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Vijay Gupta to Lead The Darshan Trio In Opening Program Of Music Worcester's 2023-24 Season in September
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2023
Music Worcester will open its 166th season on Saturday September 23 at Tuckerman Hall with a concert by The Darshan Trio, led by 2023 Artist in Residence Vijay Gupta.
Generic Theater Begins 43rd Season With FLYIN' WEST
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2023
Generic Theater inaugurates its 43rd season with Flyin' West, written by award-winning playwright and New York Times bestselling author Pearl Cleage. Terrance Afer-Anderson directs this production, running weekends September 8th - October 1st at Generic Theater, Norfolk's underground theater located in the basement of Chrysler Hall.
Jonathan Cohen Begins Role As Artistic Director Of The Handel And Haydn Society With Israel In Egypt
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
Jonathan Cohen will take the helm of one of America's finest performing arts organizations when he leads the Handel and Haydn Society in Handel's epic tale of triumph over adversity, Israel in Egypt, October 6 + 8, 2023 at Symphony Hall in Boston.
Broadway Stars Flock To Roanoke For Mill Mountain Theatre's BRIGHT STAR
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
The lights of Broadway are about to shine brighter in Roanoke as stars flock to the Star City for Mill Mountain Theatre's production of 'Bright Star.'
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming production of The Play That Goes Wrong, a hilarious and side-splitting comedy that is sure to leave audiences in stitches.  This uproarious production will run from September 15 through October 8, 2023 at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach.
Mill Mountain Theatre To Produce Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2023
The Sun is going to shine again. From the clever and hilarious minds of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell is 'Bright Star,' an original musical based on a true story.
Virginia Children's Theatre AwardS Scholarships To Campbell Duff And Holden White For 2023-2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
The staff and board of Virginia Children's Theatre has announced the recipients of the annual scholarships awarded by VCT. Campbell Duff will receive the Sarabeth Hammond Scholarship and Holden White will receive the ARD Properties Scholarship for the 2023-2024 Season. 
ArtsFairfax Awards Over $590,000 to Fairfax Arts & Culture Organizations
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2023
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, today announces over $590,000 awarded in Operating Support Grants to 50 nonprofit arts and culture organizations based in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church.     
The Center For The Arts At George Mason University Announces Fall Events
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2023
This September and October 2023, the Center for the Arts at George Mason University welcomes back programming that features an array of dance, theater, opera, and music from around the world, including 2023/2024 Great Performances at Mason season as well as signature events from Mason's College of Visual and Performing Arts.
THE CHOSEN, Based On The Beloved Novel By Chaim Potok, Comes to 1st Stage Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2023
Following a twice-extended run of My Name is Asher Lev in 2016— making it the most successful production in 1st Stage's history— 1st Stage brings another Aaron Posner and Chaim Potok adaptation to the region. 
Little Theatre of Norfolk Opens 97th Season with Tony Award Winning URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2023
Little Theatre of Norfolk will open its 97th Season with Tony Award Winning, Urinetown, The Musical for Best Book of a Musical and Original Score.
American Shakespeare Center Announces Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2023
American Shakespeare Center (ASC) finishes its 35th Anniversary Season and its celebration of the 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio with a flourish, with vivid portrayals of two of Shakespeare's most complex and compelling characters: the bitter, tortured prince Hamlet and the proud, relentless warrior Coriolanus.
URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL To Open At Four County Players
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2023
Don't miss the highly-anticipated and thought-provoking satire, URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL, opening at Four County Players. Get all the details on dates, tickets, and the talented cast in this article.
An Evening with Yolanda Rabun Comes to the Virginia Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2023
The show, which features the star of last year’s highly acclaimed one-woman show No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone, will see the powerhouse performer taking VTF audiences on a genre-hopping musical journey in which Rabun and her talented band will offer a setlist spanning genres from jazz to blues to musical theatre, folk, country, and beyond.
STRANGER THINGS Trivia at Atlas Brew Works Ivy City to Be Held in August
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2023
The Capital City Showcase, the company that brings you some of the DC area's best events, is having a special edition of Thursday Night Trivia at Atlas Brew Works Ivy City all about Stranger Things on Thursday, August 3rd at 7:00pm!
Roanoke's Rising Stars Take the Stage in MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Mill Mountain Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Roanoke's brightest stars take the stage in 'Matilda the Musical' at Mill Mountain Theatre. Don't miss your chance to witness the magic of this award-winning show, which has taken both London's West End and Broadway by storm.
DIAL M FOR MURDER Comes to Virginia Stage Company in 2024
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Virginia Stage Company will present Dial M for Murder by Frederick Knott next year.  This production will run at the Wells Theatre in Downtown Norfolk from January 24 - February 11, 2024 as part of the 45th Season.
Traveling Players Presents ROMEO & JULIET
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Traveling Players presents William Shakespeare's tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet.  The play will tour from July 27 – August 2. 
The City Of Fairfax Theatre Company Presents BIG FISH
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2023
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company is bringing the awe-inspiring Broadway musical, Big Fish, based on the Tim Burton movie, to the stage at Katherine Johnson Middle School July 21-29. The musical was written by John August with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. It premiered on Broadway in 2013 and features larger-than-life characters, production numbers, special effects, and performances.
SHITZPROBE The Improvised Broadway Musical to Take Center Stage at the Yoder Barn This Week
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of spontaneous musical theater in Newport News! Shitzprobe: The Improvised Broadway Musical takes the stage at the Yoder Barn.
Collard & Rosenblatt to Workshop New Musical ROSE at New Musicals Lab
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2023
Queer musical theatre writing team, Elspeth Collard and Sam Rosenblatt, return to the New Musicals Lab at the Ferguson Center for the Arts for their third consecutive year.
Parker McCollum, Jackson Dean and Catie Offerman Will Play at K95 Countryfest
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
K95 Countryfest returns to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia. Parker McCollum will headline the show with special guests Jackson Dean and Catie Offerman.
Virginia Theatre Festival To Present Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
​​​​​​​The Virginia Theatre Festival, the professional summer theatre at the University of Virginia, will present a love story for the ages with Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise, opening July 21 at the Helms Theatre.
The Secular Society Makes an Investment in the Future of Virginia Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
The Secular Society believes that the show must go on at Virginia Children’s Theatre! The commonwealth’s only professional theatre solely dedicated to youth, schools and their families is pleased to announce that The Secular Society is investing in the future of VCT. The Secular Society is providing matching funds for VCT’s “The Show Must Go On” fundraiser.
MATILDA: THE MUSICAL to be Presented by Mill Mountain Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2023
Every once in a while there's something extraordinary. To change the world all it takes is a little genius. This summer, Mill Mountain Theatre will present Roald Dahl's 'Matilda the Musical!'

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