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Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College
703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
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A.
Review №1

We went to the Wilcons Center during the holidays for a concert by Pink Martini. It was so much fun. The parking is plentiful and easy to access. The place was decked out for the holidays. And, there are cocktails for purchase. The center has an entire calendar of a variety of events. Even as it is an hour drive from our house, well go back for sure.

Jo
Review №2

A great venue for the Broadway Series. A great acoustic auditorium. We love going to visit. Also they sell the best fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.

Ti
Review №3

The Wilson Center is great! We checked out Dinosaur World. My 4 year old thought it was awesome.

Se
Review №4

Loved the Jersey Boys.Easy to get in and out. Handicap bathrooms, elevator. Concession stand.Comfortable seats.Mostly house wine and beer.

Je
Review №5

We went here to see the Nutcracker around Christmas time. My date got us seats in the balcony and was talking about how nice it would be to sit up front. Just before the show started I slipped down to the box office and upgraded the tickets to suprise her. The staff was incredible with the making the upgrade surprise into a magical moment! They went to remove my girlfriend from her balcony seat and saying please come with us. She was so confused. They then escorted her to meet me downstairs and then escorted us to the front row! It was amazing! Cant say enough how impressed I was with the staff!!! And the show was absolutely wonderful! Great experience!!!

An
Review №6

My son and I had a fantastic time and great seats in the orchestra area

EC
Review №7

Beautiful venue! Great old school concerts: Air Supply, Rick Springfield, and my favorite event, my Commencement Ceremony!

Do
Review №8

Been there multiple times. Always have a good time. I do wish they have a bit better parking for handicapped visitors besides the parking deck next door. Why not save the parking beside the building for handicapped parking on event night . Also a few more handicapped seating .

Su
Review №9

I was at a Christmas program with the Raleigh Orchestra performing. It was a wonderful performance and I love going to the Wilson Center. I have found it to be perfect in every way. I am so happy to have such a beautiful facility in our city. I am a season ticket holder for the Wilmington Orchestra, thank you Wilmington for bringing such enjoyable programs to our city.

El
Review №10

Great place seats were perfect. The Dinosaurs wereAWESOME. The show was54 mins. long. Our tickets were $50. each. I dont recommend Dinosaur Islandbecause of length to cost

Ch
Review №11

I was here to see Dianna Ross and I had an absolute blast. The staff was very hospitable and helpful. Im looking forward to visiting again and enjoying the venue in the years ahead!

H.
Review №12

Very nice venue, great acoustics, not a bad seat in the house. Definitely will be going back.

Am
Review №13

This was my first time going to a show here and its absolutely beautiful!Great sound quality and there doesnt seem to be a bad seat in the house. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here.

Ma
Review №14

Absolutely beautiful place. Seating is very comfortable, huge lobby, concession in the lobby, and the acoustics are superb! Would easily go see another concert there.

Jo
Review №15

I was surprisingly disappointed at my first visit to this facility. Brand new beautiful building. Went there for the nutcracker and the floors were filthy both in the theater and in the hallways. Turning down the lighting does not replace vacuuming. I had a friend in the show who said the dressing rooms were so unsanitary it wasnt even funny. I cant imagine big talent coming to town and being impressed

Ca
Review №16

Excellent venue, price was very competitive for our entertainment dollar, very convenient parking, super helpful staff, and performance by Mannheim Steamroller was outstanding!! We loved our first visit so much, were investing in the VIP program.

Ri
Review №17

Always have a great time here! The performances are always entertaining to watch. Comfortable mic of social statuses!

Ja
Review №18

Great place to see a show but needs more bathrooms...

Ma
Review №19

The Show.... I had a Dream was off the chain.... Great musical celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King.... Queen of Soul. Godfather of Gospel .... Five stars.... Amen... I left so refreshing...

Ra
Review №20

Went to see Waitress with a group of friends. All of us had balcony seats and except for 1 person, none of us could understand what the actors were saying or singing. Terrible acoustics. Fortunately for five of us, someone from the theatre was able to move us to a better location.

Na
Review №21

I love the Wilson Center. I have been there several times and have always enjoyed the venue. The other night I saw a Kenny g with my daughter and he was phenomenal.

