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River City Community Players Presents MAMA WON'T FLY
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
River City Community Players presents 'Mama Won't Fly' by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten (the playwrights of 'Dixie Swim Club' and 'Doublewide, Texas'). Performances will be June 14 - 23 (Friday and Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm) at the Lynn Theatre at John Tyler Community College (Midlothian Campus), 800 Charter Colony Pkwy in Midlothian. Tickets at 804-554-0595 or www.rivercitycommunityplayers.com.
Barter Theatre Celebrates Tradition with BARTER DAYS
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
Each year, Barter Theatre celebrates tradition with Barter Days. These special performances are an opportunity for patrons to barter for a ticket by donating non-perishable food items or making a monetary contribution to Feeding America Southwest Virginia. 
World Premiere Of AMERICAN SPIES Comes to The Hub Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
The Hub Theatre, specializing in new plays that highlight our common humanity, is thrilled to present the world premiere of American Spies and Other Homegrown Fables by playwright Sam Hamashima, directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer.American Spies will run from July 12 - August 4, 2019 on the stage of NextStop Theatre in Herndon.
CAT Theatre Presents OFFICE HOURS
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2019
CAT Theatre presents OFFICE HOURS by Norm Foster, opening Friday, June 7 and running through Saturday, June 22, 2019.
Virginia Rep At Hanover Tavern Presents FOREVER PLAID
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the company of the final production of the 2018/2019 Hanover Season, Forever Plaid, opening Friday, July 19, 2019, at the Hanover Tavern. For anyone looking for a nostalgic trip back to the days of close-harmony quartets, look no further than Stuart Ross's nifty musical revue, Forever Plaid.
Photo Flash: First Look at Avant Bard's A MISANTHROPE
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2019
Avant Bard presents A Misanthrope, a world premiere adaptation of Moliere's The Misanthrope by Manhattan-based playwright Matt Minnicino, directed by Megan Behm in her Avant Bard debut.
City Of Fairfax Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2019
City of Fairfax Theatre Company's tenth season continues in July 2019 with the production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, co-produced by Truro Anglican Church. The production will open July 19 and run through July 27 at Lanier Middle School.
Photo Flash: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY Comes To Swift Creek Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
Yet another terrific script from the authors of "The Dixie Swim Club," "The Hallelujah Girls," and "Always a Bridesmaid," this delightful laugh-a-minute comedy tells the story of four unique women who are drawn together by fate - and an impromptu happy hour - and decide it's high time to reclaim their enthusiasm for life. A joyful and touching romp!
Photo Flash: The Richmond Shakespeare Festival Brings The Bard To America's Heartland
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2019
The Richmond Shakespeare Festival is a professional Actor's Equity theatre performing in the birthplace of recorded jazz, near downtown Richmond, Indiana. For this summer's season, the Richmond Shakespeare Festival presents The Tempest and Hamlet in rotating repertory, June 21 to July 6 in the Whitewater Gorge State Park in Richmond, Indiana.  Performing in a covered outdoor venue in the Whitewater Gorge Park, this year's Festival is part of a growing trend of new Shakespeare Festivals popping up all over the country.
2019 Marcia Quick Gard Theatre Arts Scholarship Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
The annual Marcia Quick Gard Theatre Arts Scholarship was founded and funded in 2018 by Larry Gard in memory of his wife and her life-long commitment to excellence as an actor.  The scholarship offers awards of both $1,000 and $500 to university level theatre students who intend to become professional actors.  The funds are intended to provide financial support for the recipients' education expenses.
Creative Cauldron Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
Creative Cauldron closes out its 10th season of award-winning theater with Disney's Beauty and the Beast. In the same spirit of its highly acclaimed Wizard of Oz, Creative Cauldron will tackle the iconic Disney musical Beauty and the Beast, with creativity and simplicity, knowing what is most essential is the story at its heart.
Barter Theatre To Rename And Dedicate Stage To Steve Smith & Family
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019
Barter Theatre's Stage II will be renamed and dedicated to Steve and Debbie Smith and the Smith family on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 8:00pm at the official opening night performance of Shrek The Musical at Gilliam Stage.
Heritage Theatre Festival Announces Cast For PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2019
You may have seen or read Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, but this summer, Heritage Theatre Festival's got news for you: You've never seen it quite like this!
VIDEO: First Look At Virginia Stage Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Onstage now is Virginia Stage Company's Matilda The Musical through June 2. In collaboration with The Governor's School for the Arts, the multi-Tony award-winning musical features our local students alongside some of the top professional actors from around the country. 
