Patti D'Beck News

Virginia Repertory Theatre presents the award-winning musical, Mame, at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street, running through January 11, 2014. Mame is based on the novel, Auntie Mame, by Patrick Dennis with a book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee and unforgettable music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. The show originally opened on Broadway in 1966 and starred Angela Lansbury and Beatrice Arthur. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

With themes of unconditional love, family, and hope, Mame makes for a perfect Christmastime musical

Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of the award-winning musical, Mame, at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street on Friday, November 21 with a preview tonight, November 20. The show runs through January 11, 2014.

Virginia Repertory Theatre announces the opening of the award-winning musical, Mame, at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street on Friday, November 21 with a Preview on Thursday, November 20. The show runs through January 11, 2014.

Virginia Repertory Theatre revealed the new titles for the 2014/15 Season with a public announcement at the November Theatre last evening. The announcement marks Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway's 40th season as Artistic Director and Managing Director. Miller reflects on this milestone, "I'm proud to be announcing my 40th season as Artistic Director. The 18 shows that comprise Virginia Rep's 2014/15 roster include several of my favorite comedies, dramas and musicals. Whether a renowned classic or an exciting new release, each selection will take us on a breathtaking journey. I can't wait to discover with our audience the adventures that lie ahead."

Fredericksburg's Riverside Dinner Theatre offers haunting and romantic production of the other musical version of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera, featuring Patrick A'Hearn in the title role. PHANTOM continues through October 14, 2012.

Participants of the NORDC/NOBA Center For Dance Fitness/Dance Program for senior citizens have been selected to perform in the Opening Celebration of the Senior Theatre USA 2012 Festival & Conference on Sunday, June 3 at Harrah's Casino Main Theatre.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the holiday family musical Annie from December 2 through December 23, 2011.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the holiday family musical Annie from December 2 through December 23, 2011.

Local Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs) for Pioneer Theatre Company's 2011-2012 Season will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Local Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs) for Pioneer Theatre Company's 2011-2012 Season will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas makes its Richmond, Va., stage debut this year at the historic Empire Theatre. The show, produced by Barksdale Theatre, opened November 19 and will run through January 9. It is directed by Patti D'Beck, who last year won the Richmond Theatre Critics Circle awards for best direction of a musical and best choreography for Barksdale's Thoroughly Modern Millie (which won 10 awards total). Like many of her leading players in White Christmas, D'Beck is a Broadway veteran, having performed in or associate-choreographed such shows as Pippin, A Chorus Line, Evita, Grease and Bells Are Ringing.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents its season finale 42ND STREET, April 23rd through May 8th, 2010.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents its season finale 42ND STREET, April 23rd through May 8th, 2010.

Pioneer Theatre Company presents its season finale 42ND STREET, April 23rd through May 8th, 2010.

Pioneer Theatre Company Announces Auditions for the Musical 42ND STREET

Pioneer Theatre Company Announces Auditions for the Musical 42ND STREET

Pioneer Theatre Company Announces Auditions for the Musical 42ND STREET

Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett. Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante, Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Edward Kleban.

A Chorus Line, winner of the 1975 Tony Award for Best Musical and Pulitzer Prize for Drama, is running at Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre September 25th through October 10th, 2009. It's the story of dancers auditioning for a Broadway show, and the trials they go through in the name of dedication to their art form.