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free centerstage’s Guide t o R i c h m o n d ’ s 2 016/2 017 Performing Arts Season Studio one • World Premiere • The Moor’s Pavane • September 20-25, 2016 tRio with Richmond Symphony • November 4-6, 2016 tHe nutCRACKeR with Richmond Symphony • December 10-23, 2016 A MidSuMMeR nigHt’S dReAM with Richmond Symphony • February 10-12, 2017 Studio tWo • World Premiere • A Tribute (To Marcel Marceau And Bip) • March 14-19, 2017 Studio tHRee • World Premiere • Tarantella • Notturno • April 4-9, 2017 tiCKetS on SALe noW! Richard S. Reynolds Foundation E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation John A. Cable Foundation ETIX.COM OR 800-514-3849 Richmond Ballet Choreographers’ Fund Arts and Cultural Funding Consortium There’s a beauty to the rhythm of life. Just like art, music and dance, we make life better by design. Culture Works artoberVA.com artoberVA.com E. E. Rhodes Rhodesand andLeona LeonaB.B. Carpenter Foundation Carpenter Foundation dance 6 music 10 Dear Friends and Patrons of the Arts, Welcome to the 2016-17 performing arts season RVA! And what an exciting season it promises to be! From Richmond Symphony’s opening Altria Masterworks concert featuring the world-renowned Itzhak Pearlman, to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s timely revival of the Broadway hit 1776, and on to Seven Deadly Sins paired with Pagliacci by Virginia Opera. Not far behind will be holiday favorite, Richmond Ballet’s The Nutcracker, and a special treat as part of the Broadway in Richmond touring season, Manheim Steamroller. And there’s so much more to enjoy in the venues of Richmond CenterStage. You used to know us as the downtown performing arts center, but we have grown to be more than just a place. Richmond CenterStage is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide diverse local and world-class performing arts, transformative arts education experiences for students of all ages, and inspirational venues. We provide much more than just performances and events. We provide experiences in the arts. Our venues—Altria Theater and Dominion Arts Center—serve as home to nearly a dozen resident companies. You know Richmond Symphony, Richmond Ballet and Virginia Opera, but we also count Elegba Folklore Society, Latin Ballet of Virginia, Modlin Center for the Performing Arts, Quill Theatre, The Richmond Forum, School of the Performing Arts for the Richmond Community (SPARC), Virginia Repertory Theatre, and City Dance of Richmond Parks and Recreation among our resident companies who present the very best in local and world-class performing arts. We invite you to be a part of this incredible season of theater, music, and dance. Visit the venues of Richmond CenterStage—two great locations, one great experience. It’s Showtime, Richmond—we hope to see you soon! Chez for lunch, brunch & dinner! Lunch Tues-Fri 11:30-2:30 Brunch Sunday 10:30-2 Dinner Tues-Thurs 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-9:30 Bar ‘til close Tues-Sat 2 East Grace Street | Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 648-3225 | chezfoushee.com | free parking Janet Starke Executive Director words 14 theatre 18 For more information about how you can support Richmond CenterStage, please visit our website at richmondcenterstage.com. Richmond CenterStage is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide diverse local and world-class performing arts, transformative arts education experiences for students of all ages, and inspirational venues – all to strengthen the cultural and economic vitality of Greater Richmond. It’s Showtime Richmond! 5 Richmond Ballet company dancer Elena Bello becomes part of a mural by Richmondbased artist, Ham. Photography and Photo Illustration by Alice Blue. Design by Karnes Coffey Design dance Sept. 16 Sept. 21 Oct. 20 Oct. 28 In Studio: Rehearsal Viewing & Reception Martha Graham Dance Company A Simple Space Nora Chipaumire Richmond Ballet Location: Richmond Ballet’s Studio Theatre Sept. 16 Illumination Dance and Laterna presents “Oceanic” Featuring Laterna Dance Company, RVA Dance Collective and CLAVES Unidos in a ladycentric theatrical dance adventure. Additional performance on Sept. 17. Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre Sept. 16 Smoke and Mirrors UR Modlin Center for the Arts UR Modlin Center for the Arts VCUDance Celebrating women choreographers and the many different aspects of being a woman. Additional performance on Oct. 29. Additional performance on Sept. 22. Australian acrobatics ensemble of seven, Gravity and Other Myths, performs amazing feats to original music. Additional performance on Oct. 21. Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre Sept. 25 Oct. 23 POE Young People’s Choreography L atin Ballet of Virginia The Concert Ballet Inspired by the life and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe. Premiere of new dance works created by young Virginians being mentored in the Concert Ballet’s new program to promote the development of new dance works. Location: Edgar Allan Poe Museum Sept. 29 Aquarium Starr Foster Dance Project UR Modlin Center for the Arts Runs through Oct. 2. The Ricochet Project combines acrobatics, contemporary dance, contortion and high-flying feats to examine the current state of America in the pursuit of happiness. Location: Grace Street Theater Additional performance on Sept. 17. Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre Oct. 2 Fall Gala Concert Ballet Sept. 20 “A Little Modern” - selections, all in a clearly modern vein by Virginia Choreographers, from the Concert Ballet’s 40 year Repertory. Studio One Location: The Woman’s Club Auditorium Richmond Ballet A world premiere by Melissa Barak. The Moor’s Pavane (Limón/Purcell). Runs through Sept. 25. 6 It’s Showtime Richmond! Location: Concert Ballet Studio Space Oct. 23 Travis Wall’s Shaping Sound: Dance Reimagined Altria Theatre An electrifying mash-up of dance styles and musical genres is brought fully to life on stage by a dynamic company of contemporary dancers. Oct. 24 POEMAS L atin Ballet of Virginia Dogtown Presenter’s Series A dance theatre production inspired by the life and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe, Alfonsina Storni, Pablo Neruda and Federico Garcia Lorca, celebrating the love for life, passion, and dance. Runs through Oct. 22. Runs through Oct. 28. Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre Location: Swift Creek Mill Theatre Oct. 15 Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus Location: Dogtown Dance Theatre Oct. 30 Dia de los Muertos Festival L atin Ballet of Virginia A Celebration of LIFE! El Dia De Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that brings communities together to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed. Location: Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Nov. 4 Spanish Soul L atin Ballet of Virginia The popular Flamenco Festival returns with Spanish Soul, featuring guitarist Leah, Ana Ines King and the Latin Ballet, with guest artists dancer Antonio Hidalgo Paz and percussionist Kevin Davis. Location: Singleton Center, VCU Nov. 4 Trio Richmond Ballet with Richmond Symphony Three strikingly different ballets with the Richmond Symphony. Runs through Nov. 6. Location: Carpenter Theatre BROADWAY In Richmond Subscriptions And Groups Now On Sale! Discover your inner elf. –NY1 WINNER! TM © December 9 - 11, 2016 Photo: Joan Marcus The Broadway Musical February 7 - 12, 2017 March 10 - 11, 2017 April 25 - 30, 2017 2 0 1 3 T O N Y AWA R D ® May 30 - June 4, 2017 BroadwayInRichmond.com | 804-592-3401 Weinstein JCC Patrons of the Arts People of all faiths enjoy our wide range of exciting cultural offerings and entertainment! The 2016-17 season features more than 30 events that include film, theatre, music, dance, conversation, and visual arts. Our season kicks off on October 16 with Light Wire Theatre! Visit weinsteinjcc.org or call 545.8608 for tickets and details. It’s Showtime Richmond! 7 Nov. 19 Jan. 19 M ar. 10 Apr. 6 Cambodian-American Heritage Dance Troupe Bahia of All Colours Swan Lake An Evening of Multi-Cultural Dance This dance and music tradition, passed down from one generation to the next, is an indelible part of Cambodian culture. Location: Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College Center for the Performing Arts UR Modlin Center for the Arts Russian National Ballet Theatre Brazil’s only professional folk dance company, Bale Folclorico de Bahia, features 38-member troupe of dancers, musicians and singers performing a repertory of dances of African origin. Company of 50 from Moscow, Russia. Location: Carpenter Theatre Dec. 2 Jan. 25 YES! Dance Invitational DANCE with Lucinda Childs Dance Company K Dance National companies presenting contemporary dance and theatre. Guest choreographers include Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”. Additional performance on Dec. 3. Location: Firehouse Theatre Dec. 10 The Concert Ballet The full production of this holiday classic. Additional performance on Dec. 11. Location: Monacan High School Theatre Dec. 10 The wonder and magic of the season come alive once again with sugar plums, chocolates, marzipan, coffee and tea, a dancing bear, life-like dolls and sparkling flowers. The Nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery and brand new characters. Runs through Dec. 23. Location: Carpenter Theatre Jan. 27 Levitate Starr Foster Dance Project Additional performance on Jan. 28. Location: TBA Richmond Ballet with Richmond Sym phony William Soleau’s delightful telling of Shakespeare’s popular tale of love both lost and found. Runs through Feb. 12. Location: Carpenter Theatre Feb. 24 Additional performance on Feb. 25. Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre Concert Ballet A 30-minute version of the holiday classic. Location: The Woman’s Club Auditorium Feb. 25 6th Annual Mardi Gras RVA Dec. 17 Dogtown Dance Theatre The Nutcracker Concert Ballet The full production of this holiday classic. Additional performance on Dec. 18. Location: Atlee High School Auditorium Dec. 30 Featuring RVA Dance Collective, Latin Vintage, Illumination Dance Studio, Studio4 Dance Company and more! Performing African dance at the Kwanzaa Kollective. Location: Trinity Family Life Center Legend of the Poinsettia L atin Ballet of Virginia Based on the Mexican legend of a pure hearted young girl who discovers the true spirit of giving. Unable to offer a gift of material value, she picks a handful of weeds that magically transform into brilliant crimson flowers and thus the custom of giving poinsettias during the holidays is born. Runs through Jan. 8. Location: Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen It’s Showtime Richmond! Some of a Thousand Words: Wendy Whelan, Brian Brooks + Brooklyn Rider UR Modlin Center for the Arts A project of Joyce Theatre Productions and a new work of solos and duets by these three collaborators. Runs through Mar. 18. Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre Momentum Dance Center Winter Concert Glen Allen Cultur al Arts Center M ar. 9 In Studio: Rehearsal Viewing & Reception Richmond Ballet Location: Richmond Ballet’s Studio Theatre Apr. 19 Eleone Dance Theatre Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Hailing from Philadelphia, this exhilarating and “soulstirring” dance company goes beyond the traditional dance performance to deliver an “experience” that inspires and energizes audiences and dance fans of all ages! Their repertoire in contemporary, modern, spiritual, rhythm and blues, African, as well as hiphop in theme. Additional performance on Apr. 20. Apr. 21 4th Annual Richmond Dance Festival Dogtown Dance Theatre Featuring local and national choreographers. Apr. 30 Spring Gala L atin Ballet of Virginia Concert Ballet The true stories of Puerto Ricans who migrated to the United States after World War II. Repertory selections and premiere production of the Wizard of Oz Story, works of Virginia Choreographers. Runs through Mar. 19. Location: The Woman’s Club Auditorium Location: Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen M ar. 23 Shorts K Dance Short plays and dance, K Dance producing. M ay 12 RVA Dance Collective 10th Anniversary Performance Dogtown Dance Theatre Runs through Mar. 25. Featuring choreography by Jess Burgess, Danica Kalemdaroglu, Victoria Fink and Julia Vessey. Location: Richmond Triangle Players Additional performance on May 13. M ar. 25 June 2 Virginia Dance Festival MOMO Features over 400 dancers from 43 different dance companies performing traditional and cultural dances as well as a silent auction. Location: James River High School 15th Annual Richmond Choreographers Showcase M ar. 5 Location: Weinstein JCC NuYoRican Winter Gala Popular selections of Virginia Choreographers from the Concert Ballet’s 40-year Repertory commissioned for the Orchestra/Ballet collaboration Unique culturally influenced styles and companies will entertain and enlighten you with their exceptional depth, variety, and diversity. M ar. 16 Apr. 1 Location: The Woman’s Club Auditorium Jan. 5 M ar. 15 Feb. 26 Concert Ballet with the Concert Ballet Orchestr a Ezibu Muntu 8 Runs through Jan. 26. UR Universit y Dancers Sprin g Concert Taste of the Nutcracker A world premiere by Katarzyna Skarpetowski and a tribute to Marcel, Marceau and Bip. Location: Richmond Ballet’s Studio Theatre Nexus Dec. 14 Richmond Ballet Runs through Mar. 19. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Richmond Ballet Studio Two This rarely performed signature work by Lucinda Childs was created with composer Philip Glass and visual artist Sol LeWitt. Post-show Q&A with the Company. Feb. 10 The Nutcracker M ar. 14 UR Modlin Center for the Arts Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre The Nutcracker Presented by UR’s Modlin Center for the Arts at the Carpenter Theatre L atin Ballet and Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company Additional performance on Apr. 2. Location: Grace Street Theater Apr. 4 Studio Three L atin Ballet of Virginia Based on the fantasy novel, written by Michael Ende, about the little girl who saves the world from the time thieves. A profound message about the concept of time and how it is used by human in modern societies. Runs through June 4. Location: Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen June 24 44th Annual Dance and Drum Concert Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Richmond Ballet July 29 A world premiere by Matthew Frain – Tarantella and Notturno. Runs through Apr. 9. Kaleidoscope Location: Richmond Ballet’s Studio Theatre Ezibu Muntu Apr. 5 Dance company Ezibu Muntu hosts and performs at this showcase of various dance styles from Latin to liturgical to modern to African dance. Cuisine & Confessions Location: Grace Street Theatre UR Modlin Center for the Arts Circus, dance, theater and music are the heart of this performance by Canadian troupe The 7 Fingers. Location: Altria Theater 2016-2017 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Seven Deadly Sins and Pagliacci TICKETS ON SALE NOW Oct. 14, 2016 Oct. 16, 2016 The Barber of Seville TICKETS ON SALE NOW Nov. 18, 2016 Nov. 20, 2016 Der Freíschütz TICKETS ON SALE DEC. 5 Feb. 17, 2017 Feb. 19, 2017 Turandot TICKETS ON SALE DEC. 5 Mar. 31, 2017 Apr. 2, 2017 ...Experience the Passion! 866.673.7282 etix.com vaopera.org Richmond Symphony’s 70-foot, state-of-theart mobile stage — The Big Tent — allows their music to be heard in compelling and unique outdoor settings. Photo by Jay Paul music Sept. 9 Sept. 21 Oct. 11 Oct. 16 The Steeldrivers The Lonely Heartstring Band VCU Symphony Jae Sinnett’s Zero to 60 Quartet featuring Saxophonist Ralph Bowen UR Modlin Center for the Arts Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Bluegrass plus country, soul and more. Nourished by deep roots in the expansive canon of traditional American music, The Lonely Heartstring Band embodies the modern American condition—an understanding and reverence for the past that informs a push into the future. Location: Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Sept. 9 Richmond Ja zz Soc iet y Oct. 12 Brickwall Jackson Firehouse Theatre Georgia Roger Farmer: A Brand New Show! Richmond Triangle Pl ayers Additional performace on Sept. 10. Sept. 25 Masterworks I Richmond Sym phony Sept. 11 Presented in partnership with the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center featuring Steven Smith, conductor, and Itzhak Perlman, violin. The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute Location: Carpenter Theatre Richmond Centerstage Location: Carpenter Theatre Oct. 8 MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly Sept. 19 Altria Theater Alice in Chains Altria Theatre Alice in Chains were one of the Big Four to emerge from Seattle in the 1990s and went on to change the sound of modern rock. 10 Location: VCU’s W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts It’s Showtime Richmond! With special guest Kelly Price and DC Comedians Huggy Lowdown and Chris Paul. The sound is distinctive — passionate, creative, original, soulful, honest and powerful. For nearly 30 years Frankie Beverly and Maze have created a unique sound and become one of the most influential groups in modern history. Oct. 13 Richard Thompson with special guest Sam Amidon UR Modlin Center for the Arts Renowned guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Location: Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Oct. 15 The Parker Quartet with Kim Kashkashian VCU’s Rennolds Cha m ber Concert Series Location: VCU’s W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Virginia drummer/composer Jae Sinnett has written over 150 compositions; produced 14 recordings, scored five documentaries and has produced/hosted a Jazz radio show for NPR affiliate WHRV-FM 89.5 in Norfolk, VA for over 25 years. Location: Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall Oct. 16 Copland, Piazzolla, Revueltas Richmond Symphony Steven Smith, conductor. Daisuke Yamamoto, violin. Copland’s Three Latin-American Sketches, Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, Revueltas’ Alcancías, Gabriela Lena Frank’s Raíces (“Roots”): Concerto Suite for Orchestra. Location: Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 22 Nov. 12 Dec. 3 Dec. 30 Switchfoot & Relient K - Looking for America Tour Masterworks 3 Richmond Symphony Pops: Let It Snow! Capital City Kwanzaa Festival Altria Theater Switchfoot’s emotionally intelligent and uplifting brand of alternative rock. Grammy nominated Relient K has been making records since 1997, when Matt Thiessen and Matt Hoopes formed the band in high school. Oct. 22 Masterworks 2 Richmond Symphony Steven Smith, conductor Anton Nel, piano. Location: Carpenter Theatre Oct. 28 The Milk Carton Kids Richmond Sym phony Steven Smith, conductor; Kathryn Leemhuis, mezzosoprano; Vale Rideout, tenor; Darren K. Stokes bass-baritone; Richmond Symphony Chorus, Erin R. Freeman, director . Location: Carpenter Theatre Nov. 12 Susan Greenbaum presents Carole King’s “Tapestry” Location: Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Oct. 28 Phantom of the Opera with Michael Britt on the Mighty Wurlitzer The Byrd Theatre A screening of the 1925 classic silent movie. Oct. 29 Windborne’s Music of Whitney Houston Altria Theater Join the Richmond Symphony and vocal sensation Rashidra Scott for an evening of Whitney’s biggest hits, including “How Will I Know?,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?” and of course “I Will Always Love You.” Nov. 3 Bria Skonberg Quintet Weinstein JCC A specialist in classic American hot jazz, Skonberg expands the vocabulary and traditions of Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet with worldly rhythms and modern jazz variance. Nov. 4 VCU Flamenco Festival Featuring Spanish soul, virtuoso Ricardo Marlow and guitarist Miguelito with dancers and singer. Also playing Nov. 6. Location: W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Nov. 8 Quincy Jones presents Justin Kauflin Trio Richmond Ja zz Soc iet y Pianist/composer Justin Kauflin has been working with Quincy Jones for over 10 years and was recently the subject of an award-winning documentary with his mentor, the late legendary trumpeter Clark Terry, “Keep On Keepin’ On”. Location: Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall Location: Carpenter Theatre Dec. 3 Josh Ritter Altria Theatre Elegba Folklore Society presents this celebration features world music, The African Market, Watoto Kwanzaa and the Nia Sessions. Includes African Dance, Music & the Oral Tradition, a concert by Elegba Folklore Society. Dec. 31 A Special New Year’s Eve Event Richmond Triangle Pl ayers Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen UR Modlin Center for the Arts Local favorite Susan Greenbaum makes an epic return to the