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Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 05, 2021
The long intermission is over, and Virginia Repertory Theatre is ready to welcome patrons and friends back for our 2021-2022 Signature Season. The season is filled with powerful stories, incredible musicals and compelling plays that will inspire resilience and hope as we celebrate reopening.
1st Stage Announces The Cast Of DUCK HARBOR Web Series
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2021
On June 1, 1st Stage premiered the immersive new web series, Duck Harbor, and revealed the cast to the world and each other.
NOW to Honor Juneteenth In First Live Performance Since the Beginning of the Pandemic
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
On Saturday, June 19th at 7pm, New Orchestra of Washington will present Juneteenth Celebration: Lift Every Voice! The performance will be held at the newly built, outdoor, Strathmore Patio Stage on the Trawick Terrace (10701 Rockville Pike), and will mark the first live audience performance for NOW since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Mill Mountain Theatre Opens TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY!
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2021
The tour has begun! The cast and crew of Tomás and the Library Lady kicked off their tour across the Roanoke Valley in downtown Roanoke, outside Center in the Square, in the Roanoke City Market!
BWW Feature: Local Playwright Puts a Creative Spin on Walden
by Jeremy Bustin - June 02, 2021
Andrew Gall has always been a writer – and a multitalented actor, director, playwright and designer for 30-plus years. But in his new home of Richmond, Virginia, the formerly North Carolina-based theatre veteran’s newest project is a return to source material he couldn’t fully appreciate until this point in his career – and he shines it through a societal and political prism that’s never been more relevant as it is today.
Badfish Added To Mike's Lemonade Summer Concert Series At Indian Ranch
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
The Mike's Hard Lemonade Summer Concert Series at Indian Ranch keeps getting better.  The venue announced today that Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime, will perform as part of its 75th anniversary season on Saturday, July 10th. Tickets to Badfish go on-sale Friday, June 4 at 10:00 AM; the Insiders Club Presale will take place Thursday, June 3 at 10:00 AM. 
Colonial Williamsburg Actors Portray Historical Characters Both on Stage and Off
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2021
Colonial Williamsburg is showcasing its past with live theater on the streets. The town features actors portraying iconic figures in history, including Emily James as Edith Cumbo, a free woman of color who once walked the streets of Williamsburg. She chats with tourists, teaching them about Cumbo's past. She has been playing the role for a decade.
World Champion Musicians Mari Black + Cory Pesaturo To Perform At Starlight Square, June 3
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2021
World champion fiddler Mari Black and world champion accordion player Cory Pesaturo are teaming up to present “Unscripted: Improvised Music from Around the World,” a concert to raise money for New England musicians in need.
1st Stage Triumphantly Returns To Live Theatre With THE 1ST STAGE CELEBRATION AT THE BORO
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2021
1st Stage will return to live performance with a special benefit concert performance of A New Brain by William Finn and James Lapine on June 27, at 5:00 PM at Boro Park in Tysons.
Summer Camp Offerings Announced At Virginia Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Virginia Children's Theatre has announced that Summer Camp will return for 2021. Every year VCT offers Summer Camp for students in Pre-K through 12th grade. Summer Camp offerings will run from June 14 through August 6, 2021 and be held at the theatre's Academy within Greene Memorial United Methodist Church (402 2nd Street SW).
Virginia Children's Theatre Brings Live Theatre Back To The Valley With JUNIE B. JONES
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
Live theatre is back as Virginia Children's Theatre prepares the upcoming 1960's inspired production of JUNIE B. JONES: TOP SECRET PERSONAL BEESWAX. Adjusting to the ever changing climate of the COVID-19 pandemic, this production will be held outdoors at Church of God Campground (8018 Angel Ln) on June 3, 4 and 12, 2021.
1st Stage Announces DUCK HARBOR A New Web Series
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2021
1st Stage has announced a brand-new web series, Duck Harbor, the clever, humorous, and heartwarming story of long-distance love in later life.
