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The Barter Players Encore Company's HAMLET Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 04, 2015
Barter Theatre's new performance group, The Barter Players Encore Company, will be performing William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' thanks to a grant from Shakespeare in American Communities and the National Endowment for the Arts. 'Hamlet' will appear at Barter's Stage II beginning tonight, March 4.
Firehouse Theatre Welcomes New Associate Producer
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Firehouse Theatre has hired Adam B. Ferguson as Associate Producer effective March 2, 2015.
Synetic Theater Sets 2015-16 Season: AS YOU LIKE IT, ALICE IN WONDERLAND & More
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2015
Synetic Theater Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili unveils the 2015/16 Season at Synetic Theater. As a center for American Physical Theatre dedicated to blending innovative techniques and investing in artists' growth, the season is ripe with new works and remounts that will create unforgettable visceral experiences for every audience.
BWW Review: There's Nothin' Like Liberty University's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Danielle Ashley Dias - February 27, 2015
This past weekend, Liberty University's Department of Theatre Arts opened its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's World War II era musical, SOUTH PACIFIC. In the midst of two snowstorms, a transformation to the South Pacific was the perfect way to let the Lynchburg area know that spring and warm weather are on their way.
The Barter Players Encore Company's HAMLET Begins 3/4
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2015
Barter Theatre's new performance group, The Barter Players Encore Company, will be performing William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' thanks to a grant from Shakespeare in American Communities and the National Endowment for the Arts. 'Hamlet' will appear at Barter's Stage II beginning March 4.
Virginia Stage Company to Present New Reinvention of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2015
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) presents its highly anticipated new production The Taming of the Shrew as a synthpop musical with original music and lyrics by local musician and producer Jacki Paolella. VSC's Shrew has a little bit of everything, costumes and glam, music you can dance to and a very sexy cast of killer musicians and singers.
Broadway's Chita Rivera Comes to The Alden in McLean Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2015
Come celebrate the one and only Broadway legend CHITA RIVERA in a unique solo concert event, coming to The Alden in McLean for one night only tonight, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
LOVE, SEX AND THE I.R.S. Begins 3/5 at Barter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 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 March 5.
TheatreLAB Presents OBLIVION, Now thru 3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2015
TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected & evocative performance, is proud to announce the second offering from their 2014/2015 season: Oblivion by Carly Mensch. In this regional premiere production of Oblivion, directed by Jeffrey Cole, we meet Uber-hip Brooklynite parents, Pam (Kimberly Jones Clark) and Dixon (Joe Pabst), who take great pride in their progressive approach to parenting…however, when their 17-year-old daughter, Julie (Zoe Cotzias), repeatedly lies about where she spent the weekend, their cool, high-brow facade crashes and burns. With the help of her friend Bernard (Joseph Nelson), Julie must discover if her new fascination with Christianity after her weekend trip to Church Camp will break her family's dynamic. TheatreLAB is proud to present Oblivion in The Basement as part of the 2015 Acts of Faith Festival from tonight, February 20th through March 7th.
City of Fairfax Theatre Company to Present DOUBT: A PARABLE, Beginning 3/5
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2015
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company will present John Patrick Shanley's Doubt: A Parable on March 5 - 8 and March 12 - 15, 2015. Performances will take place in the Downtown City of Fairfax, Old Town Village 3950 University Drive, Fairfax.
Danny Crouse Brings Elvis Tribute Show to The Historic North Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015
?Danny Crouse as Elvis will appear live on stage at The Historic North Theatre tonight, Feb. 14-8:00 PM. He presents one of the top Elvis Tribute Shows in the region. Front orchestra reserved seats are $20.00 and general admission are $15.00. For reservations or more information, please call 434-793-SHOW (7469).
Barter Theatre's ANYTHING GOES Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2015
The main musical event in Barter's spring repertory will open just in time for Valentine's Day! Cole Porter's first-class musical comedy, 'Anything Goes' begins at Barter Theatre tonight, February 14th.
Virginia Stage Company Adds New Spring Break Camps
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2015
Virginia Stage Company (VSC) will offer a new series of theater camps for grades 4-8 to be held during spring break. Two sessions of camps will be offered from 9:00am to 4:00pm, with extended care available March 2nd - 6th and April 6th - 10th.
