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Wayne Theatre Presents DADDY LONG LEGS
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2020
Wayne Theatre will return to live performances with Daddy Long Legs. Performances take place on October 3 and 4.
Signature Theatre Releases Fifth Episode Of THE SIGNATURE SHOW
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2020
Signature Theatre releases the fifth episode of The Signature Show, featuring a Diner cast reunion, a wig making extravaganza with Anne Nesmith and performances by Inés Nassara, Brent Barrett and Cedric Neal with Kayla Pecchioni, Nova Y. Payton and Shayla Simmons.
1st Stage Announces Brand New Series Of Virtual Roundtable Discussions
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2020
1st Stage will introduce a brand-new series of Community Conversations: Virtual Roundtable Discussions. In these six forums, you'll get a chance to talk and share questions and thoughts with artists, actors, designers, musicians and directors about experiences they have faced as professional artists.
1st Stage Announces New Commission Of Solo Work From Brilliant Playwrights And Creators 
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2020
During this uncertain time for the nation and the arts community, 1st Stage remains committed to creating diverse, modern work by leading playwrights and performers. Despite the prolonged theatre closure necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company delights in bringing you the same quality of beautiful, emotional, relatable stories that you could have otherwise seen on our stage.
Wolf Trap and The Chamber Music Society Of Lincoln Center Announce New Partnership
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) announced a three-year partnership beginning Fall 2020 and running through Spring 2023.
Virginia Rep Presents HARRIET TUBMAN AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2020
Virginia Repertory Theatre welcomes audiences back to the November Theatre with socially-distanced performances of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, beginning Saturday, October 3, 2020. Developed at Virginia Rep, this vital story will be told at the historic November Theatre, 114 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, through Sunday, October 11, 2020.
BWW Review: RICHMOND'S 2020 ARTSIES AWARDED at Richmond Theatre Critics Circle
by Susan Haubenstock - September 22, 2020
Richmond's TheatreLAB won ten awards and eight went to Virginia Rep in the 13th annual Artsies, presented virtually for the first time.
Mill Mountain Theatre Cancels Remainder of 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2020
Mill Mountain Theatre has announced that the remainder of its 2020 season has been cancelled, including its production of Holiday Inn.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Delays Upcoming Season and Furloughs Musicians
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra has revised its upcoming season to begin on February 11 and furloughed musicians through February 9.
Brave Spirits Theatre Cancels Remainder of SHAKESPEARE'S HISTORIES
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2020
Brave Spirits Theatre has announced the cancellation of the rest of its performances in the Shakespearea??s Histories rep.
Virginia Opera Announces STAYIN' ALIVE: VIRGINIA OPERA'S ALTERNATE FALL Season
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is pleased to announce a?oeStayina?? Alivea?"Virginia Operaa??s Alternate Fall,a?? the Operaa??s latest programmatic initiative to address audience engagement in light of ongoing limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creative Cauldron Presents Summer Concerts and Cabarets
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
Creative Cauldron continues the 2020 Summer Cabaret and Concert Series, with the addition of a Virtual Series. Outdoor concerts mandate the wearing of masks, and adherence to social distancing protocols.
Virginia Opera Announces New General Director and CEO
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2020
Today, the Statewide Board of Directors of Virginia Opera, The Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Peggy Kriha Dye as the organizationa??s new General Director and CEO.
Virginia Children's Theatre Adds Two Members To Their Team
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2020
Producing Artistic Director, Brett J. Roden, announced today that Virginia Children's Theatre (VCT) has added two Roanoke natives to the team.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre Introduces 'Young People's Playhouse' Digital Performances
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Historic Swift Creek Mill Theatre has announced plans to offer digital youth performances beginning this fall. The theatre, known locally as a?oethe People's Playhouse,a?? will launch its a?oeYoung People's Playhousea?? productions in October. 
Whistle Stop Theatre Company and the Ashland Museum Present GRIEF, GUILT, AND PARANOIA: THE MADNESS OF POE
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
The Whistle Stop Theatre Company & the Ashland Museum explores how madness sinks in through the famous works of Edgar Allan Poe. This pay what you can, pandemic appropriate, LIVE performance includes original music, dance, and choral readings of Edgar Allen Poe's Eleonora, Annabel Lee, The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Premature Burial and more.
Triangle Players Announces Two Pre-Season Events Opening In October
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Richmond Triangle Players will re-open after a six-month hiatus with two a?oepre-seasona?? events --- beginning with the Virginia premiere of Carolyn Gage's acclaimed play The Second Coming of Joan of Arc, with six performances only beginning Thursday Oct 1, at 8 pm. The production will run Thursday through Saturday evenings through October 10.   A new cabaret show, Virtually Insane starring Georgia Rogers Farmer and Joshua Wortham, will play live for three performances, October 15-17 at 8 pm. Both productions will have streaming options available as well.
Virginia Children's Theatre Announces Ann Marie Thorell as the Recipient of the Sarabeth Hammond Scholarship
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Producing Artistic Director Brett J. Roden, along with the staff and board of Virginia Children's Theatre (VCT), have announced that Ann Marie Thorell will receive the Sarabeth Hammond Scholarship for the 2020- 2021 Season.
American Shakespeare Center Returns to In Person Performances With Safety Measures in Place
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
The American Shakespeare Center has officially returned to the stage with a production of Twelfth Night, with many safety precautions being taken.
Creative Cauldron Presents Nataly Merezhuk Virtual and Tia Rountree Live
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Creative Cauldron continues the 2020 Summer Cabaret and Concert Series, with the addition of a Virtual Series. Outdoor concerts mandate the wearing of masks, and adherence to social distancing protocols.
Barter Theatre Will Continue Drive-In Performances Through the Christmas Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
The Barter Theatre is presenting a drive-in production of Mary Poppins at the Moonlite Drive-in Theatre, September 3 - September 19. Now, the theatre has announced that similar performances will continue at the Drive-In through the Christmas season.
Barter Theatre Presents Drive-In Performance of MARY POPPINS
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2020
The Barter Theatre presents Mary Poppins at the Moonlite Drive-in Theatre, September 3 - September 19.
1st Stage Announces Session Two Of The Virtual Classroom
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Following the overwhelming success of the first round of courses, 1st Stage is excited to announce the launch of Session Two of its Virtual Classroom, with twelve new theater education courses taught by experts in the field. The new courses will run September 28-November 8, 2020.
Creative Cauldron Presents Fall Classes for All Ages
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Creative Cauldron launches new classes for ages 4-104 in theater, visual art, music, dance, podcasting, and more, all virtual with the possibility for some hybrid outdoor/distanced fun and games. Along with some of our most popular programs, like the Learning Theater, they're adding: pre-professional auditions and fringe workshops for teens who are serious about pursuing the arts, professional dance workshops specifically for actors, and fun classes for adults designed to reconnect with their artistic passions and the community.
Richmond Ballet Announces Studio Series For Fall 2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 01, 2020
The Studio Series will run for two-week sessions in September, October and November. In-person tickets to the Studio Series will go on sale in September and virtual tickets are available now.

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