Sara Belle November Stage with this onenight-only concert event! Join Susan and [band] for a night of selections from Carole King’s 1971 Grammy Award-winning album and original selections by the Richmond-based singer and songwriter. Singer-songwriter and novelist. Jan. 14 Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre Masterworks 4 UR Modlin Center for the Arts Folk duo. Celebrate the holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season! Join the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Symphony Chorus and conductor ChiaHsuan Lin for this annual tradition the whole family will love. Nov. 18 Steep Canyon Rangers UR Modlin Center for the Arts UNC alums started this acoustic bluegrass group. Location: Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Nov. 23 Joe Bonamassa Altria Theater Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including Anton Fig (drums), Michael Rhodes (bass), Reese Wynans (piano, Hammond organ), Lee Thornburg (trumpet, horn arrangements), Paulie Cerra (saxophone), and background singers to bring a whole new life to the show which will feature new songs alongside careerspanning favorites. Dec. 1 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis Altria Theater America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Dec. 2 Handel’s Messiah Richmond Sym phony Chorus Dec. 4 Festival of Praise Tour 2016 Altria Theatre The fantastic tour features multiple Grammy, Stellar, BET Award Winning Artists Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Israel Houghton, Karen Clark Sheard, Regina Belle and Casey J, all hosted by comedian Earthquake. Dec. 13 Vocalist Charenee Wade Richmond Ja zz Soc iet y Charenée Wade is a professor at the Aaron Copland School of Music, NYC, and, was the first runner-up in the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Vocal Competition. Location: Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall Dec. 15 Andrew Peterson’s “Behold the Lamb of God” Altria Theatre Since 2000, Andrew Peterson and his friends have performed Behold the Lamb around the country, telling again and again this true myth, as C.S. Lewis called it, this tale that’s bigger than life, but is-astonishingly-true. The tour has become a yearly tradition not just for Andrew and the other artists on the tour, but for families and churches who attend the concert each season. Dec. 23 Masters of Soul “Christmas in Motown” Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays with “Christmas in Motown” from Masters of Soul. Masters of Soul is a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown and soul music. This special edition holiday show features stylishly costumed, fully choreographed performances of both male and female groups backed by a live band, performing your favorite holiday songs from the Motown Era. For generations, Richmonders have been delighted by this magnificent holiday classic. Don’t miss the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus performing Handel’s masterwork. Erin R. Freeman, conductor. Dec. 26 Location: Carpenter Theatre Winter PuppetFest Puppets Off Broad Street Runs through Dec. 30. Location: Richmond Triangle Players Richmond Symphony Former Richmond Symphony conductor Jacques Houtmann is guest conductor; Rémi Geniet, piano. Location: Carpenter Theatre Jan. 14 8th Annual Djangoary Music Soiree Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Featuring Thomas Wakefield & Gypsy Roots. Celebrate the creative influence of legendary Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt on today’s music. Jan. 21 The Genius of John Williams Richmond Symphony Pops Whether it’s the powerful soundtrack from Star Wars, the magical score from Harry Potter or the adventure and whimsy of the sounds of Indiana Jones, there is nothing comparable to John Williams’s music. ChiaHsuan Lin, conductor. Location: Carpenter Theatre Jan. 21 Sunny Mountain Serenaders Firehouse Theatre Jan. 22 Gluck, Purcell, Schubert Richmond Symphony Steven Smith, conductor. Gluck’s Overture to Orfeo ed Euridice, Joan Tower’s Chamber Dance, Purcell’s The Gordian Knot Untied, Suite No. 1, Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, D. 485. Location: Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 4 The Complete Piano Etudes: Philip Glass UR Modlin Center of the Arts In celebration of legendary composer Philip Glass’ 80th birthday, he is joined onstage by Maki Namekawa, Aaron Diehl, Timo Andres + Lisa Kaplan. Location: Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Feb. 4 Masterworks 5 Richmond Symphony Steven Smith, conductor Jason Vieaux, guitar. Location: Carpenter Theatre It’s Showtime Richmond! 11 Richmond’s Sole-mate Perfect pairs since 1953. 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Visit jepson.richmond.edu/forum or call [804] 287-6522 for more information. #jepsonforum With special thanks to media sponsor STYLE Weekly, Richmond’s alternative for news, arts, culture, and opinion Feb. 11 M ar. 11 Valentine’s Cabaret Ann Hampton Callaway – The Streisand Songbook Monument Cit y Music Featuring members of the Richmond Men’s Chorus and Richmond Women’s Chorus. Additional performance on Feb. 12. Location: Richmond Triangle Players Feb. 19 Fischer, Beethoven Richmond Symphony Steven Smith, conductor. Jim Jacobson, timpani. Bruce Adolphe’s Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto, Fischer’s Symphony with Eight Obbligato Timpani, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Opus 60. Location: Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 24 Richmond’s Finest: The Taters and the Richmond Symphony Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen The Richmond’s Finest series returns with a spectacular evening of Classic American & British Pop Rock! Backed by the amazing sounds of the Richmond Symphony, the Taters will perform an eclectic mix of roots rock, pop, country, skiffle & Americana, a sound that’s been compared favorably to a mixture of Everlys, Orbison, Beatles, and Nick Lowe. Feb. 25 Windborne’s Music of David Bowie Richmond Symphony The genius of David Bowie’s innovative and unique, one-of-a-kind sound influenced generations of great music is presented by the Richmond Symphony with Tony Vincent, vocalist, and Brent Havens, guest conductor. Location: Altria Theater Richmond Sym phony Pops Join the Richmond Symphony as we celebrate the music of one of America’s most powerful and enduring musical artists. Singing timeless classics from five decades of Barbra Streisand’s multi-faceted career, Platinum Award Winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway will show off her gorgeous voice with iconic hits like “The Way We Were,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “Cry Me a River.” Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor. Location: Carpenter Theatre M ar. 22 The Richmond Divas Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen They’re back! Center favorites The Richmond Divas - Debra Wagoner, Cathy Motley-Fitch and Desiree Roots with pianist Ryan Corbitt reunite! on March 22! Performing fan favorites and classics from broadway to jazz to standards to pop, RVA’s superbly talented Divas will dazzle audiences of all ages in this onenight-only concert event! M ar. 24 The Nile Project UR Modlin Center for the Arts A dozen musicians from every country bordering the Nile perform. Location: Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music M ar. 29 Eighth Blackbird with Will Oldham (Bonnie “Prince” Billy) UR Modlin Center for the Arts Grammy Award-winning sextet performs with singer-songwriter Will Oldham. Location: VMFA Leslie Cheek Theatre Feb. 26 M ar. 31 Mid-Atlantic Wind Symphony Rock & Roll Jubilee! R andolph -M acon College Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen The Mid-Atlantic Wind Symphony is dedicated to the promotion of the finest classical band music through the performance of compositions by modern composers, while respecting the rich heritage of the American Wind Ensemble. M ar. 4 Flashback to 1958 and be a part of the studio audience for the live broadcast on (fictitious) WJKS radio as it channels the spirits of the founding fathers of rock n’ roll into a fun evening of music! RVA favorites Craig Evans, Brad Tucker, Brian Sulser, George Garrett, Jim Wark, and BJ Kocen will take you on a musical journey with all your favorite songs from the Titans of Teen Town: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and Ricky Nelson. Masterworks 6 Runs through Apr. 2. Location: Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College Center for the Performing Arts Richmond Symphony Steven Smith, conductor Jinjoo Cho, violin. Location: Carpenter Theatre M ar. 11 Richmond Bluegrass Jam Enjoy 12 epic hours of local and regional bluegrass bands coming together to raise money to benefit military families through the Richmond Fisher House! Bring your instrument for open jam sessions and your appetite for great food and drink from local vendors! Thomas Pandolfi performs at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on May 17, featuring the music of Burt Bacharach, Barry Manilow and more. Apr. 7 An Evening of Country/Honky Tonk Experience Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen The Honky Tonk Experience is comprised of five of Richmond, Virginia’s most respected musicians. Each member has forged their own reputation by playing in a variety of other bands over the past 20 years. They have also shared the stage with several national acts including Travis Tritt, BR5-49, Dale Watson, Webb Wilder and Junior Brown. Apr. 8 M ay 5 Masterworks 7 An Evening of Blues & Jazz/ The Lawrence Olds Band Richmond Sym phony Steven Smith, conductor; Michelle Areyzaga, soprano; Kevin Deas, bass-baritone; Richmond Symphony Chorus, Erin R. Freeman, director. Location: Carpenter Theatre Apr. 13 Piedmont Blues UR Modlin Center for the Arts Gerald Clayton + The Assembly, a nine-piece jazz ensemble, plus song, film, photography and Southern folklore. Location: Carpenter Theatre Apr. 23 The Gloaming UR Modlin Center for the Arts Celtic musicians including renowned singer and fiddler. Location: Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Apr. 30 Stravinsky, Beethoven, Mozart Richmond Sym phony Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor. Handel’s “Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from Solomon, Stravinsky’s Danses concertantes, Beethoven’s Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Opus 43, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 (“Jupiter”). Location: Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College Center for the Performing Arts M ay 13 Masterworks 8 Richmond Sym phony Steven Smith, conductor Gary Hoffman, cello. Location: Carpenter Theatre Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Over the past 20 years Lawrence has performed regularly from New York City to Key West, Florida, delighting audiences of all ages with his rich vocals and warm personality. M ay 17 Thomas Pandolfi: Burt, Barry and Beyond Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen An enchanting evening of piano with international sensation Thomas Pandolfi — the music of Burt Bacharach, Barry Manilow and more. American pianist Thomas Pandolfi is an exciting virtuoso who, with each passing season, is becoming more and more sought after by audiences worldwide, and showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. June 2 An Evening of Bluegrass/Tara Mills and Jimmy Stelling Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Inspired by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the rich musical traditions tied to them, Tara Mills describes her music as, ‘original blue ridge mountain folk.’ Acclaimed banjo player, Jimmy Stelling joins Tara for this special evening of bluegrass! June 19 Genderfluid: A Queer Cabaret Richmond Triangle Pl ayers Ever wonder what your favorite showtunes and pop hits would sound like if they were belted from the opposite gender? In the spirit of Broadway Backwards, come see Richmond’s favorite performers light up the stage during this fabulous two-night event! Additional performance on June 20. Location: Cultural Center for the Arts at Glen Allen It’s Showtime Richmond! 13 Paula Poundstone performs at the Modlin Center for the Arts on October 29. words ONGOING Sept. 25 Oct. 6 Nov. 15 Comedy Sportz The Second City Brian Regan, comedian (Re)Examined: Reconstruction comedysportzrichmond.com Richmond Funny Bone Richmond.funnybone.com Richmond Comedy Coalition rvacomedy.com West End Comedy wecomedy.com UR Modlin Center for the Arts Richmond Centerstage UR Jepson Leadership Forum “Free Speech (While Supplies Last)” is the political satire focus of this comedy troupe’s irreverent look at America’s electoral insanity. Location: Carpenter Theatre Presenter is Eric Foner, Columbia University professor regarded as the leading authority on the Reconstruction Era in the United States. Location: Modlin Center’s Alice Jepson Theatre Sept. 29 An Evening with Ben Stein R andolph -M acon College Lunch Break Science Carpenter Science Theatre smv.org Sept. 15 (In)Famous: Thomas Jefferson’s Intellectual and Ethical Understanding of Slavery UR Jepson Leadership Forum Presenter is Annette Gordon-Reed, Harvard University historian and law professor whose research, among other things, explores the life of America’s third president. Location: Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Ben Stein has worked as an economist, a speechwriter and lawyer, and a columnist. He is a frequent contributor to Barrons, and for 20 years has written a diary for the American Spectator. He is also known for his role in the movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Location: Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 2 NERVE: Stories of Queer Resilience Virginia Anti -Violence Project in coll abor ation with Richmond Trian gle Pl ayers and TheatreLAB Location: Richmond Triangle Players Oct. 7 Hannibal Buress, comedian Carpenter Theatre Hannibal Buress is a wildly popular Emmy-nominated comedian, writer and actor who is a favorite of fans and critics on big and small screens alike. Oct. 19 (Re)Defined: Slavery in North America across Time and Place UR Jepson Leadership Forum Presenter is Ira Berlin, Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland with an expertise in southern and African American history. Location: UR’s Jepson Alumni Center Oct. 29 Paula Poundstone, comedian UR Modlin Center for the Arts Humorous panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me. Location: Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music 14 It’s Showtime Richmond! Location: UR’s Jepson Alumni Center Nov. 16 Inside Science with Radiolab’s Robert Krulwich UR Modlin Center for the Arts Co-host of NPR’s Radiolab, Robert Krulwich is one of the most original and widely listened to broadcasters in the nation. His boundless curiosity and ability to explain complex subjects in creative, compelling, and entertaining ways has made him, as The New York Times said, “a storied figure in public radio history.” Location: Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Nov. 19 Feb. 15 Nate Parker presents “The Legacy of the Nat Turner Insurrection” (Un)Finished: Twentieth Century Racial Discrimination and Its LongTerm Implications The Richmond Forum The Birth of a Nation, a new film about the 1831 Nat Turner slave uprising in Southampton County, Virginia, swept the accolades at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and set a festival record when the worldwide distribution rights were immediately purchased for $17.5 million. Scheduled for theatrical release in October and already being discussed for its Oscar potential, this film is the passion project of its writer, producer, director, and star, Nate Parker, a native of Norfolk, Virginia. In a Richmond Forum exclusive, Parker will discuss the importance of bringing this story to the big screen and its relevance to the ongoing black struggle for justice and equality in America. Location: Altria Theatre Dec. 1 Steve Katz: Blood, Sweat and My Rock and Roll Years: Is Steve Katz a Rock Star? Weinstein JCC Presented in tandem with the Fife-Davis Family Annual Jewish Book Fair and Gift Shop event and sponsored by Sandy Sisisky, Steve Katz will talk about his career as one of the ‘60s’ and ’70s’ biggest stars: the Monterey Pop Festival with the legendary Blues Project, Woodstock with Blood, Sweat & Tears, and even producing rock’s most celebrated speed addict, Lou Reed. Event also features Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Dec. 3), Elizabeth Isadora Gold (Dec. 4), Dana Allin (Dec. 5), Bill Lascher (Dec. 6), and Jacqueline Jules (Dec. 11). Jan. 21 Jon Meacham & Doris Kearns Goodwin with Steve Inskeep The Richmond Forum The Richmond Forum will welcome back two of America’s leading presidential historians to provide us with a long view of our nation’s newly elected presidents—from George Washington to Barack Obama, from their inaugural addresses to their fabled “first 100 days,” and from their promises as campaigners to their ability to deliver as leaders. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham have written extensively about the U.S. presidency and our moderator for the evening, Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, has conducted eight sit-down interviews with President Barack Obama. Location: Altria Theatre Jan. 24 (Un)Told: The Story of the Great Migration UR Jepson Leadership Forum Presenter is Isabel Wilkerson, journalist and bestselling author of The Story of the Great Migration. 2016-2017 Season UR Jepson Leadership Forum Presenter is Jamelle Bouie, chief political correspondent for Slate and CBS News political analyst. Location: UR’s Jepson Alumni Center DRACULA Sept 16th - Oct 8th, 2016 Feb. 18 THE TOP OF BRAVERY Jan 13th - Feb 4th, 2017 Krista Tippett on “Becoming Wise” The Richmond Forum Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and 2013 National Humanities Medal recipient Krista Tippett has interviewed the most extraordinary voices of our time for her public radio program and podcast, On Being, thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence. On the air and in print, Tippett avoids easy answers, embracing complexity and inviting people of every background to join her conversation about faith, ethics, and moral wisdom—from scientists to theologians to poets and activists. At The Richmond Forum, Tippett will distill the insights gleaned from these luminous conversations about what it means to be human and spiritual. ASSASSINS Nov 4th - 26th, 2016 THE COMPLEAT WRKS OF WLLM SHKSPR (abridged) Jan 28th - Feb 12th, 2017 THE HEIR APPARENT Apr 7th - 30th, 2017 The 19th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival at Agecroft Hall MACBETH July 6th - 29th, 2017 LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST June 1st - 24th, 2017 Location: Altria Theatre M ar. 21 (De)Constructed: Embattled Leader, Contested Icon Jepson Leadership Forum Presenter is Thomas F. Jackson, historian at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and American Civil Rights Movement scholar. FREE! 8th ANNUAL BOOTLEG SHAKESPEARE: JULIUS CAESAR Oct 29th, 2016 | VMFA Leslie Cheek Theater QuillTheatre.org | (804) 340-0115 Location: UR’s Jepson Alumni Center M ar. 25 Prime Minister Ehud Barak & Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei with Robin Wright on “Peace in the Middle East: Prospects and Roadblocks” The Richmond Forum Ehud Barak has served as the Prime Minister of Israel and, more recently, as Defense Minister. Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei is a Nobel Peace Prize winner, the former head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and was a leading figure in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. For the first time anywhere, these two respected voices will sit down together for a discussion of their differing views on Middle East peace prospects in a conversation moderated by longtime journalist, author, and foreign policy analyst Robin Wright. Location: The Altria Theatre Apr. 22 TBA The Richmond Forum Location: UR’s Jepson Alumni Center Jan. 28 David Gregory Aug. 4 Readings from M*A*S*H The Might y Pen Project Adolf-Ada ms JCC Forum Runs through Aug. 14. American television journalist David Gregory is the former moderator of NBC News’ Sunday morning talk show Meet the Press who is currently serving as CNN political analyst. Location: Richmond Triangle Players Location: Weinstein JCC It’s Showtime Richmond! 