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Harry Connick, Jr. Among Shows Added to Wolf Trap's 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013
Wolf Trap Adds nine new shows to its 2013 Summer Season Including Debut Performances by Robert Plant, ZZ Top, Ke$ha, and Returning Legends Diana Ross and Harry Connick, Jr.
Stephens City Student Wins Wayside Theatre's Young Playwrights' Competition
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013
Wayside Theatre has announced the winner and runner up of the Young Playwrights' Competition. The winners were chosen by a panel of readers on Wayside Theatre's staff, who read and judged the plays without knowing the identity of the playwrights.
Photo Flash: First Look at JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at Swift Creek Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Our version of the classic fairy tale is full of fee-fie-foe-FUN!! Jack trades the family cow for some magic beans, and when those beans grow into a skyscraper-sized beanstalk, he climbs it to find that his giant hosts aren't so scary after all. He learns some great lessons about family and friends along the way, too. Don't miss Jack's exciting escapades!
FLW College Fishing Northern Conference Opens On Smith Mountain Lake, 4/27
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
FLW College Fishing is headed to Smith Mountain Lake April 27 for the first of four stops in the Northern Conference. Fifty college teams will be competing for a top award of $2,000 and a berth in the Northern Conference Invitational tournament.
Richmond CenterStage Announces Broadway Under the Stars Third Anniversary Gala, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2013
Richmond CenterStage today announced the Broadway Under the Stars Third Anniversary Gala, which will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and will feature Richmond native and Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner performing as the signature artist.
Pushcart Players Bring 'Once Upon a Time' Tales to The Alden, 5/4
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013
Pushcart Player'sproduction of "Red Riding Hood and Other Stories" will be performed at The Alden at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Tickets are $15, $10 for MCC tax district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
The Acting Company to Kick Off OF MICE AND MEN and AS YOU LIKE IT National Tour Shows in VA, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
The Acting Company presents a national tour of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men and Shakespeare's As You Like It, running now through April 2013. Performances began in Santa Fe in October before the show left on a cross country tour to 44 cities in 30 states. Ian Belknap, Artistic Director of The Acting Company has direcTed Steinbeck's Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning tale, which is one of the most widely read stories in America.
Synetic Theater Announces 2013-14 Season, Including THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, TWELFTH NIGHT and More
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013
Synetic Theater's Founder and Artistic director, Paata Tsikurisvili, announced the company's 2013/14 season line-up. Known for its unique, physically demanding style fusing drama, dance, acrobatics and exhilarating visuals, Synetic Theater has wowed Washington, DC-area audiences for twelve years. Since its inception, Synetic has received consistent recognition by critics as an innovative contemporary theater company, winning 24 Helen Hayes Awards and 92 nominations.
High School in the Spotlight: McLean High, VA
by BWW Special Coverage - April 15, 2013
BroadwayWorld's High School Center is proud to showcase high school performance programs around the country in our weekly feature of 'High School in the Spotlight'. This week, we feature the McLean Theatre Company at McLean High School in McLean, Virginia!
Wolf Trap Adds Nine Shows to 2013 Summer Filene Center Season, Tickets on Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2013
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced the addition of nine new performances to its highly anticipated 2013 summer season at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. This announcement highlights seven acts making their headlining debut, including rock legend Billy Idol with special guest Cat Power on June 20, rock bands Smash Mouth and Fastball on a bill with several other alt-rock stalwarts as part of the Under the Sun tour line-up on August 6, indie turned iTunes chart-topping American rock band Grace Potter & The Nocturnals on August 15, and pop phenomenon Carly Rae Jepsen on August 28.
SPARC Presents CHARLOTTE'S WEB, 5/2-12
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2013
The timeless and endearing story of "Charlotte's Web" comes to life at SPARC in this delightful musical adaptation perfect for the whole family.
The Barns at Wolf Trap Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2013
The Barns at Wolf Trap has announced the following upcoming performances.
The Barns at Wolf Trap Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013
Jazz piano legend Joe Sample makes his Wolf Trap debut in a jazz-fusion solo show influenced by gospel, soul, blues, and classical music. Born and raised in Texas, Sample gained recognition in the '70s as one of the founding members of The Crusaders-formerly known as the Jazz Crusaders.
Joe Sample Among Upcoming Performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2013
Jazz piano legend Joe Sample makes his Wolf Trap debut in a jazz-fusion solo show influenced by gospel, soul, blues, and classical music.
Virginia Rep to Stage RED, 4/25-6/16
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Red by John Logan on Friday, April 26, 2013 with a preview on April 25. The show will run through June 16 at Theatre Gym at Virginia Rep Center, 114 West Broad Street.
THE GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD SHOW Comes to the Alden, 4/20
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2013
Songwriter and illustrator Morgan Taylor's "The Gustafer Yellowgold Show," a unique blend of live music and moving images, will be performed at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Alden in McLean. Tickets are $15, $10 for McLean district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Adapted THE PERSONAL(S) to Open in Arlington 4/24-5/18
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2013
No Rules Theatre Company will continue their first season at Signature Theatre with The Personal(s), adapted by Brian Sutow from acclaimed films by Stanley Tucci and Theo Van Gogh, April 24 - May 18.
Barter Theatre Moves I'LL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN to the Main Stage
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013
In the 80 years Barter Theatre has been producing theatre, it has never taken a show from Stage II to Main Stage in less than four weeks, but that's exactly what it is doing with "I'll Never Be Hungry Again!"
The Barns at Wolf Trap Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013
The Barns at Wolf Trap has announced the following upcoming performances.
Richmond CenterStage Announces 2013 Single in the City Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction, 5/18
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013
Richmond CenterStage today announced the second installment of Richmond's premier event for young professionals with the 2013 Single in the City Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction.
VSC's 34th Season Will Close With THE ODD COUPLE
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2013
The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, America's best-loved tale of opposites will close out VSC's 34th season with loads of laughter. Felix, Oscar and the whole gang will be onstage at Norfolk's Wells Theatre as the show runs April 2 - 21, 2013.
Wolf Trap Adds Nine Shows to 2013 Summer Filene Center Season, Tickets on Sale 4/13
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2013
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today the addition of nine new performances to its highly anticipated 2013 summer season at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
The Barns at Wolf Trap Announces Upcoming Performances
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2013
The Barns at Wolf Trap will feature the following performances in April.
CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES, IS HE DEAD? and More Set for Wayside Theatre's 2013-14 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Wayside Theatre has announced its 2013-14 season, including Church Basement Ladies, Boeing Boeing, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Frankenstein, Southern Crossroads, Mark Twain's Is He Dead?, and A Christmas Carol. Scroll below for details!
Wayside Theatre Opens THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, 4/6
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Wayside Theatre Artistic Director, Warner Crocker, announced the cast and schedule for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the last show of Wayside's 51st Season. This show was conceived by Rebecca Feldman, with music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, and additional material by Jay Reiss. This production is sponsored by WVPT - Your Source for PBS and More and TV3-Winchester.

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