Musicologist John Eaton Explores the Music of Composer Frank Loesser
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2016
"Jazz Masters with John Eaton" returns for The Alden in McLean's 2016-2017 Season at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 22 with "Frank Loesser: A Most Remarkable Fellow." Tickets are $12 for the general public, $5 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2016
"Jazz Masters with John Eaton" returns for The Alden in McLean's 2016-2017 Season at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 22 with "Frank Loesser: A Most Remarkable Fellow." Tickets are $12 for the general public, $5 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Reston Community Players Opens 50th Season with GYPSY
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
It's known as one of the most classic American musicals of all time. Broadway productions have starred legends ranging from Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters, and Patti LuPone. While, the motion picture versions were led by Merman and Bette Midler. Now, Gypsy takes the stage at Reston Community Players October 21-November 12 in an exciting opening to the company's 50th season. Loosely based on the memoirs of the famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy focuses on the story of her mother, Rose, called "the ultimate stage mother."
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2016
It's known as one of the most classic American musicals of all time. Broadway productions have starred legends ranging from Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters, and Patti LuPone. While, the motion picture versions were led by Merman and Bette Midler. Now, Gypsy takes the stage at Reston Community Players October 21-November 12 in an exciting opening to the company's 50th season. Loosely based on the memoirs of the famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy focuses on the story of her mother, Rose, called "the ultimate stage mother."
Ash Lawn Opera Launches 40th Season with An Evening with Jay Hunter Morris
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016
Ash Lawn Opera launches its 40th Season as Charlottesville, Virginia's premier opera company with a special performance of by world-renowned tenor Jay Hunter Morris on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 8 pm. Morris will perform beloved opera arias, play guitar, and tell stories in his delightful Texan drawl.
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2016
Ash Lawn Opera launches its 40th Season as Charlottesville, Virginia's premier opera company with a special performance of by world-renowned tenor Jay Hunter Morris on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 8 pm. Morris will perform beloved opera arias, play guitar, and tell stories in his delightful Texan drawl.
Barter Youth Academy Expands Operations Across Region
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Barter Youth Academy, one of Barter Theatre's four education programs, expands operations this month to include two new locations and additional classes.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2016
Barter Youth Academy, one of Barter Theatre's four education programs, expands operations this month to include two new locations and additional classes.
OLIVER TWIST! to Open Next Week at Virginia Stage Company
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016
Virginia Stage Company will introduce another original work for its second Season 38 production - a brand new, music-driven adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist that takes audiences on a gritty journey of hope and the search for identity, all while exploring what it means to be born into a certain class.
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2016
Virginia Stage Company will introduce another original work for its second Season 38 production - a brand new, music-driven adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist that takes audiences on a gritty journey of hope and the search for identity, all while exploring what it means to be born into a certain class.
Puppet State Theatre of Scotland's THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES Returns to The Alden in McLean
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
Puppet State Theatre of Scotland returns to The Alden in McLean for the first time since 2011 for a single performance of its award-winning show, "The Man Who Planted Trees." The show will be presented at 2 p.m. on Today, Oct. 15. Tickets are $15, $10 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside the McLean Community Center.
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2016
Puppet State Theatre of Scotland returns to The Alden in McLean for the first time since 2011 for a single performance of its award-winning show, "The Man Who Planted Trees." The show will be presented at 2 p.m. on Today, Oct. 15. Tickets are $15, $10 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue, inside the McLean Community Center.
Richmond Symphony Announces Free Ticket Initiative For Children Under 18
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Join the Richmond Symphony and Music Director Steven Smith for the second Altria Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8pm and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3pm at the Dominion Arts Center's Carpenter Theatre. The performance includes pieces by Dvo?ak and Libby Larsen and features award-winning pianist Anton Nel performing Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Join the Richmond Symphony and Music Director Steven Smith for the second Altria Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8pm and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3pm at the Dominion Arts Center's Carpenter Theatre. The performance includes pieces by Dvo?ak and Libby Larsen and features award-winning pianist Anton Nel performing Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor.
Richmond Symphony Presents Tribute To Whitney Houston In Windbourne's MUSIC OF WHITNEY HOUSTON, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Whitney Houston was the most-awarded female musical performer of all time with a powerful voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Richmond Symphony on Saturday, October 29 at 8pm at the Altria Theater for Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston. Conductor Brent Havens will lead the orchestra as special guest vocalist Rashidra Scott performs Whitney's greatest hits such as "How Will I Know," "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?," and "'I Wanna Dance With Somebody.'
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
Whitney Houston was the most-awarded female musical performer of all time with a powerful voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Richmond Symphony on Saturday, October 29 at 8pm at the Altria Theater for Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston. Conductor Brent Havens will lead the orchestra as special guest vocalist Rashidra Scott performs Whitney's greatest hits such as "How Will I Know," "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?," and "'I Wanna Dance With Somebody.'
