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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.
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 4, 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.
Photo Flash: First Look at Signature Theatre's CROSSING, Currently Running Through 11

Photo Flash: First Look at Signature Theatre's CROSSING, Currently Running Through 11/24

by BWW News Desk — October 31, 2013
This season, Signature Theatre presents the world premiere of the new musical CROSSING with a book by Grace Barnes, music and lyrics by Matt Conner, with Barnes also contributing additional lyrics.
Signature Theatre to Present One-Night-Only Sandy Bainum Concert, 11/18

Signature Theatre to Present One-Night-Only Sandy Bainum Concert, 11/18

by BWW News Desk — October 30, 2013
Actor and songstress Sandy Bainum, a longtime friend of Signature Theatre and cast member of this winter's production of Gypsy - will celebrate the launch of her new CD Simply with a special one-night-only concert and signing event at the theatre on the evening of Monday, November 18 at 7:30pm.
Photo Flash: First Production Photos of 'Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill'

Photo Flash: First Production Photos of 'Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill'

by BWW News Desk — October 29, 2013
Signature Theatre has revealed the first production photos for this fall's world-premiere production of Pride in the Falls of Autrey Mill, written by Really Really playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo.
The Old Opera House Presents MURDER AMONG FRIENDS, Now thru 10/27

The Old Opera House Presents MURDER AMONG FRIENDS, Now thru 10/27

by BWW News Desk — October 18, 2013
Take an aging, exceedingly vain actor; his very rich wife; a double dealing, double loving agent and plunk them down in an elegant New York duplex.
BWW Interviews: Cast Talks HARD LUCK SINGS THE BLUES at Washington County Playhouse

BWW Interviews: Cast Talks HARD LUCK SINGS THE BLUES at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — October 9, 2013
Hard Luck Sings The Blues, a modern comedy by Jay Huling, opens this weekend at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater in Hagerstown, MD.
Wolf Trap Foundation Invites Golfers of All Skill Levels to its Annual Golf Tournamen

Wolf Trap Foundation Invites Golfers of All Skill Levels to its Annual Golf Tournament

by BWW News Desk — October 2, 2013
Get ready to put your clubs in full-swing for the 16th Annual Wolf Trap Golf Tournament on Monday, October 21, 2013.

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