There is something magical about going to a production at a small venue, being so up-close-and-personal with the actors that you literally could touch them. It’s an especially mesmerizing experience for kids, which is just one reason SPARC’S production of…
After much deliberation, it’s impossible for me to say which of the indoor wall-sized murals on display at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is my absolute favorite. Over the past eight months, ten Virginia artists have transformed…
Sometimes, the timeliness of a production can seem kitsch. The blatant political relevance, the applicability of the core themes to the front page, can seem like a slap in the face of an audience member. Bluntness can be fatiguing, and…
At its heart, The Curious Incident of the Dog and the Night-Time is a family drama. On the main stage at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre through October 14, the play is based on the 2003 novel of the same name…
After growing up listening to the musings of Tom Lehrer – thanks to my wickedly witty and musical father – I was especially looking forward to an adult field trip to Swift Creek Mill Theatre for their summer production…
Regardless of whether you label it timeless or classic, West Side Story is as meaningful today as it was in 1957 when it debuted on Broadway. Thanks to Virginia Rep’s current production of the musical, the beautiful music, lively dancing,…
Virginia Rep’s Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical is as delightfully entertaining as you would hope a Mo Willems musical would be. With its energetic actors and fun scenery –including giant heart boxer shorts and pink bra – audiences of all ages…
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Richmond Shakespeare Festival, which with faith and creativity brings the tales of the Bard to life at Agecroft Hall. Fittingly, their second production of the summer is a show that was also…
Historically, my kids get a little ticked at me when I do what they would call “withhold fun” from them. For example, Virginia Beach is about two hours away, yet our first day trip there was a year ago.…
“Wow, I really don't know how sails work,” I said to myself at the Land Yacht table at the Science Museum of Virginia’s new exhibit, Going Places. My two daughters, their friend, and I had each just grabbed a miniature…
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