Photo Flash: Shots from VA's Barksdale Theatre World Premiere of SCORCHED EARTH
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2012
Barksdale Theatre presents the world premiere of Scorched Earth by local author David L. Robbins and directed by Steve Perigard. Scorched Earth is an intriguing courtroom drama that examines what happens when a community must face up to its racial heritage after a tragic event shakes it to its core. Part mystery, part legal thriller, it is a story of crime and punishment set in a small Virginia mill town during one brutal, hot and unforgiving summer that lays bare the potential of the human heart to hate-and ultimately to heal. See photos from the world premiere production below!
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2012
Barksdale Theatre presents the world premiere of Scorched Earth by local author David L. Robbins and directed by Steve Perigard. Scorched Earth is an intriguing courtroom drama that examines what happens when a community must face up to its racial heritage after a tragic event shakes it to its core. Part mystery, part legal thriller, it is a story of crime and punishment set in a small Virginia mill town during one brutal, hot and unforgiving summer that lays bare the potential of the human heart to hate-and ultimately to heal. See photos from the world premiere production below!
Virginia's ShenanArts Holds LEGALLY BLONDE Auditions, 4/28-29
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2012
ShenanArts at the nTelos Theatre is holding auditions for its production of Legally Blonde, April 29 and 29, 1 to 4 p.m., for ages high school and up.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2012
ShenanArts at the nTelos Theatre is holding auditions for its production of Legally Blonde, April 29 and 29, 1 to 4 p.m., for ages high school and up.
VSC Presents Its Spring Gala, 4/28
by Harmony Wheeler - April 10, 2012
Guests will embark on a first-class virtual excursion to the four corners of the globe at Virginia Stage Company's 2012 Spring Gala "All The World's A Stage," on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Benefits from the evening will proceed VSC's CULTIVATE programs, which bring arts experiences to over 40,000 school children throughout Southeastern Virginia and into North Carolina each year
by Harmony Wheeler - April 10, 2012
Guests will embark on a first-class virtual excursion to the four corners of the globe at Virginia Stage Company's 2012 Spring Gala "All The World's A Stage," on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Benefits from the evening will proceed VSC's CULTIVATE programs, which bring arts experiences to over 40,000 school children throughout Southeastern Virginia and into North Carolina each year
Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Perform at Rhythm Hall, 4/5-7
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2012
Richmond CenterStage wraps up its inaugural U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book by welcoming award-winning Broadway star Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Rhythm Hall as she performs her show entitled Me, Myself, and You.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2012
Richmond CenterStage wraps up its inaugural U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book by welcoming award-winning Broadway star Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Rhythm Hall as she performs her show entitled Me, Myself, and You.
THEATRE LAB Launches at Firehouse Theatre Project, Richmond
by James T Harding - April 06, 2012
Firehouse Theatre Project, voted Richmond's Best Theatre by Richmond Magazine in 2011, is now the home of a new project: THE THEATRE LAB.
by James T Harding - April 06, 2012
Firehouse Theatre Project, voted Richmond's Best Theatre by Richmond Magazine in 2011, is now the home of a new project: THE THEATRE LAB.
The Firehouse Theatre Project's 2012-13 Season to Include DEATH OF A SALESMAN, TIME STANDS STILL and More
by Kelsey Denette - April 05, 2012
The Firehouse Theatre Project today announced the four contemporary American plays being produced for the 2012-13 season, opening in September 2012 and closing in April 2013. The 2012-13 Season will feature A Bright New Boise, by Samuel D. Hunter; Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller; Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham; and Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies.
by Kelsey Denette - April 05, 2012
The Firehouse Theatre Project today announced the four contemporary American plays being produced for the 2012-13 season, opening in September 2012 and closing in April 2013. The 2012-13 Season will feature A Bright New Boise, by Samuel D. Hunter; Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller; Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham; and Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies.
Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Perform at Rhythm Hall, 4/5-7
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2012
Richmond CenterStage wraps up its inaugural U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book by welcoming award-winning Broadway star Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Rhythm Hall as she performs her show entitled Me, Myself, and You.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2012
Richmond CenterStage wraps up its inaugural U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book by welcoming award-winning Broadway star Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Rhythm Hall as she performs her show entitled Me, Myself, and You.
