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One of the goals of Richmond Shakes is to make the classics the most accessible to the community as possible. According to Jase Sullivan, managing director of the theatre, the…
Five years and counting. That’s how long Addison Garner has been portraying Velma Von Tussle, the snobbish, racist antagonist in the Tony award-winning musical Hairspray, playing Altria Theater January 24…
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and throughout this great show, my son was laughing … his eyes all aglow. The inaugural show at the Virgina Rep Center for Arts and Education is…
Magician and variety artist Carisa Hendrix plans to dazzle and amaze you as Lucy Darling in the touring production of A Magical Cirque Christmas. The show, which plays Altria Theater…
History repeated itself on December 8, 2022, when the ever-popular musical comedy, Anything Goes: 50th Anniversary Production, took the stage at the Jewish Family Theatre of the Carole and Marcus…
My sister and I talk every day – but when we’re together, we can communicate without saying a word. Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley captures…
I have a confession to make. I go to Swift Creek Mill Theatre for the food, and the play is really just the icing on the cake for me. There,…
Richmond Ballet and its beloved holiday tradition The Nutcracker return to Dominion Energy Center December 9 through 23, with the Richmond Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. Tickets to The Nutcracker…
Tom Sharpe loves the connection he has with the audience when he’s drumming for Grammy award winning Mannheim Steamroller during the group’s Christmas tour. “This music has such a rich…
Grey Garrett is proud of how Making Merry with Grey Garrett is shaping up. “The format is still a bit loose,” says Garrett, a well-known performer and actress around town.…
Being in the national tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical is like being part of a family-oriented business for actor Chris Manuel. “The whole creative and production team is really…
