April 21st, 2015

Destination? Premiere Centre for The Arts, The Milton Theatre, Art Deco Theatre, Milton, Delaware, Live Theatre, Films, Classes, Comedy, Rent The Theatre, Southern Delaware

Milton, Delaware, is located on the Broadkill River and many years ago it was a very important shipbuilding community. The river runs through this town.  The European settlers of the 17th and 18 centuries used this river as a means of transportation.

Many shipyards were eventually located in Milton.

Vaudeville was one of the most popular types of entertainment in North America from 1880’s until the early 1930’s.  The performances were separate, unrelated acts grouped together on a common bill.  It came to be called “the heart of American show business”.

The Milton Theatre is located in Downtown Historic Milton, at 110 Union St.  It was built in 1910 and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Milton.  In the 1930’s it was this community’s art deco movie house, featuring silent films, and the “talkies”.

I first “discovered” this theatre in 2010.  Today, I think it is a beautiful gem.  It is the home of the Premiere Centre for The Arts.  Website?  http://www.pcade.com Telephone?  302-684-3038  Milton has a fast growing arts community.  The Premiere Centre for The Arts is bringing live theatre, films, comedy nights, summer arts camp, Broadway Baret Night…they are busy in Milton and just as busy in Middletown, at 27 Anderson St., Tel. 302-378-1384.  Please make sure to check the website for the schedule of events.

Jody and I arrived last Friday to see the production of Assisted Living:  The Musical…How The Older Half Lives!  It was so funny and…a full house in attendance!!

New seats are arriving at the beginning of May.  Check some of the Coming Attractions:  http://www.pcade.com

Wednesday, 4/23 – Damnation, a film odyssey across America explores the sea change….

Friday, 4/24 – Comedy Night with Corey Alexander, Mike Adams, and Chuck Bonner at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $15.  Enjoy a night of fun and laughter.  There will be a Cash Bar.

Thursday, 4/30 – Delaware Tech Student Multimedia Art Showcase

Sunday, 5/3 – Dover Day Princess Tea

Sunday, 5/3 – Psychic Mediums Deanna Fitzpatrick and Ursula Darby

Saturday, 5/9 – Milton Theatre’s Broadway Cabaret, an Autism Friendly Performance at 2 p.m.  The cast will sing and dance in a review of your favorite Disney and Broadway music.

Please remember that The Milton Theatre can be rented for parties, including character parties, and other events, as well.

Have a good one!!  Talk to you later.