New ICA At VCU Will Present New Works By Rashid Johnson, Jonathas De Andrade And More This Fall
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018
The new Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond's first institution devoted to contemporary art, today announced it will present two exhibitions this fall featuring site-specific commissions and installations by artists Rashid Johnson, Abbas Akhavan, Jonathas de Andrade, David Hartt, Julianne Swartz, and Pascale Marthine Tayou. Opening on October 17, 2018, Provocations: Rashid Johnson, the first of an ongoing annual exhibition series responding to the ICA's building designed by Steven Holl, and Hedges, Edges, Dirt, a survey of international contemporary multimedia artists, will continue to explore issues of imminent political and social relevance. Related programming will engage local and international audiences with artist-led performances, film screenings and conversations.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018
The new Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond's first institution devoted to contemporary art, today announced it will present two exhibitions this fall featuring site-specific commissions and installations by artists Rashid Johnson, Abbas Akhavan, Jonathas de Andrade, David Hartt, Julianne Swartz, and Pascale Marthine Tayou. Opening on October 17, 2018, Provocations: Rashid Johnson, the first of an ongoing annual exhibition series responding to the ICA's building designed by Steven Holl, and Hedges, Edges, Dirt, a survey of international contemporary multimedia artists, will continue to explore issues of imminent political and social relevance. Related programming will engage local and international audiences with artist-led performances, film screenings and conversations.
The Historic North Theatre Performing Arts Center Presents a New Celebrity Series With TV Stars Orson Bean And Alley Mills
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA announces its new Celebrity Series starring Nationally Known Talent. The first show in the new series is ALRIGHT THEN starring veteran TV stars Orson Bean and Alley Mills on July 14-7:30 PM-One Show Only. Tickets are $25.00, 20.00 &15.00. A Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM-$35.00 includes one drink & light appetizers plus a front orchestra ticket to the show. Reservations may be made by calling 434-793-SHOW (7469). This show is presently (and has been for over 6 months) playing sold-out in Hollywood. Ms. Mills has a week off of TV's The Bold and Beautiful and she and Orson are kindly flying to Danville to present the show.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2018
The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA announces its new Celebrity Series starring Nationally Known Talent. The first show in the new series is ALRIGHT THEN starring veteran TV stars Orson Bean and Alley Mills on July 14-7:30 PM-One Show Only. Tickets are $25.00, 20.00 &15.00. A Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM-$35.00 includes one drink & light appetizers plus a front orchestra ticket to the show. Reservations may be made by calling 434-793-SHOW (7469). This show is presently (and has been for over 6 months) playing sold-out in Hollywood. Ms. Mills has a week off of TV's The Bold and Beautiful and she and Orson are kindly flying to Danville to present the show.
30th Anniversary Artistic Year Begins At Blackfriars Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2018
The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) began its 30th Anniversary Artistic Year with the launch of the 2018 Summer/Fall Season and a performance of As You Like It on June 13. The 2018 Summer/Fall Season will also feature a world-premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma by Emma Whipday, Richard III, and George Etherege's The Man of Mode.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2018
The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) began its 30th Anniversary Artistic Year with the launch of the 2018 Summer/Fall Season and a performance of As You Like It on June 13. The 2018 Summer/Fall Season will also feature a world-premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma by Emma Whipday, Richard III, and George Etherege's The Man of Mode.
BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE at Richmond Triangle Players
by Jeremy Bustin - June 18, 2018
Richmond Triangle Players closes its 25th anniversary season with an already-extended, completely-sold-out production of the very ambitious A CHORUS LINE.
by Jeremy Bustin - June 18, 2018
Richmond Triangle Players closes its 25th anniversary season with an already-extended, completely-sold-out production of the very ambitious A CHORUS LINE.
Discount Tuna Comes to Firehouse
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
This Summer TheatreVCU-born sketch comedy group Discount Tuna is partnering with Firehouse Theatre to perform a weekend of obscene and absurd original material. Discount Tuna was founded by Rachel Lamb, Dante Piro, and Chandler Matkins while they were performing at the bi-weekly No Shame Variety Show held at Shafer Street Playhouse in Richmond, Virginia. The idea behind Discount Tuna is to bring together three people who work in completely different ways. This was the perfect formula for a new kind of comedy show. After a sold out run at Coalition Theatre in 2017 Discount Tuna is excited to unveil their bigger, better show. This is sketch comedy at its most unexpected.
by BWW News Desk - June 13, 2018
This Summer TheatreVCU-born sketch comedy group Discount Tuna is partnering with Firehouse Theatre to perform a weekend of obscene and absurd original material. Discount Tuna was founded by Rachel Lamb, Dante Piro, and Chandler Matkins while they were performing at the bi-weekly No Shame Variety Show held at Shafer Street Playhouse in Richmond, Virginia. The idea behind Discount Tuna is to bring together three people who work in completely different ways. This was the perfect formula for a new kind of comedy show. After a sold out run at Coalition Theatre in 2017 Discount Tuna is excited to unveil their bigger, better show. This is sketch comedy at its most unexpected.