Jane Krakowski, Harlem Renaissance Orchestra Headline Festival Williamsburg, 5/27
by Kelsey Denette - April 04, 2012
On May 25-27, '30 Rock' star and Tony-award winning actress Jane Krakowski will bring Broadway to Colonial Williamsburg. Headlining the annual Festival Williamsburg, Krakowski, whose performance as actress Jenna Maroney on NBC's '30 Rock' earned her an Emmy nomination, will go back to her stage roots with an evening of cabaret in the Virginia Room at The Williamsburg Lodge on Sunday, May 27.
by Kelsey Denette - April 04, 2012
On May 25-27, '30 Rock' star and Tony-award winning actress Jane Krakowski will bring Broadway to Colonial Williamsburg. Headlining the annual Festival Williamsburg, Krakowski, whose performance as actress Jenna Maroney on NBC's '30 Rock' earned her an Emmy nomination, will go back to her stage roots with an evening of cabaret in the Virginia Room at The Williamsburg Lodge on Sunday, May 27.
MetroStage Presents BE CAREFUL! THE SHARKS WILL EAT YOU, 4/4/22
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2012
MetroStage presents Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!, a one-man show written and performed by Jorge "Jay" Alvarez, who tells a story of bravery, selflessness, and unimaginable courage and survival: the story of his family's escape from the oppression of Fidel Castro's Cuba in 1964. Alvarez offers an autobiographical, multigenerational and cross-cultural performance.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2012
MetroStage presents Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!, a one-man show written and performed by Jorge "Jay" Alvarez, who tells a story of bravery, selflessness, and unimaginable courage and survival: the story of his family's escape from the oppression of Fidel Castro's Cuba in 1964. Alvarez offers an autobiographical, multigenerational and cross-cultural performance.
The Barns at Wolf Trap Features George Winston, 4/4-6
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2012
George Winston, the celebrated "rural folk" pianist, returns to The Barns to perform selections from his latest release, Love Will Come - The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Vol. 2, which features originals by the late jazz pianist. Guaraldi is best known for composing and arranging the music featured in animated adaptations of the Peanuts® comic strips. In addition to Guaraldi, Winston has been hard at work on interpreting some of his favorite artists' songs for solo piano-including the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, Al Kooper, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, and Philip Aaberg-several of which he has prepared for solo concert dates.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2012
George Winston, the celebrated "rural folk" pianist, returns to The Barns to perform selections from his latest release, Love Will Come - The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Vol. 2, which features originals by the late jazz pianist. Guaraldi is best known for composing and arranging the music featured in animated adaptations of the Peanuts® comic strips. In addition to Guaraldi, Winston has been hard at work on interpreting some of his favorite artists' songs for solo piano-including the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, Al Kooper, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, and Philip Aaberg-several of which he has prepared for solo concert dates.
Theatre IV Presents SEUSSICAL, 4/27-5/20
by Harmony Wheeler - April 02, 2012
Theatre IV announces the return of Seussical the musical, to the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, running Friday, April 27 through Sunday, May 20, 2012. Based on the work of Dr. Seuss with music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this production offers a new generation of kids the timeless story of friendship and community. Director, Chase Kniffen, calls Seussical, "the perfect family musical that will both touch and entertain all ages, from four to four hundred." Seussical is one of several Theatre IV offerings in the Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Children and the Arts initiative.
by Harmony Wheeler - April 02, 2012
Theatre IV announces the return of Seussical the musical, to the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, running Friday, April 27 through Sunday, May 20, 2012. Based on the work of Dr. Seuss with music and lyrics by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this production offers a new generation of kids the timeless story of friendship and community. Director, Chase Kniffen, calls Seussical, "the perfect family musical that will both touch and entertain all ages, from four to four hundred." Seussical is one of several Theatre IV offerings in the Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Children and the Arts initiative.
The Barns at Wolf Trap April Performances Include Jim Brickman, Jeri Sager
by Kelsey Denette - March 30, 2012
Jim Brickman will play from Wednesday, April 18 - Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.
by Kelsey Denette - March 30, 2012
Jim Brickman will play from Wednesday, April 18 - Friday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.
MetroStage Presents BE CAREFUL! THE SHARKS WILL EAT YOU, 4/4/22
by Harmony Wheeler - March 29, 2012
MetroStage presents Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!, a one-man show written and performed by Jorge "Jay" Alvarez, who tells a story of bravery, selflessness, and unimaginable courage and survival: the story of his family's escape from the oppression of Fidel Castro's Cuba in 1964. Alvarez offers an autobiographical, multigenerational and cross-cultural performance.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 29, 2012
MetroStage presents Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!, a one-man show written and performed by Jorge "Jay" Alvarez, who tells a story of bravery, selflessness, and unimaginable courage and survival: the story of his family's escape from the oppression of Fidel Castro's Cuba in 1964. Alvarez offers an autobiographical, multigenerational and cross-cultural performance.
