Virginia Repertory Theatre just opened its 2019-2020 season with the Tony-Award-winning A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER. Patrons should not be fooled by its title. Wherewith a darker musical massacre, Sweeney Todd, there was gore and the macabre; this sidesplitting bloodbath is perfectly appr... (more...)
A rocking, lively, faithful rendition of 'Passing Strange,' the unique musical by Stew and Heide Rodewald, created in collaboration with Annie Dorsen, features a flawless ensemble of performers in Firehouse's production, directed by Tawnya Pettiford-Wates.... (more...)
This world premiere by Dante Piro is a humorous dive into a vintage video game. Characters confront questions of free will and fear in the sweet-natured comedy.... (more...)
Richmond audiences should not pass up the opportunity to see a world premiere of a new play written by a local actor and playwright. The 2019 recipient of the Martha Hill Newell Playwright's Fund, Chandler Hubbard's ANIMAL CONTROL is smart, witty and intense. The debut at Firehouse Theatre is a stro... (more...)
Virginia Repertory Theatre should be applauded for its effort to produce new works in Richmond. If its critically-acclaimed productions of David L. Robbins' The End of War and last year's River Ditty were giant steps toward elevating the status of Central Virginia's premier regional theatre, then it... (more...)
For those who have yet to experience this critically-acclaimed musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON tour is as funny and fresh as it was with the original cast on Broadway. Please note this show is not for children. It's not even for some adults. Nothing is off limits.... (more...)
IN MY CHAIR is such an inimitable, witty and potent production that's anything but a conventional play. It's deeper than a one-woman show. It's a participatory theatrical event that takes its audience around the world on the journey of a lifetime, sometimes including them in the dialogue; while intr... (more...)
Written and composed by actor-comedian-turned-banjo-enthusiast Steve Martin and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, the country-tinged BRIGHT STAR finds a perfect fit in Swift Creek Mill Theatre's intimate space. The production, featuring inventive direction, some standout performances, rollicking chor... (more...)
Believe the hype. Virginia Repertory Theatre's production of ONCE raises the bar for professional theatre and pushes the boundaries of what audiences expect from a musical.... (more...)
Virginia's largest professional musical theatre has something for everyone this holiday season, starting with MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS at The Children's Theatre at Willow Lawn. Based on the beloved 1938 children's book, the engaging and whimsical musical is the perfect way to introduce younger audience... (more...)
Broadway in Richmond at the Altria Theater opens its 2018-2019 season with a phenomenal bang. Boublil and Schonberg's Les Miserables returns to Richmond through October 28. Fans old and new will enjoy this garden-fresh, pitch-perfect duplication of the 2014 Broadway revival directed by Laurence Conn... (more...)
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts continues its season with the Disney classic BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. If audience response is any indication, this musical extravaganza is enjoyable for the entire family. Arrive early as the dinner theatre offers its audiences a variety of three-course meals th... (more...)
BWW Review: ART OF MURDER at CAT Theatre Is Unfortunately Artless
BWW Review: HOLMES AND WATSON at Swift Creek Mill Theatre Fails to Achieve Liftoff
BWW Review: Virginia Repertory Theatre's A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER is a Bloody Good Time!
BWW Review: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is the Golden Ticket for Richmond Families This Weekend!
BWW Review: ADMISSIONS at TheatreLAB Grapples with White Privilege
BWW Review: PASSING STRANGE at Firehouse Theatre Rocks with Talent
BWW Review: FALSETTOS at Richmond Triangle Players Is Transcendent with Love and Pain
BWW Review: LEVEL 4 at TheatreLAB Premieres a Video Game with Heart
BWW Review: RICHMOND VA 2019-2020 SEASON at THEATERS ALL AROUND TOWN
BWW Review: RICHMOND SUMMER THEATRE at Various Local Theaters
BWW Review: ANIMAL CONTROL at Firehouse Theatre
BWW Review: DANCE NATION at THEATRELAB
BWW Review: TAMING OF THE SHREW at Richmond Shakespeare Festival
BWW Review: World Premiere of Chandler Hubbard's Noteworthy ANIMAL CONTROL at Firehouse Theatre
BWW Review: ATLANTIS at Virginia Repertory Theatre
BWW Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON is Funny, Offensive and Cheekily Smart Entertainment for Adults
BWW Review: Eva DeVirgilis' IN MY CHAIR is a Vital Theatrical Experience
BWW Review: Large Ensemble Shines in Swift Creek Mill Theatre's Uplifting BRIGHT STAR
BWW Review: TheatreLAB's Cunning SWEENEY TODD Stands at Throat-Slashing Distance!
BWW Review: Virginia Repertory Theatre's Hypnotic ONCE is One of the Region's Best Musicals in Years
BWW Review: A 1940s RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL At The Swift Creek Mill Theatre: A Jolly, Ol' Time... In Real Time!
BWW Review: Spread the Love Around--Virginia Repertory Theatre's Infectious and Pristine Production of SISTER ACT is a Holiday Treat Dressed in a Habit!
BWW Review: MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS at Virginia Repertory Theatre is Interactive Fun for the Whole Family
BWW Review: Epic and Electrifying: National Tour of LES MISERABLES More Than Delivers at the Altria Theater in Richmond!
BWW Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Riverside Center For The Performing Arts
