Inspiring artists and audiences since 1985
A theatre company committed to supporting, nurturing, and developing a rich array of local talent and the arts community in Wilmington, North Carolina. We are proud to be celebrating 41 years of live theatre!
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2026 Season
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Rock of Ages
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Auditions: Feb 6-8
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OUR 2026 SEASON SPONSORS
Beth Pancoe • Karen Day • Dr. Ken & Lena White • Bill Rudisill • George Keller • Atlantic Packaging • Dr. Eric & Jean Rosenberg • Jackie Lindner • Jim Battinelli & Victor D Lindsley III • Reid & Linda Murchison • Dr. Dana B. Shumate DDS and Porters Neck Dentistry • Ann Longley • Dr. Melinda Hodell • Amanda Brooks • Lower Cape Fear LifeCare • Mort & Judy Neblett • Tom & Austin Sapp • Helen & Clay Brumbaugh • Ronnie & Cyndi McNeill • Linda Myslinski • Todd & Kristin Amis • Stephanie Hackney DDS • Mosquito Nix • TaDa Spa • ASAP Urgent Dental
The Will Rogers Follies (2016)
Grease (2022)
The Odd Couple (1992)
Kinky Boots (2023)
Oklahoma! (2025)
Dearly Departed (1993)
Man of La Mancha (2023)
Cabaret (2025)
The Lambda (2000)
The Rocky Horror Show (2020)
Sweeney Todd (2015)
Five Guys Named Moe (2019)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1985)
The Prom (2023)
The Sunshine Boys (2001)
A Chorus Line (2012)
Hairspray (2025)
Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023)
Ruthless (1999)
Death of a Salesman (2024)
Peter and the Starcatcher (2017)
Crazy For You (2015)
Kiss Me, Kate (2014)
Assassins (1998)
The Producers (2024)
Legally Blonde (2012)
Jesus Christ Superstar (2017)
The Producers (2012)
Footloose (2022)
Chicago (2015)
South Pacific (1993)
1776 (2018)
Ring of Fire (2023)
Evita (2014)
Heathers (2024)
The King and I (2011)
Fiddler on the Roof (2024)
Crazy For You (1996)
The Secret Garden (2010)
Disney's Mary Poppins (2015)
Ragtime (2023)
42nd Street (2019)
Hairspray (2011)
With Love, Marilyn (2022)
Shakespeare in Love (2019)
The Diary of Anne Frank (2022)
Spring Awakening (2023)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1989)
Annie (2024)
Camelot (2017)
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (2024)
Peter Pan (2000)
Disney's Newsies (2022)
Monty Python's Spamalot (2016)
Funny Girl (2022)
Ain't Misbehavin' (2025)
9 to 5 (2025)
Fostering Creativity & Inspiring Audiences
Since 1985, Opera House Theatre Company has enriched Wilmington’s arts scene by producing high-quality live theater and nurturing local talent. Through its blend of professional guest artists and local performers, OHTC provides a platform for actors, musicians, and technicians to grow alongside industry professionals. Each year, it presents a dynamic season of musicals and educational programs, fostering creativity across generations and inspiring audiences through the transformative power of live theater. Rooted in the legacy of founders Lou Criscuolo and Mary James Morgan, OHTC remains committed to sustaining a vibrant arts community in Wilmington.
