Dates: May 8-17, 2026
Type of Show: THEATER
Showtime 7:30 – 9:30pm / 2:00 – 4:00pm
General Admission Tickets: $25 adv/$30 DOS Student Tickets: $15 adv/$20 DOS
Performances:
Friday opening night, May 8th, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 9th, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 10th, 2pm
Thursday, May 14th, 7:30pm
Friday, May 15th, 7:30pm
Saturday, May 16th, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 17th, 2pm
The Ballad of Johnny Whitmore
A world premiere play written and directed by Mark Cornell with John Honeycutt, Marcia Edmundson, and Mark Jantzen and an ensemble of Heather Shore, Jeffrey Moore, Paul Kilpatrick, David Klionsky, Elijah Moore, April Clinard, Mark Cornell, Anneka Huegerich, Eva Ruff, Madison Steiner, Jack Wood, Regina Gale, Matthew Cornell, and Martin Balaguer.
A recently retired exec, facing the uncertainty of his twilight years, goes on a mysterious and life-changing adventure after he gets an email that says a man with his exact name has died. Set deep in the Appalachian mountains, The Ballad of Johnny Whitmore is an unexpected journey into the nature of fate, circumstance, and what it means to live a meaningful life.
Produced by RoPoCa and Full Nelson Theater
About The ArtsCenter
The NEW ArtsCenter is located at 400 Roberson St. Carrboro NC, only a block and a half from the old building. We have a fabulous wine, beer, cider and soft drink bar with snacks. This will be a seated show.
If you need assistance with seating please email us at BOXOFFICE@ARTSCENTERLIVE.ORG or phone us at 919-929-2787 and we will be happy to accommodate your needs. We look forward to seeing you!