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1st Stage Extends MLIMA'S TALE
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
1st Stage has announced the extension of Mlima's Tale, written by Lynn Nottage and directed by José Carrasquillo.
Traveling Players Presents KING STAG Beginning This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2022
Tickets are now available for King Stag, which runs weekends Sept. 24 - Oct. 2 at Traveling Players Studio in Tysons Corner Center.  Performed by Traveling Players middle school students, the play is a magical coming of age fairytale that is part Beauty and the Beast and part Lion King, twisted together into a wholly fantastical adventure! 
Mason School of Theater Announces Fall 2022 Guest Artist Series: Creating Anti-Racist Theater
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
George Mason University’s School of Theater announces fall 2022 dates for its Guest Artist Series: Creating Anti-Racist Theater with leading voices from the theatrical industry discussing the logistics of making and cultivating Anti-Racist Theater. This second year of the series will focus on theater makers who identify as LBGTQ+ and are leading practices around inclusion and anti-racism in theatrical spaces.
LOVE AND INFORMATION to Launch The Live Arts Season This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Live Arts Theater's 2022/23 Transformations Season will open with Caryl Churchill's innovative brain-teaser of a play, LOVE AND INFORMATION, directed by Live Arts Artistic Director Susan E. Evans. LOVE AND INFORMATION will have 16 performances in the Founders Theater, September 30 through October 22, 2022, at Live Arts Theater.
THE OFFICE Trivia at Atlas Brew Works Returns This Thursday Night
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
​​​​​​​The Capital City Showcase, the variety show that features the DMV's best performing artists, returns to Atlas Brew Works Ivy City with Thursday Night Trivia at Atlas Brew Works Ivy City, this Thursday, September 15th at 7:00pm!
Photos: First Look At the Firehouse Theatre World Premiere GABRIEL
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Firehouse Theatre has released production photos from our upcoming world premiere musical, GABRIEL.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Central Virginia Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
THE SECRET GARDEN Comes to Virginia Children's Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Kicking off their 15th Season, Virginia Children’s Theatre (VCT) will produce the classic tale of THE SECRET GARDEN. This musical adaptation is a timeless tale filled with love, hope and adventure that takes the stage at Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave SW) October 7-8, 2022.
Peninsula Community Theatre to Present THE COMMEDIA RAPUNZEL in September
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2022
The Peninsula Community Theatre will  presents The Commedia Rapunzel. The comedic fairy tale kicks off PCT's 2002-'23 Children's Theatre Season on Saturday, September 24th, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Thursday Night Trivia With Michael Bolton Returns To Atlas Brew Works Ivy City
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
The Capital City Showcase, the variety show that features the DMV's best performing artists, has announced the return of Thursday Night Trivia at Atlas Brew Works Ivy City, beginning on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00pm!
Virginia Stage Company Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Beginning This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
Virginia Stage Company welcomes theatre lovers of Hampton Roads and all around as it opens the curtain on it's Forty-Fourth Season with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof written by Tennessee Williams at The Historic Wells Theater (108 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk VA) to be performed September 14th - October 2nd, 2022.
Shenandoah Conservatory Invited To Perform At 2022 Biennale Musica In Venice
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2022
The 127-year-old La Biennale di Venezia has invited Shenandoah Conservatory to perform as part of the 2022 Biennale Musica: Out of Stage in Venice, Italy. 
City Winery Boston Announces COME TOGETHER – A NIGHT OF BEATLES MAGIC, MYSTERY, & HISTORY
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Legendary Boston radio personality and Beatle historian Cha-Chi Loprete has teamed up with award-winning magician John Logan to create Come Together: A Night of Beatles Magic, Mystery & History at City Winery Boston on Monday, September 12 – which was 58 years to the night The Beatles performed at the Boston Garden in 1964.
City Winery Boston Announces COME TOGETHER – A NIGHT OF BEATLES MAGIC, MYSTERY, & HISTORY
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Legendary Boston radio personality and Beatle historian Cha-Chi Loprete has teamed up with award-winning magician John Logan to create Come Together: A Night of Beatles Magic, Mystery & History at City Winery Boston on Monday, September 12 – which was 58 years to the night The Beatles performed at the Boston Garden in 1964.
