Spring Fling: Laugh Hard or Go Home! – Stand-Up Comedy
As the weather heats up, so does the humor! Join us for a no-holds-barred night of comedy where the jokes are as bold as the blooms. Don’t miss out on this uproarious evening of comedy – it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and shake off those winter blues. Get your tickets now and prepare to laugh until your sides hurt! Headliner: Don Hines aka JREAMWebiste | Facebook | InstagramDon Hines AKA “JREAM” was blessed with the gift of comedy. As a young boy growing up in North Carolina, he would take his trials and tribulations and turn those experiences into laughter. He was always the center of attention, especially at family and friend gatherings. He always loved to make people laugh, especially his family. He used laughter as a means of bonding the family together particularly during times of struggles. The moment of truth came when he stepped out on faith in 2005. He entered the Tri-State talent show at Delaware State University. The competition was fierce and he was the only comedian to perform against a wide variety of incredible talent. It was in 2005 that he won first place, he has not stopped. Later in 2005 he gave his life to Christ and JREAM (Jesus Rules Everything Around Me) was born. Feature: Rocky Wilson Opener: Jimmy GrahamFacebookJimmy Graham may be one of the funniest comic to ever come out of South Jersey, but if it weren’t for a bad break, the world may never had known. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | FacebookKeith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
Slower Lower Film Festival
Local filmmakers highlight May’s Revival House Slower Lower Shorts Festival REVIVAL HOUSEWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Local filmmakers are invited to submit their work for the Slower Lower Short Film Festival, which will be held at the Milton Theatre on May 21, 2025. The festival showcases the best short films from Delaware’s creative community, celebrating independent filmmaking. Submissions are open to filmmakers of all ages and skill levels, with no entry fee. Films must be under 30 minutes. To enter, filmmakers must complete a waiver and email a link to their film to [email protected] by May 7, 2025. Selected films will be screened at the Milton Theatre, followed by an on-stage Q&A with the filmmakers.
Spring Laughs – Comedy Blooms! A Spring Stand Up Comedy Special
Join us this April for a night of side-splitting humor and fresh, blooming laughter at the Milton Theatre! “Spring Laughs: A Comedy Bloom” brings together a lineup of the funniest comedians, ready to shake off the winter blues and usher in the joy of spring. With vibrant performances and a lively atmosphere, this show is the perfect way to celebrate the season of renewal and growth. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with hilarious punchlines, cheerful vibes, and the infectious energy of spring. Grab your tickets now and get ready to blossom with laughter! Headliner: Johnny WatsonWebsite | Instagram | TwitterNew Jersey’s Not-So-Tough-Guy Comedian, Johnny Watson comes under many descriptions: Dynamic, Relatable, Professional, and most important of all, Very, Very Funny. Johnny Watson is a nice guy comedian who can perform anywhere and under any circumstance. Once Johnny finds his “zone” he’s all there. Feature: Donna LewisWebsite | FacebookDonna Lewis started comedy after turning 50 and in under a decade has accomplished great feats. She’s not only a standup comedian, an improv coach, but a sketch and improv performer that also founded her own improv group. Opener: Jeff KingInstagramJeff King is a former Marine turned into a stand-up comic doing wonderful things in Baltimore. He talks about some of his highs and lows as a disabled stand-up comic. Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | FacebookKeith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
All That Jazz: Drag Show
All That Jazz: Drag Show Join us at the Milton Theatre for a sensational evening of glitz, glamour, and timeless tunes! All That Jazz: Drag Show celebrates the iconic sounds of jazz and American standards, reimagined with a fabulous drag twist. Hosted by the incomparable Magnolia Applebottom, this dazzling show features performances by the stunning Roxy Overbrooke and the enchanting Jean Louise. Together, they’ll deliver powerhouse vocals, mesmerizing choreography, and larger-than-life charisma as they bring classic jazz hits to life like you’ve never seen before. Prepare for a night of unforgettable entertainment, where music meets magic and style meets soul. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of drag and jazz! About Magnolia Applebottom FacebookMagnolia Applebottom is a world class cabaret performer from Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Applebottom is a mid-life crisis at its finest. She’s kooky, she’s cool, she barley finished school but she knows how to put a smile on any face. So like her page and share her antics with your friends. Maybe go to a Magnolia Applebottom show!
