Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, A Doll’s House (premiering in 1879), was not at all unfamiliar to me as it is a staple in collegiate theatre history courses. In it, Ibsen…
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Why “Come From Away”– about a devastating terrorist attack and how it affected a small Canadian community – is the musical you should see with your kids.
British composer Roxanna Panufnik didn’t know a great deal about early 20th century Austrian composer and socialite Alma Mahler (Gropius Werfel) until she was commissioned to orchestrate some of Mahler’s…
Christine Toy Johnson hopes audiences seeing Come From Away will appreciate the musical’s impactful message. “The show has an incredible message of the healing power of intentional compassion and generosity.…
When Season 30 of Dancing with the Stars started on ABC this year, professional dancer Daniella Karagach wasn’t sure how far she and her celebrity partner, NBA superstar Iman Shumpert…
Virginia Rep’s current production of Barefoot in the Park at Hanover Tavern stage marks the reunion of scenic designer Terrie Powers and actors Joy Williams and Joe Pabst, who are…
Each holiday season, families around the country gather around the television (or other screen) to watch one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time: It’s a Wonderful Life.…
Twas a few nights before the opening of West End Academy of Dance’s production of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the studio dancers were stirring, especially the…
The one concept that Director Chelsea Burke wants people to leave with after seeing It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is the sense of community. “As Clarence tells…
When Anastasia rolled into town last night, it brought with it a powerhouse cast that captivated the audience of all ages during a magical return of live musical theatre to…
It’s rare to have the chance to hear the voices of people on the front lines of a violent school clash – the voices you might hear on the news.…
Kyla Stone grew up loving the music from the 1997 animated feature Anastasia, as well as tunes from other musicals. At the age of five, she would spontaneously belt out…