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Ferguson Center for the Arts announces 2013-2014 Broadway lineup

David Nicholson — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Actress Sally Struthers plays the irrepressible Dolly Levi in a touring production of "Hello, Dolly!" coming to the Ferguson Center for the Arts in November. Subscriptions to the Ferguson's 2013-2014 Broadway lineup are now on sale.

Symphonia's 2013-14 ticket sales open

David Nicholson — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Williamsburg Symphonia has five concerts scheduled for its 2013-2014 season. Subscriptions are now on sale.

Virginia Opera Carousel

David Nicholson — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT

After a season of four operas, Virginia Opera is closing out its 2012-2013 performing year with a classic musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel." Tickets are on sale for the production that will be presented May 10-19 at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.

Virginia Opera Carousel

David Nicholson — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:08:00 GMT

Opera in Williamsburg returns with 'La Traviata'

David Nicholson — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Opera in Williamsburg returns next month with a production of Verdi's "La Traviata." The single performance will take place at 8 p.m. April 23 in the Kimball Theatre.

Opera in Williamsburg returns with 'La Traviata'

David Nicholson — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Opera in Williamsburg returns next month with a production of Verdi's "La Traviata." The single performance will take place at 8 p.m. April 23 in the Kimball Theatre.

Not-to-miss symphony, opera and cabaret performances coming up this month

David Nicholson — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

One of the Virginia Symphony's most interesting programs of the season comes up this week in concerts Thursday in Williamsburg and Saturday in Virginia Beach.

Not-to-miss symphony, opera and cabaret performances coming up this month

David Nicholson — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

One of the Virginia Symphony's most interesting programs of the season comes up this week in concerts Thursday in Williamsburg and Saturday in Virginia Beach.

Chamber music recitals fill the calendar

David Nicholson — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Two chamber music events — one this month, the other in April — are worth marking on your calendar.

Chamber music recitals fill the calendar

David Nicholson — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Two chamber music events — one this month, the other in April — are worth marking on your calendar.

Williamsburg opera company debuts with 'The Elixir of Love'

David Nicholson — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:39:06 GMT

Naama Zahavi-Ely teaches religious and classical studies at the College of William and Mary, but her passion is opera.

Symphony and Stage Company announce their 2013-2014 lineups

David Nicholson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Two of Hampton Roads major performing groups, the Virginia Symphony and Virginia Stage Company, this week announced their lineups for 2013-2014. Here are the details:

Symphony and Stage Company announce their 2013-2014 lineups

David Nicholson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Two of Hampton Roads major performing groups, the Virginia Symphony and Virginia Stage Company, this week announced their lineups for 2013-2014. Here are the details:

Exciting lineup of shows coming in the early months of 2013

David Nicholson — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The holidays are behind us, and it's time to turn our attention to what's shaping up as an exciting first quarter in the Hampton Roads arts arena. Several premieres are coming our way, and some major talent is dropping by. Here's a look at some upcoming highlights:

Exciting lineup of shows coming in the early months of 2013

David Nicholson — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Best 2012 performances: Hampton Roads had several high points

David Nicholson — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The performing arts scene looked a bit like a Busch Gardens theme ride in 2012, with lots of high points and a couple of strange twists and turns. Overall, the quality of presentations was first-rate with several regional or world premieres and knockout shows. Looking back, here are the things that stood out to me:

Best 2012 performances: Hampton Roads had several high points

David Nicholson — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

CAPA Fund's "Nutcracker" now available in Virginia classrooms through the Internet

David Nicholson — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:18:00 GMT

This month, many Virginia schools are benefiting from a pilot program that's bringing classical arts to the classroom via the Internet.

CAPA Fund's "Nutcracker" now available in Virginia classrooms through the Internet

David Nicholson — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:18:00 GMT

This month, many Virginia schools are benefiting from a pilot program that's bringing classical arts to the classroom via the Internet.

Retiring Michael Curry will continue to shape the Hampton arts scene

David Nicholson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:15:02 GMT

Michael Curry retires this weekend as director of the Hampton Arts Commission. Since he came to the City of Hampton in April 1988, Curry has been responsible for the growth and programming of The American Theatre and the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center.

Nauticus and Stage Company team up for swingtime revue

David Nicholson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:15:02 GMT

Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company are teaming up to present "Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue," this summer.

Festival showcases young professionals

David Nicholson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:15:02 GMT

Famed conductor Lorin Maazel will present the second season of his Castleton Festival July 2-25 in Rappahannock County.

Rous named Virginia Symphony conductor

David Nicholson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:15:02 GMT

Benjamin Rous has been selected as the new associate conductor of the Virginia Symphony. His first assignment here will be conducting the symphony's free outdoor pre-season concerts in August-September.

New vocal institute will start up at CNU in 2013

David Nicholson — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:25:00 GMT

An annual summer vocal institute for high school and college students will begin at Christopher Newport University in July 2013.

New vocal institute will start up at CNU in 2013

David Nicholson — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 21:25:00 GMT

An annual summer vocal institute for high school and college students will begin at Christopher Newport University in July 2013.