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A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul – Coming to the Wilson Center this Spring
The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College is pleased to announce that Damien Sneed is returning to the Center, after his successful production of We Shall Overcome, to bring Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul on March 15, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. With a legendary career spanning several generations and a multitude … Read More
Wilson Center Appoints Annette Freeman to New Role as Education & Engagement Coordinator
The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College is pleased to announce Annette Freeman as Education and Engagement Coordinator. In this new position, she will create, coordinate, and oversee the Center’s powerful and recognized arts education and dance residencies, bringing world-renowned entertainment to Wilmington. She will collaborate with New Hanover and Pender County public school … Read More
Broadway for a Better World Grant Cycle Opens Again!
Theatre for All – Broadway for a Better World Grant Recipients at “The King and I” in November 2018 The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and The Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County are pleased to announce that the Broadway for a Better World grant cycle has opened once again. Grants … Read More
Wilson Center Appoints Zachary Pluer as New Senior Managing Director
The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College is pleased to announce Zachary Pluer as the Center’s new Senior Managing Director. In this role, Zachary will oversee the operations, ticketing, and marketing departments, as well as the day-to-day logistics of the venue. Zachary takes on this position after five years with the Wilson Center as … Read More
Wilson Center Announces 2021-22 PNC Broadway Series
The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College and Cape Fear Stage are thrilled to announce that the PNC Broadway Series will return to the Wilson Center in 2021. This exciting season will be filled with wonderful new musicals with unforgettable songs, including Escape to Margaritaville, An Officer and a Gentleman, SUMMER: The Donna Summer … Read More
Icons of the ’60s & ’70s Coming This Fall!
The Wilson Center is very pleased to announce that icons of the 1960s and ‘70s— America and Gloria Gaynor —will be taking the Wilson Center stage this fall. America, which shot to the top of the charts on the strength of “A Horse With No Name” and became a global name, will bring their uplifting … Read More
Weyerhaeusers Make Major Gift to Support Wilson Center Expansion
Cape Fear Community College is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion to the Wilson Center. The development was announced at a special event held on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 from 6-7 p.m. The event, which was attended by local dignitaries, college officials, supporters of the Wilson Center, and local media, featured comments by Mr. Jim Morton, president … Read More
ZZ Top Returns in November 2021!
The Wilson Center is thrilled to announce that Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ TOP will be returning to the Wilson Center stage this fall. The iconic trio will bring their distinctive rock and blues sound to the Wilson Center on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” … Read More
New Dates Announced for Village People & CATS
It’s happening! We’re moving closer and closer to a fully re-opened Wilson Center! As we do that, and as other venues around the country come back on line, the artists and musicians are all eager to get out on the road and see your smiling faces again. To make that possible, we’ve been working with … Read More
