Silly Bus Pulls Up to Richmond CenterStage, 3/9
by Kelsey Denette - February 18, 2013
Richmond CenterStage has announced their newest addition to the 2013 Family Series as they present the award-winning Richmond-based children's musical performers Silly Bus and their newest show titled "Rockin' Cabin Fever Reliever." This special performance is part of CenterStage's 2013 Family Series and will be held at CenterStage's Gottwald Playhouse on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.
by Kelsey Denette - February 18, 2013
Richmond CenterStage has announced their newest addition to the 2013 Family Series as they present the award-winning Richmond-based children's musical performers Silly Bus and their newest show titled "Rockin' Cabin Fever Reliever." This special performance is part of CenterStage's 2013 Family Series and will be held at CenterStage's Gottwald Playhouse on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 a.m.
Firehouse Theatre Opens ANY GIVEN MONDAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2013
Firehouse Theatre Project has announced the third play of its American Inferno season, Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, 'the dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer). Directed by Shanea N. Taylor and a proud part of the Acts of Faith festival, Any Given Monday runs February 14th through March 9th at Firehouse Theatre, opening tonight, February 15th. Any Given Monday is recommended for mature audiences.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2013
Firehouse Theatre Project has announced the third play of its American Inferno season, Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, 'the dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer). Directed by Shanea N. Taylor and a proud part of the Acts of Faith festival, Any Given Monday runs February 14th through March 9th at Firehouse Theatre, opening tonight, February 15th. Any Given Monday is recommended for mature audiences.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival Announces 2013 Season
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013
The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, presented by the Yale School of Music, celebrates its 72nd season this year with performances and residencies by six internationally esteemed string quartets alongside students and young professionals from around the world. From June 22 to August 17 Norfolk will host a roster of string quartets including: the Artis Quartet, the Brentano Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, the Jasper String Quartet, the Keller Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. The Tokyo String Quartet, which is retiring this year, will play its last concert on July 6 at the festival. And on August 3 the Emerson String Quartet will perform its New York area debut concert with the group's new cellist, Paul Watkins.
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013
The Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, presented by the Yale School of Music, celebrates its 72nd season this year with performances and residencies by six internationally esteemed string quartets alongside students and young professionals from around the world. From June 22 to August 17 Norfolk will host a roster of string quartets including: the Artis Quartet, the Brentano Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, the Jasper String Quartet, the Keller Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. The Tokyo String Quartet, which is retiring this year, will play its last concert on July 6 at the festival. And on August 3 the Emerson String Quartet will perform its New York area debut concert with the group's new cellist, Paul Watkins.
Barter Theatre Premieres Catherine Bush's WALKING ACROSS EGYPT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2013
Barter Theatre premieres a Southern story guaranteed to warm your heart. 'Walking Across Egypt' begins tonight, February 14 at Barter Main Stage, just in time for Valentine's Day. Written by Catherine Bush and based on the best-selling novel by Southern writer Clyde Edgerton, this wise and witty story stars Barter audience favorite Mary Lucy Bivins and is directed by Eugene Wolf.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2013
Barter Theatre premieres a Southern story guaranteed to warm your heart. 'Walking Across Egypt' begins tonight, February 14 at Barter Main Stage, just in time for Valentine's Day. Written by Catherine Bush and based on the best-selling novel by Southern writer Clyde Edgerton, this wise and witty story stars Barter audience favorite Mary Lucy Bivins and is directed by Eugene Wolf.
Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre Opens LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE, 3/1
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013
Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre of Virginia opens Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile on Friday, March 1 at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. The show will run through April 5, 2013 with added matinees to accommodate the public school spring break schedule. Based on the beloved children's books, The House on East 88th Street and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile by Bernard Waber, the musical shares the magical adventures of Josh Primm and his misfit (but very special) reptilian pet - Lyle! The original music and lyrics are by Bruce Craig Miler, Artistic Director of Virginia Repertory Theatre.
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013
Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre of Virginia opens Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile on Friday, March 1 at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. The show will run through April 5, 2013 with added matinees to accommodate the public school spring break schedule. Based on the beloved children's books, The House on East 88th Street and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile by Bernard Waber, the musical shares the magical adventures of Josh Primm and his misfit (but very special) reptilian pet - Lyle! The original music and lyrics are by Bruce Craig Miler, Artistic Director of Virginia Repertory Theatre.
TV Exclusive: Curtis Holbrook & FROG KISS Release 'Hop' Parody!
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2013
Virginia Stage Company recently presented the new pre-Broadway musical Frog Kiss at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. In the video below, Curtis Holbrook & the cast of Frog Kiss parody 'Jump' with a new version- 'Hop' Check it out below!
by Nicole Rosky - February 11, 2013
Virginia Stage Company recently presented the new pre-Broadway musical Frog Kiss at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. In the video below, Curtis Holbrook & the cast of Frog Kiss parody 'Jump' with a new version- 'Hop' Check it out below!
