Who doesn’t need to kick it waaaay back and laugh for a couple of hours – free of technology and outside distractions? With its good old-fashioned physical comedy, cheesy gimmicks, and flat-out-fun script, Broadway in Richmond’s production of The Play…
It’s no surprise to me that Sesame Street is such an important part of so many families’ lives – or that the show is fifty years old this year. I was an original Sesame Street kid! The first episode of…
Scott Wichmann and Alexander Sapp share more than the stage in Virginia Rep’s current production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder; they share a high level of energy and stamina that rivals an army of Energizer bunnies. These…
If you think you know the story of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory, you’ve seen the two incarnations of movies, and you’ve read the book, put all of that aside for Broadway in Richmond’s presentation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie…
My family has the privilege of not having to think about race very much. Being white in a racist society affords us the power to ignore that our whiteness informs every interaction we have with the rest of our culture.…
The Gnome & Raven Escape Room was our first experience planning a birthday party outside the home. In the past, we have had a spy party, a glow-in-the-dark party, Olympic games party – you name it! – and we probably…
If you’re up for some laughs this summer, you’ll want to head over to Hanover Tavern for Virginia Rep’s production of Forever Plaid. This fun-filled show is a musical revue that keeps you laughing. The premise may be a bit…
When I first heard about Virginia Repertory Theatre’s new children’s musical, Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, I was curious. How could they pull off a show about racism and inclusion with characters distinguished by shapes on their skin without being…
When a theatre production is as good as it gets, the word that comes to mind is WOW! And that’s how I would describe Virginia Rep’s newest show The Wiz. Full disclosure: I was skeptical going into this show. I wasn’t…
Just before the end of the first act of The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged), Richmond actor CJ Bergin* plopped down on the front of the stage and spoke directly to my literature-loving parenting heart. I’m paraphrasing here, but young-ish…