Er
Review №22

Golden Girls puppet show was AMAZING. NO pictures allowed but Im so glad I went. Blanche was still my favorite.

Do
Review №23

Nice people great sounding theater. Could use a concession stand with decent food instead of way overpriced Foo foo food..

Li
Review №24

Beautiful venue. Ive sat in the balcony and the orchestra and I dont think theres a bad seat in the house. The shows are great. Love this place.

Mo
Review №25

Fabulous place to hear concerts. The sound is just incredible. Always so clean and the people that work or volunteer are so helpful and kind.

Jo
Review №26

My favorite ...

Br
Review №27

Such a great location and lovely volunteers. Enjoyed our night here

Ni
Review №28

Our first time coming to this place to see Chick Corea and Companys concert. We feel safe to be inside because each person to enter inside must be check and go through the X-ray screening process. This is very important to us.

Li
Review №29

Love this venue for shows! Clean, organized, friendly staff.

So
Review №30

Wonderful venue! Every seat is great. I have seen concerts and a play. Close to downtown Wilmington.

Ca
Review №31

I did not hate this place. My family and I attedend the Mystery science theater 3000 show.. The show was hilarious, I have not laughed so hard in a long time. The theater seats and ailses were roomy. The restroom was very clean. The ushers, ticket takers and vendors were friendly and more that helpful. Sorry

Ca
Review №32

Saw Finding Neverland fantastic show! Ruby Gibbs, Jeff Sullivan and the cast were Amazing! Seating was very nice, fairly new theater!

De
Review №33

First time there and have to say it was an excellent experience! The security checkin was fast and the lines for the refreshments and bathrooms were manageable.

ch
Review №34

Saw Rick Springfield here fantastic show!

Ba
Review №35

Wonderful theater. Great show. POST MODERN JUKEBOX

Je
Review №36

Wonderful sound, no matter where you sit! Even nosebleed seats have great views. The only complaint is the seats are VERY narrow!!

Va
Review №37

The concert was terrific. Its wonderful to have such a great venue in Wilmington.

Le
Review №38

Its a great place. I enjoyed watching the concert of air supply. Was my first time watching at Wilson. Suggestions ...I wish they have a screen /camera so we can see the faces closer esp those who sits at the Grand tier and the lights (I just felt bad to the other guy. He didnt have much light focus on him .the tall one). They should have focus on both guys. And lastly I wish they have decaf coffee . But over all was a great place. These are not a bad comments..just a suggestions. I love the place and I fact Im ready to watch another one. Thank you Cape Fear Wilson Center.

Ad
Review №39

Wonderful facility, easy access in and out. Great performances

St
Review №40

Beautiful venue, I wish they student discount was a bit higher than 10% as tuition should be taken into consideration as well as most students are not working fulltime and dont have extra money for events.

Ja
Review №41

Excellent facilities. Really enjoyed the sculpture Wilt artist Sarah Royal.

Kr
Review №42

Loved PMJ!! Great concert! Not so crazy about the close seating! Very uncomfortable!

Ca
Review №43

RENT was amazing! Sold out! Can’t wait for another play to see here!

Ki
Review №44

I went to see the Nutcracker and it was awsome and the girl scouts were in it they where so cute they should add them in the next play they do

Fr
Review №45

Its actually smaller than it looks online. So even though we sat in the last row, I still felt like we had good seats. Also super comfortable seats!

Ki
Review №46

We have enjoyed many shows at the Wilson center. We would love to enjoy more of them if they were not so pricey. Definitely worth the price if you really want to see a show. We saw The Illusionist & Charlie Brown as a family and Rent with friends to name a few. I would love to take my kids to see more shows there, but its hard to spend $300-400 to take the family unless its a special occasion.

De
Review №47

We loved the majic of Lindsey Buckingham. Lovely venue and you feel safe coming and going to parking. Staff is amazing. Ballet and Symphony last year was beautiful!

Pa
Review №48

The people working there were very nice and the womens room was very clean

Vi
Review №49

Purchased tickets for an upcoming Broadway musical. Carolyn was a pleasure to work with. She was knowledgeable and explained all the seating availability and gave great advice! Beautiful venue!