Cast Announced For THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at Mill Mountain Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2022
Trinkle MainStage plays are back at Mill Mountain Theatre featuring the incredibly powerful and true story based on the famed diary of a young girl, The Diary of Anne Frank.
Virginia Children's Theatre Announces Scholarship Recipients
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
Producing Artistic Director Brett J. Roden, the staff and board of Virginia Children's Theatre (VCT) are pleased to announce the recipients of the annual scholarships awarded by VCT. Ben Armstrong will receive the Sarabeth Hammond Scholarship and Ronin Ramey will receive the ARD Properties Scholarship for the 2022-2023 Season. 
Summer Stars Camp For The Performing Arts Helps 100 Students Become Leaders Through Arts Education
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
“This is a place where I can open up, sing and dance with people who make me feel welcomed into a new world.”  Those are the words of 15-year-old Azure from Brockton, MA, summing up the feelings of the nearly 100 campers who attended the tuition free Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts earlier this month in Gill, MA.
Washington Improv Theater Marks 25 Years With Studio Theatre Residency
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
As it embarks on its 25th anniversary season, Washington Improv Theater (WIT) will begin a year-long residency at Studio Theatre. WIT will mount six productions (listed below) in three separate performance spaces within the newly renovated Studio facility, in addition to the free, weekly, 12-years-and-running Harold Night series which will move to Wednesday nights.
East Boston Latin Music Festival Set To Take Place In Breman Street Park, September 10
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, ZUMIX and Sen. Lydia Edwards' office will present The East Boston Latin Music Festival: “Sonidos de la Gente” for free in Bremen Street Park in East Boston from 1PM – 6:30PM.
Michael Franti, Dashboard Confessional, Brantley Gilbert and More Perform At Atlantic Union Bank After Hours This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Michael Franti & Spearhead kickoff a weekend of live music with special guest Arrested Development on Thursday, August 18th at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at the SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia.
Firehouse Theatre Announces New Dates for GABRIEL
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
Firehouse Theatre has announced the new dates, cast, and creative team for its world premiere musical GABRIEL. This 'true story of freedom' centers on the mostly unknown revolutionary leader Gabriel and the insurection he organized that has been 'Lost, Buried, Forgotten,' as the title of the show's opening song declares.
Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies Announce New Collaborative
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
The local arts agencies of Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and Fairfax County have announced the creation of The Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) to expand resources and opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. 
Virginia Children's Theatre Expands Outreach Across Virginia, Hires Two New Positions
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
Virginia Children's Theatre (VCT) is committed to bringing high quality music, theatre and dance education to students all around the Commonwealth. Brett Roden, VCT's Producing Artistic Director, is proud to announce that during the 2022-2023 Season VCT will expand its education outreach and touring performance offerings in order to bring professional theatre to even more Virginia students and audiences.
NextStop Announces Cast For LITTLE WOMEN
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2022
NextStop Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the Broadway musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic Little Women. The captivating musical will officially open NextStop's 2022/23 season, which also marks the company's 10th professional season of theatre. 
ArtsFairfax Announces Call For Artists To Exhibit At Tysons Corner Center
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2022
ArtsFairfax, the nonprofit designated as Fairfax County's local arts agency, announced a partnership with Macerich to showcase local artists at Tysons Corner Center, one of the DC region's most prestigious shopping destinations.

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Center for the Arts at George Mason University (1/31 - 1/31)
Coffee Concert: Olga Kern and Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players in Central Virginia Coffee Concert: Olga Kern and Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players
Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center (5/21 - 5/21)
Christmas With Christopher Peterson's EYECONS in Central Virginia Christmas With Christopher Peterson's EYECONS
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach (12/27 - 12/28)
Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano in Central Virginia Alexandre Da Costa, violin | Tommy Mesa, cello | Olga Kern, piano
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