BWW Review: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES at TheatreLAB: A Therapy Session Onstage... Of Sorts...
by Brent Deekens - June 12, 2018
Plays at TheatreLAB through June the 23rd, 2018
by Brent Deekens - June 12, 2018
Plays at TheatreLAB through June the 23rd, 2018
Country Music Meets Opera In MADAME BUTTERMILK At Barter Theatre Stage II
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2018
Barter Theatre presents "Madame Buttermilk" beginning June 7 running through August 11. With the original playwright out of Lexington, Kentucky, this thrilling mix of country music and opera graces the stage for the first time ever at Barter Theatre Stage II. See agents clash, people panic, and singers erupt at the worst possible moments in one of the funniest musicals you will ever experience.
by BWW News Desk - June 12, 2018
Barter Theatre presents "Madame Buttermilk" beginning June 7 running through August 11. With the original playwright out of Lexington, Kentucky, this thrilling mix of country music and opera graces the stage for the first time ever at Barter Theatre Stage II. See agents clash, people panic, and singers erupt at the worst possible moments in one of the funniest musicals you will ever experience.
Virginia Rep Presents CRIMES OF THE HEART At The Hanover Tavern
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
Virginia Rep opens the Southern Gothic comedy Crimes of the Heart on Friday, July 20 at the Hanover Tavern, the final show of the 2017-18 Hanover Season. Written by Beth Henley, this American theatre classic follows the Magrath sisters as they reunite to escape their past in the hopes of a better tomorrow, however, their present reality offers hilarious and troublesome obstacles.This Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes a touching and irreverent look at sisterhood and what it means to find yourself amidst despair. The show runs through August 26, 2018 at the Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
Virginia Rep opens the Southern Gothic comedy Crimes of the Heart on Friday, July 20 at the Hanover Tavern, the final show of the 2017-18 Hanover Season. Written by Beth Henley, this American theatre classic follows the Magrath sisters as they reunite to escape their past in the hopes of a better tomorrow, however, their present reality offers hilarious and troublesome obstacles.This Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes a touching and irreverent look at sisterhood and what it means to find yourself amidst despair. The show runs through August 26, 2018 at the Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069.
The Hub And JCCNV Present The World Premiere Of THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE (AND OTHER SONGS)
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
The Hub Theatre, continues its foray into new plays that highlight our common humanity with the world premiere of The Secrets of the Universe (and other songs) by playwright Marc Acito. Secrets, the final production in The Hub's 10th season, will run from July 6-29, 2018 at the John Swayze Theatre in Fairfax, Virginia and is a Co-Production with the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Secrets marks The Hub's third production by Marc Acito, after audience favorite Birds of a Feather (2012 Helen Hayes Outstanding New Play winner; Outstanding Ensemble nominee), and How I Paid for College (starring Broadway's Tony Nominated Alex Brightman). The show will be directed by Hub's founding Artistic Director, Helen R. Murray, and produced by incoming Artistic Director, Matt Bassett.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
The Hub Theatre, continues its foray into new plays that highlight our common humanity with the world premiere of The Secrets of the Universe (and other songs) by playwright Marc Acito. Secrets, the final production in The Hub's 10th season, will run from July 6-29, 2018 at the John Swayze Theatre in Fairfax, Virginia and is a Co-Production with the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Secrets marks The Hub's third production by Marc Acito, after audience favorite Birds of a Feather (2012 Helen Hayes Outstanding New Play winner; Outstanding Ensemble nominee), and How I Paid for College (starring Broadway's Tony Nominated Alex Brightman). The show will be directed by Hub's founding Artistic Director, Helen R. Murray, and produced by incoming Artistic Director, Matt Bassett.
