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…
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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…
When the touring production of Les Misérables lands in town at Altria Theater on Tuesday, actors Liz Shivener and Steve Czarnecki know where they are heading for their weekly date:…
There’s something special about the relationship veteran Richmond actor Scott Wichmann has developed with the legendary Frank Sinatra. He’ll share a glimpse into his personal connection with Ol’ Blue Eyes…
Funny story. Not funny ha-ha, funny stupid. For years, I lived about fifty minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge. I walked the wide, inviting paths overlooking the sparkling San Francisco…
Kylie Clark shares her home with all types of creatures when she is creating props for Virginia Rep. The theatre’s current interim props master and puppet designer, Clark has just…
Brian Vogler still remembers the first time he saw the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables. It left a powerful impression on him that remains today. “My introduction to Broadway was…