Richmond legend Robyn O’Neill and pianist Anthony Williams are pulling out the trunk and dusting off their favorite show tunes! Join us for some standards from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre, including songs by Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and Jules Stein and some newer hits too! This final performance will take place on Saturday,… Read More »
Enjoy an evening with award-winning singer and actress Felicia Curry and pianist Anthony Smith on Friday, September 11th at 7:30pm. Stories will be shared, truths will be told, sing-alongs will be encouraged and joy will be found! Performances will take place at the beautiful Sara Belle November Theater at Westminster Canterbury Richmond and live-streamed into… Read More »
RPAA begins their three-part Legends Livestream series on Thursday, August 27th at 7:30pm with Shannon Gibson Brown and pianist Joshua Wortham who take us on a journey back in time with the songs of Virginia’s own Patsy Cline! You’ll catch yourself humming along to some familiar tunes like “Crazy”, “I Fall to Pieces”, “Back in… Read More »
Randy Lee Strawderman of Midlothian, Virginia left the stage for the last time on August 5, 2020. Obituary can be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/midlothian-va/randy-strawderman-9300109
A new comedy web series about the painful and awkward world of self-taped auditions, “The Breakdown: A Self-Tape Series” will be released on Friday August 14. The cast and crew heavily features Richmond actors and artists. Produced by Richmond-based HimHer Productions, casting associate Madison Landis (Arvold), and actor/writer John-Michael Jalonen (Richmond Magazine, RTD), “The Breakdown”… Read More »
RVA On Stage is partnering with The Conciliation Project in Residence at TheatreLab The Basement on three FREE workshops on August 7th, 11th, and 13th. Please see the dates below with more information on the specific focus groups for each date. The mission of The Conciliation Project (TCP) is to promote through active and challenging… Read More »
At the Modlin Center, the safety of our patrons, students, faculty, staff, and visiting artists is our top priority. Given the ever-evolving challenges we face with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are transforming our presenting model and suspending all in-person, public performances through fall 2020. The Modlin Center faculty and staff are enthusiastically exploring ways to… Read More »
Ashland artist Arthur Brill will share his 8 years journey of activism for arts funding in the town of Ashland, leading to the towns creation of the Arts and Cultural Incentive Grant in July, 2020. When: Monday, September 14, 2020 at 2 PM – 4 PM Where: Online through Messenger Rooms – LINK
THE ZOMBIE monologues by Chris Gavaler directed by Joan Gavaler August 19-30, 2020 THE ZOMBIE monologues is a prequel to our world premiere THE ZOMBIE LIFE by Chris Gavaler that we’ve had to postpone due to COVID-19. THE ZOMBIE monologues has been developed by Firehouse Theatre with support from Aura CuriAtlas Physical Theatre through a series… Read More »
Come on out to the Fairfield Area Library and audition for a chance to be a part of something great. These auditions are for a family oriented play. No headshot needed. No experience needed.Address:1401 N Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23223Youth Conference Room. Second Floor. Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 12:15 PM – 3:30 PM Facebook… Read More »
Founding Artistic Director of The Conciliation Project, Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates and Founding Artistic Director of TheatreLAB, Deejay Gray are excited to announce a year-long process to merge their organizations, creating a new social justice theatre company working at the intersection of art and activism. Now Co-Artistic Directors, Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates and Deejay Gray will facilitate, with… Read More »
Join us for this special concert series from the comfort of your home! In partnership with our friends at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, this one-hour concert series features some of our best local singers performing nostalgic and contemporary music that you have come to love! Shannon Gibson Brown – Thursday, August 27th at 7:30pm Join Shannon Gibson Brown… Read More »
Just in time for what may be the most important election of our time, Firehouse Theatre is pleased to announce the dates for its Richmond premiere of Holland Taylor’s ANN. The one-woman show features Jacqueline Jones in the role of Ann Richards, who was a revolutionary figure in American politics. Performances begin Wednesday, September 16… Read More »
To Our Valued Richmond Shakespeare Festival Patrons, The health and safety of our patrons and artists are paramount, so it is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of the 2020 Richmond Shakespeare Festival. While we are disappointed, we believe that this decision is in the best interests of both our organizations… Read More »
It is with deep sadness that we have to report that Eric Dobbs passed away this week. Please keep his family in your thoughts. Eric’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/eric.dobbs Additional information will be posted as we receive it.