall, and experience this magical production of ’The Wizard of Oz' for themselves.

Chase Harrison
Apr 136 min read


NO PLACE LIKE HOME: Thalian prepares to take Wilmington somewhere over the rainbow
While the city prepares for the full-fledged festivities of Azalea Fest 2026, the cast and crew of the Thalian Association’s “The Wizard of Oz” are ramping up for the ever dreaded “Hell Week” to begin.

Chase Harrison
Apr 66 min read


WIN OR LOSE, WE LAUGH: The Host with the most sits down to boast ... of the Wilmington Theater Awards
Wilmington Theater Awards host Erin Sullivan sits down to laugh with Chase Harrison before the show this week on March 25 at Thalian Hall.

Chase Harrison
Mar 236 min read


MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS: All aboard a post-show chat
The dress rehearsal of Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” sets the stage for an entertaining murder mystery for audiences.
Cathy Street
Feb 86 min read


HEAD-BANGING BRILLIANCE: ‘Rock of Ages’ brings the house down
‘Rock of Ages’ is a show for ages—one not to miss.

Chase Harrison
Jan 66 min read


ROCK OF AGES: Opera House Theater rock n’ rolls into the New Year
Chase sits down with Morganna Bridgers, director of Opera House Theater Company’s “Rock of Ages."

Chase Harrison
Dec 30, 20256 min read


A GIFT FOR THE SEASON: ‘Ebenezer!’ is a joyful time at Thalian
Chase Harrison is delighted with Frank Trimble’s take on “Ebenezer!” at Thalian.

Chase Harrison
Dec 15, 20256 min read


SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS: A post-show chat with Cathy Street and friends
Three theatre enthusiasts were lucky enough to attend opening night of “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,” produced by Big Dawg Productions at Thalian Hall’s Stein Theatre.
Cathy Street
Dec 14, 20254 min read


BIG QUESTIONS TIMIDLY ADDRESSED: Harrington Repertory stages new original play about the right to die
Chase Harrison pays respect to what Harrington Repertory sets out to achieve with “Orion’s Choice.”

Chase Harrison
Nov 11, 20255 min read


HARRINGTON REPERTORY: Asking important questions in questionable times
What we do with our time on this planet is just as important as us being here at all. There are philosophies which say we live to suffer in perpetual search for meaning; certain religions teach that meaning and purpose to be discovered through pious revelation of a divine edict. No matter which you, dear reader, adhere to, the search for meaning is a universal quest. Rose-Mary Harrington has been traveling that journey and has found meaning through her art, play writing to b

Chase Harrison
Nov 4, 20255 min read


FUN, FAST FRIGHTS: Big Dawg’s ‘Dracula’ has bite
Big Dawg's 'Dracula' exceeds every single aspect of the theatrical arts. From the talents shaping the multitude of roles on stage, to the numerous unseen hands that allow it to appear so smoothly. I was left in awe.

Chase Harrison
Oct 21, 20256 min read


PEEK INSIDE THE COFFIN of 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terror'
Big Dawg Theatre aims for side-splitting laughter over harrowing screams this year when they open “Dracula: A Comedy of Terror” at Thalian's Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre this coming Thursday, October 16.

Chase Harrison
Oct 15, 20255 min read
bottom of page
