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Barter Theatre Announces Fundraising Event What We Do For Love
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Barter Theatre has announced a new fundraising event, What We Do For Love, celebrating and featuring Barter's resident acting company. The informal event is set for Oct. 6 at Food City Corporate Support Center in Abingdon, with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner and performance beginning at 6 p.m. Event proceeds benefit Barter Theatre's Annual Fund for Artistic Excellence.
Reston Community Players Opens 53rd Season With A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2019
Class warfare, a love triangle, a murderous plot and plenty of laughs. That's what Reston Community Players will bring to the stage this fall as it opens its 53rd season with the musical comedy A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. The Tony-Award winning production that combines murder with nonstop laughter runs October 18-November 9 at the Reston Community Center.
Photo Flash: Jessica Lee Goldyn, James T. Lane and More Star In GUYS AND DOLLS At Virginia Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Prohibition Era New York is bustling with glitz and glamour in this classic Tony Award-winning musical. Nathan Detroit, the city's most infamous craps game organizer, makes the bet of a lifetime with high-roller Sky Masterson. Sky accepts, and tries to win the heart of “Save-A-Soul” missionary Sarah Brown, while Nathan's fiancé of 14 years, Adelaide, grows tired of him gambling with hers. When it comes to love, these characters discover you've gotta roll the dice if you want to win big. 
Barter Theatre Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Grant for Tourism Marketing
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Governor Ralph Northam announced that Barter Theatre received $5,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) Marketing Leverage Grant Fund program. In total, VTC awarded more than $965,000 for 44 tourism marketing projects across the state to help increase visitation and revenue for Virginia's localities through tourism.
Traveling Players Returns to Reston Multicultural Festival for 14th Year
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Traveling Players Ensemble announces its upcoming production of Moliere's The Doctor in Spite of Himself, representing France at the Reston Multicultural Festival at the Reston Community Center at the Lake Anne Village Center.
Do The Time Warp Again At RTP's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2019
Richmond Triangle Players celebrates the greatest cult musical of all time with its production of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, in a strictly limited run, opening Friday October 18, 2019, at 8 pm, following one low-priced preview on Thursday, October 17 at 8 pm. The production will run just eleven performances, through October 26.
Chamberlayne ActorsTheatre Presents ART OF MURDER By Joe DiPietro
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre presents ART OF MURDER by Joe DiPietro and directed by Zachary Owen, opening Friday, September 27 and running through October 12, 2019.
HAMILTON On Sale Next Friday, September 27
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Jam Theatricals announced today that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public Friday, September 27.  Tickets will be available at 8:00 AM ET in-person at the Altria Theater Box Office and at 10:00 AM ET online at BroadwayInRichmond.com.  Tickets will be available for performances November 19 a?" December 8, 2019.  
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka to Star in VMT's RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
Virginia Musical Theatre (VMT) announces the opening of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on Friday, October 4 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market Street. The production runs for four performances, October 4-6, with a special fifth performance for local schools Friday, October 4.
Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre Presents TUCK EVERLASTING: TYA EDITION
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2019
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the company of the first production of the 2019/2020 Children's Season, Tuck Everlasting, opening Friday, October 18, 2019, at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn. This Co-World Premiere, adapted for young audiences from the 2016 Broadway Production, is a magical adventure for the whole family. Natalie Babbitt's effervescent children's novel leaps from page to stage in this vibrant new musical, onstage through December 1, 2019, at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23230.
BWW Review: ADMISSIONS at TheatreLAB Grapples with White Privilege
by Susan Haubenstock - September 16, 2019
Thorny issues of white privilege, white guilt and white fragility ignite a pointed comedy centering on a New England prep school.
BWW Review: PASSING STRANGE at Firehouse Theatre Rocks with Talent
by Susan Haubenstock - September 16, 2019
A rocking, lively, faithful rendition of 'Passing Strange,' the unique musical by Stew and Heide Rodewald, created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen, features a flawless ensemble of performers in Firehouse's production, directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates.
Shenandoah Conservatory Announces U.S. University Premiere Of SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
Shenandoah University has announced the U.S. university premiere of the musical a?oeSomething Rotten!a?? The Tony Award-winning musical opened on Broadway in 2015 and has already completed two major tours.
