Freedom of Expression - Preforming Arts
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LIVE THEATER
Cape Fear Regional Theatre -
Delighting audience with elaborate musicals, classic dramas and comedies, off-Broadway productions and children's favorites. Presents an annual series of plays, performance and special events that entertain, enlighten, inspire, and educate both performers and audiences. Offers behind the scenes tours, call ahead for arrangements.
1209 Hay Street 910-323-4234
Fayetteville State University Theatre Program -
Home of the Fayetteville State University Theater Company. Call ahead for show information or to schedule a visit.
1200 Murchison Rd. 910-486-1006
Gilbert Theater on Bow Street -
A non-profit theater with a volunteer staff dedicated to providing contemporary, socially relevant, and entertaining theater as well as the classics, and original works by local playwrights. The Gilbert Theater is named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette. They hold excellent community theatre productions, which include an array of challenging, contemporary dramas, comedies, and the occasional musical.
116 Green Street 910-678-7186
Methodist University Monarch Theatre -
The Museum was founded in 1971. Originally housed in downtown Fayetteville's historic Market House, the Museum moved in 1978 to its present facility that was the first building in the State of North Carolina designed and built as an Art Museum. It offers a variety of world-class art exhibits as well as concerts, workshops, and special events. The modern facility includes two galleries, classrooms, studio space, an art reference library, a museum store, and 5.8 acre grounds and pond that provide a wonderful place to gather and relax.
5400 Ramsey St. 910-630-7000
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PERFORMANCE GROUP
Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra -
Founded in 1956, the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously-funded community orchestra in North Carolina. Fifty-one years later, their mission remains: To Educate. To Entertain. To Inspire.
P.O. Box 53234 (910) 433-4690.
PERFORMANCE VENUES
Campbellton Landing -
This modern-day entertainment venue is located on the east bank of the Cape Fear River and is named after the old ferry landing at Campbelton village. Campbelton was the first settlement in the area, incorporated in 1762 and located on the west bank of the river. It wasn't until 1819 that the first bridge crossing the river was constructed to bring people over to the east bank. Campbelton Landing hosts an array of events for all ages. Www.campbelltolanding.com
1122 Person Street 910-483-1649
Concerts, sporting events, family shows and theater productions are offered year-round. It includes a 13,500-seat Crown Coliseum, 60,000 sq.ft. Expo Center, 11,200 sq.ft. Pre-function Area and Ballroom, 5,300-seat Arena and a 2,430-seat Auditorium.
1960 Coliseum Dr. 910-323-5088
Festival Park -
Totaling nearly 14 acres, Festival Park includes Festival Park Plaza, a retail and commercial office building. The concert area/entertainment complex located at the north side of the park is about 4 acres and holds several thousand people. The concert area features a permanent restroom facility, concession stand, and a 2700 square foot stage with a professional lighting grid and control room. Festival Park is located along Ray Ave. in between Rowan Street and Maiden Lane in the heart of Downtown Fayetteville.
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PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS
