TheatreLAB Sets Fourth Season
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2016
? TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected and evocative performance, is thrilled to announce their 2016-2017 Season: Women at War. It is a season that celebrates stories of women at war with themselves and the world around them. A team of all women directors will lead the four MainStage shows, as well as TheatreLAB's secondary season, The Cellar Series, which will be a year-long festival of one-woman shows.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2016
? TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected and evocative performance, is thrilled to announce their 2016-2017 Season: Women at War. It is a season that celebrates stories of women at war with themselves and the world around them. A team of all women directors will lead the four MainStage shows, as well as TheatreLAB's secondary season, The Cellar Series, which will be a year-long festival of one-woman shows.
Firehouse Theatre Extends MAPLE AND VINE
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2016
Firehouse has announced that its current production of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times -- that was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, May 8 will be extended for an additional five performances through Saturday, May 21, 2016. See below for the added performance schedule.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2016
Firehouse has announced that its current production of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times -- that was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, May 8 will be extended for an additional five performances through Saturday, May 21, 2016. See below for the added performance schedule.
Barter Theatre to Offer $20 Tickets to All Performances
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2016
Big changes at Barter Theatre, the nation's longest running professional theatre, seek to improve patron experience and make theatre affordable for everyone.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2016
Big changes at Barter Theatre, the nation's longest running professional theatre, seek to improve patron experience and make theatre affordable for everyone.
BWW Previews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is gettin' it at Virginia Musical Theatre
by Emel Ertugrul - April 22, 2016
BWW Previews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is gettin' it at Virginia Musical Theatre
by Emel Ertugrul - April 22, 2016
BWW Previews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is gettin' it at Virginia Musical Theatre
Wolf Trap Announces Children's Theatre-In-The-Woods 2016 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its 2016 season lineup for Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods.
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2016
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its 2016 season lineup for Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods.
Roanoke Children's Theatre to Present RAPUNZEL, 5/26-6/12
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016
A magical, musical "hairy" tale adventure will hit the Roanoke Children's Theatre stage this summer. The area's only professional theatre for young audiences will present the fun and exciting RAPUNZEL from May 26-June 12, 2016 in the Dumas Center (108 First Street NW).
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2016
A magical, musical "hairy" tale adventure will hit the Roanoke Children's Theatre stage this summer. The area's only professional theatre for young audiences will present the fun and exciting RAPUNZEL from May 26-June 12, 2016 in the Dumas Center (108 First Street NW).
Barter Theatre to Present CLASSIC NASHVILLE ROADSHOW, 4/28-5/21
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Featuring two of Barter's favorite performers, Jason Petty & Katie Deal, "Classic Nashville Roadshow" pays homage to the legends of country music for a limited time from April 28 to May 21.
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2016
Featuring two of Barter's favorite performers, Jason Petty & Katie Deal, "Classic Nashville Roadshow" pays homage to the legends of country music for a limited time from April 28 to May 21.
Broadway Wicked's Glinda Returns Home to Star in Virginia Premiere at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts
by Louisa Brady - April 16, 2016
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT whisks the fabulous Roaring Twenties, that golden era of glamour and music, up and out of the history books and brings it to life in a dazzling new production from esteemed director Chip Gallagher and the Virginia Musical Theatre. Featuring classic Gershwin tunes, this new favorite from Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro is based on a classic 1927 Gershwin musical but reimagined for the modern era. The musical first debuted on Broadway in 2012 and has since made waves on both national and global stages with a 2014-2015 U.S national tour and a successful run at the Stage Theatre in Melbourne, Australia.
by Louisa Brady - April 16, 2016
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT whisks the fabulous Roaring Twenties, that golden era of glamour and music, up and out of the history books and brings it to life in a dazzling new production from esteemed director Chip Gallagher and the Virginia Musical Theatre. Featuring classic Gershwin tunes, this new favorite from Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro is based on a classic 1927 Gershwin musical but reimagined for the modern era. The musical first debuted on Broadway in 2012 and has since made waves on both national and global stages with a 2014-2015 U.S national tour and a successful run at the Stage Theatre in Melbourne, Australia.
TheatreLAB & The Women's Mercury to Stage LIFE BEHIND BARS
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016
TheatreLAB and The Women's Mercury are thrilled to present Life Behind Bars, written and performed by Dan Ruth as the third show in TheatreLAB's secondary season, The Cellar Series. The show is directed by Tanya Moberly and will run from May 19th to May 27th at TheatreLAB's home, The Basement in Richmond's Arts District.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2016
TheatreLAB and The Women's Mercury are thrilled to present Life Behind Bars, written and performed by Dan Ruth as the third show in TheatreLAB's secondary season, The Cellar Series. The show is directed by Tanya Moberly and will run from May 19th to May 27th at TheatreLAB's home, The Basement in Richmond's Arts District.
