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BWW Review: CATF PEN/MAN/SHIP is a Dramatic, Dark and Unforgettable Theatrical Voyage

BWW Review: CATF PEN/MAN/SHIP is a Dramatic, Dark and Unforgettable Theatrical Voyage

by Johnna Leary — July 28, 2016
Unlike Anything Goes or some other lighter summer shows set on ships, Christina Anderson's phenomenal new play, pen/man/ship, currently running at the Contemporary American Theater Festival, is a stunningly crafted and unforgettable voyage that confronts modern controversial issues, such as race, re
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Set for The Old Opera House in Charles Town

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Set for The Old Opera House in Charles Town

by BWW News Desk — July 28, 2016
The Old Opera House Theatre Company and Charles Town Kiwanis present Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID on July 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Playwright Chisa Hutchinson to Visit Shepherdstown as DGF Traveling Master

Playwright Chisa Hutchinson to Visit Shepherdstown as DGF Traveling Master

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2016
Playwright Chisa Hutchinson (Dead and Breathing, Dirt Rich, She Like Girls, This Is Not the Play, Sex on Sunday) leads writing workshops and a public Q&A as part of the Dramatists Guild Fund's Traveling Masters Program on July 27 at 4:00 PM at the Frank Center (260 University Drive Shepherdstown, WV
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Will Make a Splash at Washington County Playhouse

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Will Make a Splash at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — July 21, 2016
The ladies of the Dixie Swim Club have arrived at the beach house and are ready to share some comedy as The Dixie Swim Club opens this weekend at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater.
BWW Review: CATF THE WEDDING GIFT is Visually Stunning, but Difficult to Decipher

BWW Review: CATF THE WEDDING GIFT is Visually Stunning, but Difficult to Decipher

by Johnna Leary — July 21, 2016
At its basic essence, a play tells a story.
BWW Review: CATF NOT MEDEA Is a Deeply Imaginative and Powerful Piece of Theater

BWW Review: CATF NOT MEDEA Is a Deeply Imaginative and Powerful Piece of Theater

by Johnna Leary — July 19, 2016
The 2016 CATF mission statement lists their vision as 'The Ultimate Theater Experience', and Not Medea, one of the five plays in rotating rep at the festival, completely satisfies this expectation.
BWW Review: CATF THE SECOND GIRL is a Stunning and Spirited Show

BWW Review: CATF THE SECOND GIRL is a Stunning and Spirited Show

by Johnna Leary — July 15, 2016
Take a Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead approach to O Neill's classic Long Day's Journey Into Night, and you have Ronan Noone's fantastically crafted The Second Girl, now running at the Contemporary American Theater Festival.
Playwright Chisa Hutchinson to Visit Shepherdstown as DGF Traveling Master

Playwright Chisa Hutchinson to Visit Shepherdstown as DGF Traveling Master

by BWW News Desk — July 15, 2016
Playwright Chisa Hutchinson (Dead and Breathing, Dirt Rich, She Like Girls, This Is Not the Play, Sex on Sunday) leads writing workshops and a public Q&A as part of the Dramatists Guild Fund's Traveling Masters Program on July 27 at 4:00 PM at the Frank Center (260 University Drive Shepherdstown, WV
BWW Review: CATF 20th CENTURY BLUES is a Comedic and Poignant Crowd Pleaser

BWW Review: CATF 20th CENTURY BLUES is a Comedic and Poignant Crowd Pleaser

by Johnna Leary — July 13, 2016
A show about older women celebrating and commiserating aging has been done countless times in entertainment, from Steel Magnolias on stage to The Golden Girls on television.
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Set for The Old Opera House in Charles Town

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Set for The Old Opera House in Charles Town

by BWW News Desk — July 12, 2016
The Old Opera House Theatre Company and Charles Town Kiwanis present Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID on July 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Winners of the 2016 New Voice Play Festival Announced Following Sunday's Performance

Winners of the 2016 New Voice Play Festival Announced Following Sunday's Performance

by BWW News Desk — June 26, 2016
The Old Opera House Theatre Company held the 16th Annual New Voice Play Festival this past weekend at the Old Opera House in Charles Town.
NEW VOICE PLAY FESTIVAL Will Debut New Work at Old Opera House

