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Jessica Lee Goldyn, Colleen Sexton, Mark Hardy and More Set for West Virginia Public

Jessica Lee Goldyn, Colleen Sexton, Mark Hardy and More Set for West Virginia Public Theatre's 2014 Summer Season

by BWW News Desk — June 4, 2014
The West Virginia Public Theatre has announced the lineup for their 2014 summer season, which will include actors Jessica Lee Goldyn, Colleen Sexton, Mark Hardy, and more.
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 2, 2014
Theaters in West Virginia this summer will offer a much more contemporary and controversial offering of new plays.
BWW Interviews: Jay Huling Talks World Premiere of Comedy THE SING SING SUITE at Wash

BWW Interviews: Jay Huling Talks World Premiere of Comedy THE SING SING SUITE at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — May 8, 2014
Most people have watched all of the great prison escape movies or heard the unbelievable stories about prison breakouts.
BWW Interviews: Monty Python's SPAMALOT To Open at Apollo Civic Theater

BWW Interviews: Monty Python's SPAMALOT To Open at Apollo Civic Theater

by Johnna Leary — April 29, 2014
If you are looking for a thought-provoking and relevant drama featuring heavy moral dilemmas and questions about human nature.
Old Opera House Theatre Presents THE DINNER PARTY, Now thru 5/4

Old Opera House Theatre Presents THE DINNER PARTY, Now thru 5/4

by BWW News Desk — April 25, 2014
The Old Opera House Theatre Company presents Neil Simon's dramatic comedy The Dinner Party, directed by Glenn Frail, tonight, April 25 and April 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4, 2014.
BWW Interviews: Old Opera House to Present Neil Simon's THE DINNER PARTY

BWW Interviews: Old Opera House to Present Neil Simon's THE DINNER PARTY

by Johnna Leary — April 23, 2014
Don't have any dinner plans this weekend? Come to the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV, for an evening of theater featuring an unusual play by a well-known American playwright.
BWW Reviews: REEFER MADNESS Deserves Some Buzz: It Really Is a 'Hit'!

BWW Reviews: REEFER MADNESS Deserves Some Buzz: It Really Is a 'Hit'!

by Johnna Leary — April 7, 2014
One certainly doesn't need to get high to enjoy all the buzz from the Being Revived production of Reefer Madness, running at Frederick Community College through April 13.
BWW Interviews: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK to Open at Apollo Civic Theater

BWW Interviews: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK to Open at Apollo Civic Theater

by Johnna Leary — April 3, 2014
Wedding season is almost here, so it is the perfect time to see a classic comedy about navigating the ups and downs in life as newlyweds! Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park opens April 4 at the Apollo Civic Theater in Martinsburg, WV.
BWW Interviews: It's a 'Hit'! Being Revived Theater Company to Perform REEFER MADNESS

BWW Interviews: It's a 'Hit'! Being Revived Theater Company to Perform REEFER MADNESS, 4/4

by Johnna Leary — April 2, 2014
Coming soon to an All-American theater near you! It's the "evil downward spiral filled with sex, violence and evil jazz music", Reefer Madness, a hilarious musical spoof of the 1936 public service film of the same name.
Old Opera House Theatre Company to Present THE DINNER PARTY, 4/25-5/4

Old Opera House Theatre Company to Present THE DINNER PARTY, 4/25-5/4

by BWW News Desk — April 1, 2014
The Old Opera House Theatre Company presents Neil Simon's dramatic comedy The Dinner Party, directed by Glenn Frail, on April 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4, 2014.
BWW Interviews: Washington County Playhouse's ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Full of Old Laughs

BWW Interviews: Washington County Playhouse's ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Full of Old Laughs and New Surprises

by Johnna Leary — March 28, 2014
In the Washington County Playhouse production of Arsenic and Old Lace, the elderly Brewster sisters appear to be your typical sweet old ladies, whose hobbies include knitting, church social visits and.
BWW Interviews: THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR Cast Discuss the Fluffy and Fufilling Comedy

BWW Interviews: THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR Cast Discuss the Fluffy and Fufilling Comedy

by Johnna Leary — March 14, 2014
Imagine the worst, most awkward family reunion you have ever attended.
OKLAHOMA! to Open 100th Annual Season at Apollo Civic Theater, 2/28