American Shakespeare Center Only U.S. Theatre Featured in BBC's SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2013
The American Shakespeare Center is the only U.S. theatre company included in the British Broadcasting Corporation's six-part series, 'Shakespeare Uncovered.' The final installment of the series, 'Shakespeare Uncovered: The Tempest with Trevor Nunn,' features the ASC prominently through rehearsal and performance footage from the company's 2011 production of The Tempest as well as interviews with ASC Co-Founder and Artistic Director Jim Warren and actors James Keegan and Miriam Donald Burrows.
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2013
The American Shakespeare Center is the only U.S. theatre company included in the British Broadcasting Corporation's six-part series, 'Shakespeare Uncovered.' The final installment of the series, 'Shakespeare Uncovered: The Tempest with Trevor Nunn,' features the ASC prominently through rehearsal and performance footage from the company's 2011 production of The Tempest as well as interviews with ASC Co-Founder and Artistic Director Jim Warren and actors James Keegan and Miriam Donald Burrows.
Barter Theatre's I'LL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN Spoofs GONE WITH THE WIND, Now thru 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2013
This hilarious over-the-top musical spin on the story Gone with the Wind is one of the most requested shows in Barter Theatre's history, and it's coming back for a limited engagement to open Barter's 80th season. 'I'll Never Be Hungry Again' opens tonight, February 7 at Barter Stage II. 'Hungry' is written by Barter Playwright-In-Residence Catherine Bush and played to a sold-out runin 2006.
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2013
This hilarious over-the-top musical spin on the story Gone with the Wind is one of the most requested shows in Barter Theatre's history, and it's coming back for a limited engagement to open Barter's 80th season. 'I'll Never Be Hungry Again' opens tonight, February 7 at Barter Stage II. 'Hungry' is written by Barter Playwright-In-Residence Catherine Bush and played to a sold-out runin 2006.
Barter Theatre to Premiere Catherine Bush's WALKING ACROSS EGYPT, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2013
Barter Theatre premieres a Southern story guaranteed to warm your heart. 'Walking Across Egypt' begins on February 14 at Barter Main Stage, just in time for Valentine's Day. Written by Catherine Bush and based on the best-selling novel by Southern writer Clyde Edgerton, this wise and witty story stars Barter audience favorite Mary Lucy Bivins and is directed by Eugene Wolf.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2013
Barter Theatre premieres a Southern story guaranteed to warm your heart. 'Walking Across Egypt' begins on February 14 at Barter Main Stage, just in time for Valentine's Day. Written by Catherine Bush and based on the best-selling novel by Southern writer Clyde Edgerton, this wise and witty story stars Barter audience favorite Mary Lucy Bivins and is directed by Eugene Wolf.
Richmond Shakespeare's Next Show Will Be THE TEMPEST
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013
Richmond Shakespeare has announced the next show in its 2012-13 season, The Tempest by William Shakespeare. The show will run March 9 through March 30, with previews on March 7 and 8. Thursday - Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 3:00 p.m. All performances will be in the McVey Theatre at St. Catherine's School at 6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226.
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013
Richmond Shakespeare has announced the next show in its 2012-13 season, The Tempest by William Shakespeare. The show will run March 9 through March 30, with previews on March 7 and 8. Thursday - Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 3:00 p.m. All performances will be in the McVey Theatre at St. Catherine's School at 6001 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226.
Virginia Rep Opens Noël Coward's HAY FEVER, 2/15
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Hay Fever by Noel Coward at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre on Friday, February 15, 2013 with a preview on February 14. Part of the Acts of Faith Theatre Festival, the show will run through March 3 with a talk back on Sunday, February 24 following the 2:00 p.m. matinee. This witty comedy of manners set in the 1920's English countryside portrays the outlandish lifestyle of four bohemians as they host unsuspecting guests for a weekend in the country.
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2013
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Hay Fever by Noel Coward at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre on Friday, February 15, 2013 with a preview on February 14. Part of the Acts of Faith Theatre Festival, the show will run through March 3 with a talk back on Sunday, February 24 following the 2:00 p.m. matinee. This witty comedy of manners set in the 1920's English countryside portrays the outlandish lifestyle of four bohemians as they host unsuspecting guests for a weekend in the country.
THE AMAZING GALINEWTOVINCI SHOW Plays Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Now thru 3/1
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2013
The Amazing GaliNewtoVinci Show: Devotion to the Notion of Motion by Tom Width and Paul Deiss, will play Swift Creek Mill Theatre from today, February 4 to March 1, 2013. Performances will run at 10:15 AM and 12:00 Noon.
