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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.
Photo Flash: First Look At PASSING STRANGE At Firehouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Firehouse Theatre presents the Richmond premiere of PASSING STRANGE Firehouse Theatre is excited to announce the cast and creative team for the Richmond premiere of Stew and Heidi Rodewald's award-winning musical PASSING STRANGE.
Charles Busch Returns To Richmond Triangle Players Oct 11& 12
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2019
Theater legend Charles Busch returns to Richmond Triangle Players with his new cabaret show Native New Yorker for two performances only, on Friday and Saturday October 11 & 12, 2019, at 8 pm.
MAYTAG VIRGIN Opens At Barter's Smith Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
Barter Theatre kicks off the Fall season with a?oeMaytag Virgina?? by Audrey Cefaly, starring Nicholas and Wendy Piper and directed by Tricia Matthews. This hilarious and relatable romantic comedy is now playing at Barter's Smith Theatre.
Creative Cauldron Announces Its 2019-20 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 26, 2019
2019-20 Season marks Creative Cauldron's eleventh season of programming at ArtSpace Falls Church.  The diverse season offerings include live theater, concerts and cabarets. The season kicks off in October with the regional premiere of Disenchanted, a hilarious musical that takes a second look at the real world fates of fairytale princesses.  Madeline's Christmas returns once more to ring in the holiday season and Crowns, the inspirational gospel musical celebrating the resilient, hat-wearing sisters of the south, takes the stage in February. 
BWW Review: LEVEL 4 at TheatreLAB Premieres a Video Game with Heart
by Susan Haubenstock - August 26, 2019
This world premiere by Dante Piro is a humorous dive into a vintage video game. Characters confront questions of free will and fear in the sweet-natured comedy.
Barter Theatre Holds Fundraising Drive
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2019
Barter Theater, one of the nation's longest running professional theatres and an anchor of the region's arts scene since 1933, announced today that it has launched a fundraising drive to address a severe revenue shortfall.
Brynn Scozzari Joins Roanoke Children's Theatre Staff as Director of Education
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2019
Brett J. Roden announced today that Roanoke Children's Theatre (RCT) has hired Brynn Scozzari as Director of Education. Scozzari will fill the role previously vacated by Roden who will assume duties as the Producing Artistic Director for RCT on September 1, 2019. 
Richmond Theatre Celebrates 120th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
After undergoing a refurbishment this summer, Richmond Theatre will be throwing open its doors to celebrate its 120th Birthday, wowing visitors with a series of one night events and a special community open day.
Swift Creek Mill Announces Company of HOLMES AND WATSON
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Opening September 14, the production runs through October 12 on Fridays, Saturdays, and select Thursdays at 8:00 pm.
Virginia Rep Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the November Theatre/Arenstein Stage, 114 West Broad Street. The show will run through Sunday, October 20, 2019. Previews will be on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26, 2019. 
Firehouse Announces Cast And Creative Team For PASSING STRANGE
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2019
Firehouse Theatre announces cast and creative team for Richmond premiere of PASSING STRANGE Firehouse Theatre is excited to announce the cast and creative team for the Richmond premiere of Stew and Heidi Rodewald's award-winning musical PASSING STRANGE.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre Showcases Successful Performance Camp Production of HAIRSPRAY JR.
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2019
Swift Creek Mill Theatre's annual performance camp ran July 22 through August 9. 23 student participants learned hands-on 21st Century Skills by producing and starring in their own show.
RTP Opens 2019-20 Season With FALSETTOS
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
Richmond Triangle Players launches its 2019-20 season with the Tony-Award winning musical Falsettos, opening Friday September 6, 2019, at 8 pm, following two low-priced previews on Wednesday and Thursday, September 4 and 5 at 8 pm. The production will run five weeks, through Saturday, October 5.
Diamond Rio And Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Play WFLS In Fredericksburg, VA
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2019
After Hours Concerts Series announced that WFLS Fest with Diamond Rio and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is coming to the Marks & Harrison Amphitheater in Fredericksburg, VA on Saturday, October 5th. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 16th at 10:00 AM at www.afterhoursconcertseries.com. A limited number of $20 Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for one week only.
Registration for Barter Youth Academy Fall Classes Now Open
by BWW News Desk - August 09, 2019
Barter Youth Academy has opened registration for Fall classes! Classes begin in September and are held in Bristol TN, Bristol VA, Abingdon, VA, Kingsport, TN, and Johnson City, TN. Registration is open now until September 13.
HOLMES AND WATSON Announced This Fall At Swift Creek Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2019
a?oeSherlock Holmes is dead.  Or so it is assumed. The world knows that the great detective went over the falls at Reichenbach with his nemesis, Professor Moriarty.  But as Holmes' body was never retrieved, a number of frauds, fakes, and charlatans have since come forward to lay claim to his identity, and it falls to Doctor Watson to disprove them.  Then a telegram arrives informing Watson that three men, each claiming to be Holmes, have been committed to a remote asylum off the coast of Scotland. Now Watson must discover if one of the mad men is the real Sherlock Holmes.a??
BWW Review: RICHMOND VA 2019-2020 SEASON at THEATERS ALL AROUND TOWN
by Fred Kaufman - August 03, 2019
Announced Richmond Theatre season 2019-2020
Roanoke Children's Theatre Appoints Producing Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2019
Roanoke Children's Theatre announced today that Brett J. Roden will become the Producing Artistic Director for the Company beginning with the upcoming 2019-2020 Season. After 11 successful seasons serving as Artistic Director, founder Pat Wilhelms will transition to become the Company's Resident Stage Director. Wilhelms, who hand selected Roden to be her successor, will continue to maintain a creative role within RCT, directing all mainstage productions. 
THE VERGE Extends At Firehouse Theater
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Firehouse Theatre and the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design are pleased to announce that they will extend Dante Piro's interactive play THE VERGE thru Wednesday August 14, 2019. Five performances have been added due to popular demand. There are only eight seats available for each performance.
Wolfbane Productions Presents TEMPEST
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Wolfbane Productions will be presenting the highly anticipated revival of a?oeTempesta?? from August 8-August 31, 2019.
Firehouse Announces Cast And Creative Team For JC Gonzalez's New Pop/Rock Opera WARM
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2019
Firehouse Theatre has announced the cast and creative team that will be performing a workshop of JC Gonzalez's new pop/rock opera WARM.
BWW Review: RICHMOND SUMMER THEATRE at Various Local Theaters
by Fred Kaufman - July 28, 2019
Richmond's Summer Theatre is a cornucopia of riches!
5th Wall Theatre Announces It's Seventh Season
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2019
5th Wall Theatre, the award-winning professional theatre dedicated to breaking through boundaries, will open its seventh season this fall with a?oeLost Boy Found in Whole Foodsa?? by Tammy Ryan. This powerful and timely play about immigration, human need, and human aid kicks off a four-show subscription season in October.
Arts On The Horizon Announces 2019-2020 Season
by BWW News Desk - July 26, 2019
Arts on the Horizon, a non-verbal theatre company for children ages zero to six, is excited to present its 7th season. As the first theatre company in the United States to stage performances specifically geared towards this age group, Arts on the Horizon shows are performed solely with sound, movement, and live music to engage children at any stage of language development and also children whose first language may not be English.

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