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…
Browsing: Theatre
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…
The opening of Virginia Rep’s production of West Side Story marks a reunion for actors Brittany Santos and Justin Luciano, who play the lead characters of Maria and Tony, and…
Actress Daria deGaetano can check one more item off her bucket list: her wish to star in the Tony Award-winning musical A Chorus Line. Starting June 8, she will appear as…
Daniel Durston grew up with parents who were obsessed with Elvis Presley. The family would often travel to Las Vegas to watch shows featuring Elvis impersonators. “My mom was a…
It’s all about the chair – a silver and black, lightweight metal director’s chair. That’s where the magic unfolds. This small but profound space serves as a centerpiece, a channel,…
There’s not much that intimidates seasoned actress Catherine Shaffner – except starring in a one-woman show. And, that’s exactly what she will be doing when Virginia Rep’s production of Erma…
In this nasty cold and flu season, actress Bianca Bryan is using every trick she can to keep her voice strong and healthy for her role as the circa 1900s…
Erik Schneider can’t believe his luck. He landed his first national tour last year and he’s playing the role he’s always coveted – the bawdy Emcee in Cabaret. The show…
Anne Wash started preparing for Central Virginia Dance Academy’s presentation of The Nutcracker this summer. Rehearsals began before the school opened its regular session this fall. “It’s definitely all-consuming but…
Enter to win a family field trip to Historic St. John’s church here. The reoccurring thought – Get it right! – floods through actor Charles Wissinger’s mind every time he…
Seventeen-year-old Sarah Owens feels true acceptance in her Live Art classes at School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC). That feeling isn’t something she experiences in other…