Ever wonder what your favorite child characters from past Christmas shows would look and act like as they aged? Wonder no more. Just head to Richmond Triangle Players’ production of Christmas on the Rocks. This zany comedy will have you reminiscing and…

  Looking to celebrate tradition, family, and friendship? Consider Quill Theatre’s Holiday Memories playing at Grace Street Theater in the heart of VCU. This unique adaptation of the autobiographical story “A Christmas Memory” will entertain Truman Capote fans especially. Set…

  Dominion GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden gets better and better each year! With half-a-million dazzling lights and more than twenty-five miles of light strands, it is no wonder. This year’s theme “H2Whoa” highlights water in all of…

Reviewed by Katherine O’Donnell The classic tales of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends comes to life charmingly on the stage of the Virginia Rep’s Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn during The House at Pooh Corner. As the show begins, Christopher Robin, played by…

Reviewed by Margaret Thompson The Great Pumpkin Fest is in full swing on Saturdays and Sundays through October 31 at Kings Dominion. This is a fun-filled, no fear, daytime option for some Halloween fun in every little one’s favorite part…

Most all of us have grown up with the classic tale of Peter Pan. But did you ever wonder how an orphaned boy actually became the boy who never grew up? You needn’t wonder any longer. Just head to Virginia…

“Unexpected” is probably the best descriptor for Quill Theatre’s production of David Mamet’s American Buffalo at TheaterLab. This unconventional experience began as we descended the stairs to the basement of 300 E. Broad Street to a door that advertised Don’s…

Reviewed by Joan Tupponce It’s a rare treat when a theatrical production can transfer its high-powered energy to the audience, but that’s just what happens with Disney’s Newsies, playing now at Altria Theater. Inspired by the Newsboy strike of 1899,…

Reviewed by Joan Tupponce     You don’t often link barbershop music to comedy, but you will once you see The Fabulous Lipitones, Virginia Rep’s current production at Hanover Tavern. The show is the product of Emmy award-winning writer, television…

Reviewed by Karen Schwartzkopf   If catchy songs, memorable characters, and big laughs are the marks of a must-see musical, then Jewish Family Theatre’s production of 13 at the JCC gets an A+ across the board. Directed by Debra Clinton,…