Photo Flash: Virginia Stage Company Presents MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
Onstage now is Virginia Stage Company's Matilda The Musical through June 2. In collaboration with The Governor's School for the Arts, the multi-Tony award-winning musical features our local students alongside some of the top professional actors from around the country. 
Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre Presents POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2019
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the company of the final production of the 2018/2019 Children's Season, Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, opening Friday, July 12, 2019, at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn. Inspired by the events of The Little Rock Nine, Polkadots is a fun, colorful, and meaningful history lesson for children.
Richmond Triangle Players Announces 2019-20 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Six plays, covering the depth and breadth of LGTBQ theater -- as well as a Halloween special event, and a robust season of cabaret events -- comprise Richmond Triangle Players' 2019-20 Season, as the company continues its second quarter-century as one of the area's most acclaimed cultural arts institutions.
Firehouse Will Remount Chandler Hubbard's ANIMAL CONTROL
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2019
Chandler Hubbard's ANIMAL CONTROL Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce that it will remount Chandler Hubbard's new play ANIMAL CONTROL for nine performances from July 3 thru July 27, 2019.
Brothers Osborne To Perform July 18th At After Hours Concert Series In Fredericksburg
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
After Hours Concerts Series announced that Brothers Osborne  will play at the Marks & Harrison Amphitheater in Fredericksburg, VA on Thursday, July 18th. Tucker Beathard opens the show.
Photo Flash: First Look at WRONG CHOPPED at Firehouse
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2019
WRONG CHOPPED is a world premiere of Dog Stuff's dada deconstruction of reality television cooking competitions, the theatrical form, and time and space itself.
Wolfbane Productions Presents: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by Sarah Hookey - May 16, 2019
Wolfbane Productions will be presenting the highly anticipated musical favorite "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" from June 6-June 29, 2019. This limited engagement will be presented at Wolfbane's new indoor venue, The Wolf Den, located at 197 Old Courthouse Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522.
Richmond Triangle Players Closes 2019-20 Season with Central Virginia Premiere of GREY GARDENS
by Sarah Hookey - May 16, 2019
Richmond Triangle Players brings its 2019-20 season to a close with the Central Virginia premiere of the musical Grey Gardens, opening Friday June 14, 2019, at 8 pm, following two low-priced previews on Wednesday and Thursday, June 12 and 13 at 8 pm. The production will run through Saturday, July 13.
Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020 Announces Full Schedule Of Events
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2019
The Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020 has announced the full schedule of competition rounds, concerts, masterclasses, and galas, via livestream from Richmond's WCVE Community Idea Stations. Together with the winner of the Junior 1st Prize at the Menuhin Competition Oslo 2010, Kerson Leong, who is in Richmond as a guest artist with the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Menuhin Competition's Artistic Director Gordon Back has traveled to Richmond to make this live announcement from Community Idea Stations headquarters, which can be viewed here: https://ideastations.org/radio/stream/hd2
Virginia Stage Company and Governor's School for the Arts Collaborate on MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
This musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book tells ­­the story of Matilda Wormwood, a young girl with a sharp wit and love for books. With her special brand of ingenuity, she dares to stand against the tyranny of adults who seek to crush her imagination. This multi-Tony award-winning musical provides the perfect opportunity for collaboration between Virginia Stage Company and The Governor's School for the Arts to highlight our local students alongside some of the top professional actors from around the country.
Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents THE WIZ
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2019
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of The Wiz on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the November Theatre/Arenstein Stage, 114 West Broad Street. The show will run through Sunday, August 4, 2019.

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Sandler Center for the Performing Arts (3/8 - 3/8)
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Vaughn Wiester: The Music of Stan Kenton in Central Virginia Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Vaughn Wiester: The Music of Stan Kenton
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (2/28 - 2/28)
Joyride 80's Mixtape Live in Central Virginia Joyride 80's Mixtape Live
Capital One Hall (3/7 - 3/7)
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Central Virginia The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Virginia Beach (2/21 - 2/21)
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Music of Joy and Peace in Central Virginia Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Music of Joy and Peace
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (3/29 - 3/29)
Little River Band in Central Virginia Little River Band
Capital One Hall (2/6 - 2/6)
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Poetic Tone Pictures in Central Virginia Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Poetic Tone Pictures
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (1/25 - 1/25)
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