Wolfbane Productions to Present EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL!
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016
? Wolfbane Productions, the professional, nonprofit theatre company based out of Appomattox, VA, in collaboration with the Williams Collision Center, is thrilled to announce the return of Evil Dead: the Musical! Back by popular demand, this campy parody will be performed outside at the Wolf Performing Arts Center (the Wolf PAC) for three nights only, June 16, 17, and 18 at 8PM! Grab your poncho, because the audience blood-splatter zone will be bigger and bloodier than ever!
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2016
? Wolfbane Productions, the professional, nonprofit theatre company based out of Appomattox, VA, in collaboration with the Williams Collision Center, is thrilled to announce the return of Evil Dead: the Musical! Back by popular demand, this campy parody will be performed outside at the Wolf Performing Arts Center (the Wolf PAC) for three nights only, June 16, 17, and 18 at 8PM! Grab your poncho, because the audience blood-splatter zone will be bigger and bloodier than ever!
Photo Flash: First Look at MAPLE AND VINE at Firehouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2016
Firehouse Theatre presents the regional premiere of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times. Previews are tomorrow, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. Opening is Today, April 9 at 7:30pm, and the runs continues through Sunday, May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2016
Firehouse Theatre presents the regional premiere of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times. Previews are tomorrow, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. Opening is Today, April 9 at 7:30pm, and the runs continues through Sunday, May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Firehouse Theatre to Host BATTLE OF THE CORPORATE BANDS, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
Firehouse Theatre presents the first annual BATTLE OF THE CORPORATE BANDS (BOCB) at The National on Sunday, April 17, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2016
Firehouse Theatre presents the first annual BATTLE OF THE CORPORATE BANDS (BOCB) at The National on Sunday, April 17, 2016.
Photo Flash: First Look at MAPLE AND VINE at Firehouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
Firehouse Theatre presents the regional premiere of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times. Previews are tomorrow, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. Opening is Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm, and the runs continues through Sunday, May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
Firehouse Theatre presents the regional premiere of Jordan Harrison's MAPLE AND VINE -- a new play about old times. Previews are tomorrow, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7:30pm. Opening is Saturday, April 9 at 7:30pm, and the runs continues through Sunday, May 8, 2016. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Update: Firehouse Theatre Moves 'RED HOT PATRIOT' to This Fall
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
RED HOT PATRIOT the kick-ass wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel will now play the Firehouse Theatre this fall, rescheduled from its original May run.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
RED HOT PATRIOT the kick-ass wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel will now play the Firehouse Theatre this fall, rescheduled from its original May run.
Virginia Repertory Theatre to Present Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE, 4/22-5/15
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street on Friday, April 22 with a preview on Thursday, April 21. The production runs through May 15, 2016. Set in Mississippi at the dawn of the 20th century, the story centers on a young woman's sexual awareness as it evolves from chaste modesty to desire. First staged on Broadway in 1948, the show was not well received. A 1952 revival at Circle in the Square Theatre featuring a legendary performance by Geraldine Page received rave reviews and was credited with beginning the Off-Broadway movement. Stu Falconer, one of six New York actors to form Barksdale Theatre (now Virginia Rep) in 1953, left his job as the stage manager of that Circle in the Square production to move to Virginia.
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street on Friday, April 22 with a preview on Thursday, April 21. The production runs through May 15, 2016. Set in Mississippi at the dawn of the 20th century, the story centers on a young woman's sexual awareness as it evolves from chaste modesty to desire. First staged on Broadway in 1948, the show was not well received. A 1952 revival at Circle in the Square Theatre featuring a legendary performance by Geraldine Page received rave reviews and was credited with beginning the Off-Broadway movement. Stu Falconer, one of six New York actors to form Barksdale Theatre (now Virginia Rep) in 1953, left his job as the stage manager of that Circle in the Square production to move to Virginia.
The Alden Awards Scholarships to Young Performers
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2016
The Alden in McLean awarded scholarships to six local high school students for successfully competing in the 2016 James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition. Following a preliminary audition and a final completion at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 16, the prizes were presented by MCC Governing Board Chair Paul Kohlenberger and The Alden's Director of Youth Programs Kathleen Herr. A division of the McLean Community Center, The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
by BWW News Desk - April 05, 2016
The Alden in McLean awarded scholarships to six local high school students for successfully competing in the 2016 James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition. Following a preliminary audition and a final completion at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 16, the prizes were presented by MCC Governing Board Chair Paul Kohlenberger and The Alden's Director of Youth Programs Kathleen Herr. A division of the McLean Community Center, The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Tickets for ShenenArts' ROCK OF AGES Now on Sale, Set for April Opening!
