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Reggae roots, folk foray shaped Vollten’s ‘Frankenstein music’
Mark Vollten and The Scenic Roots take the stage at Reclaim Arcade on Sept. 12.
Forced to improvise, jazz collective finds new arrangement at Curitiba
For nonprofit, same jam but a new venue and more inclusive cast.
Still transmitting: Local rocksteady band to host 20th anniversary show
Transmitters amped to return rocksteady to a downtown stage this weekend.
Riverside to come alive with ‘The Sound of Music’
Classic musical centered on Von Trapp family still a hit for audiences.
Punk Power: The genre remains hard to define but bands are still ready to rock
Bands with local ties to play show at Reclaim Arcade Aug. 22.
Verse, chorus, verse: Singer-songwriter Jonas publishes second volume of poetry
Singer-songwriter releasing second book of poetry along with a new single this weekend.
‘Next to Normal’ explores mental health with music, compassion and resources
Riverside production also features weekly mental health conversations with experts, advocates.
Coker acquits himself admirably as Atticus Finch in Riverside’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
New production makes use of original stage adaption but acknowledges novel’s shortcomings.
Kids theater group is a golden ticket to the performing arts
Extended production of Willy Wonka begins June 6 in King George.
Pilate program: Riverside resurrects classic musical with emphasis on relationships
Jesus Christ Superstar focuses on ‘journey,’ foil dynamic between Jesus and Judas.
Elvis fans will enjoy their stay at Riverside’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’
The new production, which runs until March 2, chronicles life of ‘The King’ starting from childhood.
FailSafe Holiday Shoppe a ‘blessing’ for area families affected by incarceration
Sixth annual event offered food, clothing, toys and supplies to families.
Stafford High School drama program hoping community will get in the act
The Stafford students won Best Play, Best Actor, two All-Star Cast honors, Outstanding Technical Merit, and Best Set Design which advanced them to the Southeastern Theater Conference next March in Baltimore.
With ‘Lipstick Melodies,’ Trash Rocket adds a couple of new sounds to the heap
Punk group’s sophomore album is a more collaborative effort with two more band members.
A beautiful, if sad, story brought to life at Riverside
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” focuses the beloved singer-songwriter’s early adult life with a nostalgic dose of tunes.
A golden ticket of inclusivity: Riverside to host sensory-friendly performance of Willy Wonka
The Oct. 19 showing will feature accommodations to venue, production for neurodiverse audience.
A killer performance: Riverside’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express” impresses
Show adapted from Agatha Christie novel runs through Sept. 8.
Something old, new and borrowed: Jonas riffs on country music with new album
Jonas’ seventh studio album, ‘The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch,’ explores themes of consumerism, excess, and greed.
Riverside stages a bid to achieve nonprofit status
Move will allow regional theater group to apply for grants and receive tax-deductible donations.
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