Swift Creek Mill Introduces Wine Dinners
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2019
Swift Creek Mill is pleased to introduce new Wine Dinners beginning this fall, each featuring locally-sourced ingredients and thoughtful wine and food pairings.
Avant Bard Announces 30th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2019
WSC Avant Bard, celebrating 30 years of thoughtful, provocative work, announces three mainstage productions including a spring repertory, as well as an upcoming benefit featuring comic poetry readings from local acting icons Holly Twyford and Rick Foucheux.
Riverside Center Welcomes Sally Struthers As Miss Hannigan In ANNIE
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2019
Leaping Lizards! Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents Annie, starring Sally Struthers as Miss. Hannigan, opening Wednesday, September 25 and running until Sunday, November 17.
Barter's College Announces College Playwrights Festival
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2019
Barter Theatre is excited to announce the second annual College Playwrights Festival (CPF) This festival is geared specifically towards undergraduate college students. The College Playwrights Festival takes place January 2020, hand-in-hand with Barter's Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights. CPF will take place Jan. 16-19, 2020 with public readings of the finalists Jan. 18-19, 2020 at Barter's Smith Theatre. 
Signature Theatre Announces Plays Selected For SIGWORKS: Monday Night New Play Reading Series
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2019
Signature Theatre continues its commitment to new work and developing local talent by presenting the fifth season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading Series. This season Signature is proud to present four plays a?" Strange Men by Will Snider, Ay Gerald! by Vaughn Ryan Midder, The Story of Walter by Audrey Cefaly, and At the Full Yum by Rahima Rice.
BWW Review: FALSETTOS at Richmond Triangle Players Is Transcendent with Love and Pain
by Susan Haubenstock - September 09, 2019
Triangle Players triumphs with a wonderful cast that is more than equal to this heartbreakingly funny musical.
Wolfbane Productions Presents WOLFSWOOD FAIRE
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2019
Lords and Ladies, you are hereby invited to the 2019 Wolfswood Faire! Wolfbane Productions, in association with Appomattox Vintage and Artisan Market and Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, is proud to host this Renaissance Faire inspired event outside at the Wolfbane Performing Arts Center, 618 Country Club Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522, on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This family-friendly event will run from 3pm-9pm with live music, local vendors, gaming events, and, of course, mead.
WAIT UNTIL DARK Opens At Barter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2019
Barter Theatre's giving every spooky season fanatic exactly what they want in a?oeWait Until Dark.a?? a?oeWait Until Darka?? is now playing at Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre, starring Barter favorites like Kim Morgan Dean, Rick McVey and more! This edge-of-your-seat thriller is the perfect night out for a genuine laugh and a good chill!
Swift Creek Announced Pay-What-You Can Performance For HOLMES AND WATSON
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2019
Regularly-priced tickets to a?oeHolmes and Watsona?? at Swift Creek Mill are $40; however, at Pay-What-You-Can on September 12, the price is up to the guests. 
Roanoke Children's Theatre Begins 2019-2020 Season With THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2019
Roanoke Children's Theatre kicks off their 2019-2020 Season with the enchanting musical, THE VELVETEEN RABBIT. The Roanoke Valley's only professional theatre for schools and families will stage this heartwarming tale on the Jefferson Center stage (541 Luck Avenue SW) from October 4-6, 2019.
GUYS AND DOLLS Comes to The Wells Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2019
Prohibition Era New York is bustling with glitz and glamour in this classic Tony Award-winning musical. Nathan Detroit, the city's most infamous craps game organizer, makes the bet of a lifetime with high-roller Sky Masterson. Sky accepts, and tries to win the heart of a?oeSave-A-Soula?? missionary Sarah Brown, while Nathan's fiancé of 14 years, Adelaide, grows tired of him gambling with hers. When it comes to love, these characters discover you've gotta roll the dice if you want to win big.
Frenchie Davis Appears In New Pop Opera WARM
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2019
Firehouse Theatre welcomes Frenchie Davis to the cast of its upcoming workshop of JC Gonzalez's new pop/rock opera WARM that will perform at the Dominion Energy Center's Gottwald Playhouse for three performances only beginning Friday, September 20, 2019.

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