NEW VOICE PLAY FESTIVAL Will Debut New Work at Old Opera House

by Johnna Leary — June 23, 2016
The New Voice Play Festival, opening on June 24 at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV, provides the opportunity for audiences to witness completely new and original plays from playwrights all across the nation and vote on which play is their favorite.
Theatre West Virginia 2016 Summer Season is Filled with Fun Under the Stars

Theatre West Virginia 2016 Summer Season is Filled with Fun Under the Stars

by BWW News Desk — June 21, 2016
Theatre West Virginia's 2016 season will feature a family famous for their macabre interests, a world famous family feud, the music of The Beatles and Johnny Cash, plus vintage old time rock n' roll.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre's ON GOLDEN POND Begins Performances Today

Greenbrier Valley Theatre's ON GOLDEN POND Begins Performances Today

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2016
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, presents Ernest Thompson's On Golden Pond, running today, June 17 & tomorrow June, 18, 23-24 and June 29-July 2 at 7:30 p.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre's ON GOLDEN POND Begins Today

Greenbrier Valley Theatre's ON GOLDEN POND Begins Today

by BWW News Desk — June 16, 2016
Greenbrier Valley Theatre, the State Professional Theatre of West Virginia, presents Ernest Thompson's On Golden Pond.
Summer Stages: BWW Top Picks for Summer Theater in West Virginia

Summer Stages: BWW Top Picks for Summer Theater in West Virginia

by Johnna Leary — June 10, 2016
Opposite of many summer stock seasons offering Golden Age musicals and classic plays, theaters in West Virginia this summer will offer many new, thought-provoking premieres, modern twists on classic works of theater and contemporary musicals in some of the state's professional theaters.
Greenbrier Valley Theatre to Present ON GOLDEN POND

Greenbrier Valley Theatre to Present ON GOLDEN POND

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2016
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Apollo Civic Theatre Will Play BINGO: THE WINNING MUSICAL

Apollo Civic Theatre Will Play BINGO: THE WINNING MUSICAL

by Johnna Leary — May 12, 2016
Get ready to call out 'Bingo!' (literally) as Bingo: The Winning Musical debuts at the Apollo Civic Theatre in Martinsburg, WV this weekend!
Washington County Playhouse Invites You to the PERFECT WEDDING

Washington County Playhouse Invites You to the PERFECT WEDDING

by Johnna Leary — May 5, 2016
It's been said your wedding day is supposed to be the best day of your life.
Modern Comedy at Old Opera House Proves Beauty is More Than SKIN DEEP

Modern Comedy at Old Opera House Proves Beauty is More Than SKIN DEEP

by Johnna Leary — April 20, 2016
Opening this Friday at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV, Skin Deep proves romance is based on more than just appearances and beauty is really much more than skin deep.
DOGFIGHT to Debut at Apollo Civic Theatre

DOGFIGHT to Debut at Apollo Civic Theatre

by Johnna Leary — April 6, 2016
Opening April 8 at the Apollo Civic Theatre in Martinsburg, WV, the musical Dogfight will deconstruct some serious subject matter while taking the audience on an emotional ride through the turbulent 1960's Vietnam conflict era.
CATF Sets 2016 Season

CATF Sets 2016 Season

by BWW News Desk — March 24, 2016
The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University has announced its 2016 line-up featuring five new American plays, including three world premieres.
REX'S EXES, a Southern Fried Sequel, Debuts at Old Opera House

REX'S EXES, a Southern Fried Sequel, Debuts at Old Opera House

by Johnna Leary — March 10, 2016
Get ready for even more craziness with the Verdeen cousins as a huge helping of southern fried comedy, the farce Rex's Exes, debuts at the Old Opera House.
KISS ME KATE to Open at Washington County Playhouse

KISS ME KATE to Open at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — March 1, 2016
It's time to 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare' when Kiss Me, Kate opens at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater on March 4.
OUR TOWN Cast Will Present Slice of Small Town Life at Apollo Civic Theatre

OUR TOWN Cast Will Present Slice of Small Town Life at Apollo Civic Theatre

by Johnna Leary — February 4, 2016
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the ultimate American theater classic about life and love lessons, Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will open at the Apollo Civic Theatre.

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