Join StageStruck on a journey through the shadows of 19th-century England in Lionel Bart’s Oliver! A beloved musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, Oliver Twist. This timeless tale follows young Oliver, an orphan boy who dares to ask for more, and sets off on a journey that will change his life forever. From the charismatic Fagin and [...]
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella brings the classic fairy tale to life with humor, romance, and heart. When a kind young woman meets her Fairy Godmother, her dreams of attending the royal ball come true with a pumpkin carriage, glass slippers, and a dazzling gown. At the ball, she captures the heart of the [...]
Set in a mythical “once upon a time” sort of land, Shrek the Musical is the story of a hulking green ogre who, after being mocked and feared his entire life by anything that crosses his path, retreats to an ugly green swamp to exist in happy isolation. Suddenly, a gang of homeless fairy-tale characters [...]
Take a deep dive into the blues. You'll be taken on a journey and hear how blues music gave strength to both individuals and communities, enabling them to persevere through hardships. And how it influenced so many other types of music like pop, rock and roll, soul, gospel and more. And one thing [...]
Pictures from previous productions of Child of the Promise at the Paramount Theatre
The brilliant result of close collaboration between Goldsboro Ballet founding Artistic Director and choreographer Peggy Wingate and her daughter, Assistant Director Mary Franklin premiered to local acclaim in December 2001. The Directors delved deeply into the original story, infusing the ballet with a drama and strength that fully complements Tchaikovsky's rich score, while [...]
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas, until he is visited on Christmas Eve by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits who reveal his past, present, and possible future—transforming him into a man of compassion, generosity, and holiday spirit. [...]