15 theatre Sept. 9 Sept. 24 A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline UBU 84 Lee Pl ayhouse Firehouse Theater This tune-packed show traces the country music legend’s footsteps from her early days as a honky-tonk singer through her rise as a Grand Ole Opry star. Twenty of her greatest hits, including “Walking after Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” I Fall to Pieces” and “Crazy” – make this show a treat for music lovers of all ages. What do toilet brushes, thought police, green candles, and the Ministry of Truth have in common? The revolutionary imaginations of Alfred Jarry (UBU ROI) and George Orwell (1984) are blended together in a hybrid mash-up of two classics about power, corruption, and obscenity. Firehouse’s world premiere will be adapted and directed by James Ricks, just in time for the final sprint to the finish line in the presidential election race. Runs through Sept. 25 (Fridays-Sundays) Sept. 15 Dracula Quill Theater Suspenseful, sultry, and spine-tingling, the classic novel comes nightmarishly to life all around you in a timeless tale of horror. This is the story that began it all, powerful enough to inspire cults and costumes for more than a hundred years, but told in our own inimitably original way! Runs through Oct. 8. Location: Dominion Arts Center, Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse Sept. 15 Almost Maine Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the starfilled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love. Runs through Oct. 22. Sept. 15 Rapture, Blister, Burn 5th wall theatre Runs through Oct. 22. Sept. 29 Well UR Modlin Center for the Arts Play author Lisa Kron and her mother star in this hilarious and unique play about health, wellness and community. Runs through Oct. 2. Location: Modlin Center’s Cousins Studio Theatre 1776 A mystery by Frederick Knott. In this exciting melodrama, Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. A classic whodunit! Runs through Oct. 2. Location: Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Sept. 22 The Trip to Bountiful TheatreVCU Tired of always being told “NO”, an elderly determined woman runs away from home to begin the journey of her lifetime. Runs through Oct. 2. Location: VCU’s Raymond Hodges Theatre It’s Showtime Richmond! It’s 1950 and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. The twist: Both Bob and Norma are gay, and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap “I Love Lucy” sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door, confronting the very struggles facing society today. Sept. 30 Henrico Theatre Com pany 18 Richmond Triangle Pl ayers Location: HATTheatre Dial “M” for Murder Photo by Jay Paul Perfect Arrangement Runs through Oct. 8. Sept. 16 Virginia Repertory Theatre performs A Christmas Story, The Musical, November 25 through January 1. Brandon McKinney stars as Ralphie. Sept. 28 Virginia Repertory Theatre Raucous, witty, and patriotic, this Tony Award-winning musical is a rousing celebration of American History. Led by the fiery and persuasive John Adams, the founding fathers incite the divided Continental Congress to vote for independence. Runs through Oct. 23. Location: November Theatre, Virginia Rep Center Oct. 2 Burtonlesque Firehouse Theatre A burlesque tribute to the works of Tim Burton. Oct. 3 Strange Bedfellows Firehouse Theatre Oct. 7 Quill Theater performs Dracula — starring Axle Burtness — September 15 through October 8 at Dominion Arts Center, Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse. Junie B. Jones, The Musical Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre Junie B. Jones is a spunky 6-year-old who sings and dances her way through the adventures of first grade with the help of her “top secret personal beeswax journal.” Photo by Chris Smith Runs through Nov. 20. Location: Willow Lawn Oct. 8 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Presented by Theatre IV and VA Rep! Based on the classic story by Washington Irving Book, Music, and Lyrics by Paul Deiss Join Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, the lovely Katrina Van Tassel, the residents of Tarry Town and, oh yes, the Headless Horseman, as they live the story made famous by the legend. Oct. 9 Starlet Knight’s Cabaret Firehouse Theatre Additional performances on Nov. 20 and Dec. 11. Oct. 12 Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience Altria Theatre The “Long Island Medium” will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way. “The Experience” brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans, as she lets spirit guide her through the audience. A video display ensures everyone in the venue has an up-close-hands-on experience regardless of seat location. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading. An environmental classic for UR’s Family Arts Day Celebration. Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Location: UR Modlin Center’s Cousins Studio Theatre John Bootleg Shakespeare - Julius Caesar Oct. 16 The Ugly Duckling Light Wire Theatre Oct. 14 The Weinstein JCC’s Patrons of the Arts Family Kickoff Event. In an age when television, computers and video games reign supreme, the folks at Light Wire Theater (in conjunction with Corbian Visual Arts and Dance) bring their use of cutting edge technology, moving sculpture, and dance to another unforgettable theatrical experience. Light Wire Theater, with its dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and creative use of music ranging from classical to jazz to pop, literally brings these classic tales into a new and brilliant light. Wonderful World, Beautiful People Location: Weinstein JCC Theater Oct. 14 The Seven Deadly Sins, Pagliacci Virginia Oper a Additional performance on Oct. 16. Location: Carpenter Theatre HATTheatre A look back on the songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s that defined a generation; of love, hope, and the surety that together we can make the world a better place. Runs through Oct. 16. Oct. 14 I’ll Be Back Before Midnight CAT Theater Oct. 17 Hand Grenades Richmond Trian gle Pl ayers (readin gs) Diana and Ophelia live their lives based on counting the days they’ve loved one another. When Ophelia gets attacked in the park, Diana seeks Troy for comfort while Ophelia seeks silence. Additional performance on Oct. 18. A classic thriller that will leave the audience guessing until the final scene. Oct. 22 Runs through Oct. 29. The Acrobats of Cirque-Tacular Oct. 16 The Man Who Planted Trees Puppet State Theatre Company of Scotl and Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Acrobats of Cirquetacular is a heart-stopping mindboggling display of artistry and athleticism! Discover all the wow factor and star quality of the circus tent, concert hall, and Broadway stage in one fantastic evening. Cadence Theatre Com pany Elias and Jenny, a young couple struggling to stay together, arrive at a bed and breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the week after Thanksgiving. Met by a cheerful innkeeper, and surrounded by thousands of watchful inanimate objects, the two search for connection in lives heavy with loneliness. Runs through Nov. 12. Location: Theatre Gym at Virginia Rep Center Oct. 23 Judgment at Nuremberg L . A . Theatre Works A famous courtroom drama that poses difficult questions about the law and foreign policy. Location: UR Modlin Center’s Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music Oct. 28 Mother Courage and Her Children TheatreLAB Hailed as one of the 20th century’s greatest dramatic masterpieces, Bertolt Brecht’s Mother Courage and Her Children follows one woman’s survival during the wicked, tumultuous times of war. In this new translation, we find Mother Courage in America, right here today. The plot follows the resilient Mother Courage who survives by running a commissary business that profits from all sides of war. As the war claims all of her children in turn, the play poignantly demonstrates that no one can profit from the war without also being subject to its terrible cost. Quill Theatre in partnership with VMFA A fresh take on our looniest event of the year: Bootleg Shakespeare. Working with some of Richmond’s finest talent, five directors will assemble five different groups of actors, each performing a section of the Bard’s greatest political thriller. This hilariously vicious brouhaha will explode just in time for Halloween and the presidential election. One night only! Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Leslie Cheek Theater Oct. 29 Every 28 Hours R andolph -M acon College Every 28 Hours consists of 75 one-minute plays inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, with participation from artists across the nation. R-MC Theatre Arts students will be presenting these plays as part of the nationwide Every 28 Hours theatrical programming. Location: TBD Nov. 1 The Spy from Apartment B CAT Theatre Bifocal s Shows Runs through Nov. 4. Runs through Nov. 12. It’s Showtime Richmond! 19 Nov. 3 Nov. 16 Nov. 28 Dec. 8 Assassins Scrooge in Rouge Drifty’s Reindeer Roundup Company Quill Theatre Richmond Trian gle Pl ayers A multiple Tony Award-winning theatrical tour-deforce, this explosive musical examines the lives of those who committed—or attempted to commit—the ultimate crime: the assassination of an American president. Boldly cutting-edge and alarmingly funny, the show freely mixes characters from different periods in a kaleidoscopic, hallucinatory revue. With Sondheim’s signature blend of beautiful music and dazzling lyrics, this show entertains while it examines the sense of entitlement and yearning for fame that motivates an unthinkable act. A smash- hit when RTP produced it in 2009, it returns with its entire original cast! A merry, madcap mixture of Greater Tuna and Noises Off, Scrooge in Rouge is a Victorian-era music hall version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, in which 17 members of the Royal Music Hall 20-Member Variety Players have taken ill from the cast party the night before, leaving only Charlie Schmaltz (Kirk Morton), an animated character actor, Lottie Obligato (Steven Boschen), a bubbly, over-the-hill ingénue, and Vesta Virile (Lauren Leinhaas-Cook), a male-impersonating diva, to play and sing all the parts in the show! Runs through Nov. 26. Location: Firehouse Theatre Runs through Dec. 17. Nov. 3 Ghosts R andolph -M acon College Nov. 17 Race In 1881 Henrik Ibsen rocked the literary and theatrical worlds with the publication of Ghosts. This play, a masterpiece of Western literature, is directed by Liv Klaers-Wohlford ’17. UR Modlin Center for the Arts Additional performances Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 10-12. Runs through Nov. 19. Location: Cobb