Psychic Medium Deanna Fitzpatrick & Guest Mediums
Deanna Fitzpatrick is a straight-shooting, professional Psychic Medium, who speaks from the heart. She specializes in communicating with Spirits and creating memorable experiences for guests who attend her events. Her passion for delivering messages from Spirit is clear as she exudes a genuine warmth and empathy from the stage. Deanna’s integrity and down to earth approach continually give audience members peace, closure, and healing surrounding the loss of their loved ones. About Deanna Fitzpatrick Website | Facebook | Twitter In 2001, Deanna visited a hypnotherapist for assistance with weight loss. That evening, after the hypnosis was complete, she began to see Spirit for the first time. Since that time, Deanna has been working to improve her ability to connect and help the Living come to know that their People in Spirit are very much still a part of their lives and to know that we continue on beyond our physical existence. Prior to beginning her work as an Evidential Medium, Deanna worked in the banking industry. A series of events, starting with the hypnosis, began to show her that it was time to begin a very different life. Her husband Joe and two daughters saw this too and have been wonderfully supportive along the way. She began to practice professionally in 2006. Deanna often recalls how nervous she was in those first years. And, is pleased to say that the anxiousness has transformed to excitement and butterflies. Feature: Lori SheridanLori Sheridan is a professional psychic medium and spiritual teacher from the Boston area who is dedicated to helping others make healing connections through mediumship. Her ability to deliver extremely evidential messages of love and comfort from the Other Side has touched individuals, students, and audiences of all sizes. Whether in private sessions or at public demonstrations of mediumship, Lori strives to bridge the gap between this world and the next with integrity, clarity, and compassion. She is the founder of Hope Ethereal, a spiritual center in Massachusetts where she enjoys seeing clients and teaching psychic and mediumship development classes. She is grateful for the opportunity to share uplifting and evidential messages that validate love and life continues after death. Visit LoriSheridanMedium.com Feature: Laura WoosterLaura Wooster is an Intuitive Medium, Teacher, and host of The Intuitive Life on MindBodySpirit.fm. Laura is a Spiritualist minister ordained by The Journey Within Spiritualist Church, Pompton Lakes, NJ. She is also a Certified Medium with the Forever Family Foundation. With a calm and supportive presence, Laura offers private Intuitive sessions to help you become the person you are meant to be while honoring where you are today. In addition, she offers private Mediumship sessions that offer peace in the awareness that your departed loved ones are still present. Visit laurawooster.com
Class Clowns: Teachers Unleashed! Stand Up Comedy
A hilarious stand-up show where the stars of the classroom take the stage! All the performers are real-life teachers, sharing laugh-out-loud stories from the trenches of education. From grading nightmares, surviving field trips, wrangling rowdy kids to dealing with over-involved parents, these educators offer witty insights into the everyday chaos of school life. This show is a masterclass in comedy where the chalkboard meets the punchline! Headliner: Lamarr ToddWebsite | Facebook | YoutubeHe’s Lamarr Todd. He lives to make himself & others smile. He began teaching Improv as an Assistant Teacher at The People’s Light & Theater Company when he was only 17. He started his comedy career at the Laffhouse Comedy Club in Philly which led him to perform at various Comedy Clubs and won standup comedy competitions in Philly. Some have said that the energy that Lamarr brings can be enough for any crowd. He is now an Improv Teacher at the Charter School in Chester, PA teaching grades 5th-8th. He directs while letting the students create the projects. A lot of his standup routine is based on his experience as a teacher. He is also a proud member of the Chester Made arts & culture project in his hometown Chester, PA which revitalizes art & culture through theatrical dialogue. Feature: Jay YoderWebsite | Facebook | InstagramJay Yoder is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator. As a part of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour he has performed for thousands of people on numerous Sold-Out shows across the country. Opener: Chica LocaFacebookFrom Brooklyn, NY. 2nd Place Finalist in ExploreDE Comedy Competition. Voted Best Rising Star in Delaware Host: Keith Purnell Website | YouTube | FacebookKeith is one of the fastest rising comics from Delaware. He’s a high energy performer whose quick wit, style, and fast pace humor make him a hit and personal favorite of audiences young and old. He performs at Comedy Clubs across the country and has appeared on Television and in Movies. He was a winner in the Howard Stern “Kill or Be Killed” Comedy Competition and was the Philadelphia Regional winner in the Sierra Mist Next Great Comic Comedy Competition. Keith has had appearances on Last Comic Standing and is gaining a reputation as the next rising star. So watch out America, he’s coming your way, be prepared, he’s armed with Laffs!
Studio 54: Disco Divas Drag Show
The Milton Theatre proudly presents a dazzling stage spectacular that brings the glamour, glitz, and legendary music of Studio 54 to life! Prepare for an unforgettable evening of show-stopping performances, stunning costumes, and jaw-dropping talent. 🌟 Hosted by the incomparable Magnolia Applebottom, this show will take you on a journey back to the disco era with electrifying stage acts, cheeky comedy, and soulful renditions of your favorite disco hits. Joining Magnolia are two powerhouse performers: Jasmine Blue and Sue Nami! This isn’t just a drag show—it’s a production! With theatrical flair, dazzling lighting, and a retro soundtrack that will transport you straight to the heart of the disco era, Studio 54: Disco Divas Drag Show is an artistic celebration of music, movement, and individuality. About Magnolia Applebottom FacebookMagnolia Applebottom is a world class cabaret performer from Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Applebottom is a mid-life crisis at its finest. She’s kooky, she’s cool, she barley finished school but she knows how to put a smile on any face. So like her page and share her antics with your friends. Maybe go to a Magnolia Applebottom show!
