Richard Allen is a Contributing Editor for Broadway World covering theatre in West Virginia and the tri-state area. He currently writes for multiple publications including Gaming Trend, and Fandomize. He recently had his first original work published in the Writing Bloc Anthology "Deception" available now on Amazon in print and Kindle. He can be reached via e-mail at richardallenwrites@gmail.com or at facebook.com/richardallenwrites
February 17, 2021
Anne Frank and her diary have endured as one of history’s greatest – yet ultimately saddest – stories. The stage play brings both the highs and the lows of Anne’s amazing story to vivid life, recreating her time in hiding in stunning detail. While viewers may know the ending, there is still much to be learned through Anne’s unwavering optimism and hope in the face of incredible adversity.
December 2, 2020
While current guidelines prohibit live audiences and restrict gathering, CTOC has worked diligently to continue their yearly tradition and bring Christmas Shorts - a hilarious comedy show featuring skits, parodies, and musical numbers - to audiences in a way that is both safe and unique by incorporating masks into the production and filming the show for viewers to watch.
October 5, 2020
Childrena??s Theatre of Charleston (CTOC) is holding auditions for children aged 8 to 18 for their upcoming production Christmas Shorts. Positions are available for actors, musicians, and vocalists with auditions being held outside at the CTOC Rehearsal Space located at 115 Spring Street in Charleston, WV on October 10th, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM and October 11th, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. For the safety of everybody involved, interested parties must sign up for an audition spot. There will be no walk-ins allowed.
September 29, 2020
The live stream rock concert will feature covers of songs made popular by Led Zeppelin, Cream, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, The Cars, and more! The live stream will begin at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 2nd, 2020. You can purchase tickets online through Alban Arts Center for $10.00
August 4, 2020
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its fall concert chamber music series, WesBanco presents SoundBites.
February 28, 2020
a?oeGood times and bum times, I've seen them all and, my dear, I'm still here,a?? sings Carlotta in a pivotal moment in Follies. Like Carlotta, Follies has proven to be a fighter, surviving the yearly onslaught of new musicals while retaining the show's natural, understated charm. With a set consisting of not much more than a few tables and chairs, Follies spins a story about four aging performers confronting the (literal) ghosts of their past.
January 13, 2020
Charleston Light Opera Guild is kicking off 2020 with their highly anticipated production of the classic The Sound of Music, set to debut on January 17th at The Clay Center in the Maier Performance Hall.
December 13, 2019
Tonight is the opening night for Children Theatre of Charleston's (CTOC) magical production of Disney's Frozen Jr!
November 11, 2019
'Rock of Ages has been a bucket list show for me ever since I saw the movie,' explained Andrew Edwards, who portrays Drew in the Alban Arts Center's upcoming production of the hit Broadway jukebox musical. 'I realized it was basically an excuse to be a rock star and scream some awesome rock songs that I'd never otherwise be able to do. I knew that I had to participate in this show in any capacity I could.'
November 5, 2019
'Oklahoma! Is and will always be my first love,' explained Brynna Horswell, who portrays Laurey in Charleston Light Opera Guild's (CLOG) upcoming production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. 'It was the first musical I remember being exposed to as a very little girl. I grew up singing and dancing to those songs and dreamed that one day I'd be Shirley Jones with my own Gordon MacRae.'
September 23, 2019
Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra Holds Annual Bluegrass BBQ Fundraiser at Oglebay Park
September 23, 2019
Tony Award-Winning Musical Beautiful a?" The Carole King Musical to Inspire Keith-Albee Audiences
August 16, 2019
The Broadway hit musical Rock of Ages is being performed for the first time in West Virginia! Alban Arts Center recently announced audition details and dates as well as performance dates.
July 29, 2019
The Charleston Light Opera Guild (CLOG) is currently hard at work preparing for their upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, based on the wildly popular Shrek film series. The play a?' which opened in 2008 on Broadway and features a book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori - follows essentially the same story as the first Shrek movie, albeit with the incorporation of multiple musical numbers and a few expanded set pieces.
July 28, 2019
Alchemy Theatre Troupe is excited to announce audition dates and details for their upcoming Appalachian folk drama Dark of the Moon.
July 24, 2019
Alban Arts Center has announced the cast list for their upcoming production of Ronald Dahl's Matilda The Musical!
July 15, 2019
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the state professional theatre of West Virginia, is proud to present the highly praised musical comedy Nunsense.
June 12, 2019
"To me, Bright Star is a story about hope," explained Scott Jarrell. "The audience is going to feel a wide range of emotions when they see this production, but above all, the feeling of hope is the driving factor. Hope is a strong emotion that can carry us through any situation - and that feeling is largely on display from the time the curtain opens to the second it closes."
May 30, 2019
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) have announced details for their exciting 90th Anniversary Season which promises exciting guest artists, pop programs, and the Ohio Valley's number one family event, Symphony on Ice.
May 30, 2019
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) have announced their next WSO on the GO concert will take place on Friday, May 31st, 2019 at 7:30 PM.
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