Barksdale Theatre Presents SCORCHED EARTH, 4/13-5/20
by Jennie Mamary - March 25, 2012
Barksdale Theatre announces the World Premiere of Scorched Earth by best-selling Richmond author, David L. Robbins, and featuring Richmond actors. This theatrical adaptation is based on Robbin's acclaimed 2002 novel of the same name. The play opens at Barksdale Theatre Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, on Friday, April 13 and runs through Sunday, May 20, 2012. Scorched Earth director, Steve Perigard, has over fifty directing credits with Barksdale and Theatre IV including Circle Mirror Transformation, A Thousand Clowns, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Lead actor, Adrian Reider, returns to Barksdale after time in New York with Off-Broadway credits including If Memory Serves, Deathtrap, Paper Doll and television credits of Law and Order, Sex and the City, Guiding Light, As the World Turns, and All My Children. Returning to the Barksdale stage are cast members: David Janeski (Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas at Barksdale Hanover Tavern, Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter at Theatre IV), Ronnie Brown (Top Dog/Underdog at Sycamore Rouge, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Henley Street Theatre), and David Bridgewater (August: Osage County at Cadence Theatre, Becky's New Car at Barksdale). The production welcomes McLean Jesse to Richmond in her first appearance at Barksdale Theatre. Set design by Ron Keller, resident scenic designer at Theatre VCU, accommodates thirty-three scenes from courtroom to graveside.
by Jennie Mamary - March 25, 2012
Barksdale Theatre announces the World Premiere of Scorched Earth by best-selling Richmond author, David L. Robbins, and featuring Richmond actors. This theatrical adaptation is based on Robbin's acclaimed 2002 novel of the same name. The play opens at Barksdale Theatre Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, on Friday, April 13 and runs through Sunday, May 20, 2012. Scorched Earth director, Steve Perigard, has over fifty directing credits with Barksdale and Theatre IV including Circle Mirror Transformation, A Thousand Clowns, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Lead actor, Adrian Reider, returns to Barksdale after time in New York with Off-Broadway credits including If Memory Serves, Deathtrap, Paper Doll and television credits of Law and Order, Sex and the City, Guiding Light, As the World Turns, and All My Children. Returning to the Barksdale stage are cast members: David Janeski (Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas at Barksdale Hanover Tavern, Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter at Theatre IV), Ronnie Brown (Top Dog/Underdog at Sycamore Rouge, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at Henley Street Theatre), and David Bridgewater (August: Osage County at Cadence Theatre, Becky's New Car at Barksdale). The production welcomes McLean Jesse to Richmond in her first appearance at Barksdale Theatre. Set design by Ron Keller, resident scenic designer at Theatre VCU, accommodates thirty-three scenes from courtroom to graveside.
Signature Theatre's REALLY REALLY Closes
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
Signature Theatre will present the world premiere of Really Really by Paul Downs Colaizzo.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2012
Signature Theatre will present the world premiere of Really Really by Paul Downs Colaizzo.
Richmond Shakespeare and Richmond CenterStage Partner To Host Theater Festival for Area High School Students
by Kelsey Denette - March 22, 2012
On Friday, March 23, Richmond Shakespeare will bring together more than 90 high school students from across the region to Richmond CenterStage, for the third annual Bardathon-a unique theater festival featuring the Bard's work. This year's event focuses on The Tragedy of Macbeth.
by Kelsey Denette - March 22, 2012
On Friday, March 23, Richmond Shakespeare will bring together more than 90 high school students from across the region to Richmond CenterStage, for the third annual Bardathon-a unique theater festival featuring the Bard's work. This year's event focuses on The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Virginia Stage Company Presents THE FANTASTICKS, Opening 3/27
by Kelsey Denette - March 19, 2012
Romance is in bloom when Virginia Stage Company presents the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, with book & lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt. It will take the Wells Theater stage on March 27-April15 under the direction of Jose Zayas.
by Kelsey Denette - March 19, 2012
Romance is in bloom when Virginia Stage Company presents the world's longest-running musical, The Fantasticks, with book & lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt. It will take the Wells Theater stage on March 27-April15 under the direction of Jose Zayas.
