Hickory – After two weekends of enthusiastic audiences and glowing reviews, The Hot Wing King is heading into its final performances at Hickory Community Theatre. Audiences have laughed, cheered, and been deeply moved by this heartfelt comedy, making it one of the season’s most talked-about productions. If you haven’t seen it yet, now is your last chance!
In its second weekend, The Hot Wing King continued to spark conversations about love, family, and the bonds we create beyond blood. Audiences praised the play for its humor and heart, with many expressing how its message of resilience and belonging resonated long after the final bow. The production’s warmth and authenticity make it an unforgettable experience for anyone who appreciates compelling storytelling.
With just two performances remaining, theatre lovers in the Catawba County area still have the opportunity to witness the fire, flavor, and friendship that define The Hot Wing King. Whether you’re returning for a second helping or experiencing it for the first time, don’t miss the chance to see why this play has left such a lasting impression.
The final performances of The Hot Wing King are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-8, at 7:30 PM. Please note, the play is rated R and strongly recommended for adult audiences due to language and mature themes.
This production of The Hot Wing King is produced in association with Arts Culture Catawba. Hickory Community Theatre’s 76th season is supported by A Cleaner World, Protection Products, Inc., Shurtape Technologies, BelleAge, Covington Dental, and LifeRootz, with sustaining support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Photo: (L-R) Andrew Monroe as Big Charles, Dontel “DJ” Mills as Dwayne, Zakyus Carson as Cordell and Gabe Tarpley as EJ in The Hot Wing King at the Hickory Community Theatre. Photo by Ken Burns.
