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BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO THRILL ME at Richmond Triangle Players
by Susan Haubenstock - June 23, 2020
Back in the Fieldens Cabaret days, Richmond Triangle Players put on an affecting production of the Leopold and Loeb musical 'Thrill Me.'
The Alden in McLean Presents DRIVE-THRU DRAMA
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2020
The Alden Presents a?oeDrive-Thru Drama,' new model of theater in a COVID-19 world.
Wayne Theatre Announces Lineup of Virtual Summer Camps
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2020
Wayne Theatre has announced its lineup of virtual summer camps.
Grandin Theatre Will Remain Closed Until Further Notice
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2020
Grandin Theatre has announced that it is closing down until further notice, due to the health crisis.
Barter Theatre to Begin 2020 Season of Live Productions With BARTER AT THE MOONLITE
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2020
Barter Theatre announced plans today to officially begin its 2020 season of live productions with a special series: Barter at the Moonlite.
Virginia Stage Company To Host Virtual Gala
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2020
Due to social distancing guidelines, Virginia Stage Company will host its single largest fundraising event of the year entirely online on the evening of June 27th. a?oeGala Apart to Gather Againa?? will be a unique event featuring a mixture of live and filmed performances, a virtual silent auction, raffle, exclusive live auction packages, and many more surprises.
VIDEO: Gateway Theatre's Artistic Director Barbara Tomasic Calls on the Community For Support
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2020
Richmond's Gateway Theatre is calling out for support from the community in a new video statement from the theatre's Artistic Director Barbara Tomasic.
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO FACING EAST at Richmond Triangle Players
by Susan Haubenstock - June 05, 2020
In 2010, Carol Lynn Pearson's 'Facing East' was the perfect show to usher Richmond Triangle Players into their own home.
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO SIDE SHOW at Swift Creek Mill Theatre
by Susan Haubenstock - June 05, 2020
I remain awed by Swift Creek Mill's production of 'Side Show.' the 1997 musical focused on the real-life story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins born in 1908 who were exhibited as circus freaks and then became vaudeville stars.
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO THE FULL MONTY AND DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at Barksdale And Virginia Rep
by Susan Haubenstock - June 04, 2020
The two Richmond productions of David Yazbek's musicals made outstanding memories.
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO 'AMERICAN IDIOT' AND 'THE TOXIC AVENGER' at Firehouse Theatre Project And 5th Wall Theatre
by Susan Haubenstock - June 04, 2020
Peak summer wackiness resulted when Firehouse did 'American Idiot' and 5th Wall did 'The Toxic Avenger.'
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO SPRING AWAKENING at Virginia Repertory Theatre
by Susan Haubenstock - June 04, 2020
I love that Virginia Rep had the guts to produce 'Spring Awakening' in 2012. I consider myself fortunate to have been able to see it again.
Firehouse Announces Performance Schedule For World Premiere of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2020
Firehouse Theatre has announced the performance schedule for the world premiere of Oscar Wilde's only novel, THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY. Performances are scheduled to begin on June 18 and run thru July 19, 2020.
Virginia Repertory Theater Moves Summer Camps Online
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2020
In order to ensure the safety of its students and staff, Virginia Repertory Theater is shifting all of the upcoming Virginia Rep 2020 Summer Camps into a virtual format.
Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents Virtual Summer Camps
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2020
As the climate shifts from day to day, Virginia Rep is continually checking the recommendations of the CDC and of local, state and national governments and making adjustments to upcoming educational events.
Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents Virtual Summer Camps
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2020
As the climate shifts from day to day, Virginia Rep is continually checking the recommendations of the CDC and of their local, state and national governments and making adjustments to upcoming educational events.
BWW Feature: A Mash Note to MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM AND MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Richmond Shakespeare
by Susan Haubenstock - May 27, 2020
Memories from some Richmond Shakespeare shows of yore that remain clear in my heart but maybe not so much in my head.
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO THE LATE HENRY MOSS at Firehouse Theatre Project
by Susan Haubenstock - May 26, 2020
Thinking about 'The Late Henry Moss,' the Sam Shepard play that won the Richmond Theatre Critics Circle award for Best Play in 2008.
BWW Review: MASH NOTE TO THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT AND CORPUS CHRISTI at Henley Street Theatre Company And Richmond Triangle Players
by Susan Haubenstock - May 20, 2020
Two related selectionsa?"a?oeThe Last Days of Judas Iscariota?? and a?oeCorpus Christi.a?? And one that got awaya?"a?oeGrand Concourse.a??
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO ONCE UPON A MATTRESS at Swift Creek Mill Theatre
by Susan Haubenstock - May 18, 2020
Swift Creek Mill has had a lot of eras that could be called golden, but for me the period around 2008 was memorable. In particular, I recall loving their production that year of a?oeOnce Upon a Mattress.'
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO RAGTIME IN CONCERT at Stage 1 At The Cultural Arts Center At Glen Allen
by Susan Haubenstock - May 18, 2020
Before Stage 1 Theatre Company opened in Mechanicsville, they put on a blockbuster convert performance of 'Ragtime' that lives on in memory.
Virginia Stage Company To Offer Virtual Summer Camps
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
Due to social distancing protocols, Virginia Stage Company will be hosting a Virtual Summer Theatre Camp for students. Each camp will take place virtually through video communications site, Zoom. The Summer Theatre Camp is one of many virtual offerings Virtual Stage Company is currently providing for both student and adult theatre artists. For more information, visit https://www.vastage.org/virtual.
Zeiders American Dream Theater Holds Virtual Musical Theater Open Mic
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2020
The Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach is presenting Virtually Undiscovered: A Musical Theater Open Mic, as part of its online programming that launched at the beginning of May.
BWW Feature: MASH NOTE TO PRELUDES at Firehouse Theatre
by Susan Haubenstock - May 13, 2020
If anyone was paying attention (though I don't know why anyone would), they probably noticed that I was in the bag for 'Preludes' long before it ever hit the stage.
BWW Feature: On having missed BARE: A POP OPERA at Richmond Triangle Players
by Susan Haubenstock - May 13, 2020
From everything I've heard, the 2013 production of 'bare: a pop opera' at Richmond Triangle Players was a knockout. I, alas, was in San Diego.

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