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Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents ONCE
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
 Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Once on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the November Theatre/Arenstein Stage, 114 West Broad Street. The show will run through Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Previews will be today, February 6 and Thursday, February 7, 2019. With music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, and book by Enda Walsh, this enchanting and emotionally captivating musical love story is based on the 2007 movie by John Carney.
Synetic Theater Presents CYRANO
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2019
Synetic Theater will present a new movement-based adaptation of Cyrano February 6 through March 10, 2018, directed by Vato Tsikurishvili and based on the play by Edmond Rostand.
New Cabaret Series Announced At Swift Creek Mill
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2019
For years Richmond has been host to a number of celebrated singers and their successful cabaret acts. Now Swift Creek Mill is inviting these entertainers to grace its Historic Mill Room for "Cabaret Nights" of song, laughter, and good eats.
Dwight Yoakam Returns To Indian Ranch
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2019
Indian Ranch announced Dwight Yoakam will return to Webster, MA on Sunday, August 18th for the 2019 Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 8th at 10:00 AM; an Insiders Club Presale will take place Thursday, February 7th at 10:00 AM at www.indianranch.com.
CAT Theatre Presents BECKY'S NEW CAR
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
CAT Theatre presents BECKY'S NEW CAR by Steven Dietz, directed by Ann Davis, opening Friday, February 8 and running through February 23, 2019. As part of the Acts of Faith Theatre Festival, there will be talk-backs after both Sunday performances.
RTP Presents Mid-Atlantic Premiere Of TRANS SCRIPTS
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2019
Richmond Triangle Players presents the mid-Atlantic premiere of Paul Lucas's Trans Scripts for four performances only, January 31 - February 2 at 8 pm, with a matinee also on February 2 at 4 pm.
Photo Flash: First Look At AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' At Signature Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show directed by Signature Theatre's Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Signature's The Scottsboro Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar) and choreographed by Jared Grimes (Signature's The Scottsboro Boys, Jelly's Last Jam). Signature's MAX Theatre will be converted into a 1930s Harlem night club for this tribute to the music of Thomas 'Fats' Waller. This Tony Award®-winning musical includes the beloved tunes 'The Joint is Jumpin',' 'Honeysuckle Rose,' 'Handful of Keys' and more. Ain't Misbehavin'runs from January 23 - March 10, 2019.
VIDEO: Signature Theatre Presents AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Signature Theatre presents Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show directed by Signature Theatre's Director of New Works Joe Calarco (Signature's The Scottsboro Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar) and choreographed by Jared Grimes (Signature's The Scottsboro Boys, Jelly's Last Jam).
Handel And Haydn Society To Perform Beethoven Symphony No. 5
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Taking one of music's most famous masterpieces and making it come alive with all the freshness, vigor, and vitality it had when it first premiered, the Handel and Haydn Society will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Symphony Hall Boston.
Photo Flash: First Look at Firehouse's OEDIPUS/A GOSPEL MYTH
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2019
Get a first look below at Firehouse Theatre's OEDIPUS / A GOSPEL MYTH.
The Great P.T. Barnum Returns To Virginia
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2019
Firehouse Theatre and the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design welcome magician/storyteller David London back to Richmond for a return engagement of his incredible immersive experience HUMBUG: The Great P.T. Barnum Seance for 8 performances only on Fri. 3/8 @ 7pm, Sat. 3/9 @ 5pm and 8pm, Sun. 3/10 @ 2pm and 5pm, Fri. 3/15 @ 7pm, Sat. 3/16 @ 5pm and 8pm. All performances take place at The Branch, located at 2501 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220.
Brantley Gilbert To Perform At Innsbrook After Hours
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2019
Innsbrook After Hours announced that Brantley Gilbert will perform at the SERVPRO of Richmond Pavilion on September 14th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM at www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
Roanoke Children's Theatre Presents Production That Focuses On Overscheduled And Stressed Out Youth
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
One of the most pressing concerns in Roanoke area schools is overscheduled and stressed out youth who don't know how to manage their stress in healthy ways (based on feedback from the RCT4TEENS Coalition). These over stressed teens often engage in harmful behaviors. Roanoke Children's Theatre aims to shed light on this issue and offer ways to cope and de-stress in today's fast-paced world through their upcoming production of THE BOY AT THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING. Part of RCT4TEENS, there will be public performances of THE BOY AT THE EDGE OF EVERYTHING on February 28 and March 1, 2019. Performances will be held in the Black Box Theatre at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Avenue SW).
Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre Presents HUCK AND TOM AND THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2019
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the company of the second production of the 2018/19 Children's Season, Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi, opening Today, January 25, 2019, at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn. Based on the classic adventure novels by Mark Twain, follow our young heroes, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, in a footstompin' musical adventure down the Mississippi River.
VIDEO: FUN HOME Flies Away At Virginia Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
Alison Bechdel's iconic graphic novel comes to life in this Tony Award-winning masterpiece musical. Follow her journey of self-discovery as Alison recounts the mysteries of her childhood with her father in the family funeral home. Coming to understand her past leads her on a path of self-discovery and her own journey as an LGBTQ writer, artist, and woman. Join Virginia Stage for this groundbreaking musical enjoyed by play and musical lovers alike that brings forward aspects of our society that do not often take center stage.
Photo Flash: First Look At FUN HOME At Virginia Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
Alison Bechdel's iconic graphic novel comes to life in this Tony Award-winning masterpiece musical. Follow her journey of self-discovery as Alison recounts the mysteries of her childhood with her father in the family funeral home. Coming to understand her past leads her on a path of self-discovery and her own journey as an LGBTQ writer, artist, and woman. Join Virginia Stage for this groundbreaking musical enjoyed by play and musical lovers alike that brings forward aspects of our society that do not often take center stage.
THE KING AND I Comes To Christopher Newport University 2/15 - 2/24
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2019
The classic musical OKLAHOMA is playing at Christopher Newport University's Peebles Theatre from February 15th to 24th, 2019.
Photo Flash: Swift Creek Mill Presents CYRANO DE BERGERAC
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
Rostand's masterpiece tells the true but fictionalized story of the gifted poet, musician, soldier, and duelist who is kept from expressing his love for the beautiful Roxanne by the shame he feels about his rather large nose! Alternately funny, dramatic, witty, touching, and tragic, Ms. Frankel's adaptation makes this wonderful story accessible to everyone. This play will be an excellent date night!
Swift Creek Mill Theatre Offers Free Tickets For Furloughed Workers
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
All federal employees affected by the current furlough are welcome to see any performance of "Cyrano de Bergerac" for free. Dining may be reserved as well. Each ID is good for two free ticket and $25 dining for two.
RTP Presents Mid-Atlantic Premiere Of TRANS SCRIPTS
by BWW News Desk - January 22, 2019
Richmond Triangle Players presents the mid-Atlantic premiere of Paul Lucas's Trans Scripts for four performances only, January 31 - February 2 at 8 pm, with a matinee also on February 2 at 4 pm.
Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye Brings Her Healing One-Woman Stage Play To University Of Virginia
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
The University of Virginia is bringing to its campus and surrounding Charlottesville community the awe-inspiring and healing production of Healing Through the Sound of Music's multi-award winning 60-minute One-Woman Stage Play, 'The Fannie Lou Hamer Story, 'Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired,'' by dynamic performer Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye.  Charlottesville is the first stop of Aimbaye's 2019 National Tour Commemorating Women of Civil Rights and Social Justice. The performance will be open to the public at Old Cabell Hall Auditorium, McIntire Department of Music on January 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Barter Theatre Stages MORNING AFTER GRACE
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
Startling surprises come in unpredictable packages! Barter Theatre presents "Morning After Grace" Feb. 7 through Mar. 31. You won't want to miss this hilarious and heart-warming comedy.
Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents ONCE
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
 Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Once on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the November Theatre/Arenstein Stage, 114 West Broad Street. The show will run through Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Previews will be on Wednesday, February 6 and Thursday, February 7, 2019. With music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, and book by Enda Walsh, this enchanting and emotionally captivating musical love story is based on the 2007 movie by John Carney.
Lady Antebellum To Open 2019 Season At Innsbrook After Hours
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2019
Innsbrook After Hours announced that Lady Antebellum will open its 2019 concert season at the SERVPRO of Richmond Pavilion on May 4th. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM at www.innsbrookafterhours.com. A limited number of $26 Early Bird General Admission tickets are available for one week only.
"Three Friends Painting" Are Featured Artists at Swift Creek Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2019
Swift Creek Mill Theatre is pleased to announce the Featured Artists for the run of Cyrano de Bergerac: Terry Atkinson, Jean Kleeman, and Carolyn Velletri, known collectively as 'Three Friends Painting.' There is no fee to view the artwork for theatre or dining patrons. Their fine art will hang on the walls of the Historic Mill Room through March 2, 2019.

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