5th Wall and TheatreLAB Present Quick-Witted Dark Comedy HAND TO GOD
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
5th Wall Theatre's artistic director Carol Piersol and TheatreLAB's artistic director Deejay Gray announce their upcoming co-production HAND TO GOD, an ingenious contemporary comedy that shocked and delighted audiences for years on the Off-Broadway and Broadway circuits before nabbing five Tony nominations including one for Best New Play. The local production of this play that opens July 13th at The Basement in downtown Richmond features a talented local cast led by Adam Turck playing both Jason and his demonically possessed hand puppet, Tyrone. A host of other talented actors fill out the ranks including Kimberly Jones Clark, Anne Michelle Forbes, Adam Valentine, and Fred Iacovo.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
5th Wall Theatre's artistic director Carol Piersol and TheatreLAB's artistic director Deejay Gray announce their upcoming co-production HAND TO GOD, an ingenious contemporary comedy that shocked and delighted audiences for years on the Off-Broadway and Broadway circuits before nabbing five Tony nominations including one for Best New Play. The local production of this play that opens July 13th at The Basement in downtown Richmond features a talented local cast led by Adam Turck playing both Jason and his demonically possessed hand puppet, Tyrone. A host of other talented actors fill out the ranks including Kimberly Jones Clark, Anne Michelle Forbes, Adam Valentine, and Fred Iacovo.
A CHORUS LINE Caps Richmond Triangle Players' 25th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
Richmond Triangle Players concludes its 25th Anniversary Season with one of the most acclaimed musicals of the 20th century, A Chorus Line. This landmark work, with a cast comprised of performers from up and down the East Coast, opens Today, June 8, 2018 at 8 pm, following a two low-priced previews on Wednesday and Thursday June 6 and 7 at 8 pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2018
Richmond Triangle Players concludes its 25th Anniversary Season with one of the most acclaimed musicals of the 20th century, A Chorus Line. This landmark work, with a cast comprised of performers from up and down the East Coast, opens Today, June 8, 2018 at 8 pm, following a two low-priced previews on Wednesday and Thursday June 6 and 7 at 8 pm.
Madison New Works Laboratory Opens Tonight To Develop New Works, Build New Stars
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2018
The Madison New Works Laboratory, conceived by Broadway veteran James Moye, will launch its inaugural performance tonight at 6:30pm, featuring the new musical Divided, at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2018
The Madison New Works Laboratory, conceived by Broadway veteran James Moye, will launch its inaugural performance tonight at 6:30pm, featuring the new musical Divided, at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University.
Barter Theatre Shows Its Roots with BARTER DAYS²
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2018
Barter Theatre, which was founded on the principle of bartering crops and other goods for tickets to a show, continues tradition this summer with the return of "Barter Days" by once again, allowing patrons to trade canned and dried goods for admission to the theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2018
Barter Theatre, which was founded on the principle of bartering crops and other goods for tickets to a show, continues tradition this summer with the return of "Barter Days" by once again, allowing patrons to trade canned and dried goods for admission to the theatre.
Firehouse Extends Dave Malloy's PRELUDES
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2018
Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce added performances of our regional premiere of Dave Malloy's new musical PRELUDES.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2018
Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce added performances of our regional premiere of Dave Malloy's new musical PRELUDES.
BWW Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at TheatreLAB: A Powerful Portrayal of the Human Dynamic
by Brent Deekens - June 06, 2018
Plays Through June the 9th, 2018
by Brent Deekens - June 06, 2018
Plays Through June the 9th, 2018
Mill Mountain Theatre's FREE Touring Production of A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD TYA
by Christopher Castanho - June 04, 2018
Mill Mountain Theatre 2018 Apprentice Company Tours the Roanoke Valley Promoting Literacy And Theatre With A Free Production For Young Audiences. Mill Mountain Theatre will continue its 2018 Young Audiences season with Robert & Willie Reale's musical A Year With Frog And Toad - TYA Version, which will open on June 2 at 10am at Heights Community Church and tour around the region offering free performances.
by Christopher Castanho - June 04, 2018
Mill Mountain Theatre 2018 Apprentice Company Tours the Roanoke Valley Promoting Literacy And Theatre With A Free Production For Young Audiences. Mill Mountain Theatre will continue its 2018 Young Audiences season with Robert & Willie Reale's musical A Year With Frog And Toad - TYA Version, which will open on June 2 at 10am at Heights Community Church and tour around the region offering free performances.
