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MADam LUCY DECEASED Returns to William & Mary This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2023
MADam LUCY Deceased will be presented three times in a second staged workshop at William & Mary in the new Phi Beta Kappa Hall Studio Theatre between Oct. 20-22, 2023, during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
Virginia Repertory Theatre Names Amy Wratchford as Interim Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2023
The Virginia Repertory Theatre board of directors has announced its appointment of Amy Wratchford as Interim Managing Director. Learn more about Amy here!
Washington Master Chorale to Celebrate Contemporary Black Composers
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Washington Master Chorale celebrates contemporary Black composers in their new season opener concert, featuring a world premiere by Mason Bynes inspired by Langston Hughes. Don't miss this showcase of renowned Black composers from Washington, DC.
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra Reveals 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2023
Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra's 2023-24 season will showcase music from a wide range of composers and several artists making their Pro Arte debut during this the ensemble's 46th season. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Newton's Allen Center Presents Cherry Street Music's 2023-24 Season CLASSICAL WITH A TWIST
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
The Allen Center in Newton presents Cherry Street Music's 2023-24 season 'Classical with a Twist'. Chamber series featuring Allison Yoshie Eldredge performing 6 concerts.
Mill Mountain Theatre's STELLALUNA Will Embark on Tour of Roanoke Valley
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2023
Mill Mountain Theatre presents 'Stellaluna,' a touring production that will sweep you off your feet and take you on a heartwarming ride across the greater Roanoke Valley. Learn more about the tour here!
Two Spooky Shows Come to Virginia Stage Company This Halloween
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2023
Virginia Stage Company will co-produce with Core Theatre Ensemble two, spooky, live theatrical tales on Halloween night at the Wells Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
Nominations Open For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - September 28, 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards. The 2023 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
Virginia Film Festival Announces 2023 Lineup 
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
The 36th Annual Virginia Film Festival has announced its program lineup. Find out what films and events are in store for this year's festival.
Music Worcester To Present The Knights Orchestra with Chris Thile at Mechanics Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Music Worcester will present The Knights Orchestra joined by mandolinist, composer, and singer Chris Thile in their inaugural Joseph & Joyce Tamer Concert at Mechanics Hall on Friday, October 27th. Get your tickets now and don't miss this extraordinary performance.
New Musical ABIYOYO: A Story-Song Musical Premieres in Charlottesville
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Xavier Taylor will be presenting a workshop reading of his new musical Abiyoyo: A Story-Song Musical on Wednesday, October 25 at 8pm as part of the August Wilson symposium at the Charlottesville Players Guild at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.  Learn more about the reading here!
RADIUM GIRLS Comes to Little Theatre of Norfolk Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Modern workplace safety owes a debt to the tragic story of the 'Radium Girls.' Little Theatre of Norfolk brings their story to the stage, shedding light on the history of the labor movement. Don't miss this important and compelling play from October 20 to November 5. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
5th Wall Theatre to Present LONELY PLANET In Collaboration With Firehouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2023
5th Wall Theatre and Firehouse Theatre will collaborate to present 'Lonely Planet' by Steven Dietz, directed by Nathaniel Shaw. Get ticket and event information here!
Peggy Fox Will Emcee ArtsFairfax Awards with Performances by Artists from Workhouse Arts Center and Inova Arts and Healing
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2023
The ArtsFairfax Awards has announced Peggy Fox as the luncheon emcee and Jean Sausele-Knodt as the 2023 Awards Artist. Learn more about the event and performances here!
Nick Payne's CONSTELLATIONS Comes to Four County Players
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2023
CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne opens at Four County Players in Barboursville as part of their 51st Season. Learn more about the play and how to get tickets here!
HAMLET Opens Richmond Shakespeare's 25th Anniversary Season in October
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
Richmond Shakespeare has announced its 25th Anniversary Season opener, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!
Traveling Players Performs GREEN BIRD Beginning This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2023
Traveling Players presents Carlo Gozzi’s magical fairytale play Green Bird.  The play will tour from Sept. 23 – Oct. 1 at three different locations. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!
Václav Luks Leads The Handel And Haydn Orchestra As He Continues His Exploration Of Beethoven's Symphonies
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2023
Esteemed Czech conductor Václav Luks leads the Handel and Haydn Orchestra in a rousing exploration of Beethoven's symphonies at Symphony Hall. Don't miss 'Luks Leads Beethoven' on October 27 + 29, 2023. Tickets available now.
George Mason University's School of Theater and College of Visual and Performing Arts' Office of Diversity and Inclusion Host Networking Event
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2023
George Mason University’s School of Theater and College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion will present Cultivating 21st-Century Audiences, a networking event and panel discussion on October 2, 2023 from 4 to 6 p.m. Learn more about the event here!
Neal Barnard to Host Music And Benefit Event At NARO Cinema In Norfolk This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2023
Dr. Neal Barnard, renowned physician, animal rights advocate, best-selling author as well as guitarist and composer, will host a special event celebrating the music of his band, CarbonWorks.
MONARCH: A MEXICAN AMERICAN MUSICAL Comes to Creative Cauldron
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2023
Monarch: A Mexican American Musical written by Alexandria, VA writer, Mayu Molina Lehmann and award-winning Mexican composer, Alfonso Molina, comes to Creative Cauldron in October. Learn more about the musical and how to purchase tickets here!
Creative Cauldron Awarded Two Government Operating Grants 
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
Creative Cauldron is the recipient of a FY 2024 Operating Support Grant in the amount of $39,742 from Arts Fairfax, which supports local arts organizations providing outstanding arts experiences for the Fairfax community between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. 
The New Theatre At Firehouse Presents The Virginia Premiere Of BERTA, BERTA By Angelica Chéri
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
Firehouse Theatre in collaboration with The Conciliation Project presents the Virginia premiere of BERTA, BERTA.
Live Arts Expectations 2023-24 Season To Open In Downtown Charlottesville This September
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2023
Live Arts Theater has announced a dynamic lineup of four plays, a powerhouse musical, and a new works festival for its 2023/24 Expectations Season. The 33rd anniversary season opens with Anton Chekhov's UNCLE VANYA performed in rotating repertory with LIFE SUCKS. by Aaron Posner, followed by a holiday offering-the sequel to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice-MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. The Tony award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS hits the Live Arts stage in the new year, with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, followed by the Virginia premiere of the powerful two-hander FIREFLIES by Donja R. Love. The Expectations Season closes with the return of the Live Arts WATERWORKS festival, a month-long celebration of new theatrical works that brought in more than 600 submissions and engaged hundreds of volunteers during its inaugural year.
Traveling Players Hosts Open House With Free Acting Class for Kids in Grades 2-12
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2023
On Saturday, September 2, Traveling Players will host an Open House at their Studio in Tysons Corner Center.  Kids can participate in a free class, led by Traveling Players professional teaching artists. 

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Dorrance Dance in Central Virginia Dorrance Dance
Ferguson Center for the Arts (4/23 - 4/23)
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in Central Virginia A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Harvester Performance Center (3/22 - 3/22)
Paragon Philharmonia presents Time-Prov Quartet: Back In Tune in Central Virginia Paragon Philharmonia presents Time-Prov Quartet: Back In Tune
Capital One Hall (4/12 - 4/12)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Central Virginia The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (2/28 - 2/28)
The Music Man in Central Virginia The Music Man
Capital One Hall (5/29 - 5/31)
Coffee Concert: | Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano in Central Virginia Coffee Concert: | Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano
William & Mary Concert Hall (6/10 - 6/10)
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