Entertainment
We’ve got the drama (when it comes to local theater), plus food news and weekend options
Since its earliest days, Wilmington has been a theater town.
The Port City’s longest-serving troupe, the Thalian Association, dates its origins to 1788, and the Thalians are (very) active to this day: Its production of “Godspell” ends its run on Sunday (see below).
Two other shows, musical “Fiddler on the Roof” and play “Shining City,” are on the Wilmington boards this week, the latter produced a by a brand-new company, Sihr Theatre, which just goes to show how the local theater scene continues to evolve.
Used to be, the StarNews reviewed most every play in town. Those days are sadly behind us for lots of reasons, but we still review shows when we can.
So get out and see a show! Or take a gander at some of the weekend’s other options, below.
Weekend weather outlook
After some tantalizingly cool mornings this week, the weekend will remind us that it’s not quite fall yet. Highs in the low to mid-80s, lows near 70, and a 50% chance of rain on Saturday.
Go | See | Do
It’s the last weekend before Labor Day Weekend, and things are really starting to shift into fall mode events-wise.
Two classic musicals, “Godspell” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” will close (here’s our review of “Fiddler”), while the acclaimed play “Shining City” will open. Plus, a “Saturday Night Live” cast member comes to town to do standup and couple of locally filmed movies will premiere.
Check our full list of weekend highlights below.
Go, see, do: 14 things to do in Wilmington for the last weekend before the Labor Day holiday
The Dish with Port City Foodies
A downtown Wilmington restaurant has gone viral thanks to a video featuring what its creator calls “the hardest (eating) challenge I’ve done this year.” Food writer Allison Ballard has the story.
Plus, a local restaurant celebrates 10 years in business and AlBal’s also got a list of local spots with specials that would be perfect for a date night.
Getting to know Emma Coward
Meet the 10-year-old Wilmington gymnast whose skill has led her to the Junior Olympics. Renee Spencer has the story.
People: Wilmington girl’s determination to do a backflip leads her to the Junior Olympics
News you can use
Lots of film/TV industry news in Wilmington area this past week.
Amazon’s Prime Video series “The Runarounds” has been shooting all over Wilmington, and “The Waterfront,” a Netflix series from Kevin Williamson (“Dawson’s Creek,” “Scream”) is beginning to ramp up production as well. Then there’s “Capsized,” an independent film backed by producers with Oscar-winning pedigrees, which will be shooting in the Wilmington area this fall.
Plus, “Monster Summer,” a locally shot movie starring Mel Gibson, has dropped a trailer and release date.
‘Monster Summer’: Movie starring Mel Gibson that shot in Southport and Wilmington gets trailer, release date
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