OKLAHOMA! to Open 100th Annual Season at Apollo Civic Theater, 2/28

by Johnna Leary — February 26, 2014
Get out of your "Lonely Room" this weekend and take your "Surrey with the Fringe on Top" over to the Apollo Civic Theater to see Oklahoma!, the first show of the 100th Annual Season.
THE LOVE LIST to Open 2014 Season at the Old Opera House, 2/7

THE LOVE LIST to Open 2014 Season at the Old Opera House, 2/7

by Johnna Leary — February 6, 2014
It's the perfect date night show, just in time for Valentine's Day! The Love List, by Norm Foster, is set to open at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV on February 7.
BWW Interviews: AVENUE Q Set to Open at Shepherd University

BWW Interviews: AVENUE Q Set to Open at Shepherd University

by Johnna Leary — February 4, 2014
Some of the life lessons Sesame Street never quite taught us are "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist" and "You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You're Making Love)".
Valley Health to Present THE LOVE LIST, Begin. 2/7

Valley Health to Present THE LOVE LIST, Begin. 2/7

by BWW News Desk — January 24, 2014
The Old Opera House will be presenting the delightfully sharp new comedy, The Love List by Norm Foster.
BWW Interviews: Lucille's ROCK AND ROLL REVIVAL to Open at Washington County Playhous

BWW Interviews: Lucille's ROCK AND ROLL REVIVAL to Open at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — January 21, 2014
Get ready to put on your blue suede shoes and poodle skirts, because Lucille's Rock and Roll Revival is coming to the Washington County Playhouse in Hagerstown, MD! Opening January 24, Lucille's Rock and Roll Revival is a revue musical featuring popular songs from the 1950's and 1960's, taking the a
The Best West Virginia Theater Picks of 2013

The Best West Virginia Theater Picks of 2013

by Johnna Leary — December 27, 2013
From murder mysteries to musicals to debut plays, there was a variety of offerings for theater in West Virginia in 2013.
Old Opera House Cancels Today's Performance of SHREK Due to Weather

Old Opera House Cancels Today's Performance of SHREK Due to Weather

by BWW News Desk — December 8, 2013
The Old Opera House rarely cancels a performance due to the weather, but in the interest of safety, they have annonced that they are cancelling today's performance of SHREK the musical and the auditions for The Love List this evening due to negative weather forecast.
BWW Interviews: SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast at Old Opera House Discuss Making the Modern F

BWW Interviews: SHREK THE MUSICAL Cast at Old Opera House Discuss Making the Modern Fairy Tale

by Johnna Leary — December 5, 2013
Directed by Steven Brewer, musically directed by Alison Shafer and choreographed by Ashley Snow, Shrek: The Musical will open this weekend at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, West Virginia.
BWW Interviews: Jason Hoffman on JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at Washington County

BWW Interviews: Jason Hoffman on JACOB MARLEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — December 3, 2013
Everyone has heard the tale of miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge who changes his ways on Christmas Eve in Charles Dicken's classic holiday tale A Christmas Carol.
BWW Interviews: 'No Day But Today!' Shepherd University Scene Stealers to Perform REN

BWW Interviews: 'No Day But Today!' Shepherd University Scene Stealers to Perform RENT

by BWW News Desk — November 22, 2013
"No day but today", RENT, the popular 1996 musical, is opening this weekend in a unique location and will be produced and performed by Shepherd University students.
BWW Interviews: 'No Day But Today!' Shepherd University Scene Stealers to Perform REN

BWW Interviews: 'No Day But Today!' Shepherd University Scene Stealers to Perform RENT

by Johnna Leary — November 18, 2013
"No day but today", RENT, the popular 1996 musical, is opening this weekend in a unique location and will be produced and performed by Shepherd University students.
SHREK THE MUSICAL to Open 12/6 at Old Opera House

SHREK THE MUSICAL to Open 12/6 at Old Opera House

by BWW News Desk — November 18, 2013
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, SHREK the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to the stage! Join Shrek and his loyal steed Donkey, as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if slightly temperamental) Princess Fiona.
BWW Interviews: REHEARSAL FOR MURDER at Apollo Civic Theater is NOT Your Typical Murd

BWW Interviews: REHEARSAL FOR MURDER at Apollo Civic Theater is NOT Your Typical Murder Mystery

by Johnna Leary — November 8, 2013
Most actors attending a read-thru of a play by a well-known playwright do not expect it to turn into a criminal investigation.

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