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Workhouse Arts Foundation Announces Inaugural Musicworks Event, June 3
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2022
The Workhouse Arts Foundation, Inc. has announced the installment of a new annual music program debuting at its Workhouse Arts Center campus this summer. MusicWorks, an extended concert event, will take place Friday, June 3, 2022 with performances by Vulfpeck collaborator and GRAMMY-nominated multi instrumentalist Cory Wong, Billboard chart-topping mandolinist Sierra Hull and DC-based indie-soul sensations Oh He Dead.
Two New Shows Added To 2022 Summer Season At Indian Ranch
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Indian Ranch announced that Ann Wilson of Heart is  coming Saturday, July 23, 2022 and country a capella group Home Free will perform on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Tickets for both shows go on-sale this Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 AM at www.indianranch.com.
IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU To Open At Four County Players
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
To close their 49th season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present It Shoulda Been You opening April 15th on the Mainstage. This production features a book and lyrics by Brian Hargrove and music and original concept by Barbara Anselmi. It Shoulda Been You is generously sponsored by The Market at Grelen and Lacy's Florist & Gift Shop.
Lady A Will Perform at the Meadow Event Park In Doswell, Virginia in July
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Country music trio Lady A will perform as part of the After Hours Concert Series at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia on Friday, July 29th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM. A limited number of Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for $26 until April 14th while supplies last.
Reston Community Players Presents BRIGHT STAR
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2022
The Reston Community Players continue their 55th Season with the new musical, Bright Star, a collaboration between Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winner Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winner Edie Brickell. Inspired by a true story, this heartwarming tale features a rousing bluegrass score and runs April 22 – May 8, 2022 at CenterStage at Reston Community Center.
SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS Begins Performances April 20 At Richmond Triangle Players
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2022
Richmond Triangle Players continues its 29th season with Donja R. Love's powerful and evocative Sugar in Our Wounds. The show will preview on Wednesday and Thursday April 20 and 21st, open on April 22, and will run through Saturday May 14. 
Sensory-Friendly Shakespeare Comes To Fredericksburg for One Day Only
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Shakespeare gets a sensory-friendly makeover as it comes to Fredericksburg, Va.. In a special event on Saturday, April 2, Staunton-based Polaris Shakespeare Company is teaming with STEPVA, the local 501(c)3 theater arts nonprofit for people with disabilities, to host a dance workshop and sensory-friendly performance of the Bard's comedy As You Like It.
Firehouse Produces World Premiere of K. Jenkins' A SINGLE PRAYER in April
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Firehouse Theatre has announced the cast, creative team, and performance schedule for its world premiere production of K. Jenkins' new play A SINGLE PRAYER.
VSC and Norfolk State University Theatre Company's Present DREAMGIRLS
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University Theatre Company join forces again to present the Tony, Grammy, and Drama Desk Award-Winning musical Dreamgirls at The Historic Wells Theatre (108 E. Tazewell Street, Norfolk VA) from April 13th to May 1st, 2022.
Singer Songwriter Mary Fahl Will Play Club Passim in April
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
The former lead singer of the October Project, which gained popularity in the 90s, is playing only a handful of dates in New England. The show will feature songs from Fahl's solo career which has spanned more than two decades.
Jake Owens To Perform At The Meadow Event Park, September 16
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2022
Country music singer Jake Owen will perform as part of the After Hours Concert Series at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia on Friday, September 16th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, April 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM. A limited number of Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for $26 until April 7th while supplies last.
The Chamber Music Society Of Williamsburg Presents Formosa Quartet
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
The Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg presents the Formosa Quartet* Tuesday evening, April 5, 2022 at 8:00 PM in the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. 
Live Arts to Present Central Virginia Premiere Of THE CHILDREN By Lucy Kirkwood
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
The 2021/22 reIGNITE Live Arts Season continues with Lucy Kirkwood's provocative and chilling eco-thriller THE CHILDREN. After postponing production during the truncated 2019/20 Season, Live Arts is tremendously excited to share THE CHILDREN with Charlottesville audiences in a Central Virginia premiere.
Kristin Chenoweth and Renee Fleming Will Appear Together on Stage at Virginia Arts Festival in May
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
Renée Fleming AND Kristin Chenoweth, together on stage for the First Time at the Virginia Arts Festival on Saturday, May 21 at Chrysler Hall.
Renée Elise Goldsberry Performs At Virginia Arts Festival in May
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2022
The Tony Award-winning Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry, will appear live in concert for one night only in Norfolk, Virginia! The performance is on Friday, May 6 at Norfolk's Chrysler Hall.
The College Of Visual And Performing Arts At George Mason University Announces Covid-19 Policy Update
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University announces an update to the vaccination/testing policy for audiences at the Center for the Arts in Fairfax and the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, beginning May 2, 2022.
Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2022
The cast is comprised of established Broadway artists and local rising stars. Part of the Virginia Arts Festival's 25th Anniversary Season, the new production is led by Conductor Rob Fisher, the Festival's Artistic Advisor of Musical Theater & American Songbook and Stage Director Matt Kunkel.
Virginia Arts Festival Announces Complete Cast For THE SOUND OF MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2022
The Virginia Arts Festival has announced the complete cast for The Sound of Music, co-produced by the Festival and the Virginia Opera May 13-15 at the Harrison Opera House.
1st Stage Announces THE MAMALOGUES
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
1st Stage has announced its upcoming production of The Mamalogues, written by Lisa B. Thompson and directed by Angelisa Gillyard.
'Weird Al' Yankovic Will Perform At Indian Ranch With Special Guest Emo Philips in August
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Legendary song parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic is coming to Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on Friday, August 5, 2022 as part of the Mike's Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series.
Boyz II Men Comes to The Meadow Event Park in September
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2022
Boyz II Men will be performing as part of the After Hours Concert Series at  The SERVPRO Pavilion in The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia on Saturday, September 17th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, March 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM. A limited number of Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for $26 until March 31 while supplies last.
Virginia Children's Theatre to Present PETER PAN, JR.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2022
Every year during Spring Break, Virginia Children’s Theatre hosts a Spring Break Camp where youth actors learn, rehearse and produce a fully staged musical in just one week. This year’s Spring Break/VCT Kids On Stage production will be PETER PAN, JR. and will take the stage April 15 and 16.
Creative Cauldron Presents THE ADVENTURES OF MR. TOAD  
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
The 2021-22 Season “Reignite, Reimagine!” Continues at Creative  Cauldron with The Adventures of Mr. Toad, a rollicking musical comedy adaptation of  Kenneth Grahame's The Wind In the Willows, written by Ellen Selby and PJ Audenzia  
Firehouse + Rumput Premiere Chandler Hubbard's Shadow Play THE MINOTAUR
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Firehouse Theatre and Rumput will premiere a collaborative shadow theatre performance based on the Minotaur myth, reimagined by Richmond playwright Chandler Hubbard.
The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show Returns This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 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, March 26th, 2022 at 7:00pm!

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