The Barns at Wolf Trap Features George Winston, 4/4-6
by Harmony Wheeler - March 15, 2012
George Winston, the celebrated "rural folk" pianist, returns to The Barns to perform selections from his latest release, Love Will Come - The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Vol. 2, which features originals by the late jazz pianist. Guaraldi is best known for composing and arranging the music featured in animated adaptations of the Peanuts® comic strips. In addition to Guaraldi, Winston has been hard at work on interpreting some of his favorite artists' songs for solo piano-including the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, Al Kooper, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, and Philip Aaberg-several of which he has prepared for solo concert dates.
by Harmony Wheeler - March 15, 2012
George Winston, the celebrated "rural folk" pianist, returns to The Barns to perform selections from his latest release, Love Will Come - The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Vol. 2, which features originals by the late jazz pianist. Guaraldi is best known for composing and arranging the music featured in animated adaptations of the Peanuts® comic strips. In addition to Guaraldi, Winston has been hard at work on interpreting some of his favorite artists' songs for solo piano-including the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, Al Kooper, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, and Philip Aaberg-several of which he has prepared for solo concert dates.
Jan Powell named Interim Artistic Director of Richmond Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
Richmond Shakespeare has announced Jan Powell, PhD, as Interim Artistic Director through summer 2012. Powell's official start date is March 15.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2012
Richmond Shakespeare has announced Jan Powell, PhD, as Interim Artistic Director through summer 2012. Powell's official start date is March 15.
ShenanArts Presents WOODY, 2/24-3/4
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2012
ShenanArts Presents WOODY on February 24th, 25th & March 2nd & 3rd at 7:00 pm and on February 25th & March 4th: 3:00 pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2012
ShenanArts Presents WOODY on February 24th, 25th & March 2nd & 3rd at 7:00 pm and on February 25th & March 4th: 3:00 pm.
VSC & Nauticus Present SWING TIME SALUTE 5/31-7/08
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 13, 2012
For six weeks this summer, SWINGTIME SALUTE, An On-Deck Revue will re-create a touring variety show on deck of the Battleship Wisconsin in an evening of star-lit entertainment. SWINGTIME SALUTE performances will be held Thursday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 pm from May 31 through July 8.
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 13, 2012
For six weeks this summer, SWINGTIME SALUTE, An On-Deck Revue will re-create a touring variety show on deck of the Battleship Wisconsin in an evening of star-lit entertainment. SWINGTIME SALUTE performances will be held Thursday through Sunday evenings at 8:00 pm from May 31 through July 8.
Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Perform at Rhythm Hall, 4/5-7
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Richmond CenterStage wraps up its inaugural U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book by welcoming award-winning Broadway star Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Rhythm Hall as she performs her show entitled Me, Myself, and You.
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012
Richmond CenterStage wraps up its inaugural U.S. Trust Life is a Cabaret! Series: A Celebration of the Great American Song Book by welcoming award-winning Broadway star Sandra Reaves-Phillips to Rhythm Hall as she performs her show entitled Me, Myself, and You.
Firehouse Theatre Project's 'You Don't Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts' Closes
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
As part of the Acts of Faith Festival, the Firehouse Theatre Project announced You Don't Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts, featuring What Strong Fences Make and Beirut Rocks, by Israel Horovitz, and Ohio State Murders, by Adrienne Kennedy. It runs through March 11 at Firehouse Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2012
As part of the Acts of Faith Festival, the Firehouse Theatre Project announced You Don't Know Me: A Trio of One-Acts, featuring What Strong Fences Make and Beirut Rocks, by Israel Horovitz, and Ohio State Murders, by Adrienne Kennedy. It runs through March 11 at Firehouse Theatre.
THE LION KING North American Tour Celebrates Record-Breaking Engagement in Richmond
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
With four performances still remaining, the Richmond four-week premiere engagement of Disney's THE LION KING has already broken the Landmark Theater box office record for a Broadway engagement. By the time the wildly successful run concludes on Sunday, March 11, it will have entertained more than 93,000 people and grossed over $5.5 million. The group sales record was also topped with over 250 different organizations and parties of 20 or more in attendance throughout the 32 performances at the Landmark.
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
With four performances still remaining, the Richmond four-week premiere engagement of Disney's THE LION KING has already broken the Landmark Theater box office record for a Broadway engagement. By the time the wildly successful run concludes on Sunday, March 11, it will have entertained more than 93,000 people and grossed over $5.5 million. The group sales record was also topped with over 250 different organizations and parties of 20 or more in attendance throughout the 32 performances at the Landmark.
VSC Adds THE WHIPPING MAN to 2012-13 Season
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
VSC Artistic Director Chris Hanna announced today that the Company will present the Virginia Premiere of The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez February 26 through March 17th, 2013 at the historic Wells Theatre. It will be a bicoastal co-production with Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley, CA.
by Kelsey Denette - March 09, 2012
VSC Artistic Director Chris Hanna announced today that the Company will present the Virginia Premiere of The Whipping Man by Matthew Lopez February 26 through March 17th, 2013 at the historic Wells Theatre. It will be a bicoastal co-production with Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley, CA.
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