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Greenbrier Valley Theatre Announces New Artistic Leadership
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
Greenbrier Valley Theatre  Board of Trustees have selected Matthew Scott Campbell to succeed Cathey Sawyer as the new artistic director of the non-profit Equity regional theatre. Campbell began his tenure in January and will work with Sawyer during a transition period before her retirement at the end May 2021.
The Strand Theatre Will Stream TITANIC
by BWW News Desk - February 04, 2021
The Strand Theatre will stream the film Titanic on April 16 at 7pm. This is part of the venue's award-winning movie series. The featured movies represent the Best Picture Academy Award winners, spanning multiple decades and diverse genres.
PUSHOUT: THE CRIMINALIZTION OF BLACK GIRLS IN SCHOOLS to be Presented in Free Online Screening
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2021
On Wednesday, February 3 at 6pm, the Eastern Panhandle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University are hosting a free online screening of the documentary Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools.
The Strand Theatre Will Stream CHICAGO
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2021
The Strand Theatre will stream the film Chicago on March 19 at 7pm.
Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Old Opera House Theatre Company & More Take Home Wins!
by BWW Staff - January 15, 2021
Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 
The Strand Theatre Will Stream YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2021
The Strand Theatre will stream the film You Can't Take It With You on Friday February 19.
The Strand Theatre Streams FORREST GUMP
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2021
The Strand Theatre will stream the film Forrest Gump on Friday January 15.
VIDEO: The New World Ensemble Presents WALKING IN A WINTERLAND
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2020
West Virginia University's New World Ensemble recently presented Walking in a Winter Wonderland.
Theatre West Virginia Presents HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by BWW News Desk - December 16, 2020
City of Beckley and Theatre of West Virginia are pleased to present America’s Got Talent winner and Columbia recording artist Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. in his 10th annual “Home for the Holidays” virtual performance in conjunction with StageIt on Monday, December 21 at 7pm ET.
Kara Lee Corthron to Host Online Book Signing
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2020
LA-based and award-winning author Kara Lee Corthron is joining Four Seasons Books and the Contemporary American Theater Festival for an online book reading of her newest young adult novel, Daughters of Jubilation. The reading will take place over Zoom on Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30pm.
CHRISTMAS SHORTS By the Children's Theatre Of Charleston Begins Streaming, December 11
by Richard Allen - December 02, 2020
While current guidelines prohibit live audiences and restrict gathering, CTOC has worked diligently to continue their yearly tradition and bring Christmas Shorts - a hilarious comedy show featuring skits, parodies, and musical numbers - to audiences in a way that is both safe and unique by incorporating masks into the production and filming the show for viewers to watch.
Voting Now Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2020
Voting is now open for the BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Our local editors have set the categories, our readers have submitted nominees, and now YOU get to vote for your favorites!
Contemporary Youth Arts Company Moves Charleston Holiday Tradition MARY: A ROCK OPERA Online
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2020
Charleston's Contemporary Youth Arts Company is premiering a new filmed presentation of their annual production, 'MARY: A Rock Opera,' at 7PM on Friday, November 27th, on their YouTube channel.
Contemporary American Theatre Festival Presents DANCE WE DO: A POET EXPLORES BLACK DANCE
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2020
As part of CATF’s UNMUTED digital experience, they have joined forces with Shepherd University’s Contemporary Theater Studies program to bring a panel discussion that celebrates the work of playwright, artist, and civil rights leader Ntozake Shange and her book posthumously published book, Dance We Do: A Poet Explores Black Dance. 
Theatre West Virginia Will Present A CHRISTMAS CAROL Radio Play
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2020
Theatre West Virginia has just wrapped rehearsals via Zoom for its upcoming virtual production of A Christmas Carol.
The Strand Theatre Will Show THE POLAR EXPRESS
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
The Strand Theatre will offer one showing of the beloved Christmas movie, The Polar Express, on Saturday, December 19, at 7:00pm. The film tells the story of a young boy embarking on a magical adventure to the North Pole. On his journey, he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra to Present Livestreamed Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2020
WV News has reported that the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will be presenting a livestreamed concert on November 15th, featuring an all-strings version of the orchestra, with guest pianist Orion Weiss.
The Strand Theatre Announces Upcoming Events
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2020
The Strand Theatre has announced upcoming events, including performances of The Nutcracker and a showing of The Polar Express! 
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Four Seasons Hosts Virtual Book Signing with Richard Dresser
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2020
Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and television writer Richard Dresser is celebrating the publication of his first novel It Happened Here at Four Seasons Books in Shepherdstown with a virtual book signing on Monday, October 26 at 6:30pm.
Shepherd University's Contemporary Theater Studies Program Presents STORIES I AIN'T TOLD NOBODY YET
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2020
Shepherd University's Contemporary Theater Studies Program will present a collection of monologue stories live this upcoming weekend, in front of very limited, masked, and socially-distanced audiences. The production, titled Stories I Ain't Told Nobody Yet, written by Appalachian poet Jo Carson, will be held October 15 - 18.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
CHRISTMAS SHORTS Auditions This Weekend at The Children's Theatre Of Charleston!
by Richard Allen - October 05, 2020
Childrena??s Theatre of Charleston (CTOC) is holding auditions for children aged 8 to 18 for their upcoming production Christmas Shorts. Positions are available for actors, musicians, and vocalists with auditions being held outside at the CTOC Rehearsal Space located at 115 Spring Street in Charleston, WV on October 10th, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM and October 11th, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. For the safety of everybody involved, interested parties must sign up for an audition spot. There will be no walk-ins allowed.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!

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Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre (3/9 - 3/9)
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