GOPIXELYOURSELF Popup Selfie Museum Extends Boston Stay/Moms Come Free On Mother's Day Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2021
Rock the red carpet as the paparazzi snap your picture. Become an action movie star. Make your latest TikTok with a glam backdrop. 
Virginia Stage Company to Host Hybrid Virtual and In-Person Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2021
Virginia Stage Company will announced its second virtual gala. Due to the pandemic, last year's Gala was moved to an online format. This year, VSC is offering online and very limited in-person tickets. Patrons and fans of the arts are welcome to enjoy a festive evening from the comfort of their couch, or at the splendor of the Wells!
John Brancy and Peter Dugan to Release 'The Journey Home: Live from the Kennedy Center'
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
On May 28, 2021 Vocal Arts DC in collaboration with Avie Records will release The Journey Home: Live from the Kennedy Center. Inspired by the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, the concert, which sold-out at the time, explores timeless themes of longing, loss, love, and the search for peace in the wake of catastrophe.
James T. Lane's TRIPLE THREAT Will Play Zeiders American Dream Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2021
A ”Triple Threat” in show business is a performer with all the goods—a performer who sings and dances and acts. James T. Lane is that performer. Directed and Choreographed by Kenny Ingram, and Written by James T. Lane, Triple Threat will be presented by Zeiders American Dream Theater May 6 through May 9, 2021.
BWW Review: 4000 DAYS at Richmond Triangle Players
by Susan Haubenstock - May 03, 2021
Richmond Triangle Players has had occasional live productions going through the pandemic, but its new '4000 Days' is the first in-person show for many newly vaccinated theatergoers. The socially distanced, masked patrons in the audience seemed happy to be in a theater at all, but '4000 Days' is only a mild inducement to come back.
AND THE VIII JOURNEYED is Streaming Now From Charlottesville Ballet
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2021
Join the Charlottesville Ballet for the world premiere of Keith Lee’s newest piece, And the VIII Journeyed, performed at the historic Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg.
World Premiere of A SIMPLE ROMANCE to be Presented by Little Theatre Of Virginia Beach
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2021
Little Theatre of Virginia Beach is presenting Shakespeare in a fresh way with the world premiere of the contemporary musical, A Simple Romance, by Michael Hunsaker. The show runs weekends from May 21 through June 6, Fridays and Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm.
W&M Premieres Original Work DANCE OF THE ORCAS
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Inspired by the real-life story of Tahlequah, an orca who pushed her deceased 400lb baby calf-a girl-with her head, through the Pacific Northwest for 17 days, the choreoritual 'Dance of the Orcas' takes a journey from grief to the freedom and redemption that comes from learning to let go.
Firehouse Produces World Premiere Of WALLED IN
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Richmond's Firehouse Theatre to produce world premiere of Andrew Gall's WALLED IN. MAGA meets Thoreau in Andrew Gall's new play, WALLED IN. The world premiere production will run at Firehouse Theatre from Thursday May 27 through Saturday June 26, 2021.
Virginia Stage Company To Host Online And In-person Summer Camps
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Summer camps are back at Virginia Stage Company! VSC will offer both virtual and in-person options.
1st Stage Announces Brand New Virtual Masters' Class Series Beginning On May 15
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
1st Stage has announced its brand-new series called the Masters' Class, beginning May 15 and spanning an inspiring array of new topics in theatre and performance.
IT'S (NOT) ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION to be Presented by Creative Cauldron
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2021
Creative Cauldron will present “Difficult Conversations: Bridging the Divide,” a new series of original plays. Addressing this challenging time of division and conflict, Creative Cauldron looks to writers in the DMV for inspiration and healing.
AFTER HOURS Concert Series at The Meadow Event Park Adds Shows To Summer Schedule
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2021
EventMakers - USA announced two new shows with Brantley Gilbert with special guest Niko Moon on August 21st and Melissa Etheridge with special guest Larkin Poe on August 25th as part of the After Hours Concert Series at The Meadow Event Park.

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