Ca
Review №50

The Wilson Center is a VERY nice venue for concerts and theatrical presentations. Its big, plush, and relaxed. The sound system is really great. Ive sat in several seats throughout the house, and all (in my experience) have good views and sound. Rock concerts hear may have pretty fabulous light shows. If lights bother you, you might want to avoid the center section up front. That said, I think its the most comfortable venue in the region.

Su
Review №51

Wonderful experience. Beautiful, spacious and exciting. I Love this place!

To
Review №52

See lots of shows here. Very good selection of performances. Good Accoustics and Lighting. Parking convienient. Restrooms clean. Staff very helpful.

Jo
Review №53

Fantastic venue, great shows, excellentstaff. Fiddler on the Roof was outstanding and it was great to get to see it in Wilmingtons cozy community.

St
Review №54

Such a wonderful place to see a show! Comfortable and charming!

Da
Review №55

Went to see the play something rotten it was amazing. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back to see more shows here... Keep up the good work...

Ly
Review №56

Awesome fun show. Absolutely beautiful and outstanding

An
Review №57

The Wilson Center is a beautiful facility. It seemed that all seats would be good seats in the auditorium. We were on the Grand Tier 3rd row and were very happy with our seats!! The flow of the crowd after the performance was well managed and it took very little time to exit the building. We walked downtown after the performance and it was an easy 10 minute walk!

Je
Review №58

Brit Floyd Was incredible, for even the biggest Pink Floyd fan the show will NOT dissapoint!!!!! The entire band from back up to Lead... flawless!!!!! What a great time with my son who is 16 and now a Pink Floyd FAN for life!

Sa
Review №59

Beautifully designed theatre and NO bad seats!

Ja
Review №60

Visited to see A Midnght Summers Dream. Located in the center of downtown Wilmington (NC) at Cape Fear Community College. Hospitable greeters who directed guests. Comfotable seats. Easy in and out of building. Parking in garage or open lot for $5 fee. Excellent sound systems. Fun and lively events catering to different audiences.

Ro
Review №61

Such a great venue for a concert. Acoustics are awesome and views are great bc it is smaller than other venues. The stage is very helpful, and the temperature of the place never got too hot. Love it.

He
Review №62

This was wonderful. From start to finish

El
Review №63

Went to see The Nutcracker International ballet it was absolutely wonderful theater is beautiful

Ma
Review №64

Having a venue of this caliber has been a wonderful addition to our city.

Ne
Review №65

Saw Lightning Thief musical. Theatre seating was awesome. Sound quality was Amazing! Had a terrific time.

Ch
Review №66

Great venue. Sound was spectacular. Everything youd expect from a venue of its caliber!

ch
Review №67

Its so nice having a venue in Wilmington for concerts and shows. The setting is nice, and customer service is decent. Seating is a little tight and the top balcony level is really high. Parking is close and inexpensive - which is a huge plus! They have some concessions. Hopefully they will get more musicians and musicals. The few rock concerts and comedy shows there have been well-attended. The website needs to be a little more detailed regarding ticket sales and prices, as is its a little unclear what seats are how much sometimes. It would be nice to be able to hover over seats and see their price. Overall a very good experience and wonderful to have a local venue.

Ca
Review №68

We saw Finding Neverland, the show was great. The front of house staff was great. I had trouble fitting in the regular seats they allowed me to move to a more comfortable seat and at intermission had an even more comfortable seat for me to use during the second act. A wonderful experience.

Ch
Review №69

First visit. Really enjoyed the staff and the show. Awesome. Everyone was so very helpful, kelly is permanently in a wheelchair and the staff made her feel right at home. Everyone was very helpful. We shall return, like returning to your favorite restaurant. Yummy.

TE
Review №70

Antique Show was a waste of time and money. If you want antiques go somewhere else

Sh
Review №71

Such a beautiful place, the menu at the concessions area is so vague lol. Came here to see A Carolina Nutcracker for a friends birthday. Was wonderful evening out.

Jo
Review №72

Recently attended my daughters graduation. She received her Associates degree. The facility was large, clean, and well cared for. The commencement was beautiful.

Ca
Review №73

Im loving this school

Ro
Review №74

Great venue!! There was someone to help at every corner, they walked us to our seats and the seating was perfect. Theres not a bad seat in the house. Great snacks and large bathrooms. Perfect for a night out!

