Nathaniel Shaw was shocked the first time he saw Once on Broadway. “It was so unique. It’s a delicate piece with a rock-and-roll score,” says Shaw, Virginia’s Rep’s artistic director and…
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Growing up, author Ashley Hewlett always had a book in her hand. Going to the library was one of her favorite pastimes. But while she loved reading, she never had…
Darci Lynne (Farmer) may be an introvert, but that didn’t stop the bubbly 14-year-old from stepping onto one of the biggest stages on television – America’s Got Talent – to perform.…
No stranger to the world of Harry Potter, violinist and conductor Shih-Hung Young plans on bringing the young wizard’s world to life when he conducts Harry Potter and the Chamber…
Strangers a few weeks ago, 4-year-old Devyn McDowell and 5-year-old Arabelle Pitera now share something very special in common. The two youngsters are alternating the role of Lulu in the…
A petite firecracker with a fairylike, electrified style, violinist Lindsey Stirling thrives on challenging herself, both personally and professionally. “I’m not afraid to do new things,” says Stirling who has…
As soon as Kalie Kaimann walked into auditions for The Wizard Of Oz, Director Dean Sobon knew she was a good fit for the role of Dorothy. “We were immediately…
Watching the Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer television special was an annual tradition in Bob Penola’s family. “I watched the television special as a kid,” says Penola, who wrote the adaptation…
Richmond is a familiar stop for Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano great Jim Brickman. He comes to the city on a regular basis with his Christmas show, and he’s made friends…
Traditional musical instruments will take on a new look and sound when students from the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, Paraguay, come to The Steward School on Wednesday, November 14. The…
Teri Adams’ first request when she arrives at the theater to perform in Menopause the Musical is to crank up the air conditioning. “I was nowhere near menopause when I…
For those who love the musical phenomenon Les Misérables and have been patiently waiting for its return to Altria Theater, the wait is over my friends. With new staging that…