Theatre, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts Location: Modlin Center’s Cousins Studio Theatre Nov. 4 Nunsense Lee Pl ayhouse The Little Sisters of Hoboken find themselves on the brink of financial embarrassment and decide upon a variety show as a fundraiser. With a full slate of songs, laughs, tap dancing and a former circus performer running a convent with an assortment of fun-loving nuns this benefit show is guaranteed to be entertaining. Runs through Nov. 20 (Fridays-Sundays). Award-winning playwright David Mamet’s play tells a provocative tale of sex, guilt, bold accusations and race. Nov. 18 The Barber of Seville Virginia Oper a Just need a trim? A stylish shave? How about a little help with your love life? Where do you turn? Well, to your trusted barber, of course! Additional performance on Nov. 20. Location: Carpenter Theatre Nov. 18 The Music Man Char acterWorks Theater Nov. 10 A Tuna Christmas Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse In this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna, it’s Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas, and the colorful denizens of Tuna are preparing for the holidays. Runs through Jan. 7. An affectionate tribute to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era, Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. Runs through Nov. 27. Location: Steward School’s Robins Theater Nov. 11 Nov. 25 The Addams Family Musical A Christmas Story, The Musical TheatreVCU Spend an evening with delightfully macabre Gomez, Morticia and the rest of the Addams clan who encourage you to become part of their family by dressing in costume. Runs through Dec. 4. Location: VCU’s Raymond Hodges Theatre Virginia Repertory Theatre Featuring an ensemble of talented young actors, catchy tunes, and energetic dance numbers, this Tony-nominated musical re-imagines young Ralphie’s quest for the perfect Christmas gift. Both sharply clever and sentimental, A Christmas Story is nostalgic, quirky, holiday fun. Runs through Jan. 1. Nov. 15 Turkeys on the Radio Location: November Theatre, Virginia Rep Center On -the-Air R adio Pl ayers Nov. 27 An evening of Thanksgiving-themed comedies. The Octonauts Additional performance on Nov. 16. Richmond CenterStage Location: Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Location: Carpenter Theatre Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse Youth Series Runs through Dec. 20. Dec. 2 The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular Virginia Repertory Theatre Barksdale Season Weinstein JCC Jewish Fa m ily Theatre On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks, and even a wedding, his friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during this hilarious array of interactions. Runs through Dec. 18. The ladies of the Charitable Sisterhood are at it again — this time putting their good works behind the Christmas Spectacular. Richmond playwright, Bo Wilson, reunites four of the original cast members and once again entertains us with this hilarious sequel to Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church. Dec. 9 Runs through Jan. 1. Dec. 16 Location: Hanover Tavern Dec. 1 Elf, Jr. SPARC Orphan Buddy hitches a ride to the North Pole. Runs through Dec. 4. Dec. 2 The 1940s Radio Hour Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen A different time is evoked in this marvelously theatrical and winning show, a live broadcast of The Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade from the Hotel Astor’s Algonquin Room on Dec. 21, 1942. The spirit of this bygone era mixed with your favorite holiday tunes, includes Strike Up the Band, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, That Old Black Magic and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Runs through Dec. 18. Elf The Musical Broadway in Richmond Runs through Dec. 11. Location: Altria Theater Elf Jr. Char acterWorks Theater Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Runs through Dec. 21. Location: Tomahawk Creek Middle School Theatre Dec. 17 A Christmas Carol Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen Presented by Theatre IV and VA Rep! Perhaps the best loved holiday story of all time, Theatre IV’s adaptation of Dickens’ classic is holiday fun for the whole family! Recount as Scrooge comes face to face with ghosts and visions of his past, present and even his future. Dec. 18 Scarlet Starlet Christmas Carol Burlesque Firehouse Theatre Dec. 5 Float Richmond Trian gle Pl ayers (readin gs) When members of a Women’s Club come together for their annual tradition of creating their holiday float, they find themselves discussing more than just fake snow and tinsel. In Float, Marty, Luce, Char, Arletta, and Doodee tussle over conversations of sexuality, betrayal, and what they consider right and wrong. Additional performance on Dec. 6. Dec. 7 Infamy: Remembering Pearl Harbor Quill Theatre in Partnership with the Virginia Historical Soc iet y A very special multi-media event to mark the important 75 th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Experience the Sunday morning sights and sounds of December 7, 1941—a “Date Which Will Live in Infamy”. The fateful day will come alive moment by moment in the Robins Family Forum at the Virginia Historical Society. Through live readings accompanied by vintage film clips and audio recordings, we will unfold the experiences of Richmond citizens, both here in America and in Hawaii, in this very special event. Location: Virginia Historical Society Jan. 11 PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” Altria Theatre It’s the day of the Great Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! For the mission, Ryder summons Chase, Marshall, Skye, Zuma, Rubble, Rocky, and the newest pup, Everest. Their mission is to rescue Mayor Goodway and run the race in her place. Jan. 12 The Top of Bravery Quill Theatre in partnership with the African A merican Repertory Theatre Experience a unique event in Richmond history with the comedian W.C. Fields called “the funniest man I ever saw, and the saddest.” This original work of astonishing power based on the life of Bert Williams, beloved African American vaudeville star of stage and screen, will bring laughter, tears, and rejoicing in the joys and pains of our rich and fertile history. Runs through Feb. 4. Location: Richmond Triangle Players It’s Showtime Richmond! 21 Jan. 12 Feb. 3 Feb. 17 M ar. 3 Luna Gale Buffalo Soldier Grand Concourse Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 5th wall theatre Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre Runs through Feb. 4. This fascinating story of Richmond native Jones Morgan, one of the original Buffalo Soldiers, was selected by the Pentagon as a morale booster after 9/11, becoming the first professional play in history to be performed within the Pentagon’s walls. Location: RVA Event Space Jan. 19 Deathtrap Runs through Feb. 26. Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, has hit a dry spell. A possible break in his fortunes occurs when he receives a script from a student – a thriller which Sidney recognizes as a potential Broadway hit. Location: Virginia Rep - Willow Lawn Feb. 4 The Boatwright Firehouse Theatre Bo Wilson’s play will receive its regional premiere as part of Wilson’s yearlong residency at Firehouse. It’s about hiding out, running away, and breaking through. As Wilson has said, “the play expresses a common desire to sail away to a quieter place.” Runs through Feb. 25. Jan. 20 The Wishing Well Runs through Feb. 4. Jan. 27 Virginia Repertory Theatre Lisa D’Amour, a fifth-generation New Orleans native, creates an intimate perspective on The Big Easy and its outcasts. In the parking lot of the Hummingbird Motel, friends gather to pay their last respects to Miss Ruby, an iconic burlesque queen. Echoing the spontaneity and rich texture of jazz, this gritty comedy celebrates unpolished New Orleans and the colorful, fractured characters that define the city’s spirit. Runs through Feb. 12. Location: November Theatre, Virginia Rep Center Jan. 27 Quill Theatre in partnership with the Cultur al Arts Center at Glen Allen This crazy comedy is an irreverent, high-speed roller coaster ride through the Bard’s plays. Join this madcap trio of ambitious prop-laden actors as they weave their wacky way through Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild night that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter. The Book of Mormon Broadway in Richmond Runs through Feb. 12. Location: Altria Theater Feb. 10 Bill W. and Dr. Bob HATTheatre This critically acclaimed Off-Broadway play tells the amazing story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, and of their wives. Feb. 16 Disney’s The Lion King Jr. Location: Tomahawk Creek Middle School Feb. 16 A Time to Kill Virginia Oper a Lee Pl ayhouse In this, the final chapter of his autobiographical trilogy, Neil Simon returns to New York where we follow Eugene Jerome as he struggles to launch his career in show business while sorting out family relationships. Simon entertains by juggling humor, sentiment and painful self-observations in this follow-up to Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues. Runs through Feb. 19 (Fridays-Sundays). 22 Feb. 17 Der Freischütz (The Magic Marksman) Broadway Bound It’s Showtime Richmond! Choir Boy Richmond Trian gle Pl ayers in coll abor ation with The H eritage Ensem ble Theatre The Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is dedicated to the creation of strong, ethical black men. Pharus wants nothing more than to take his rightful place as leader of the school’s legendary gospel choir. Can he find his way inside the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key? Runs through Mar. 18. Feb. 23 The Pumpkin Pie Show: 20th Year Anniversary Presented by 5th Wall Theatre and Modlin Center for the Arts. Additional performance on Feb. 24. Location: VCU’s Raymond Hodges Theatre Feb. 3 Feb. 22 Runs through Feb. 19. Location: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Runs through Feb. 17. Location: Theatre Gym at Virginia Rep Char acterWorks Based on John Grisham’s novel, this is the story of an African-American man who is put on trial for the murder of two white men who savagely beat and raped his 10-year-old daughter. Runs through Feb. 26. Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse Youth Series Cadence Theatre Com pany 5th wall theatre Theatre VCU I Just Gotta Sing Violet Runs through Mar. 11. Runs through Feb. 12. Jan. 30 Feb. 18 Runs through Feb. 10. Revolt at Acorn Acres Runs through Feb. 25 (Fridays-Sundays). The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) Runs through Mar. 4. Cat Theatre Bifocal s Shows Feb. 7 Feb. 7 Airline Highway Having dedicated her life to religious service, Shelley runs a Bronx soup kitchen with unsentimental efficiency, but lately her heart’s not quite in it. Her brisk nature masks an unsettling fear that her efforts are meaningless. When Emma - an idealistic but confused college dropout - arrives to volunteer, her reckless mix of generosity and self-involvement pushes Shelley to the breaking point. Violet tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime. CAT Theatre CAT’s Acts of Faith Festival entry about motherdaughter relationships that puts the “fun” into “dysfunctional.” TheatreLAB a s part of the Acts of Faith Festival With one of the most haunting scores in all of opera, Weber, founder of German Romantic Opera and Wagnerian forefather, has created a compelling drama that twists reality with supernatural powers and phenomena. Additional performance on Feb. 19. Location: Carpenter Theatre Location: Gottwald Playhouse Feb. 24 Dancing Lessons Virginia Repertory Theatre Barksdale Season Ever, an awkward professor with Asperger’s Syndrome, seeks dancing lessons from his neighbor, Senga, an out of commission Broadway dancer. As the unlikely relationship unfolds, the two make hilarious and heartwarming discoveries about themselves and each other. Runs through Mar. 26. Location: Hanover Tavern M ar. 1 Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Weinstein JCC Jewish Fa m ily Theatre The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. This Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless. Runs through Mar. 11. Char acterWorks Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this musical includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. Runs through Mar. 12. Location: Steward School’s Robins Theatre M ar. 9 Something’s Afoot Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse Ten people are stranded in an isolated English country house during a raging thunderstorm — the perfect scenario for an Agatha Christie whodunit, right? Runs through May 6. M ar. 10 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Broadway in Richmond Additional performance on Mar. 11. Location: Altria Theater M ar. 10 The End of War Virginia Repertory Theatre Richmond writer David L. Robbins’ critically acclaimed novel is adapted for the stage. In the final days of World War II, the race to conquer Berlin is on. Robbins takes us into the heat of battle, awaiting the fated, terrifying collision between Stalin’s army and Berlin’s civilian population.The End of War examines the choices we make for ourselves, and for each other, when persecution is on our doorstep. Runs through Mar. 26. Location: November Theatre, Virginia Rep Center M ar. 13 Marcus, or the Secret of Sweet Richmond Trian gle Pl ayers (readin gs) Days before Hurricane Katrina collides with the Louisiana bayou, Marcus embarks on a journey to find himself by unraveling the secrets of his deceased father. With help from his family and their tight knit community, the puzzle pieces come together piece by piece. Marcus, or the Secret of Sweet is a coming-ofage story that teaches us what the special power of being “sweet” really means. Additional performance on Mar. 14. M ar. 17 Jeeves Intervenes CAT Theatre A delightful romp full of deception and disguise based on the original P.G. Wodehouse stories. Runs through Apr. 1. M ar. 29 Edward Albee Festival Firehouse Theatre Runs through Apr. 15. VIRGINIA REPERTORY THEATRE 2016/2017 SEASON SIGNATURE SEASON 1776 A Christmas Story, The Musical Airline Highway The End of War In the Heights HANOVER SEASON The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular Dancing Lessons Da CHILDREN’S SEASON Junie B. Jones, The Musical A Christmas Story, The Musical Buffalo Soldier Disney Beauty and the Beast The Little Engine that Could CADENCE SEASON John Violet Rabbit Hole VIRGINIAREP.ORG 804-282-2620 E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Desirée Roots in Dreamgirls . Photo by Aaron Sutten JEFF3280_NewLamairePrintAd_9x4_6.indd 1 24 It’s Showtime Richmond! 8/26/16 9:21 AM LemaireRestaurant.com 804.649.4629 A l a n d m ar k o f R i c hm o n d c uisin e FR EE PA R K ING M ar. 31 Apr. 21 Apr. 30 M ay 18 Turandot Dry Land Peter Rabbit™ Tales Cash On Delivery Virginia Oper a TheatreLAB Enchantm ent Theatre Com pany Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse Based on an ancient fable set in China, this story of the legendary Princess Turandot, so desirable that men risked their heads for her hand in marriage, weaves the quest for love with the ultimate consequences. Additional performance on Apr. 2. Ester is a swimmer trying to stay afloat. Amy is curled up on the locker room floor. Dry Land is a play about abortion, female friendship, resiliency, and what happens in one high school locker room after everybody’s left. 21-year-old playwright Ruby Rae Spiegel writes a brazen, no-holds-barred play about that time in your life when no one else can possibly understand what you’re going through. Beatrix Potter’s favorite tales are told with puppets, masks, scenery and music. A con artist has duped the British welfare authorities for years by claiming a houseful of dependents who don’t exist. He’s sent scrambling when investigators show up and force him to prove that all of his boarders are, in fact, real. Location: Carpenter Theatre Apr. 3 Little Red Hen Runs through May 6. Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse Youth Series Apr. 21 Runs through May 6. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre Apr. 4 Cat Theatre Bifocal s Shows The timeless fairytale musical returns to the November Theatre for the first time since it was staged in 2006. The magic of Beauty and the Beast will charm children and adults alike. Runs through Apr. 7. Runs through May 14. The Odd A’Sea Apr. 6 The Heir Apparent Quill Theatre In Paris, 1708, Eraste, a worthy but penniless young man, is in love with the fair Isabelle, but her forbidding mother, Madame Argante, will only let the two marry if Eraste can show he will inherit the estate of his rich, miserly Uncle Geronte. Unfortunately, old Geronte has also fallen for the fair Isabelle! This effervescent comedy crackles along brilliantly from start to finish—modern language in rhyming couplets brings fresh spice to a classic French farce in this new adaptation by celebrated playwright David Ives. Runs through Apr. 30. Location: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Leslie Cheek Theater Apr. 13 Godspell UR Modlin Center for the Arts The legendary rock musical based on the Gospel of Matthew. Runs through Apr. 16. Location: Modlin Center’s Cousins Studio Theatre Apr. 14 Monty Python’s Spamalot the Musical TheatreVCU Follow everyone’s favorite comic crusaders as they sing and dance their way to the biggest prize of all. Runs through Apr. 30. Location: VCU’s Raymond Hodges Theatre Apr. 19 A Kid Like Jake Richmond Triangle Pl ayers On the eve of the admissions cycle for Manhattan’s most exclusive private schools, Alex and Greg have high hopes for their son Jake, a precocious four-yearold who happens to prefer Cinderella to G.I. Joe. But as the process continues, Jake’s behavior becomes erratic and perplexing, and other adults in his life start to wonder whether his fondness for dress-up might be cause for concern. The story of a husband and wife struggling to do right by their son, A Kid Like Jake is a study of intimacy and parenthood and the fantasies that accompany both. Location: November Theatre Apr. 22 The Bald Soprano 24-hour Marathon Location: UR Modlin Center’s Cousins Studio Theatre M ay 1 Slipping Richmond Trian gle Pl ayers (readin gs) Eli moves from radical San Francisco to corn-loving Iowa after his father’s fatal car accident. Feeling numb, alone, and like an outsider, Eli struggles his senior year to make any friends. That is until a new relationship with a boy threatens Eli’s stability. Slipping shows us that the cycle of abuse is dangerous and coping seems like an endless battle. Additional performance on May 2. M ay 5 The Cemetery Club Apr. 25 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Broadway in Richmond Location: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Lee Pl ayhouse M ay 9 Red Hot Patriot: The Kick Ass Wit of Molly Ivins Additional performances May 10-11 and May 16-18. Cadence Theatre Com pany Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize. Runs through May 20. Location: Theatre Gym at Virginia Rep Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this “masterpeach” of a tale. M ay 30 Kinky Boots Location: Altria Theater Firehouse Theatre Rabbit Hole Char acter Works You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Revised In this gruesome tragedy, Tantalus is summoned from the underworld to destroy his family, Directed by Theatre Arts Professor Janet Hayatshahi, and translated by R-MC classics students. Apr. 29 James and the Giant Peach Jr. Broadway in Richmond R andolph -M acon College Location: Cobb Theatre, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts M ay 25 M ay 5 Runs through May 21 (Fridays-Sundays). Additional performances Apr. 28-29 and May 4-5. Additional performances May 20-21 and May 26-28. Location: Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center Runs through Apr. 30. Thyestes by Seneca Firehouse Theatre Runs through May 28. The inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Apr. 27 Dilemma of Escape A comedy by Ivan Menchell. Three Jewish widows meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves. Runs through May 21. Charles Schultz’s beloved comic comes to life in a classic musical. All your favorite characters are here: Lucy is in love with piano prodigy Schroeder, little sister Sally mocks the blanket-toting Linus, and Snoopy torments the “blockhead” himself, Charlie Brown. The sweet, joyful innocence of a Peanuts gang is a crowd-pleaser. Location: Altria Theater M ay 19 Henrico Theatre Com pany Firehouse Theatre Additional performance on Apr. 23. Runs through June 24. M ay 10 Bad Jews Weinstein JCC Jewish Fa m ily Theatre The night after their grandfather’s funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. When one