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2013
The Amazing GaliNewtoVinci Show: Devotion to the Notion of Motion by Tom Width and Paul Deiss, will play Swift Creek Mill Theatre from today, February 4 to March 1, 2013. Performances will run at 10:15 AM and 12:00 Noon.
Celebrate Black History Month with The Generic's HOODOO LOVE, Now thru 2/24
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
Celebrate Black History Month with The Generic's steamy and sultry 'Hoodoo Love', as it conjures its magic in its regional debut, tonight, February 1-24, 2013 in Norfolk, Va.
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2013
Celebrate Black History Month with The Generic's steamy and sultry 'Hoodoo Love', as it conjures its magic in its regional debut, tonight, February 1-24, 2013 in Norfolk, Va.
RITE OF SPRING, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Audra McDonald and More Set for Virginia Arts Festival, 3/17-6/2
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
The Virginia Arts Festival from March 17 thru June 2, 2013, will present a season with extraordinary arts experiences not only in theaters, concert halls and historic churches, but in city streets and parks. It will be a season of artistic celebrations featuring a performance of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, presented on the exact day of its 100th anniversary. Dance is a signature element of the Virginia Arts Festival, and this year Britain's esteemed Birmingham Royal Ballet travels for the only US performances in 2013 with its beguilingly danced production of Coppélia.
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2013
The Virginia Arts Festival from March 17 thru June 2, 2013, will present a season with extraordinary arts experiences not only in theaters, concert halls and historic churches, but in city streets and parks. It will be a season of artistic celebrations featuring a performance of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, presented on the exact day of its 100th anniversary. Dance is a signature element of the Virginia Arts Festival, and this year Britain's esteemed Birmingham Royal Ballet travels for the only US performances in 2013 with its beguilingly danced production of Coppélia.
The Barns at Wolf Trap Announce Upcoming Performances
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
The Chicago City Limits National Touring Company arrives at The Barns at Wolf Trap to perform their highly lauded improvisational parodies. As New York City's longest running comedic act, which in the past has hosted comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, and Robin Williams among others, the actors of Chicago City Limits recount today's hard news through a series of hilariously relevant satirical sketches. In 2008 and 2009 the troupe was bestowed the MAC Award for Best Comedy/Improv Group by The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs. Regularly performing at academic institutions and performing arts venues across the United States, the touring company cast has also made appearances at Super Bowl XXIII, HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival, Lincoln Center, the Smithsonian Institution, and The Today Show.
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2013
The Chicago City Limits National Touring Company arrives at The Barns at Wolf Trap to perform their highly lauded improvisational parodies. As New York City's longest running comedic act, which in the past has hosted comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, and Robin Williams among others, the actors of Chicago City Limits recount today's hard news through a series of hilariously relevant satirical sketches. In 2008 and 2009 the troupe was bestowed the MAC Award for Best Comedy/Improv Group by The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs. Regularly performing at academic institutions and performing arts venues across the United States, the touring company cast has also made appearances at Super Bowl XXIII, HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival, Lincoln Center, the Smithsonian Institution, and The Today Show.
LOUISA ARTS CENTER Names Michael Bollinger New Executive Director
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2013
The board of directors of the Louisa Arts Center (LAC) announced the appointment of Michael Bollinger as their new Executive Director.
by Caryn Robbins - January 31, 2013
The board of directors of the Louisa Arts Center (LAC) announced the appointment of Michael Bollinger as their new Executive Director.
Michael Bollinger Named Director of Louisa Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
The board of directors of the Louisa Arts Center (LAC) announced the appointment of Michael Bollinger as their new Executive Director.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
The board of directors of the Louisa Arts Center (LAC) announced the appointment of Michael Bollinger as their new Executive Director.
Barter Theatre's I'LL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN to Spoof GONE WITH THE WIND, 2/7-3/3
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
This hilarious over-the-top musical spin on the story Gone with the Wind is one of the most requested shows in Barter Theatre's history, and it's coming back for a limited engagement to open Barter's 80th season. 'I'll Never Be Hungry Again' opens February 7 at Barter Stage II. 'Hungry' is written by Barter Playwright-In-Residence Catherine Bush and played to a sold-out runin 2006.
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2013
This hilarious over-the-top musical spin on the story Gone with the Wind is one of the most requested shows in Barter Theatre's history, and it's coming back for a limited engagement to open Barter's 80th season. 'I'll Never Be Hungry Again' opens February 7 at Barter Stage II. 'Hungry' is written by Barter Playwright-In-Residence Catherine Bush and played to a sold-out runin 2006.
Photo Flash: First Look at Swift Creek Mill Theatre's THE SUNSHINE BOYS
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2013
Swift Creek Mill Theatre presents The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon, now through March 2, 2013. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2013
Swift Creek Mill Theatre presents The Sunshine Boys by Neil Simon, now through March 2, 2013. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!
