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Photo Flash: Inside Signature Theatre's 2015 Sondheim Award Gala, Honoring James Lapine
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2015
On April 20, 2015, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Monk joined Brynn O'Malley, Claybourne Elder and Donna Migliaccio to honor renowned Stephen Sondheim collaborator James Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Passion). Check out photos from the evening below!
Virginia Repertory Theatre's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2015
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Christopher Durang's award-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street on Friday, April 24 with a preview tonight, April 23. The production runs through May 17, 2014. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, an Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play.
THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX Returning to Barter Theatre, 5/5-15
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
'The Road To Appomattox' will return to Barter Stage II this May for five performances to satisfy public demand for the show.
World Premiere of THE STARVING Begins Tonight at Barter Stage II
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2015
'The Starving,' a never-before-seen tale of food shortages and generational oppositions, will begin playing at Barter Stage II tonight, April 21. It was the critic's selection of Barter's 2013 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights, and is part of Barter's Shaping of America Series.
Gallagher, Gonzalez, James & Wills Join Roanoke Symphony for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN CELEBRATION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2015
Broadway Pops International (BPI) presents RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN CELEBRATION with the Roanoke Symphony and conductor David Stewart Wiley.
Firehouse Theatre Stages THE ALIENS, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2015
Annie Baker's The Aliens begins its performance run at Firehouse Theatre tonight, April 16th as the final production in Firehouse's Season 21. The show runs through Saturday, May 16th. Baker won the Pulitzer Prize in 2014 for her play, The Flick.
Gallagher, Gonzalez, James & Wills to Join Roanoke Symphony for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN CELEBRATION, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2015
Broadway Pops International (BPI) presents RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN CELEBRATION with the Roanoke Symphony and conductor David Stewart Wiley.
Virginia Repertory Theatre's VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE Begins 4/23
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2015
Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of Christopher Durang's award-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street on Friday, April 24 with a preview on Thursday, April 23. The production runs through May 17, 2014. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, an Outer Critics Circle Award, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play, and the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play.
Barter Players to Present THE VELVETEEN RABBIT & JUNIE B. JONES This Spring
by BWW News Desk - April 07, 2015
The Barter Players, Barter Theatre's performance group for children, will stage 'The Velveteen Rabbit' and 'Junie B. Jones: The Musical' this spring.
World Premiere of THE STARVING Set for Barter Stage II, Begin. 4/21
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2015
"The Starving," a never-before-seen tale of food shortages and generational oppositions, will begin playing at Barter Stage II on April 21. It was the critic's selection of Barter's 2013 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights, and is part of Barter's Shaping of America Series.
VSC Closes Season with BREATH & IMAGINATION, Now thru 4/19
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2015
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) will present its final show of the season, running tonight, March 31st through April 19th. Breath & Imagination, directed by Saundra McClain is the true and inspirational story of the life and struggles of Roland Hayes, the first African American classical vocalist of world renown. VSC's production will feature Travis Pratt, who appeared on season 8 of America's Got Talent, in the role of Hayes, and marks the first time a true tenor has portrayed this role. The show features operatic, classical and spiritual music.
Kaitlyn Baker Presents Concert to Benefit School Nutrition Program Today
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2015
Nashville recording artist Kaitlyn Baker will help raise money to cover the cost of school lunches in her hometown, when she performs at J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound, Virginia
Firehouse Theatre to Stage THE ALIENS This Spring
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
Annie Baker's The Aliens begins its performance run at Firehouse Theatre on Thursday, April 16th as the final production in Firehouse's Season 21. The show runs through Saturday, May 16th. Baker won the Pulitzer Prize in 2014 for her play, The Flick.
TheatreLAB to Present Harrison David Rivers' WHEN LAST WE FLEW
by BWW News Desk - March 26, 2015
TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected and evocative performance, will present the regional premiere of Harrison David Rivers' award-winning new play, when last we flew. The production will be performed in running repertory with Richmond Triangle Players' production of Angels in America - both of which are part of the 2015 Acts Of Faith Festival.
VSC to Close Season with BREATH & IMAGINATION, 3/31-4/19
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2015
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) will present its final show of the season, running March 31st through April 19th. Breath & Imagination, directed by Saundra McClain is the true and inspirational story of the life and struggles of Roland Hayes, the first African American classical vocalist of world renown. VSC's production will feature Travis Pratt, who appeared on season 8 of America's Got Talent, in the role of Hayes, and marks the first time a true tenor has portrayed this role. The show features operatic, classical and spiritual music.
Kaitlyn Baker Announces Concert to Benefit School Nutrition Program
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2015
Nashville recording artist Kaitlyn Baker will help raise money to cover the cost of school lunches in her hometown, when she performs at J.W. Adams Combined School in Pound, Virginia
ShenanArts Presents A CELEBRATION OF ANIMATION
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2015
ShenanArts is pleased to announce A Celebration of Animation, Friday April 10th at 7 pm, Saturday April 11th at 7 pm, Sunday April 12th at 3 pm. Featuring favorite performers from the area, this concert celebrates the romance, adventure, and magic of the songs from animated movies.
'CALL ME WILLIAM' Set for The Alden in McLean, 4/19
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2015
The life and times of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather are explored in the show, "Call Me William: The Life and Loves of Willa Cather" by Prudence Wright Holmes. Holmes, who also stars in the production, will perform the show at The Alden in McLean at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for McLean tax district residents. The theatre is located inside the McLean Community Center at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
TOTALLY RED! Plays The Alden in McLean, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2015
'Totally Red!' a show comprised of several retellings of the beloved classic 'Little Red Riding Hood,' begins a two-weekend run at The Alden in McLean today. Featuring a cast of young actors who live in the McLean Community Center's tax district, the show will be presented at 3 p.m. today and Sunday, Mar. 14, 15, 21 and 22. Tickets are $12, $10 for MCC district residents. The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
World Premiere of THE GNOME Begins Tonight at Barter's Stage II
by BWW News Desk - March 13, 2015
Isaac Rathbone's, 'The Gnome,' winner of Barter's 2014 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights, will premiere on Barter's Stage II tonight, March 13.
TOTALLY RED! to Play The Alden in McLean, 3/14-22
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015
"Totally Red!" a show comprised of several retellings of the beloved classic "Little Red Riding Hood," begins a two-weekend run at The Alden in McLean on Saturday. Featuring a cast of young actors who live in the McLean Community Center's tax district, the show will be presented at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 14, 15, 21 and 22. Tickets are $12, $10 for MCC district residents. The Alden is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Arts on the Horizon Brings BLOSSOM'S RAINBOW to the Athenaeum, Now thru 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2015
Arts on the Horizon, the DC metro area's only theatre company exclusively focused on creating original work for children ages 0 - 6, presents Blossom's Rainbow tonight, March 11 - 29, 2015 at the Athenaeum in Alexandria, VA.
Firehouse Theatre Welcomes New Associate Producer
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2015
Firehouse has hired Tennessee Dixon as Associate Producer effective March 4, 2015. Dixon received her M.F.A. in Theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University and designs sets/projections for Richmond area theatres including Henley Street Theatre, 5th Wall, Virginia Rep, and SPARC.
LOVE, SEX AND THE I.R.S. Begins Tonight at Barter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2015
'Love, Sex and the I.R.S.' is a delightful farce comedy which will show for a limited run on Barter Stage II beginning tonight, March 5.
World Premiere of THE GNOME Begins 3/13 at Barter's Stage II
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015
Isaac Rathbone's, 'The Gnome,' winner of Barter's 2014 Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights, will premiere on Barter's Stage II on March 13.

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