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See it: “Book of Mormon” at Chrysler Hall

October 5, 2017 By Jesse Scaccia

See it: “Book of Mormon” at Chrysler Hall

It's not every day you get to have a conversation with the founder of a major(ish) world religion, but there I was last week, hitting up Joseph Smith on his cell phone. … [Read more...]

Dwell on Dreams: Virginia Symphony Orchestra to Perform Entirety of Music from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

July 24, 2017 By Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Dwell on Dreams: Virginia Symphony Orchestra to Perform Entirety of Music from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

For the first time in Norfolk, audiences will experience the Virginia Symphony Orchestra performing music to the entire film live from one of the most beloved film series in history. … [Read more...]

Photo Series: Alice Cooper and the Long Road to Chrysler Hall

April 27, 2017 By Jeff Hewitt

Photo Series: Alice Cooper and the Long Road to Chrysler Hall

Back in the late 60s, Alice Cooper's theatrics horrified decent folk all over the country. So much so that while most of us probably can't hum any of his songs without looking 'em up first? Everyone knows what the man looks like. … [Read more...]

Preview: “Motown the Musical” at Chrysler Hall

March 28, 2017 By Penny Neef

Preview: “Motown the Musical” at Chrysler Hall

I was born within spitting distance of Hitsville U.S.A., the Motown Museum. … [Read more...]

Son of a Nutcracker: “Elf the Musical” Coming to Chrysler Hall

December 12, 2016 By Penny Neef

Son of a Nutcracker: “Elf the Musical” Coming to Chrysler Hall

Do not be a “cotton-headed ninny muggins” and miss Elf the Musical this weekend at Chrysler Hall, Friday, December 16 through Sunday, December 18. … [Read more...]

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow: “Annie” to Open at Chrysler Hall

November 17, 2016 By Penny Neef

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow: “Annie” to Open at Chrysler Hall

Broadway in Norfolk at Chrysler Hall kicks off the season with the most optimistic musical ever, Annie. … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal: “Home Alone” with Live Orchestra at Chrysler Hall

November 11, 2016 By Penny Neef

Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal: “Home Alone” with Live Orchestra at Chrysler Hall

“This is my house. I have to defend it.” – Kevin McCallister, Home Alone … [Read more...]

One-nighters: The Brian Regan Interview

October 31, 2016 By Remus Borisov

One-nighters: The Brian Regan Interview

Brian Regan has performed stand-up comedy for the last three decades and recently made history on September 26, 2015, with the critically-acclaimed live broadcast of Brian Regan: Live From Radio City Music Hall, Comedy Central’s first live broadcast of a stand-up special. He is on a non-stop national theater tour and is coming to Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall, November 6. I received … [Read more...]

VSO Synthesizes Symphony with Circus

September 17, 2016 By Erin Cook

VSO Synthesizes Symphony with Circus

This weekend, symphony synthesizes with circus to create an extravagant and whimsical performance: Cirque Musica. … [Read more...]

Yes, I’m Defensive: Getting to Know Bill Burr

September 8, 2016 By Katie Anderson

Yes, I’m Defensive: Getting to Know Bill Burr

In a world of preciousness and trigger warnings it’s refreshing to occasionally bask in the unmitigated brashness of a comedian like Bill Burr. Mr. Burr calls ‘em as he sees ‘em but always with a shrug. He’s a comedian, not an Einstein, after all. … [Read more...]

Dance Theatre of Harlem Graces Norfolk this Weekend

May 11, 2016 By Virginia Arts Festival

Dance Theatre of Harlem Graces Norfolk this Weekend

The Virginia Arts Festival celebratory 20th Anniversary Season is underway, with dance playing a starring role in the Festival calendar—but one of the most exciting highlights will be Dance Theatre of Harlem’s performance of the world premiere of a new ballet commissioned by the Festival, and created by DTH Resident Choreographer Robert Garland, May 14 and 15 at Norfolk’s … [Read more...]

Grand Collaboration Behind “The Tempest” at Chrysler Hall this Weekend

April 15, 2016 By Virginia Arts Festival

Grand Collaboration Behind “The Tempest” at Chrysler Hall this Weekend

The Tempest features music director JoAnn Falletta and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Symphony Chorus and the Virginia Stage Company, with adaptation and stage direction by Patrick Mullins. … [Read more...]

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Brings The Music of David Bowie to Chrysler Hall

March 25, 2016 By Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Brings The Music of David Bowie to Chrysler Hall

The life and music of iconic rock star David Bowie will be celebrated by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a just announced concert this June. … [Read more...]

A Where To Guide for Hampton Roads’ Music

February 12, 2016 By Jeff Hewitt

A Where To Guide for Hampton Roads’ Music

Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not. … [Read more...]

Broadway Tours of “Annie,” “Elf,” and “Pippin” Coming to Norfolk

February 9, 2016 By Penny Neef

Broadway Tours of “Annie,” “Elf,” and “Pippin” Coming to Norfolk

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, we are lucky in our corner of Virginia. … [Read more...]

Review: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in Norfolk

February 4, 2016 By Penny Neef

Review: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in Norfolk

Written by Penny Neef, age – old, and Catherine Kelly, age 8 … [Read more...]

Insider Guide to the NEON District

February 1, 2016 By Jesse Scaccia

Insider Guide to the NEON District

A neighborhood is how the businesses, parks, landmarks, and people who live in close proximity find a way to transcend their individual selves and create something greater than the sum of their parts. The neighborhood, in its way, is as fundamental a building block of humanity as the family unit; if we don't extend a sense of community, a will of extended family, beyond our own … [Read more...]

Preview: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at Chrysler Hall

February 1, 2016 By Penny Neef

Preview: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at Chrysler Hall

“Brace yourself, there are no mice” in this Cinderella tale. Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella has been reinvented by Douglas Carter Beane, the bookwriter, in this version coming to Chrysler Hall from February 2 – 7. … [Read more...]

Start Spreading the News: Va Symphony Takes on Sinatra

January 25, 2016 By Penny Neef

Start Spreading the News: Va Symphony Takes on Sinatra

This is a story about two men. The first is a seasoned professional. The second is not quite in his rookie year, but pretty new to the game. Sketch the Venn diagram and they have a lot in common – talent, love of the music and commitment. … [Read more...]

Theatre in Hampton Roads 2015: A Year in Review by AltDaily’s Theatre Writers

January 15, 2016 By Nicholas Thornburg

Theatre in Hampton Roads 2015: A Year in Review by AltDaily’s Theatre Writers

2015 was a heck of a year in local theatre, and I’m not just saying that because it’s an easy line to open this article with. … [Read more...]

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