Synetic Theater Stages MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Now thru 3/22
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2015
Synetic Founding Artistic Director Paata Tsikurishvili will direct one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, following the success of Synetic's production of Twelfth Night. Confirmed bachelor Benedick and the equally spirited and unwed Beatrice will spar, court and conspire in Synetic's 11th Wordless Shakespeare adaptation. Set in 1950's Las Vegas, this flirtatious and fiercely funny show will blow you away with rockin' tunes, rat packers, and dreamy chicks who will shake, rattle, and roll as only Synetic performers can! Synetic's lively interpretation of Much Ado About Nothing will delve into the true meaning of courtship, love, and commitment.
Barter Theatre to Present ANYTHING GOES, Begin. 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2015
The main musical event in Barter's spring repertory will open just in time for Valentine's Day! Cole Porter's first-class musical comedy, 'Anything Goes" begins at Barter Theatre on February 14th.
Barter Theatre Launches 2015-16 Season with THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2015
Barter's biggest season yet kicks off tonight, February 5th with a limited run of The Road to Appomattox at Barter Stage II.
Firehouse Theatre Presents THIS WORLD WE KNOW, Now thru 3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2015
Firehouse Theatre presents the world premiere of the winner of the 2013 Festival of New American Plays, This World We Know by award-winning playwright Kelly Younger. Proud participant of Richmond's annual Acts of Faith Festival, This World We Know plays 16 performances, tonight, February 5 - March 7, 2015. Opening Night is Friday, February 6.
Danny Crouse to Bring Elvis Tribute Show to The Historic North Theatre, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2015
?Danny Crouse as Elvis will appear live on stage at The Historic North Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 14-8:00 PM. He presents one of the top Elvis Tribute Shows in the region. Front orchestra reserved seats are $20.00 and general admission are $15.00. For reservations or more information, please call 434-793-SHOW (7469).
TheatreLAB to Present OBLIVION, 2/20-3/7
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2015
TheatreLAB, Richmond's home for unexpected & evocative performance, is proud to announce the second offering from their 2014/2015 season: Oblivion by Carly Mensch. In this regional premiere production of Oblivion, directed by Jeffrey Cole, we meet Uber-hip Brooklynite parents, Pam (Kimberly Jones Clark) and Dixon (Joe Pabst), who take great pride in their progressive approach to parenting…however, when their 17-year-old daughter, Julie (Zoe Cotzias), repeatedly lies about where she spent the weekend, their cool, high-brow facade crashes and burns. With the help of her friend Bernard (Joseph Nelson), Julie must discover if her new fascination with Christianity after her weekend trip to Church Camp will break her family's dynamic. TheatreLAB is proud to present Oblivion in The Basement as part of the 2015 Acts of Faith Festival from February 20th through March 7th.
Barter Theatre to Launch 2015-16 Season with THE ROAD TO APPOMATTOX, 2/5
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2015
Barter's biggest season yet will kickoff February 5th with a limited run of The Road to Appomattox at Barter Stage II. The Road to Appomattox, penned by Barter Theatre's Playwright-in-Residence Catherine Bush, captures a couple's road trip as they retrace the route of General Robert E. Lee's final retreat.
Historic North Theatre Works to Save Miami Beach Mural
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2015
Wayne Alan, the owner of The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA has offered to provide a home for a 90-foot-long mosaic mural on an addition to the historic Versailles Hotel in Miami Beach that depicts Apollo pulling the gleaming chariot of the sun across the sky. The mural is in danger of being destroyed since Miami Beach's preservation board already approved the demolition of the addition but evidently overlooked the mural.
ShenanArts Presents DE-LOVELY! A CONCERT OF ROMANTIC STANDARDS
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2015
ShenanArts is pleased to announce It's De­Lovely, A concert of romantic standards. On February 13th­ & 14th, come celebrate love with a host of unforgettable songs from celebrated composers such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, and Jerome Kern.
Vital Theatre's PINKALICIOUS Coming to The Alden, 2/14
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2015
Vital Theatre's "Pinkalicious," a musical adaptation of the book by Victoria and Elizabeth Kann, will come to The Alden in McLean for a single performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $20 for the general public and $15 for McLean tax district residents. The Alden is located inside the McLean Community Center, which is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre Premieres THOSE HARVEY GIRLS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015
Swift Creek Mill Theatre will present the World Premiere musical THOSE HARVEY GIRLS by Tom Width, tonight, January 29th - March 7th, 2015.
Synetic Theater to Present A TALE OF TWO CITIES, Begin. 5/13
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2015
Synetic Theater will produce Everett Quinton's Obie Award-Winning play A Tale of Two Cities May 13 through June 21, 2015, directed by Studio Theatre's Producing Director Serge Seiden.

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