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Virginia Opera Announces Cast Changes For THE VALKYRIE
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2011
Virginia Opera announces a change in the cast for its upcoming production of Wagner's The Valkyrie. Due to health issues, Bryan Glenn Davis has withdrawn from his contract to sing the role of Wotan.
Virginia Arts Festival Launches 15th Season Celebration 4/12-5/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 04, 2011
From the stages of Hampton Roads to the skies above, the 15thanniversary season of the Virginia Arts Festival will reach new heights with a spectacular lineup of performances and special events over 50 days in nine cities including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg, April 12-May 30, 2011.
Virginia Arts Festival to Feature RAPPAHANNOCK, AMADEUS, et al.
by Nicole Rosky - February 03, 2011
From the stages of Hampton Roads to the skies above, the 15thanniversary season of the Virginia Arts Festival will reach new heights with a spectacular lineup of performances and special events over 50 days in nine cities including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg, April 12-May 30, 2011. Single tickets for Festival events go on sale February 6, 2011. Reserve your seats now for these history-making performances.
Photo Flash: Swift Creek Mill Theatre Presents Once On This Island
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 03, 2011
Once On This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty is A fantastical folk tale, set on an island in the Antilles, told with almostnon-stop song and dance.
The Firehouse Theatre Presents Bert V. Royal's Dog Sees God 2/3-26
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2011
The Firehouse Theatre Project is pleased to announce the third show of its 2010-11 season, Bert V. Royal's Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, running Feb. 3 - 26, 2011.
Photo Flash: Virginia Stage's SCKBSTD
by Nicole Rosky - February 02, 2011
SCKBSTD - A New Musical by Bruce Hornsby will play the final performance of its limited World Premiere engagement at Virginia Stage Company this Sunday, February 6. The production features music and lyrics by Williamsburg native and Grammy Winner Bruce Hornsby, lyrics by Chip deMatteo and book by Clay McLeod Chapman. The show is based on an original story by Bruce Hornsby.
Barns at Wolf Trap Starts February off with Return of Zydeco Superstar
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2011
The Barns at Wolf Trap Starts February off with Return of Zydeco Superstar and Award-Winning Off-Broadway Comedy Show
Virginia Senate Recognizes Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
by Nicole Rosky - February 01, 2011
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today that the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed a resolution commending the Foundation and celebrating its 40th anniversary. In a center aisle presentation attended by Wolf Trap FoundationPresident and CEO Terrence Jones, and Director of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Karen Pittleman,the House and Senate for the Commonwealth of Virginia, unanimously passed a joint resolution, noting the important cultural contributions Wolf Trap has provided to the community over the past four decades.
Photo Flash: Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure Plays the Wayside Theatre
by Lauren Wolman - January 30, 2011
Robbie Limon, Vaughn Irvin, and Thomasin Savaiano are appearing at Wayside Theatre production 'Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure' through March 12, 2011.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Norfolk - 1/30
by BWW - January 30, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/30 for Norfolk
Four County Players Hosts Auditions for EARNEST and ROSENGRANTZ 1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2011
Arrive at or close to the start time as actors will be grouped to read scenes from the script. The theatre will be open 15 minutes prior to auditions to allow time to fill out paperwork. Please be familiar with the script, which is readily available online. Auditions are open to everyone.
Four County Players Announces Auditions for THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 1/30
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2011
Four County Players is pleased to announce auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest, written by Oscar Wilde and directed by John Holdren.
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets Perform at Alden Theatre 1/29
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011
The Alden Theatre's McLean Kids Performance Series will present Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets in Animalia, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29.
Wayside Theatre Presents Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2011
Wayside Theatre will open it 5th show of the 2010-2011 Season, with the world premiere of the musical, Southern Crossroads: The New Orleans Adventure.
Photo Flash: SCKBSTD Opening Night at Virginia Stage Co.
by Kelsey Denette - January 28, 2011
A New Musical by Bruce Hornsby officially opened at The Wells Theatre on Friday, January 21. This world premiere production features music and lyrics by Williamsburg native and Grammy Winner Bruce Hornsby, lyrics by Chip deMatteo and book by Clay McLeod Chapman. The show is based on an original story by Bruce Hornsby.
The Barns Serves up Three Consecutive Nights Of Musicians
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2011
The Barns Serves up Three Consecutive Nights of Top-Tier Musicianship with Indie-Folk, Classical Horn, and Selections from The Swinging '30s
Barns at Wolf Trap Starts February off with Return of Zydeco Superstar
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 26, 2011
The Barns at Wolf Trap Starts February off with Return of Zydeco Superstar and Award-Winning Off-Broadway Comedy Show
Four County Players Hosts Auditions for EARNEST and ROSENGRANTZ
by Kelsey Denette - January 26, 2011
Arrive at or close to the start time as actors will be grouped to read scenes from the script. The theatre will be open 15 minutes prior to auditions to allow time to fill out paperwork. Please be familiar with the script, which is readily available online. Auditions are open to everyone.
MetroStage Presents HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2011
Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin is pleased to announce the return of Helen Hayes Award winning actor and MetroStage favorite, Bernardine Mitchell, to MetroStage in the one woman musical, His Eye is on the Sparrow, based on the life of Ethel Waters.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Norfolk - 1/23
by BWW - January 23, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/23 for Norfolk
The Firehouse Theatre Project Presents The Low Branches 1/21
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2011
The Firehouse Theatre Project is proud to present Richmond musical duo The Low Branches on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 8:30 p.m., in celebration of their debut EP release, Sinking, Rising.
The Barns Serves up Three Consecutive Nights Of Musicians
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 20, 2011
The Barns Serves up Three Consecutive Nights of Top-Tier Musicianship with Indie-Folk, Classical Horn, and Selections from The Swinging '30s
Cuccioli, Paice, et al. Set for Virginia Stage's SCKBSTD Musical
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2011
Virginia Stage has announced that it will premiere a new musical by Grammy Award winner Bruce Hornsby, entitled SCKBSTD in early 2011. The project is set to feature Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli ad will be directed by Tony winner John Rando. The production is set to take place January 18 through February 6.
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Norfolk - 1/16
by BWW - January 16, 2011
Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/16 for Norfolk
McLean Community Center Hosts MLK Day Dinner 1/16
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2011
The McLean Community Center (MCC), in cooperation with The DC Blues Society, will present a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, "Embrace the Dream: A Blues & Barbecue Dinner" from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, in the Center's community hall.

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