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Alice Childress' Play TROUBLE IN MIND is Now Playing in Winchester
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Area NAACP presents TROUBLE IN MIND, a backstage comedy-drama, about a group of actors in the late 1950s gathering to rehearse a new Broadway play about lynching in the American South. Although the intentions of the new play are for audiences to sympathize with the Black experience, Wiletta Mayer has some issues with the interpretation of stereotypes perpetuated by a white playwright. 
Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - November 14, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2022
Watch footage of @TheActingCo's The Three Musketeers and Romeo and Juliet playing in repertory at theatres across the country.
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.'s 12th Annual HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tour Gears Up For 2022
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2022
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., the 2011 winner of NBC TV’s America’s Got Talent is celebrating his 12th annual “Home For The Holidays” Christmas tour by doing 12 performances in 12 different towns all over West Virginia.
Alice Childress' Play TROUBLE IN MIND Comes To Winchester This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
Area NAACP presents TROUBLE IN MIND, a backstage comedy-drama, about a group of actors in the late 1950s gathering to rehearse a new Broadway play about lynching in the American South. Although the intentions of the new play are for audiences to sympathize with the Black experience, Wiletta Mayer has some issues with the interpretation of stereotypes perpetuated by a white playwright. 
The Met HD Opera Series' MEDEA Comes to the Greenbrier Valley Theatre This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2022
The Met HD Opera Series MEDEA will be presented at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre this weekend. The event is set for Sunday, October 30, 2022.
The Met HD Opera Series LA TRAVIATA Comes to Greenbrier Valley Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2022
Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta—one of opera’s ultimate heroines—in Michael Mayer’s vibrant production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy. Tenor Stephen Costello is her self-centered lover, Alfredo, alongside baritone Luca Salsi as his disapproving father, and Maestro Daniele Callegari on the podium.
Greerbrier Valley Theatre Presents The Met HD Opera Series LA TRAVIATA Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
Greerbrier Valley Theatre will present The Met HD Opera Series LA TRAVIATA next month. The event is on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 12:55 PM - 2:25 PM.
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
THE THANKSGIVING PLAY To Be Presented At Shepherd University
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Shepherd University's contemporary theater studies program announces its production of The Thanksgiving Play. The comedy will be professionally performed on Broadway in 2023. The Shepherd University production will be the regional premiere.
Virginia Children's Theatre and Roanoke Arts Commission Host GOLDEN KEY SCAVENGER HUNT
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2022
Virginia Children’s Theatre and the Roanoke Arts Commission have designed a Golden Key Scavenger Hunt to connect downtown businesses with area arts and cultural organizations. The Golden Key Scavenger Hunt takes place in Downtown Roanoke now through October 8.
MOUNTAIN HOME CHRISTMAS Comes to Greenbrier Valley Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2022
Mountain Home Christmas comes to Greenbrier Valley Theatre in December. Performances begin on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
The Met HD Opera Series LA TRAVIATA Comes to Greenbrier Valley Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta—one of opera’s ultimate heroines—in Michael Mayer’s vibrant production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy. Tenor Stephen Costello is her self-centered lover, Alfredo, alongside baritone Luca Salsi as his disapproving father, and Maestro Daniele Callegari on the podium.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld West Virginia Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Southern WV Community & Technical College Announces Savas/Kostas Gala
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
This special celebration will be held Saturday, September 24th, 2022, at Chief Logan Lodge and Conference Center. It will feature a red-carpet arrival in the style of classic Hollywood. The evening will also provide fine dining, by celebrity chef Mandy Gerwig, the former chef at Arizona Biltmore Resort, with dancing and entertainment to follow.
Charleston Light Opera Guild Announces Auditions For THE MUSIC MAN
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
The Music Man, a co-production with the Clay Center, will play at the Maier Performance Hall on October 28-30 and November 4-6, 2022.
The Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents PUTTING IT TOGETHER This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2022
If you’ve never seen a Charleston Light Opera Guild Show or you’re a seasoned musical theatre fan, this show is for you! The Charleston Light Opera Guild will present Stephen Sondheim’s Putting It Together at City Center in Charleston’s Slack Plaza on Saturday August 27 at 7:00pm.
Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents THE MUSIC MAN in October
by BWW News Desk - August 08, 2022
The Music Man, a co-production with the Clay Center, will play at the Maier Performance Hall on October 28-30 and November 4-6, 2022.
Southern WV Community & Technical College Will Hold the Savas/Kostas Gala Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2022
This special celebration will be held Saturday, September 24th, 2022, at Chief Logan Lodge and Conference Center. It will feature a red-carpet arrival in the style of classic Hollywood. The evening will also provide fine dining, by celebrity chef Mandy Gerwig, the former chef at Arizona Biltmore Resort, with dancing and entertainment to follow.
Photos: First Look At The Theatre Group's Production of ROCKY HORROR
by Grace Cutler - July 24, 2022
The Theatre group is heading to Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s spooky castle for “The Rocky Horror Show.” Richard O’Brien’s gender-bending spoof of horror and science fiction B-movies will be performed.
Southern WV Community & Technical College Will Hold the Savas/Kostas Gala This Fall
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2022
Southern WV Community & Technical College will hold the Savas/Kostas Gala this fall, an event to honor the legacy of George and Elizabeth Kostas.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is Coming to Savas Kostas Performing Arts Center This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
The Rocky Horror Show will open on Friday, July 15th, and will also be performed on Saturday, July 16th, Friday, July 22nd, Saturday, July 23rd, Friday, July 29th, and Saturday, July 30th at the Savas Kostas Performing Arts Center on the Logan campus of Southern WV Community & Technical College.
MURDER FOR TWO Comes to Greenbrier Valley Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
There’s been a murder and one man is ready to crack the case! Officer Marcus Moscowicz knows he can find the killer, but with so many suspects and so little time, the task may be harder than he anticipated. With 13 characters, two actors and a piano, this musical comedy is a tribute to the classic whodunit murder mystery.
A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT Comes to Greenbrier Valley Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
What happens when Puck and a band of mischievous fairies are tasked with understanding human love? An innovative, magical and bold world premiere production! This original story explores the humor, frivolity and truthfulness of the greatest human condition. Adapted from Shakespeare’s greatest plays, it is chock-full of recognizable text, famous lovers and creativity.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes to Greenbrier Valley Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2022
A horror musical rock comedy from Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, Little Shop of Horrors is one-of-a-kind. Love-struck florist Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant, but learns too late the smooth-talking carnivore feeds on blood and plots world domination.

Videos


A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in West Virginia A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center (3/27 - 3/27)
Kinky Boots in West Virginia Kinky Boots
Lyell B Clay Concert Theatre (3/9 - 3/9)
Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed in West Virginia Jonathan Van Ness: Hot & Healed
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (3/21 - 3/21)
A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation in West Virginia A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music and Dance Sensation
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center (3/19 - 3/19)
Acts of Love - An Evening of Love Stories in West Virginia Acts of Love - An Evening of Love Stories
FRANCIS-BOOTH EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE (2/25 - 2/28)
James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash in West Virginia James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash
Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center (3/25 - 3/25)
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