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To view, select the date/performance you are interested in to see the full seating map with prices. The Grand Opera House, also known as The Grand or Masonic Hall and Grand Theater, is a 1,208-seat theater for the performing arts in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The four-story building was built in 1871 by the Delaware Grand Lodge of Masons to serve as a Masonic Temple and auditorium. The construction cost was $100,000.[2] It was designed in Second Empire style by Baltimore architect Thomas Dixon and incorporates symbolism from Freemasonry into the cast-iron facade.
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Celebrate the best of humankind and the best in all of us at COME FROM AWAY. We suggest arriving at 30+ minutes prior to the start of the performance to complete the safety protocol check in and to find your seat. Late seating (when available) will take place at the first appropriate break in the performance. In 1945 a group of local artisans gathered under the guidance of Chick Laird to present classic opera with the finest voices in Wilmington at affordable prices. Today, our patrons are geographically and culturally as diverse as ever, stretching across the East Coast while at the same time reaching deeply into our Wilmington roots.
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He holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Vocal Performance & Music Education, and a Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy, from Towson University. OperaDelaware is the only professional opera company in the state and the 11th oldest in the country. It is a source of economic revitalization and a source of arts education for many schools in the area that have none. The company employs nearly 250 full- and part-time local artists and staffers throughout the season and operates on a $1.5 million annual budget. The Grand, as the opera house is commonly known, has hosted performers from William “Buffalo Bill” Cody and Ethel Barrymore to John Philip Sousa, the prominent composer. The space was used exclusively as a movie theater between 1930 and 1967, when it was owned by Warner Brothers.
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Broadway in Wilmington is presented by Bank of America. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town in Newfoundland that opened their homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11. During that fateful week, cultures clashed and nerves ran high—but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
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Sure, but only before or after a performance or during intermission, please. Don't forget tag us at #operade when posting on social media! Please refrain from recording or photographing during a performance, and remember to silence all cell phones. Our performances take place either at the OperaDelaware Studios (4 S. Poplar St. Wilmington) which includes the Ethel L. Sayre Recital Hall and the Presser Black Box Theater, or at The Grand (818 N. Market St., Wilmington). PLEASE CONSULT YOUR TICKET TO VERIFY PERFORMANCE LOCATION. Plan your visit to OperaDelaware and the spring Festival at The Grand!
All of our performances—even those in English—are accompanied by English subtitles that are projected on large screens above the stage. For select outdoor performances, live supertitles are also available on any web-enabled mobile device through LiveNote. Seating can vary by performance, so please consult the detailed seating charts on our online Box Office pages.
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A quick five with anthony barrese Click to read an interview from our sister organization opera baltimore (formerly baltimore concert opera) during our co-production of Il barbiere di siviglia in 2022. The Grand Opera House in Wilmington has been dazzling locals and visitors alike since its construction in 1871. The concert hall now hosts over 300 events a year, from ballet to symphony orchestras to stand-up comedy. Sutton Foster is a two-time Tony Award®-winning actress, singer and dancer who was most recently seen on the Broadway stage starring in an acclaimed turn as Marian Paroo in the Broadway revival of The Music Man, opposite Hugh Jackman. She originated roles in the Broadway productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein, and Shrek the Musical.
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For travel by train, both Amtrak and SEPTA make frequent daily stops at the Downtown Wilmington train station (WIL). For travel by plane, the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the New Castle County Airport (ILG) are about a 20-minute car ride from Downtown Wilmington. “This is truly unprecedented,” says Universal Attractions Agency’sco-owner Jeff Epstein who conceived the collaboration with Doug E. Fresh.
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Brendan resides in North Wilmington with his wife Julia and their boys Gus and Rex. Produced nationally and internationally, LITTLE WOMEN has been praised by critics for its ambition in bringing the timeless, captivating story to vivid musical life on stage. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, LITTLE WOMEN follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March, each determined to live life on her own terms. LITTLE WOMEN embodies the complete theatrical experience, leaving audiences filled with a sense of adventure, joy, heartache, and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartbreak, hope, and everlasting love – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
Zachery Lockwood, Assistant to the General DirectorZachery Tyler Lockwood joined the OperaDelaware staff in April 2023 after assistant stage managing for the company’s productions of Così fan tutte (2022) and La traviata (2023). Outside of OD, Lockwood (tenor) is an active performer and music educator with a focus on building community through the arts and advocating for innovative/underutilized vocal works. Lockwood has been praised for his ‘robust sound’ that possesses a ‘youthful exuberance.’ He currently sits as an Adjunct Professor of Applied Voice at Harford Community College. Lockwood brings to OperaDelaware an organized and community-driven approach towards its mission.
Brendan Cooke, General DirectorBrendan Cooke was appointed General Director of OperaDelaware in June 2012. Cooke joined OD from the Baltimore Concert Opera, a company he founded in 2008 in response to the collapse of the Baltimore Opera Company. Cooke and his board of directors launched this start-up opera company with $700 in personal funds. Under his leadership, BCO experienced exponential growth. After founding BCO, Cooke continued his career in Arts Administration as a member of the marketing team for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, where he was Group Sales Manager for the organization. In addition to his entrepreneurial skills, Cooke brings to OperaDelaware extensive experience in front and back-office operations, fundraising, facilitation of corporate and community partnerships, education, sales, and marketing.
Spend an evening with the Broadway star as she performs favorite works from Broadway and beyond in this unique and inspiring event. Each performance is different, but our main-stage operas generally run around 2.5 hours plus intermission, while our concerts and recitals are about 1.5 hours plus intermission. More accurate timings for each show will be posted on individual event pages prior to performances. Both the OperaDelaware Studios and The Grand have bars that sell wine, beer, water, soda, and light snacks. Some performances at the OperaDelaware Studios also offer sandwiches from Casapulla’s.
Get information on travel, accommodations, restaurant suggestions, and more. Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. In 1973, management was turned over to a non-profit organization and the building underwent extensive restoration, which was completed in 1976.
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Pass three lights to the Doubletree Hotel (7th Street). Parking is available in the Wilmington Parking Authority garage, just past the Doubletree on the left. The Grand is located at 818 North Market Street, between 8th and 9th Streets. Parking is also available on the surrounding streets and in the Wilmington Parking Authority Open Lot at 8th and Orange Streets. With more than 120 performances a year, the Grand’s three venues offer the very best entertainment options and something to please every taste. All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice.
Before it was a movie theater, however, it hosted many operas, symphonies, burlesque shows, vaudeville, and minstrel shows. It reopened in 1971, partnering with classical institutions such as the First State Ballet Theatre and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. The building was acquired by a non-profit arts organization in 1973, which has organized its shows and events ever since. In January 2015, The Grand Opera House assumed operation of another illustrious historic theater in downtown Wilmington, The Playhouse on Rodney Square. The Playhouse (which was also called The DuPont Theater) was opened in 1913 as one of the select theaters on the Broadway touring circuit.
Information about the history, staff, and mission of OperaDelaware. Includes info about General Director Brendan Cooke, the OD board of directors, and more. The Grand presents more than 75 shows each season, ranging from symphony orchestras and ballets to the latest rock and comedy stars, with jazz, folk, and family artists as well.
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