Tickets are now on sale for The Grand's star-studded 2024-25 season

Looking to fill your calendar with top-shelf entertainment?

The Grand in Wilmington has announced its 2024-25 season with plenty of big names including Melissa Etheridge, Dionne Warwick, Air Supply and Suzanne Vega, as well as family-friendly fare including Disney Junior Live, Fraggle Rock and much more.

The lineup also includes comedy acts, cirque performances, tribute concerts to everyone from Celia Cruz to Jerry Garcia, and previously announced Broadway national tours, according to press materials.

The balance of the season was announced at a season preview event on Wednesday, July 31.

“This year in particular, The Grand has something for audiences of all ages and tastes, and we are proud to present one of the strongest and most exciting lineups in recent memory,” said Skip Pennella, executive director, in a statement.

“It is our sincere hope that we continue to honor the rich history of these iconic buildings as Delaware’s home for the performing arts, as well as continue to serve our community through our many education, engagement, and outreach initiatives.”

The fun starts with comedian Kathleen Madigan on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The Grand’s Broadway in Wilmington series returns with “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” on Oct. 11. All performances take place in the newly remodeled and enhanced Playhouse on Rodney Square, attached to the historic Hotel du Pont.

Details about The Grand’s 48th annual Grand Gala and the Ultimate After Party at the Hotel du Pont will come later this summer, Grand officials said.

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• “An Evening with JD Souther: All the Hits. Some of the Stories,’’ Sept. 12.

• Todd Barry, Sept. 20

• “Suzanne Vega: Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs,’’ Sept. 21

• John Pizzarelli Trio, Sept. 27

• ‘’Ari Shapiro: Thank You for Listening,’’ Oct. 5

• Matthew Sweet: special acoustic trio performance, Oct. 17

• Richie Kotzen with special guest Mark Daly, Oct. 19

• “Andy Falco & Travis Book Play Jerry Garcia,’’ Nov. 8

• Rene Vaca, Nov. 9

• “Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents: We Will CHOIR! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along,’’ Nov. 16

• “Lunasa – An Irish Solstice Celebration featuring special guest Dave Curley,’’ Dec. 13

• Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, Jan. 4

• The Seldom Scene, March 7

• Louisiana Calling featuring Sonny Landreth & The Iguanas, March 9

• Lucy Kaplansky & Richard Shindell, April 25

• Roger McGuinn, May 23

The Playhouse on Rodney Square

Broadway in Wilmington:

• ‘’Tina: The Tina Turner Musical,’’ Oct. 11-13

• ‘’Mean Girls,’’ Nov. 15-17

• ‘’The Cher Show,’’ Jan. 31-Feb. 1

• ‘’Dear Evan Hansen,’’ April 11-13

• ‘’Hadestown,’’ May 2-4

Music & Variety:

• “A Magical Cirque Christmas,’’ Dec. 8

• ‘’Celtic Woman White Christmas Symphony Tour,’’ Dec. 17

• “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage’’ (2p.m. matinee), Dec. 22

• “A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage’’ (6 p.m.), Dec. 22

• “An Evening with Sutton Foster,’’ Feb. 28

• “Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE,’’ April 27

Copeland Hall:

• Kathleen Madigan, Sept. 7

• “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary,’’ Sept. 27

• AJ Collier & the Band of Believers 7th Year Anniversary and Reunion concert featuring Special Guest Melvin Crispell lll and Vincent Bohanan & SOV, Sept. 28

• “Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play,’’ Oct. 9

• “Tony Bennett - The Official Musical Celebration,’’ Oct. 11

• “The Rock Orchestra performs Chicago’’ (including a full performance of "Chicago Transit Authority"), Oct. 12

• “The Robert Cray Band - Groovin' For 50 Years,’’ Nov. 1

• “Mutts Gone Nuts, Unleashed,’’ Nov. 2

• Eddie Griffin Live, Nov. 2

• “Damien Escobar The Victory Lap Tour,’’ Nov. 7

• Dionne Warwick, Nov. 9

• Old Crow Medicine Show, Nov. 10

• “Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring The Chapin Family 12,’’ Jan. 25

• “In Conversation with The Sopranos featuring Steve Schirripa, Vincent Pastore and Michael Imperioli,’’ Feb. 1

• “Celia Vive: A Tribute to Celia Cruz,’’ Feb. 7

• “The Rock Orchestra performs Phil Collins, Feb. 15

• Air Supply, Feb. 23

• Red Hot Chilli Pipers, March 7

• “Vir Das: Mind Fool Tour,’’ March 21

• “Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble,’’ March 30

• “Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken Tour,’’ April 11

• ‘’The Rock Orchestra performs Queen,’’ April 26

• ‘’Laurie Berkner The Greatest Hits Solo Tour,’’ May 31

Tickets for all events are now available at TheGrandWilmington.org or by calling 302-652-5577 or 302-888-0200.

Those purchasing tickets can get a 10% discount per ticket if they buy for three shows and 20% per ticket if they buy for six, as well as “free parking vouchers and a dining discount card to many of the local restaurants.’’ Please note that discounts are not offered on Broadway in Wilmington shows.

Additional shows are expected to be announced throughout the year. Visit TheGrandWilmington.org for details and updates.

This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: The Grand announces 2024-25 season with stars, tributes, Broadway hits