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This gothic punk-rock musical explores the mysteries surrounding the trial of Lizzie Borden and delves into the accused axe murderer’s life and mind. Rated [R]

Show Sponsor: Beary the Hatchet

August 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 PM - August 24 & 31 at 2PM

This gothic punk-rock musical explores the mysteries surrounding the trial of Lizzie Borden and delves into the accused axe murderer’s life and mind. Rated [R]

Show Sponsor: Beary the Hatchet

August 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 PM - August 24 & 31 at 2PM

This gothic punk-rock musical explores the mysteries surrounding the trial of Lizzie Borden and delves into the accused axe murderer’s life and mind. Rated [R]

Show Sponsor: Beary the Hatchet

August 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 PM - August 24 & 31 at 2PM

This gothic punk-rock musical explores the mysteries surrounding the trial of Lizzie Borden and delves into the accused axe murderer’s life and mind. Rated [R]

Show Sponsor: Beary the Hatchet

August 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 PM - August 24 & 31 at 2PM

With his music videos having Internet views exceeding 200 million and solo concert bookings in every corner of the globe, Luca Stricagnoli is considered to be one of the most unique guitarists in the world. Luca’s creative style, which led him to invent instruments like the Reversed Triple Neck Guitar and the Reversed Slide Neck, vastly contributed to the modern evolution of acoustic guitar.

He has been hailed as a phenomenon and a prodigy by influential magazines and newspapers internationally including NME, Guitar World, Der Spiegel, La Repubblica, Daily Sabah, Frankfurter Allgemeine and more.

New Bern Civic Theatre is honored and proud to welcome Luca back for his second concert appearance with NBCT, this time center stage on the historic Athens Theatre.

A fun old-time variety show with great music, stories, and special guests in the style of radio variety shows of yesteryear, hosted and presented by New Bern’s favorite string band, The Bonafides.

Boomerang LIVE JukeBox is a popular New Bern based nostalgic trio that performs concerts featuring iconic music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. NBCT is pleased to welcome Epy, Mike and Tom to The Athens stage for their holiday special, A Very BOOMY Christmas, a light-hearted, comedic production about Christmases of yesteryear. It is a multi-media event with live music performances and accompanying large-screen video presentations of traditional sing-alongs as well as humorous holiday tunes. This professional trio knows how to show an audience a great time. A Very BOOMY Christmas is appropriate for all ages - so bring the kids and make it a family affair!

This all-new holiday spectacular features the mind-bending magic of Bryan Sanders paired with singing duo Lewis n Clark for an unforgettable experience live on The Athens stage filled with laughter, wonder, and festive cheer. A family-friendly Encore Series event!

December 20th - Two Performances: 3:00PM & 7:30PM