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The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show Returns Next Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
​​​​​​​The Capital City Showcase, the variety show that features the DMV's best performing artists and hosted by Christian Hunt, returns with its new one-of-a-kind blend of entertainment: The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show on Saturday, November 19th at 7:30pm!
Zeiders American Dream Theater to Present Extended Run of LOCO: LIKKER OUTTA CONTROL in November
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2022
Zeiders American Dream Theater (The Z) in Town Center will present an extended run of the audience favorite-voted new play, 'LOCO: Likker Outta Control'.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Takes The Stage At Virginia Children's Theatre This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Just in time for the holiday season, Virginia Children's Theatre (VCT) will produce the beloved musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. This tale as old as time is filled with plenty of adventure, cheer and love that the whole family can enjoy. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST takes the stage at Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave SW) December 2-4, 2022.
ELF The Musical To Open At Four County Players In November
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
To celebrate their 50th holiday season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present ELF: THE MUSICAL opening November 18 on the Mainstage. This production features a book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and is based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum.
Folk & Country Rock Pioneer Jim Messina At City Winery Boston Nova 13
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
Jim Messina, whose impact on popular music makes him one of the seminal figures of folk and country rock, plays an intimate show at City Winery Boston Sunday, November 13.
1st Stage Presents THE RAINMAKER This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2022
1st Stage has announced The Rainmaker, written by N. Richard Nash and directed by Deidra LaWan Starnes from November 17, 2022 through December 11, 2022.
Marvel Trivia Comes to Atlas Brew Works Ivy City This Week
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2022
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 the Marvel Universe this Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00pm!
Creative Cauldron's Learning Theater Returns with THE PRINCESS AND THE GOBLIN
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2022
Creative Cauldron’s twenty-year anniversary and 2022-23 Season, its first producing entirely original works continues with the Learning Theater original musical: The Princess and the Goblin. Created and directed by Laura Connors Hull, Lenny Mendez and Will Stevenson, with music by Matt Conner and lyrics by Stephen Gregory Smith, Creative Cauldron’s, The Princess and the Goblin is a humor-fueled musical adventure specifically for young audiences but a delight for any age.
ON YOUR FEET! The Story Of Emilio & Gloria Estefan Comes To Lowell Memorial Auditorium, November 9
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Lowell Management Group presents ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30pm as part of its Centennial Season of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
VIOLET to Open at Live Arts Theater in November
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Live Arts Theater's 2022/23 Transformations Season journeys forward with the award-winning musical VIOLET. This soaring musical pilgrimage features music by Jeanine Tesori and lyrics and book by Brian Crawley. VIOLET will have 12 performances in the Gibson Theater, November 18 through December 10, 2022.
Monumental Theatre Company Presents SUNDAY FUNDAY Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
Monumental Theatre Company will be hosting Sunday Funday, a bottomless drag cabaret for two performances on November 27, 2022. This event will feature a cast of local musical theatre talent and singing drag queens, a three-piece band, as well as bottomless signature drinks.
WIESENTHAL Comes to The Wells Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
Virginia Stage Company and the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater will host writer-performer Tom Dugan at the Wells Theatre to present his one-man play about the Nazi hunter, Simon Wiesenthal.
Virginia Stage Company and Core Theatre Ensemble Team Up To Present THE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) and Core Theatre Ensemble (CTE) present Ginna Hoben's The Twelve Dates of Christmas, a hilarious contemporary comedy about the modern dating scene during the holiday season.  This season special will run in tandem with Virginia Stage Company's favorite holiday tradition of A Merry Little Christmas Carol from December 8 -18, 7 performances only!
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
Virginia Repertory Theatre Purchases Scottish Rite Temple
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
 In a historic move, Virginia Repertory Theatre has acquired the Scottish Rite Temple, which will become the new home for its Children’s Theatre. It will be known as the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education and will house children’s theatre productions, educational touring programs, camps, classes, and workshops.
K Dance's 9th Annual SHORTS 2022 At Firehouse Theatre Features World Premiere By Irene Ziegler
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
K Dance will produce the 2022 installment of its signature movement-theatre program SHORTS. This year's SHORTS program, subtitled MISTAKES AND HOW TO MAKE THEM, is a world premiere play in four dances by Irene Ziegler, choreographed by Kaye Weinstein Gary.
Peter Mulvey's LAMPLIGHTER SESSIONS Return To Club Passim For 10th Year Of Music, Art And Collaboration
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2022
The Lamplighter Sessions return to Boston with a unique multi-night, one-room festival, of improvisational music, spoken word, visual art, and theater.
UVA Drama To Present SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2022
The UVA Department of Drama will open its 2022-2023 season with renowned playwright Kate Hamill’s boldly playful take on Jane Austen’s first novel, Sense and Sensibility.
Two Classics Make Their Debut at Charlottesville Opera
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Charlottesville Opera has announced plans to present two shows in the 2023 season that have never been produced in the company's 45-year history: Frank Loesser's Guys and Dolls and Giacomo Puccini's Tosca.
The Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg Presents the Poulenc Trio This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
The Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg presents the Poulenc Trio Tuesday evening, October 18, 2022 at 7:30 PM in the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre.  
PostClassical Ensemble Presents: A Night Of Jazz & Surrealism In 1920s Paris!
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
PostClassical Ensemble (PCE) will kick off their 2022-23 season on November 9 at 7:30pm with Paris at Midnight: Jazz and Surrealism in the 1920s. The performance, which will feature guest-curator Harry Cooper (Senior Curator at the National Gallery of Art), will take place at The Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater, as will the rest of their exciting season. 
Photos: DRACULA Opens at Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2022
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach opened its 75th Anniversary season with the Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston play adaptation of Bram Stoker‘s novel, Dracula. The play sold out all performances. See photos here!
Theater J Presents INTIMATE APPAREL Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2022
Beginning on October 19 and running through November 13, 2022, Theater J brings Intimate Apparel to the stage. Written by two time Pulitzer Prize winner and MacArthur “Genius Grant” awardee Lynn Nottage, this staging of Intimate Apparel will be directed by Paige Hernandez, a Baltimore native, featured by Washingtonian Magazine for their “40 Under 40” list of artists shaping the DC arts and theater scene.
Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE To Open At Four County Players
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2022
As part of their 50TH Anniversary Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams, opening October 7 in the Cellar.
Virginia Children's Theatre Promotes Jeanne M. Bollendorf To Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
Brett J. Roden, Producing Artistic Director of Virginia Children's Theatre (VCT), has announced that Jeanne M. Bollendorf has been promoted to Managing Director effective immediately.

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