Rick Ross, Marvel heroes & Lewis Black: Over 50 shows for The Grand's 2023-24 season

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Grand announced on Wednesday, Sept. 13 that the hip-hop anniversary show for Friday, Sept. 22 at Frawley Stadium has been canceled.

The Grand begins its new season Wednesday, Sept. 6, and it looks like a buffet, with a variety of theatrical flavors for nearly everyone.

There are over 50 show performances in the 2023-24 season across multiple Wilmington stages (The Playhouse on Rodney Square, baby grand, and Copeland Hall).

The first show opens at the baby grand with Byrds co-founder and acclaimed guitarist Roger McGuinn.

The Grand’s 47th annual Grand Gala will feature the Commodores and the Ultimate After Party at the Hotel Du Pont. An announcement with more details on this will come later this summer, according to The Grand.

A celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop continues Friday, Sept. 22 at Frawley Stadium as The Grand presents the "50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Concert" featuring heavy hitters Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fat Joe, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh, EPMD, Rakim and Slick Rick.

Hip-hop fans will also enjoy the annual Soul of the City Festival, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. The Grand is in partnership with Christina Cultural Arts Center for this event.

Folks could get tickled senseless with comedians Tig Notaro (Sunday, Sept. 17), Preacher Lawson (Saturday, Oct. 5) and Pinky Patel (Friday, Oct. 6), followed by additional laughs next year with David Sedaris (Friday, April 5), plus Lewis Black live (Thursday, May 2).

Disney Junior characters and your favorite Marvel heroes will be live on stage this fall in "Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza!" (Tuesday, Sept. 26).

There's a celebration of world music and culture with the Pedrito Martinez Group (Friday, Sept. 29) and Tablao Flamenco (Saturday, Sept. 30). Additionally, veteran singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt will bring the noise "Together on Stage" (Thursday, Oct. 5).

Broadway legends Alan Cumming (Saturday, Oct. 28) and Sutton Foster (Saturday, March 2) will give audiences something to smile about.

But there will be oodles of other shows headed to Wilmington yet to be announced.

“It is our sincere hope that we continue the rich history of this historic building as Delaware’s home for the performing arts and place to create lasting memories,” Pamelyn Manocchio, executive director of The Grand, said in a statement. 

How do I get tickets to The Grand?

Tickets are now on sale at TheGrandWilmington.org or by calling (302) 652-5577 or (302) 888-0200.

A heavy call volume is expected. The fastest and easiest way to guarantee the best seats is to purchase online.

The Grand's 2023-24 lineup

Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Roger McGuinn (the baby grand) 

Sunday, Sept. 17 – Tig Notaro: Hello Again (Copeland Hall) 

Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Direct from Sweden The Music of ABBA (Copeland Hall) 

Thursday, Sept. 21 – Ryan Adams (Copeland Hall) 

Friday, Sept. 22 – Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Concert (Frawley Stadium) 

Tuesday, Sept. 26 – Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza (The Playhouse) 

Friday, Sept. 29 – Pedrito Martinez Group (the baby grand) 

Saturday, Sept. 30 – Tablao Flamenco (the baby grand) 

Thursday, Oct. 5 – Preacher Lawson (the baby grand) 

Thursday, Oct. 5 – Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt Together on Stage (Copeland Hall) 

Friday, Oct. 6 – Pinky Patel: New Crown, Who Dhis? (the baby grand) 

Saturday, Oct. 7 – Bob Mould (the baby grand) 

Sunday, Oct. 8 – An Evening with Kenny Wayne Shepherd (Copeland Hall) 

Sunday, Oct. 8 – Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets (the baby grand) 

Saturday, Oct. 28 – Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age (The Playhouse) 

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Pink Martini featuring China Forbes (Copeland Hall) 

Thursday, Nov. 2 – Sons of Serendip (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, Nov. 4 – The Moth - True Stories Told Live (Copeland Hall) 

Thursday, Nov. 9, – Masters of Illusion (The Playhouse) 

Friday, Nov. 10 – Deadgrass (the baby grand) 

Saturday, Nov. 11 – Menopause The Musical ® (The Playhouse) 

Saturday, Nov. 11 – The Rock Orchestra plays David Bowie (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, Nov. 18 – Graham Nash - Sixty Years of Songs and Stories (Copeland Hall) 

Friday, Nov. 24 – The Underwater Bubble Show (The Playhouse) 

Thursday, Nov. 30 – Tab Benoit & The Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Copeland Hall) 

Thursday, Dec. 7 – Watchhouse (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, Dec. 9, – The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra (Copeland Hall) 

Sunday, Dec. 10 – An Evening with Judy Collins - Holidays & Hits (Copeland Hall) 

Monday, Dec. 18 – A Christmas Carol (The Playhouse) 

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 – The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston Starring Belinda Davids (Not Associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston) (Copeland Hall) 

Thursday, Jan. 25 – Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, Feb. 17 – The Rock Orchestra plays Bruce Springsteen (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, March 2 – The Joni Project - a Tribute to Joni Mitchell Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Court and Spark (the baby grand) 

Saturday, March 2 – An Evening with Sutton Foster (The Playhouse) 

Wednesday, March 13 – Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, March 16 – The Irish Comedy Tour (the baby grand) 

Sunday, March 24 – Gaelic Storm and High Kings (Copeland Hall) 

Wednesday, April 3 – One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works (Copeland Hall) 

Friday, April 5 – An Evening with David Sedaris (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, April 13 – DuPont Brass (the baby grand) 

Friday, April 26 – An Evening with Tom Rush accompanied by Matt Nakoa (the baby grand) 

Thursday, May 2 – Lewis Black Live (Copeland Hall) 

Saturday, May 4 – The Rock Orchestra plays Fleetwood Mac (including "Rumours" and more) (Copeland Hall) 

Thursday, May 9 – The Temptations and the Four Tops (Copeland Hall) 

Sunday, May 19 – An Intimate Evening with David Foster and Katharine McPhee (The Playhouse) 

Tuesday, June 4 – Shrek - The Musical (The Playhouse) 

Broadway in Wilmington

Oct. 13-15 – Pretty Woman: The Musical (The Playhouse) 

Nov. 17-19 – Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (The Playhouse) 

January 5-7, 2024 – Annie (The Playhouse) 

March 7-10 – On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan (The Playhouse) 

April 19-21 – Come From Away (The Playhouse) 

May 9-12 – Little Women (The Playhouse) 

How can I save money on Grand tickets?

Purchasing three shows will save you 10% per ticket and purchasing six shows will save you 20% per ticket, along with free parking vouchers and a dining discount card to many of the local restaurants, according to press materials.

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