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Swift Creek Mill Theatre Suspends Sunday Brunch Service
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2019
Beginning Sunday, July 28 Sunday Brunch service at Swift Creek Mill Theatre will be suspended until further notice.
Virginia Stage Announces New Board Trustees And Leadership
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2019
Virginia Stage Company is pleased to announce its new Board of Trustees President, Ann B. Brogan, and the election of eight new board members. A member of the Virginia Stage Company Board for six years, Brogan is a partner at Crowley, Liberatore, Ryan & Brogan, PC and an influential member of the Hampton Roads Community.
Lucian Restivo Named Artistic Director of Richmond Triangle Players
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2019
Richmond Triangle Players announces that RTP's associate producing producer Lucian Restivo will assume the title of Artistic Director for the company, beginning with the 2019-20 season.
Julie Trammel Key to Lead Brian Clowdus' THE SOUND OF MUSIC; Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2019
The Sound of Music comes to life in the rolling hills of Wintergreen Resort in a never before seen site-specific production.
BWW Review: ANIMAL CONTROL at Firehouse Theatre
by Fred Kaufman - July 21, 2019
FIREHOUSE THEATRE BARKS UP THE RIGHT TREE
BWW Review: DANCE NATION at THEATRELAB
by Fred Kaufman - July 19, 2019
TheatreLab, always happy to celebrate WOMEN IN THEATRE, examines the 13 year old girl God help us.
Shaw Davis & The Black Ties Come To JV's In Falls Church
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2019
Powerhouse blues-rock trio, Shaw Davis and The Black Ties, launch their 'Tales From The West' Summer 2019 Tour, supporting their recent album of the same name, with a local performance at JV's Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Rd., Saturday, July 20. Showtime: 9pm. Free. Info: (703) 241-9504 or visit http://www.jvsrestaurant.com/home.html.
BWW Review: TAMING OF THE SHREW at Richmond Shakespeare Festival
by Fred Kaufman - July 15, 2019
Why should any audience today be offended by William Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW?
Art Sale To Benefit Abingdon Organizations
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2019
A private art collection built over decades by an Abingdon couple will go on sale to the public in August with proceeds benefitting two local organizations.
Barter Theatre Announces First Annual Theatre Day
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2019
Barter Theatre's Project REAL, in partnership with the Virginia Theatre Association, will host Barter's first annual Theatre Day on July 20, 2019. Barter's Theatre Day will be focused around the current production of "Shrek: The Musical," and will include a masterclass, production tour and post-show talkback with actors and crew members.
K Dance Will Appear In Residence At Firehouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Firehouse Theatre and K Dance are pleased to announce that K Dance will be a company-in-residence at Firehouse. The residency provides K Dance with a permanent home after more than twenty years of being nomadic, and Firehouse gains unique and high quality dance programming that fits its mission to be an artistic home for performing artartists from all disciplines. The K Dance residency is made possible with a generous grant from CultureWorks.
Photo Flash: Firehouse Theatre Presents ANIMAL CONTROL
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2019
Firehouse Theatre presents the world premiere production of Chandler Hubbard's new play, ANIMAL CONTROL. 
The Barter Players to Host Sensory Friendly THE LITTLE MERMAID
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2019
The Barter Players have been training with TDF National Autism Friendly Training Program to learn ways to create a Sensory Friendly Performance. You can see a sensory friendly performance of The Little Mermaid on July 7 and of Tarzan on August 5.
Award-Winning Trio The Gatlin Brothers to Perform at the Hylton Center this September
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2019
The Hylton Performing Arts Center is pleased to welcome the addition of country and gospel music legends Larry, Steve, and Rudy—The Gatlin Brothers to the Merchant Hall stage in a special Hylton Center EXTRA! performance, Sunday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. (10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA). HyltonCenter.org
Photo Flash: BLACKBEARD Sails Into Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Blackbeard, a world premiere musical commissioned by Signature Theatre with book & lyrics by John Dempsey (Signature's The Witches of Eastwick, The Fix), music by Dana P. Rowe (Signature's The Witches of Eastwick, The Fix), and directed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer(Broadway's Gigi, Follies, and Signature's Titanic). Blackbeard will run from June 18 through July 14 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre.
VIDEO: First Look At BLACKBEARD at Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Blackbeard, a world premiere musical commissioned by Signature Theatre with book & lyrics by John Dempsey (Signature's The Witches of Eastwick, The Fix), music by Dana P. Rowe (Signature's The Witches of Eastwick, The Fix), and directed by Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer(Broadway's Gigi, Follies, and Signature's Titanic). Blackbeard will run from June 18 through July 14 in Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre.
GREY GARDENS Extends Run at RTP
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019
Richmond Triangle Players announces a two-week extension to the run of the musical Grey Gardens, which opened Friday June 14, 2019. The production will now run through Saturday, July 27, instead of the original closing date of July 13.
Priyanka Shetty Is THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM at Firehouse
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019
Unapologetically Indian, Priyanka Shetty examines otherness, time, death, and the forces that build and break us in her solo performance THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM for two performances at Firehouse on Saturday, August 10 @ 7:30pm and Sunday, August 11 at 4pm.
Kane Brown Show At Innsbrook After Hours In Richmond, Virginia Rescheduled To Sunday, September 8th
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2019
Innsbrook After Hours announced that Kane Brown's performance at the SERVPRO of Richmond Pavilion has been rescheduled to September 8th. Brown's performance in May was postponed due to weather. All previously purchased tickets will be honored (unless already refunded) and tickets are now available for purchase at www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
38 Special To Perform at After Hours Concerts Series in Fredericksburg
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2019
After Hours Concerts Series announced that 38 Special will play at the Marks & Harrison Amphitheater in Fredericksburg, VA on Saturday, August 17th . Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21st 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.
HOLDING To Get World Premiere At Firehouse
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2019
Girlhood is scary, exciting, and messy in all the best ways. HOLDING is a coming of age story about two young women having to grapple with truths, competition, and discovery in both their relationships and the world around them.
Public Works Virginia Seeks Talent For THE TEMPEST
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2019
This September, more than 100 Hampton Roads artists from all walks of life will assemble on the Wells stage via Public Works Virginia's initiative to present Shakespeare's The Tempest adapted by Patrick Mullins with music by Jake Hull.
City of Fairfax Theatre Company Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2019
Whether it is the 1991 Disney animated film, the 1994 Broadway production, or the 2017 live-action movie, almost everyone is familiar with the story of Beauty and the Beast. Reaching almost twenty years since the original animated movie was released, countless iterations of this classic tale have entertained people all over the world.
Heritage Theatre Festival To Present STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
Heritage Theatre Festival is celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of America's most beloved movies by producing the play that started it all - Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias.
Colonial Williamsburg Celebrates the Birth of America with Full Day of Patriotic Festivities July 4
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2019
Colonial Williamsburg celebrates Independence Day with a full day of patriotic programs and activities culminating in a grand show on the Palace Green and iconic fireworks display.

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