stakes claim to their grandfather’s Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith and legacy ensues. Runs through May 14. M ay 18 When There’s a Will CAT Theatre This world premiere black comedy examines the family dynamics when inheritance is on the line. Runs through June 3. Runs through June 4. M ay 31 It Shoulda Been You Richmond Triangle Pl ayers The bride is Jewish. The groom is Catholic. Her mother is a force of nature; his mother is a tempest in a cocktail shaker. And when the bride’s ex-boyfriend crashes the party, the perfect wedding starts to unravel faster than you can whistle “Here Comes the Bride!” Plots are hatched, pacts are made, secrets are exposed — and the sister of the bride is left to turn a tangled mess into happily ever. It’s a wedding day you’ll never forget, where anything that can go wrong does and love pops up in mysterious places! Runs through July 1. June 1 Love’s Labour’s Lost The 19 th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival There are disguises, flirtations, silly dancing, hilarity and heartbreak aplenty in this, one of Shakespeare’s most effervescent comedies! The King of Navarre and his followers vow to devote themselves to the celibate life of scholarship for three years. Their counterparts, the Princess of France and her attendant ladies, are refused entry to the city when they arrive, so they decide to trick the men into breaking their vows. Each man in his turn falls prey to the charms of the ladies—but their happy ending comes with a twist! Runs through June 24. Location: Agecroft Hall June 3 Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre Firehouse Theatre Additional performance on June 4. Runs through May 13. It’s Showtime Richmond! 25 June 6 July 7 The Green Bathroom She Loves Me Cat Theatre Bifocal s Shows Henrico Theater Company Runs through June 9. Based on a play by Miklos Laszlo. George and Amalia are two feuding clerks in a European parfumerie during the 1930s who secretly find solace in their anonymous pen pals, little knowing their respective correspondents are none other than each other. This warm romantic comedy is funny, intelligent, honest and sentimental - a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia. June 16 Is There Life After High School? HATTheatre This charming, funny musical that played on Broadway in the 80’s takes us back as we remember the joy, the laughter and the pain of what it was like to go through high school. Additional performances June 17 and June 23-25. June 23 In the Heights Virginia Repertory Theatre “Tastes like a meal made in the kitchen of a loving Italian home” - style weekly Enjoy Dolce Vita on the patio at Azzurros! FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 282- 1509 RIVER ROAD SHOPPING CENTER | AZZURROS.COM YOUR WEEKLY BITE ON THE TOWN The Bite, Style Weekly’s new email newsletter filled with local food and restaurant news written by Brandon Fox, Richmond’s most experienced food and drink editor (and supported by the area’s largest team of food writers and reviewers). Subscribe at styleweekly.com to receive The Bite free in your email inbox every Wednesday. Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the current smash hit Hamilton, brings New York City’s Washington Heights to life in his first groundbreaking work. With spirited characters, pulsing choreography, and an award winning Latin- hip-hop-infused score, In the Heights won 4 Tony Awards in 2008, including Best Musical, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2009. Runs through July 30. Location: November Theatre, Virginia Rep Center June 29 West Side Story Char acterWorks From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents’ book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. Runs through July 1. Location: The Robins Theatre at Steward School July 6 Macbeth Quill Theatre, The 19 th Annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival In Shakespeare’s darkest work, the great Scottish warrior Macbeth receives a prophecy from three mysterious hags that he will become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland. But the Scottish king still lives… Macbeth’s ambition wrestles with his honor, and his wife, Lady Macbeth, enlists the power of the supernatural to fulfill the witches’ promise of greatness. Can nobility be bought with blood? Runs through July 29. Location: Agecroft Hall July 7 The Little Engine that Could Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre A classic story of optimism and hard work that will delight young theatregoers. Based on the 1906 sermon by Charles S. Wing, children will follow along with the little locomotive as he bravely puffs faster and faster, “I think I can.” Runs through July 30. Location: Willow Lawn Runs through July 23. Location: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen July 7 The Toxic Avenger 5th wall theatre Runs through July 30. Location: The Basement July 13 The Musical of Musicals, the Musical Swift Creek Mill Pl ayhouse Guess what? It’s a musical about musicals! In this clever and funny satire of musical theatre, one classic story about a beautiful ingénue who can’t pay the rent that her dastardly landlord demands becomes five delightful musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form – from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. This comic valentine to the musical will delight you with its cleverness and wit from start to finish. …and did we mention that it’s a musical?! Runs through Aug. 19. July 14 Heathers: The Musical TheatreLAB and Firehouse Theatre “What’s Your Damage?” HEATHERS: The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, HEATHERS: The Musical is a cult-classic musical waiting to happen. Are you in, or are you out? Runs through Aug. 19. Location: Firehouse Theatre July 14 Da Virginia Repertory Theatre Barksdale Sea son Upon meeting his recently departed father’s ghost, Charlie must confront the complexities of his childhood. Irish playwright Hugh Leonard has created a wrenching yet funny story about family and relationships. Winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Play. Runs through Aug. 20. Location: Hanover Tavern Aug. 11 Mulan Jr. Char acterWorks Travel back to the legendary, storytelling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan. Additional performance on Aug. 12. Location: KingsWay Community Church 26 It’s Showtime Richmond! Two Great Locations. One Great Experience. Charmaine Crowell-White as Harriet Tubman Photo: Wilson Butler Architects Carnegie Hall. Abby Mueller (“Carole King”) Photo: Joan Marcus Kinky Boots National Touring Company Photo: Matthew Murphy Photo: Geoff Burke Dominion Arts Center 600 East Grace Street richmondcenterstage.com 804.592.3330 Carpenter Theatre Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse Rhythm Hall Genworth BrightLights Education Center Altria Theater 6 North Laurel Street venues 2016/2017 Performing Arts Groups of Greater Richmond 5th Wall Theatre CharacterWorks (804) 359-2003 5thwalltheatre.org 2216 Perl Road (804) 306-9159 cworkstheatre.org HAATheatre 1124 Westbriar Drive (804) 343-6364 hattheatre.org African American Repertory Theater facebook.com/aartofva Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Road (804) 353-4241 6. N. Laurel St. (804) 592-3384 altriatheater.com 113 E. 13th Street amarantharts.com Concert Ballet of Virginia (804) 477-6453 theconciliationproject.org Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen Atlee High School 9414 Atlee Station Road (804) 723-2100 Broadway in Richmond (804) 592-3401 broadwayinrichmond.com 2880 Mountain Road (804) 261-2797 artsglenallen.com Dogtown Dance Theatre 109 W. 15th St. dogtowndancetheatre.com Elegba Folklore Society 101 E. Broad St. (804) 644-3900 efsinc.org Byrd Theatre (804) 353-9911 byrdtheatre.com Cadence Theatre Co. Theater Gym at Virginia Rep Center 114 W. Broad St. (804) 233-4894 cadencetheater.org Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall 619 East Main Street (804) 780-2537 Carpenter Science Theatre Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W. Broad St. (804) 864-1400 CAT Theatre 319 N. Wilkinson Road (804) 262-9760 cattheatre.com 28 8906-H W. 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Main Street (804) 648-5523 Quill Theatre (804) 340-0115 quilltheatre.org Randolph Macon College Drama Dept. 202 Henry St. Ashland (804) 752-7200 rmc.edu/departments/drama/ current-season Richmond Ballet 407. E. Canal St. (804) 344-0906 richmondballet.com Richmond Boys Choir (804) 788-6404 richmondboyschoir.org Richmond Center Stage 600 E. Grace St. (804) 592-3400 richmondcenterstage.com Richmond Comedy Coalition Coalition Theatre 8. W. Broad St. rvacomedy.com Richmond Forum (804) 330-3993 richmondforum.org Richmond Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St. (804) 521-8900 richmondfunnybone.com Tomahawk Creed Middle School 1600 Learning PL Loop (804) 378-7120 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED at LaDIFF Trinity Family Life Center Richmond Jazz Society vajazz.org 3601 Dill Road (804) 321-6761 Tflonline.org Richmond Men’s Chorus (804) 241-0446 monumentcitymusic.org/ mens-chorus/ VCU Dance 1315 Floyd Ave. (804) 828-1711 arts.vcu.edu/dance Come experience these and other designs, new at LaDiff. 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Broad St. theatrelabrva.com TheatreVCU Singleton Center for the Performing Arts 922 Park Ave. (804) 828-1514 arts.vcu.edu/theatre VCU Music Singleton Center for the Performing Arts 922 Park Ave. (804) 828-1514 arts.vcu.edu/music Virginia Dance Festival (804) 514-3849 virginiadancefestival.com Virginia Opera (866) 673-7282 vaopera.org Virginia Repertory Theatre The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn 1601 Willow Lawn Drive (804) 282-2620 va-rep.org OPEN: TUES-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-5 SHOP: 125 S 14th St, RVA 23219 BROWSE: ladiff.com CALL: 800-642-5074 FREE PARKING Virginia Repertory Theatre Hanover Tavern 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. (804) 282-2620 va-rep.org Virginia Repertory Theatre The November Theatre 114 W. Broad St. (804) 282-2620 va-rep.org VUU Theatre 1500 N. Lombardy St. (804) 257-5600 vuu.edu Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre 5403 Monument Ave (804) 545-8232 weinsteinjcc.org West End Comedy (804) 496-1714 wecomedy.com The Women’s Club Auditorium 211 E. 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