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016
Rock of Ages will be performed Today April 1, 2016 to Sunday April 10, 2016. Rock of Ages takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award -nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and others.
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2016
Rock of Ages will be performed Today April 1, 2016 to Sunday April 10, 2016. Rock of Ages takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair! This Tony Award -nominated Broadway musical features the hits of bands including Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and others.
The Steel Wheels Announce Full Line Up for 2016 Red Wing Roots Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2016
Organizers of the fourth annual Red Wing Roots Music Festival are excited to announce the full line up of artists who will perform at the event, held from July 8-10 at Natural Chimneys Park in Mt. Solon, VA.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2016
Organizers of the fourth annual Red Wing Roots Music Festival are excited to announce the full line up of artists who will perform at the event, held from July 8-10 at Natural Chimneys Park in Mt. Solon, VA.
1984 to Run 4/5-24 at Barter Stage II
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016
?A provocative adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, "1984," will appear at Barter Stage II for a limited time only April 5 through April 24, featuring only 21 performances.
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2016
?A provocative adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, "1984," will appear at Barter Stage II for a limited time only April 5 through April 24, featuring only 21 performances.
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Opens 4/22 at City of Fairfax Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2016
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company will present Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' on April 22 - May 8, 2016. Performances will take place in the Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' won the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and established Edward Albee as the most important playwright of his generation.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2016
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company will present Edward Albee's 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' on April 22 - May 8, 2016. Performances will take place in the Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf' won the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and established Edward Albee as the most important playwright of his generation.
Need Teatro's TOY'S HOME Comes to Firehouse Theatre This March
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016
Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce that Need Teatro will perform their original theatre production TOY'S HOME today March 18th and Saturday March 19th at 8pm, and Sunday March 20th, 2016 at 3pm.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016
Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce that Need Teatro will perform their original theatre production TOY'S HOME today March 18th and Saturday March 19th at 8pm, and Sunday March 20th, 2016 at 3pm.
CAT Theatre to Stage MOON OVER BUFFALO
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre (CAT Theatre) will present MOON OVER BUFFALO by Ken Ludwig, running March 18 - April 3, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2016
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre (CAT Theatre) will present MOON OVER BUFFALO by Ken Ludwig, running March 18 - April 3, 2016.
BWW Review: GROUNDED Soars at Virginia Stage Company
by Emel Ertugrul - March 14, 2016
In cold, gray, industrial abstraction The Pilot describes in euphoric detail what it means to be surrounded in blue. We are never given the blue she sees. What we do get is a precisely projected wash of fluid blue light swirling on the large steely walls that line the perimeter of her world and we can only dream of that kind of blue she describes
by Emel Ertugrul - March 14, 2016
In cold, gray, industrial abstraction The Pilot describes in euphoric detail what it means to be surrounded in blue. We are never given the blue she sees. What we do get is a precisely projected wash of fluid blue light swirling on the large steely walls that line the perimeter of her world and we can only dream of that kind of blue she describes
Virginia Rep Announces 2016-2017 Season, Including IN THE HEIGHTS, 1776, and More!
by Louisa Brady - March 12, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre announced the titles for the 2016/17 Season at the Open House at the November Theatre on Saturday, March 12.
by Louisa Brady - March 12, 2016
Virginia Repertory Theatre announced the titles for the 2016/17 Season at the Open House at the November Theatre on Saturday, March 12.
Wolfbane Productions Presents BEERS & BALLADS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2016
Lynchburg, VA -- Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style as Wolfbane Productions kicks off their 2016 season with the award-winning event, Beers and Ballads tonight, March 12, at The Glass House in historic downtown Lynchburg.
by BWW News Desk - March 12, 2016
Lynchburg, VA -- Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style as Wolfbane Productions kicks off their 2016 season with the award-winning event, Beers and Ballads tonight, March 12, at The Glass House in historic downtown Lynchburg.
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Top Gun: Maverick - In Concert - with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
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Aquila Theatre: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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Soles of Duende: Can We Dance Here?
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (2/21 - 2/21) | |
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Macbeth
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American Roots Series: Nicole Zuraitis
Hylton Performing Arts Venue (3/7 - 3/7) | |
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Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Capital One Hall (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Kinky Boots
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