BWW Review: ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID at the SWIFT CREEK MILL THEATRE: Situational Fun with Laughs and Heart
by Brent Deekens - June 03, 2018
Plays Through June the 30th, 2018
by Brent Deekens - June 03, 2018
Plays Through June the 30th, 2018
SPRING AWAKENING to Be Presented at West Potomac High School
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2018
Following an exciting run of the hit musicals Dogfight and Jesus Christ Superstar and the powerful plays A Few Good Men and DNA, Art that Matters 2: Human Struggle will continue to bring important issues and powerful stories to the forefront of the community. Spring Awakening, a powerful rock musical based on the play by Frank Wedekind, opens in the Kogelman Theatre on May 25th. Beyond The Page Theatre Company is excited to continue the legacy of American Idiot and bring the community meaningful and impactful theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2018
Following an exciting run of the hit musicals Dogfight and Jesus Christ Superstar and the powerful plays A Few Good Men and DNA, Art that Matters 2: Human Struggle will continue to bring important issues and powerful stories to the forefront of the community. Spring Awakening, a powerful rock musical based on the play by Frank Wedekind, opens in the Kogelman Theatre on May 25th. Beyond The Page Theatre Company is excited to continue the legacy of American Idiot and bring the community meaningful and impactful theatre.
American Shakespeare Center's Wicked Folly Troupe Celebrates Its 150th Performance
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2018
The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) celebrated 150 performances of the Wicked Folly Tour and Spring Season productions on May 30 with a performance of The Taming of the Shrew.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2018
The American Shakespeare Center (ASC) celebrated 150 performances of the Wicked Folly Tour and Spring Season productions on May 30 with a performance of The Taming of the Shrew.
BWW Review: PRELUDES at Firehouse Theatre: The Artist's Journey...
by Brent Deekens - May 27, 2018
Plays Through June the 10th, 2018 at the Firehouse Theatre
by Brent Deekens - May 27, 2018
Plays Through June the 10th, 2018 at the Firehouse Theatre
American Chamber Players Perform Classical Selections by Gaubert, Beethoven, and Dvorak
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Acclaimed classical chamber group the American Chamber Players will perform Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m., at Castleton. Featuring internationally renowned cellist Inbal Segev, the Castleton in Performance (CiP) concert will offer classical works by Philippe Gaubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Antonin Dvorak.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Acclaimed classical chamber group the American Chamber Players will perform Sunday, June 3, at 4 p.m., at Castleton. Featuring internationally renowned cellist Inbal Segev, the Castleton in Performance (CiP) concert will offer classical works by Philippe Gaubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Antonin Dvorak.
SPRING AWAKENING to Be Presented at West Potomac High School
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Following an exciting run of the hit musicals Dogfight and Jesus Christ Superstar and the powerful plays A Few Good Men and DNA, Art that Matters 2: Human Struggle will continue to bring important issues and powerful stories to the forefront of the community. Spring Awakening, a powerful rock musical based on the play by Frank Wedekind, opens in the Kogelman Theatre on May 25th. Beyond The Page Theatre Company is excited to continue the legacy of American Idiot and bring the community meaningful and impactful theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2018
Following an exciting run of the hit musicals Dogfight and Jesus Christ Superstar and the powerful plays A Few Good Men and DNA, Art that Matters 2: Human Struggle will continue to bring important issues and powerful stories to the forefront of the community. Spring Awakening, a powerful rock musical based on the play by Frank Wedekind, opens in the Kogelman Theatre on May 25th. Beyond The Page Theatre Company is excited to continue the legacy of American Idiot and bring the community meaningful and impactful theatre.
Virginia Rep's Children's Theatre Presents KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn. Based on the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, author Mo Willems has adapted his cautionary tale for the stage. With Willems as book writer and lyricist and Michael Silversher as composer, this wacky, heartwarming tale of kerfuffle is bubbly, colorful, and perfect for kids and adults alike.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn. Based on the Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, author Mo Willems has adapted his cautionary tale for the stage. With Willems as book writer and lyricist and Michael Silversher as composer, this wacky, heartwarming tale of kerfuffle is bubbly, colorful, and perfect for kids and adults alike.
The Hub Theatre Names Matt Bassett New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The Hub Theatre announced today that Matt Bassett, Hub's former Associate Artistic Director, will be stepping into the role of Artistic Director as they move into their 11th season.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
The Hub Theatre announced today that Matt Bassett, Hub's former Associate Artistic Director, will be stepping into the role of Artistic Director as they move into their 11th season.
Richmond Triangle Players Announces Its 2018-19 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Six plays, covering the depth and breadth of LGTBQ theater, comprise Richmond Triangle Players' 2018-19 Mainstage Season, as the company begins its second quarter-century as one of the area's most acclaimed cultural arts institutions.
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2018
Six plays, covering the depth and breadth of LGTBQ theater, comprise Richmond Triangle Players' 2018-19 Mainstage Season, as the company begins its second quarter-century as one of the area's most acclaimed cultural arts institutions.
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