CAT Theater Announces Cast for I'LL BE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
CAT Theatre will present I'll Be Back Before Midnight October 14 through October 29, 2016. CAT Theatre and I'll Be Back Before Midnight director Stephen Ryan are pleased to announce the cast for this upcoming suspense thriller.
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2016
CAT Theatre will present I'll Be Back Before Midnight October 14 through October 29, 2016. CAT Theatre and I'll Be Back Before Midnight director Stephen Ryan are pleased to announce the cast for this upcoming suspense thriller.
Wolfbane Productions Presents 7th Annual Crawford Farm Ghost Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Take your chances exploring the most famous haunted location in Virginia October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 from 7:30pm-11:30pm. Tours are first come first serve; sign-up begins at 6:30PM. Based on true ghost stories and legends, The Crawford Farm Ghost Tour will take you on an intimate journey onto the actual property of one of the most feared and twisted families to come out of the late 19th century.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Take your chances exploring the most famous haunted location in Virginia October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 from 7:30pm-11:30pm. Tours are first come first serve; sign-up begins at 6:30PM. Based on true ghost stories and legends, The Crawford Farm Ghost Tour will take you on an intimate journey onto the actual property of one of the most feared and twisted families to come out of the late 19th century.
Wolfbane Productions Hosts Screening of Disney's HOCUS POCUS
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Mark your calendars! Wolfbane Productions, with the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Jamerson, the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust, the Virginia Commission of the Arts, and the National Endowment of the arts, is proud to host its final Family Movie Night of the season on Sunday, October 16th with Disney's Hocus Pocus. Doors will open at 7PM and the movie will begin at sun down. It's perfect for the whole family-and best of all-admission is free! Grab a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and enjoy.
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2016
Mark your calendars! Wolfbane Productions, with the generous support of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Jamerson, the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust, the Virginia Commission of the Arts, and the National Endowment of the arts, is proud to host its final Family Movie Night of the season on Sunday, October 16th with Disney's Hocus Pocus. Doors will open at 7PM and the movie will begin at sun down. It's perfect for the whole family-and best of all-admission is free! Grab a blanket or your favorite lawn chair and enjoy.
ShenanArts Announces Auditions for MEMPHIS: THE MUSICAL 10/22
by Ashlee Latimer - October 08, 2016
Help us put this amazing musical on stage, invite all of your friends that can sing and dance and want to be a part of something amazing in the theatre history of Staunton, Va. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony Award winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love.
by Ashlee Latimer - October 08, 2016
Help us put this amazing musical on stage, invite all of your friends that can sing and dance and want to be a part of something amazing in the theatre history of Staunton, Va. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes the Tony Award winning musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love.
Virginia Rep to Open JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL at the Children's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre opens Junie B. Jones, The Musical, Today, October 7 at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre opens Junie B. Jones, The Musical, Today, October 7 at the Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn.
TheatreLAB to Launch 4th Season with MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected and evocative performance, will launch their 2016/2017 Season, "WOMEN AT WAR," with Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016
TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected and evocative performance, will launch their 2016/2017 Season, "WOMEN AT WAR," with Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children.
New York Stage Original's TAP KIDS Comes to The Alden in McLean
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016
?The McLean Kids Performance Series at The Alden continues today, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. with New York Stage Original's production of "Tap Kids," which tells the story of high school students coming of age.
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2016
?The McLean Kids Performance Series at The Alden continues today, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. with New York Stage Original's production of "Tap Kids," which tells the story of high school students coming of age.
Virginia Rep to Open 1776, THE MUSICAL This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of 1776, The Musical, at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street today, September 30, 2016 with two previews on September 28 and 29.
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of 1776, The Musical, at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street today, September 30, 2016 with two previews on September 28 and 29.
Institute For Contemporary Art At Virginia Commonwealth University To Appoint Stephanie Smith As Chief Curator
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) today announced the appointment of Stephanie Smith as its Chief Curator. The new, non-collecting contemporary art institution will open in Richmond in fall 2017. The Chief Curator is a new position in which Smith will manage the expanding curatorial team and work closely with ICA Director Lisa Freiman and the Curator of Education, Johanna Plummer, to realize and demonstrate the ICA's artistic vision. Smith is currently the Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, and will assume her position at the ICA this November.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) today announced the appointment of Stephanie Smith as its Chief Curator. The new, non-collecting contemporary art institution will open in Richmond in fall 2017. The Chief Curator is a new position in which Smith will manage the expanding curatorial team and work closely with ICA Director Lisa Freiman and the Curator of Education, Johanna Plummer, to realize and demonstrate the ICA's artistic vision. Smith is currently the Chief Curator of the Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, and will assume her position at the ICA this November.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY, Starring Karen Grassle and Bill Grimmette
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin today September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin today September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents Driving Miss Daisy starring Karen Grassle and Bill Grimmette
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin today September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin today September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.