Wilmington Ballet Presents: THRIVE
The Wilmington Ballet presents THRIVE Join the ever-innovative and versatile Wilmington Ballet in an eclectic evening of dance that celebrates the many stages and facets of self-discovery. New work by Luis Fernando Rego of The Dance Theatre of Harlem, Wilmington Ballet company dancers Jackie Meckwood, Monique Antonia Bland, Madison Richardson, and Artistic Director Benjamin Sterling Cannon will premier. The Wilmington Ballet is classically based, but ever unlimited in expressing through a myriad of dance genres and cultural traditions. Featured wine tasting included with your tickets: Details TBA About Wilmington Ballet Website | Facebook | Instagram Founded in 1956 by Madame Helene Antonova, and James M. Jamieson as the Academy of the Dance, the Wilmington Ballet / Academy of the Dance has promoted excellence in dance training, for over half a century. The Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance faculty provides exceptional dance education to students of all ages. Academy of the Dance students have progressed to careers with American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, New York City Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Royal Ballet of Flanders, Stuttgart Ballet, Washington Ballet, Boston Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theater (now Charlotte Ballet), Regional Theater, Broadway, National / International Tours, Film and TV. Since 1967, the annual performance of The Nutcracker at the Playhouse on Rodney Square in the historic Hotel duPont has provided our students the opportunity to perform with world- class professional artists and a live orchestra. Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance is located in the Trolley Square Neighborhood at 1709 Gilpin Avenue. Mission Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing superior arts education to foster discipline, self-actualization, and confidence for the enrichment of communities in the state of Delaware, and surrounding regional areas. Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance welcomes everyone regardless of training, race, age, gender or orientation.
Psychic Medium Deanna Fitzpatrick
Deanna Fitzpatrick is a straight-shooting, professional Psychic Medium, who speaks from the heart. She specializes in communicating with Spirits and creating memorable experiences for guests who attend her events. From live medium readings to psychic development workshops, Deanna uses her expertise to capture the audience’s attention and never let it go. Her passion for delivering messages from Spirit is clear as she exudes a genuine warmth and empathy from the stage. Deanna’s integrity and down to earth approach continually give audience members peace, closure, and healing surrounding the loss of their loved ones. About Deanna Fitzpatrick Website | Facebook | Twitter In 2001, Deanna visited a hypnotherapist for assistance with weight loss. That evening, after the hypnosis was complete, she began to see Spirit for the first time. Since that time, Deanna has been working to improve her ability to connect and help the Living come to know that their People in Spirit are very much still a part of their lives and to know that we continue on beyond our physical existence. Prior to beginning her work as an Evidential Medium, Deanna worked in the banking industry. A series of events, starting with the hypnosis, began to show her that it was time to begin a very different life. Her husband Joe and two daughters saw this too and have been wonderfully supportive along the way.She began to practice professionally in 2006. Deanna often recalls how nervous she was in those first years. And, is pleased to say that the anxiousness has transformed to excitement and butterflies.
Shorts Fest: Film Festival
Local filmmakers highlight May’s Revival House Slower Lower Shorts Festival REVIVAL HOUSEWEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM It’s time for local filmmakers to wrap up their production and send it in for consideration to Revival House’s annual Slower Lower Short Film Festival at the Milton Theatre on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The annual event highlights the region’s top filmmakers and is the premier short film festival in Delaware. The Slower Lower Short Film Festival welcomes filmmakers of all ages to submit their original works for consideration. Seasoned professionals or up-and-coming visionaries alike are encouraged to share their stories with a big-screen audience. As with all Revival House’s local film festivals, there is absolutely no cost to filmmakers who submit films for consideration. From dramas to comedies, from animation to sci-fi, the Slower Lower Short Film Festival will celebrate the diverse world of independent filmmakers from around the area. The screenings will be followed by an on-stage Q&A with the filmmakers to share their cinematic journeys with audience members. Please submit films that are less than 30 minutes in length. To enter, filmmakers must simply submit a waiver (located to the right below). The submission deadline is May 28 at midnight. Selected entries will be notified via email, and those filmmakers will have the opportunity to showcase their work on the big screen at the historic Milton Theatre. Tickets for the event are only $10, and $5 for students and seniors.