War and Baseball Take Center Stage for Original Theatre Production at Barton College on Nov. 13-16

On October 30, 2014 By

WILSON, N.C. – Imagine for a moment that something as simple as the game of baseball could become a cure for conflict. While that notion might seem a bit far-fetched to many, baseball plays a big role in helping bridge the gap between divergent cultures in world wars, and […]

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Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” Opens on Barton Stage Thursday, Nov. 7

On October 30, 2013 By

Performances Nov. 7-9 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 3 p.m.

WILSON, N.C. – “Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona, where we lay our scene.” These powerful words set the stage for Theatre at Barton’s performance of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” opening on stage in the Lauren Kennedy and […]

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Theatre at Barton to Stage “Whodunit…the Musical” on April 11-14

On April 8, 2013 By

WILSON, N.C. — Take a summer home in Connecticut. Add one wealthy spinster, her cockney maid, an old butler, beautiful niece, young man, suspicious gardener, hard-boiled detective, assorted gunshots, and a dead body. Gently stir… and you’ve got the makings for a delightful night of theatre! Theatre at Barton is pleased to present Ed Dixon’s […]

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Theatre at Barton to Stage “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” Nov. 8-11

On October 30, 2012 By

WILSON, N.C. — Roaring laughter will fill the Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre at Barton College from November 8-11 as Theatre at Barton performs “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,” a contemporary comedy by Oscar, Emmy, and Golden-Globe winning writer, Alan Ball.

Set during an elaborate wedding at the bride’s home in Knoxville, Tenn., […]

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“The Spitfire Grill” Opens On The Barton Stage April 12

On April 9, 2012 By

“The Spitfire Grill,”  April 12-15

WILSON, N.C. — “The Spitfire Grill,” opens on Thursday evening, April 12, at 8 p.m. in the Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre on the campus of Barton College. Based on the award-winning film by Lee David Zlotoff, this musical adaptation for stage by Fred Alley and James […]

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Broadway’s Alan Campbell To Star In “Oh, What A Night!” On September 3-4

On August 29, 2011 By

WILSON, N.C. — Broadway star Alan Campbell returns to Wilson to star in “Oh, What A Night!” produced by Lauren Kennedy and co-sponsored by Theatre at Barton and Hot Summer Nights at the Kennedy in Raleigh.

The show opens Barton College’s third theatre season in the Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre on the Barton campus […]

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“Drood” Opens On The Barton Stage March 3

On February 28, 2011 By

WILSON, N.C. — Halfway through an ambitious second season in the Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre, Adam Twiss, director of Theatre at Barton, shares, “Through the transformative power of theatre, we leave the Scottish moors of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ to embark on a performance experience of another variety as Theatre at Barton proudly presents “Drood,” a musical by […]

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Love The Symphony Scheduled For February 14th

On January 31, 2011 By

WILSON, N.C. – Plan now to make Monday, Feb. 14, a special Valentine’s Day this year, and celebrate in gala fashion with the Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra at the twentieth annual “Love the Symphony,” one of Wilson’s premier social events of the year.

“This year’s concert has more hooks than a tackle box,” said conductor […]

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Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” Opens On Barton Stage Thursday, October 14

On October 6, 2010 By

WILSON, N.C. – Witches, ghosts, prophecy, and murder converge “upon the heath,” promising a spellbinding evening of theatre in October. On Thursday, Oct. 14, Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will open on stage in Barton’s Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre with evening performances Thursday through Saturday, October 14-16, at 8 p.m., and Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. A […]

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Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting For Godot” Arrives on the Barton Stage Thursday, Nov. 12

On November 5, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – On Thursday, Nov. 12, the new Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre at Barton College will open its doors for the theatre’s inaugural student production, “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett.  Evening performances will be held Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14, at 8 p.m. and on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15, at 3 […]

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