PERFECT ARRANGEMENT Launches RTP'S 24th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Richmond Triangle Players' launches its 24th Season of mainstage works with Atlanta playwright Topher Payne's new comedy PERFECT ARRANGEMENT. The play opens Thursday, September 29th at 8:00 pm at RTP's theater at 1300 Altamont Avenue in Richmond, after a low-priced preview today, September 28th. The production runs through October 22, and is sponsored by Barcode.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2016
Richmond Triangle Players' launches its 24th Season of mainstage works with Atlanta playwright Topher Payne's new comedy PERFECT ARRANGEMENT. The play opens Thursday, September 29th at 8:00 pm at RTP's theater at 1300 Altamont Avenue in Richmond, after a low-priced preview today, September 28th. The production runs through October 22, and is sponsored by Barcode.
Reston Community Players Opens 50th Season with GYPSY
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
It's known as one of the most classic American musicals of all time. Broadway productions have starred legends ranging from Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters, and Patti LuPone. While, the motion picture versions were led by Merman and Bette Midler. Now, Gypsy takes the stage at Reston Community Players October 21-November 12 in an exciting opening to the company's 50th season. Loosely based on the memoirs of the famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy focuses on the story of her mother, Rose, called "the ultimate stage mother."
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
It's known as one of the most classic American musicals of all time. Broadway productions have starred legends ranging from Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters, and Patti LuPone. While, the motion picture versions were led by Merman and Bette Midler. Now, Gypsy takes the stage at Reston Community Players October 21-November 12 in an exciting opening to the company's 50th season. Loosely based on the memoirs of the famous striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy focuses on the story of her mother, Rose, called "the ultimate stage mother."
Broadway's Mercedes Herrero and Charlotte d'Amboise Set for #VTA2016 Conference
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Virginia Theatre Association will again host a Who's Who of Virginia's theatre community, including Broadway's Mercedes Herrero (University of Virginia and Yale Drama, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Laramie Project); Charlotte d'Amboise (Pippin, Chicago, A Chorus LIne) Theatre/Tech Visionary Natasha Tsakos, Google Live Event Strategist Jason Fahlstrom, and many others, when Virginia Theatre Association (VTA) returns to Norfolk for its #VTA2016: Creative Acts Annual Conference, October 26-30, 2016, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Virginia Theatre Association will again host a Who's Who of Virginia's theatre community, including Broadway's Mercedes Herrero (University of Virginia and Yale Drama, Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Laramie Project); Charlotte d'Amboise (Pippin, Chicago, A Chorus LIne) Theatre/Tech Visionary Natasha Tsakos, Google Live Event Strategist Jason Fahlstrom, and many others, when Virginia Theatre Association (VTA) returns to Norfolk for its #VTA2016: Creative Acts Annual Conference, October 26-30, 2016, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel.
New Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU Appoints Stephanie Smith as Chief Curator
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Today, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond announced that Stephanie Smith will join its growing team as Chief Curator. The non-collecting institution, dedicated to presenting the art of today, will unveil its new building designed by Steven Holl Architects in fall 2017. Smith, who is currently Chief Curator at the Art Gallery of Ontario, will work closely with ICA Director Lisa Freiman to help set the new institution's artistic vision and create a dynamic inaugural program. Smith will join the ICA in November 2016.
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2016
Today, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond announced that Stephanie Smith will join its growing team as Chief Curator. The non-collecting institution, dedicated to presenting the art of today, will unveil its new building designed by Steven Holl Architects in fall 2017. Smith, who is currently Chief Curator at the Art Gallery of Ontario, will work closely with ICA Director Lisa Freiman to help set the new institution's artistic vision and create a dynamic inaugural program. Smith will join the ICA in November 2016.
Richmond Symphony Presents MAGIC AT THE SYMPHONY
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Get ready for a mystifying and dazzling, family-friendly event when Illusionist Lyn Dillies joins the Richmond Symphony onstage for Magic at the Symphony on Saturday, October 1 at 11am. Magic at the Symphony features some of the most breathtaking illusions in magic backed by the beauty and drama of the orchestra. The concert appeals to all ages and delivers a unique entertainment experience that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
Get ready for a mystifying and dazzling, family-friendly event when Illusionist Lyn Dillies joins the Richmond Symphony onstage for Magic at the Symphony on Saturday, October 1 at 11am. Magic at the Symphony features some of the most breathtaking illusions in magic backed by the beauty and drama of the orchestra. The concert appeals to all ages and delivers a unique entertainment experience that will have audiences on the edge of their seats.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY, Starring Karen Grassle and Bill Grimmette
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin on Wednesday September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2016
The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, Virginia is proud to present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Karen Grassle. Located at 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA, performances begin on Wednesday September 28th and run until Sunday November 6th.
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