Firehouse Theatre Opens ANY GIVEN MONDAY, 2/15
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
Firehouse Theatre Project has announced the third play of its American Inferno season, Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, 'the dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer). Directed by Shanea N. Taylor and a proud part of the Acts of Faith festival, Any Given Monday runs February 14th through March 9th at Firehouse Theatre, with a special preview Thursday, February 14, and opening Friday, February 15th. Any Given Monday is recommended for mature audiences.
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
Firehouse Theatre Project has announced the third play of its American Inferno season, Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, 'the dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer). Directed by Shanea N. Taylor and a proud part of the Acts of Faith festival, Any Given Monday runs February 14th through March 9th at Firehouse Theatre, with a special preview Thursday, February 14, and opening Friday, February 15th. Any Given Monday is recommended for mature audiences.
2013 RVA Environmental Film Festival Schedule Announced
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
The RVA Environmental Film Festival was founded in 2008 as "The Biggest Picture", Richmond's first environmental film festival. The Falls of the James Group, Sierra Club revived the event in 2011 as the RVA Environmental Film Festival. Today the mission of the festival is to bring entertaining and educational films that leave attendees with increased awareness of environmental problems faced locally as well as globally. This year's presenters of the RVA Environmental film festival include Falls of the James Group, Sierra Club, James River Green Building Council, Virginia Land Conservancy, and Enrichmond Foundation. Thanks to generous sponsorship there is no admission charge for the 2013 RVA Environmental Film Festival.
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
The RVA Environmental Film Festival was founded in 2008 as "The Biggest Picture", Richmond's first environmental film festival. The Falls of the James Group, Sierra Club revived the event in 2011 as the RVA Environmental Film Festival. Today the mission of the festival is to bring entertaining and educational films that leave attendees with increased awareness of environmental problems faced locally as well as globally. This year's presenters of the RVA Environmental film festival include Falls of the James Group, Sierra Club, James River Green Building Council, Virginia Land Conservancy, and Enrichmond Foundation. Thanks to generous sponsorship there is no admission charge for the 2013 RVA Environmental Film Festival.
Molly Ringwald to Perform as Part of the 2013 U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series at CenterStage, 2/14-17
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
Richmond CenterStage is excited welcome actress/author/singer Molly Ringwald as she performs as part of CenterStage's 2012-13 U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book.
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2013
Richmond CenterStage is excited welcome actress/author/singer Molly Ringwald as she performs as part of CenterStage's 2012-13 U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book.
STAGE TUBE: Stars of Virginia Stage's Broadway-Bound FROG KISS Perform on WGNT
by Stage Tube - January 25, 2013
FROG KISS stars Stephanie Rothenberg, who plays Princess Clementine, and Curtis Holbrooke, who plays the frog, were in the WGNT studio recently to perform selections 'live' from the musical, now running in a pre-Broadway production at Virginia Stage Company. Watch below!
by Stage Tube - January 25, 2013
FROG KISS stars Stephanie Rothenberg, who plays Princess Clementine, and Curtis Holbrooke, who plays the frog, were in the WGNT studio recently to perform selections 'live' from the musical, now running in a pre-Broadway production at Virginia Stage Company. Watch below!
COTTON PATCH GOSPEL Plays Hanover Tavern, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Cotton Patch Gospel tonight, January 25, 2013 at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. The show is part of the Acts of Faith Theatre Festival and will run through April 28. Adapted from the books by Clarence Jordan, the musical by Tom Key and Russell Treyz retells the Gospels of Matthew and John set in the mid-20th-century American South.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Cotton Patch Gospel tonight, January 25, 2013 at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. The show is part of the Acts of Faith Theatre Festival and will run through April 28. Adapted from the books by Clarence Jordan, the musical by Tom Key and Russell Treyz retells the Gospels of Matthew and John set in the mid-20th-century American South.
AMERICAN IDIOT Rocks Chrysler Hall in 2013, 1/25-26
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013
Chrysler Hall is set to welcome the AMERICAN IDIOT national tour this upcoming winter, the punk rock adaptation of Green Day's conceptual album of the same name, from tonight, January 25 and tomorrow night, January 26th.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013
Chrysler Hall is set to welcome the AMERICAN IDIOT national tour this upcoming winter, the punk rock adaptation of Green Day's conceptual album of the same name, from tonight, January 25 and tomorrow night, January 26th.
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Top Gun: Maverick - In Concert - with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Chrysler Hall (6/13 - 6/13) | |
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Lucía, vocalist
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Cente (4/7 - 4/7) | |
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Virginia Symphony Orchestra | Eric Jacobsen, conductor | Finding Peace at Potsdam
Ferguson Center for the Arts (5/30 - 5/30) | |
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The Magic of Rob Lake
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (4/19 - 4/19) | |
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All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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