Ab
Review №75

Such a wonderful place. Beautiful. Only 4 stars because while I was leaving a performance I was rudely asked to not come back until intermission. I understand the importance of not coming back until then, but she just said it in a rude tone / way

Je
Review №76

Great venue. Everyone is very pleasant and helpful. Clean seats and restrooms. They serve wine , beer and drinks.

Su
Review №77

Excellent shows. Very accessible, lovely decor. Friendly staff.

J
Review №78

Was a wonderful show. They opened the doors for seating about 15 min late, otherwise would have given 5 stars. Definitely was worth the wait. The season lineup looks interesting and am excited to return.

Da
Review №79

Beautiful facility. Great sound and lighting. Comfortable seats. Refreshments available. Plenty of parking at reasonable price.

Gr
Review №80

As usual! Wilmington can Screw Something Up! Rain wasnt the problem either! To concert s across the street from each other! No parking! The lines ran around three blocks!

Ji
Review №81

Not a bad seat in the house. Thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Al
Review №82

A very nice auditorium with great acoustics. There is actually quite a bit of street parking near the venue, so if you are there a little early you can easily save the $5 parking fee and enjoy a short stroll before the show!

An
Review №83

Great seating plan, not a bad seat in the house and I was impressed with the upcoming shows

Ma
Review №84

Fantastic venue! Well maintained, great acoustics, wonderful volunteer staff - hoping it will attract even bigger name entertainment when the word gets out. Always a great experience!

De
Review №85

Great place for concerts and shows. Staff friendly & helpful.

Mi
Review №86

Anyone who is bored or coming in town needs to check out the shows that are on the schedule. Great seats. Great shows. Thank you CFCC for bringing this to Wilmington.

Do
Review №87

Great staff, beautiful theatre, well designed

Br
Review №88

Im pretty new to Wilmington and this was my first trip downtown. It was very easy to find and parking is right nextdoor. The Wilson center itself is beautiful and the workers and volunteers are very nice and helpful. Even the concession prices were reasonable! I will definitely go here again when something I want to see comes to town.

Ho
Review №89

I just love this facility. Great place to see anything. After having to sit at the very top during the King and I, I will make sure to always purchase tickets on the lower level. Other than that, still overall a great place and the staff is wonderful.

Jo
Review №90

Great show...great place...just need to hold late comers until a break in music or show...

Th
Review №91

This place is awesome not a bad seat in the house. If your handicapped they have an elevator. The staff mostly volunteering their time were wonderful parking garage for 5 bucks was great

Ro
Review №92

ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES WITH ELITE ENTERTAINMENT

Ka
Review №93

First time at this theater. Very nice. Saw The King and I. Sat in zone 8 in the balcony. Great view of the stage and sound was good. Location is excellent too, right in downtown Wilmington.

Oa
Review №94

Awesome ️ SpongeBob !!

Ga
Review №95

The venue is very pretty and inviting. The staff top notch. I came for Evita but unfortunately the acoustics we so sub par I missed more that half if the show. Im not sure if it was the micing or the performers diction but I was sorely disappointed. Makes me a little hesitant to spend so much on tickets again.

an
Review №96

While the venue is very nice, clean and with a wonderful and capable staff, I will most likely NOT return to events at this venue. I paid $38 for a ticket and $20 in fees. Ive included a photo so you can get an idea of what to expect. As a Wilmingtonian, our tax dollars were spend to build this place, and then I have to pay extra to use it? I have never been to a venue in a any state that had the audacity to charge this much in fees. No thank you.

Oh
Review №97

New facility, great accustics, comfortable, easy to get to, easy parking, nationally recognized entertainment, not a bad seat in the house.

Ne
Review №98

Always have a great time and every seat is a good seat!

Li
Review №99

Wonderful venue with many great events!

Bo
Review №100

What a beautiful venue. Was up close and personal with Lindsey Buckingham, what a show! Staff does a great job making sure everyone is taken care of. Top notch acoustics.

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  • Address:703 N 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
  • Site:https://wilsoncentertickets.com/
  • Phone:+1 910-362-7999
Categories
  • Performing arts theater
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Payments
  • Cheques:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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