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ROMEO & JULIET to be Presented at Lynnhaven House This Summer
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2025
Staged outdoors across the house and gardens of the 300-year-old Lynnhaven House, this fast-moving 90-minute version of Romeo & Juliet brings timeless themes of love, conflict, and fate into sharp relief. Learn more!
Traveling Players Bring Summer Theatre to Tysons Corner Center
by Emmy Rice - June 01, 2025
Tickets are now available for Traveling Players’ Summer Season, which will feature a variety of family-friendly plays throughout July at Tysons Corner Center. 
Fairfax Symphony Celebrates Christopher Zimmerman's 15th Anniversary as Music Director & Conductor
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2025
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will host its season finale concert at George Mason University's Center for the Arts in a special celebration of Music Director Christopher Zimmerman's 15th anniversary as the orchestra's artistic leader.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL, COME FROM AWAY, and More Set For Virginia Rep 2025/2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced its 2025/2026 season, beginning with Murder on the Orient Express in September. Learn more about the full season here!
ArtsFairfax Unveils 2025 ArtsFairfax Awards Honorees
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2025
The 2025 ArtsFairfax Awards will honor U.S. Air Force Retired General Lester L. Lyles with the Jinx Hazel Award, Tim Rizer with the Philanthropy Award, IACC-Pars Place with the Impact Award, and Marco Rando with the Education Award. Learn more!
Tony-Nominated WAITRESS Begins At Virginia Repertory Theatre In June
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced Waitress, the Tony-nominated Broadway sensation, with music and lyrics by Grammy award winner Sara Bareilles, is coming to the Arenstein Stage at the historic November Theatre June 21 through August 3. 
Lineup Set For 26th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival at Agecroft Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Richmond Shakespeare has announced the 26th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival, featuring Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand and William Shakespeare's beloved A Midsummer Night's Dream.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, ONCE, and More Set For NextStop Theatre 2025/26 Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.
1st Stage Awarded Grant from Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
1st Stage has been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia as part of the 2025 Community Investment Funds cycle! Learn more here!
AN EVENING WITH KELLI O'HARA Comes to The Sandler Center In May
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Virginia Arts Festival will present Kelli O'Hara, with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and music director and conductor Rob Fisher, in a performance of Broadway classics and more.
Cast and Creatives Set For GET HAPPY at the Virginia Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2025
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the creative team for its season-ending production of Get Happy! A Celebration of the World’s Greatest Entertainer with Jenna Pastuszek.
Darren Criss Will Headline ARTS By George! 2025 Benefit
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
The ARTS by George! benefit event, presented by George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), celebrates its 20th year with Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, singer, and songwriter Darren Criss.
The Driver Era And Sam Hunt Added To 2025 Lineup At ATLANTIC UNION BANK AFTER HOURS
by BWW News Desk - April 29, 2025
Two new shows have been added to the 2025 lineup at SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia. Music duo The Driver Era with brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 and K95 Sunday in the Country with Sam Hunt on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
After Hours Concerts Introduces Military Appreciation Tents At Series In Doswell And Glen Allen
by BWW News Desk - April 28, 2025
EventMakers-USA will honor and celebrate the military community with Military Appreciation Tents presented by Metadata Forensics on site at both venues during the 2025 season.
Interview: Ricky Drummond On Directing FOOTLOOSE at NextStop Theatre
by Joshua Wright - April 23, 2025
NextStop Theatre’s season finale production of Footloose opens May 10, directed by Ricky Drummond. The show blends joy, nostalgia, and timely themes of self-expression and healing.
Cast And Creative Team Announced for THE HEART SELLERS At The Virginia Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2025
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of playwright Lloyd Suh’s The Heart Sellers. The Heart Sellers will run from July 11-July 20 and will be directed by Desdemona Chiang, who returns to VTF, where she directed Harvey in 2018.
RIPCORD Comes to Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2025
The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach has announced its upcoming production of Ripcord, a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy by David Lindsay-Abaire. Learn more about the show here!
INTO THE WOODS Cast Announced At Virginia Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2025
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its season-opening production of Into the Woods. Set to run June 27-July 6 in Culbreth Theatre at the University of Virginia.
FOOTLOOSE Opens In May At NextStop Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its season finale production: the iconic musical Footloose, with previews beginning on May 8 and opening on May 10, running through June 8.
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, & More Join Hampton Jazz & Music Festival Lineup
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2025
The 55th Annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival has unveiled new details, including the lineup coming to Hampton Coliseum from Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Cadence Brings SMOKE By Enid Graham to the Firehouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2025
Cadence has announced its spring production, SMOKE by Enid Graham, a deeply dark horror comedy, that encapsulates the meaningless preoccupation and capitalistic gaslighting as our country becomes further divided.
TINA, THE MUSIC MAN, and More Set For Broadway in Tysons 2025-26 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2025
Experience the magic of Broadway in Tysons, VA. Capital One Hall has announced Season 5 of Broadway in Tysons coming in 2025/2026! New subscriptions go on sale May 7 and current subscribers can renew now!
Ann Talman Brings ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW Of HER SMILE To Wells Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2025
Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Wells Theatre in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday, April 18 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, April 19 at 7:30 PM; and Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 PM.
Russell Dickerson and John Fogerty Will Perform at SERVPRO Presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2025
Two new shows have been added to the 2025 lineup at SERVPRO presents Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell, Virginia. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
WOMAN ON FIRE Comes to Creative Cauldron
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2025
As a part of Creative Cauldron’s Bold New Voices Initiative, this April we will be producing the Regional premiere of Woman on Fire, written by award winning playwright Marisela Treviño Orta.

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