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Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For Season-Opening Production Of CABARET
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the full cast and creative team for its season-opening production of Cabaret.
World Premiere Musical/Concert Experience SOUND OF THE GUNS Comes to Firehouse
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2023
Firehouse Theatre has announced the performance schedule and creative team for SOUND OF THE GUNS -- a world premiere musical/concert experience written by Jim O'Ferrell with his band The J.O.B. The title of this unique concert production comes from a military saying that if you get lost on the battlefield you should move toward the sound of the guns.
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Comes to Virginia Beach This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2023
The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is thrilled to announce its next production, Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville, a musical comedy featuring the timeless hits of American popstar Jimmy Buffett.  Audiences in Virginia Beach will have the opportunity to experience the ultimate summer getaway as the show runs from July 14 through August 6 at the Little Theatre of Virginia Beach.
Kell Bailey Releases New Album 'EVIDENCE'
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2023
Gospel music artist Kell Bailey released his highly anticipated album 'Evidence' on May 26th. The album showcases Kell's versatility as a producer, singer, and songwriter, and is a testament to his passion for the Gospel.
Willie Nelson and Family Will Perform at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in August
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Willie Nelson & Family are coming to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia.
POTUS, 9 TO 5, and More Set For Virginia Repertory Theatre's 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2023
Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced the musicals, plays and special presentations for its 2023-2024 Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, the Children’s Season at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education as well as the Theatre Gym studio space.
MADAM LUCY, DECEASED A New Musical To Be Presented On The William & Mary Campus, June 11
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2023
MADam LUCY, deceased, a new musical about the life (and afterlife) of Lucy Ludwell Paradise (1752-1814), with book & lyrics by two-time Emmy Award-winning songwriter William Schermerhorn and music by composer and recording artist Elise Morris, will have its first staged workshop in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the historic Great Hall of the Sir Christopher Wren Building on the campus of William & Mary.
Virginia Theatre Festival Announces Cast For Ken Ludwig's DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2023
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced that its upcoming production of Ken Ludwig's Dear Jack, Dear Louise, the heartwarming two-person play about a World War II courtship conducted entirely by mail, will star Suzannah Herschkowitz and Jordan Sobel. 
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA To Open At Four County Players This Week
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2023
As the magical finale of their 50th Anniversary Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, opening May 12 on the Mainstage.
Samuel Slater's Brings Comedian Paul D'Angelo With Special Guest Jeff Koen And Host Jackie Flynn To Webster, May 20
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
Comedy returns to Samuel Slater's Restaurant in Webster, MA on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Hosted by Jackie Flynn, the show will feature Paul D'Angelo plus special guest Jeff Koen for a night of laughs. Doors open at 6:30 PM; show starts at 7:30 PM.
Broadway's N'Kenge Headlines The Richmond Symphony In LEGENDS – A Salute To The Divas Of Jazz, Opera, Pop, And Soul On May 13
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
From Broadway to Motown to Hollywood and the Concert Stage, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Nominated Songstress, N'Kenge salutes the divas of jazz, opera, pop, and soul.
Grey Garrett To Play Carole King In Virginia Rep Theatre's BEAUTIFUL
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
Celebrated local actress Grey Garrett will lead Virginia Repertory Theatre’s regional premiere of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, portraying multi-Grammy Award-winner Carole King, at the November Theatre beginning June 23.
24th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival Set For This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2023
Richmond Shakespeare and Agecroft Hall & Gardens announced the 24th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival. The festival will run from June 1 through July 30, 2023, Thursday through Sunday evenings at 7:30p.
ArtsFairfax Announces The 2023 ArtsFairfax Awards Honorees
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2023
The 2023 ArtsFairfax Awards will celebrate visionary contributions to arts and culture in Fairfax County on Thursday, October 26, 2023. The fundraising event will honor the Workhouse Arts Center with the Jinx Hazel Award, Lola Reinsch with the Philanthropy Award, Inova Schar Cancer Institute in partnership with Smith Center for Healing and the Arts with the Impact Award, and The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University with the Education Award.
2023-24 Season Revealed at Creative Cauldron
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
 The 2023-24 Season will mark Creative Cauldron’s final season at its current home in Pearson Square, before moving to a new black box theater in the Broad and Washington project.  Learn more about the lineup here!
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL - IN CONCERT Brings All That Jazz To Virginia Arts Festival, May 6
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
For the Virginia Arts Festival's 26th Anniversary Season, the Festival presents Chicago The Musical - In Concert with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Music Director & Conductor Rob Fisher - on Saturday, May 6 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA.
NEEDTOBREATHE Comes to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2023
NEEDTOBREATHE is coming  to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM. A limited number of Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for $27 until May 4th while supplies last.
Delta Generators To Play At The Spire Center Friday, April 28
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
DELTA GENERATORS will be at the Spire Center for Performing Arts downtown Plymouth, MA Friday, April 28, 2023, at 8:00 PM.
Music Worcester Presents 2023 Artist-in-Residence, Violinist Vijay Gupta in Recital
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2023
Music Worcester will present its Artist in Residence, violinist Vijay Gupta in a recital titled When the Violin, at Worcester's Mechanics Hall on Wednesday May 10 at 7pm.  
Lisa O'Neill Will Perform At Club Passim Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
Acclaimed singer songwriter Lisa O'Neill is celebrating her new album, “All Of This Is Chance,” at Club Passim on May 3. The Harvard Square show is one of only a dozen shows across America for the Irish star.
REFRACTION OF LIGHT Premieres This May At The Zeiders American Dream Theater
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2023
Set in our very own backyard of Hampton Roads, 'Refraction of Light', premiering this May at the Zeiders American Dream Theater, tells the story of 1940s Norfolk, VA.
Little Town Players Announces Full Cast Of Little Shop Of Horrors
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2023
Little Town Players has announced its spring production of Little Shop of Horrors, which will open on May 12th and run Friday, Saturday, and Sundays through the 21st.
Live Arts Theater to Present WATERWORKS Festival This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Live Arts Theater in downtown Charlottesville will present WATERWORKS, a celebration of new theatrical writing across four weekends. This inaugural WATERWORKS festival runs May 12 through June 3, 2023.
Virginia Stage Company Announces 45th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2023
Virginia Stage Company has announced its 45th season as Hampton Roads' leading professional producing theatre company.  The season will begin in early October as the historic Wells Theatre will undergo some major renovations over the summer, including seat refurbishment and a new state-of-the-art sound system.
LAW & ORDER's Ainsley Seiger Will Lead the Cast of Virginia Theatre Festival's CABARET
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The Virginia Theatre Festival has made its first casting announcement for its upcoming 2023 season-opening production of Cabaret. Ainsley Seiger leads the cast as Sally Bowles.

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