by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
Michelle Ellis (pictured center during rehearsals) plays the role of Delores in Little Theatre of Virginia Beach’s production of “Sister Act.” Photo by Alan Mathews. By Jerome Langston Heading into its 79th season as Virginia Beach’s oldest continually operating...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 28, 2026 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
(Will Liverman. Photo by Jaclyn Simpson.) By Jim Roberts Few characters in opera are as widely recognized as Figaro. From cartoons to commercials, the rapid-fire “Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!” from “The Barber of Seville” has become one of the most recognizable moments in...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2026 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
(Gilbert Domally as Simba. Photo by Evan Zimmerman) By Jerome Langston “I love ‘Hakuna Matata.’ I love swinging out on that vine. It’s such a star entrance you know… to swing out and bust out those high notes,” says actor Gilbert Domally, who plays Simba, in...
by Jeff Maisey | Mar 15, 2026 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
(The cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.) By Jerome Langston “It’s really been a dream come true honestly. Getting to work on this show has been a long-time goal. And getting to dive into it these past couple of weeks has been a real joy,” says...
by Jeff Maisey | Jan 26, 2026 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
(Jacqueline Echols McCarley will make her Virginia Opera debut in the east coast premiere of “Intelligence.” Photo courtesy of L2 Artists.) By Montague Gammon III Virginia Opera is “bringing a Virginia story home” with its January 30 – February 1 East Coast premiere...
by Jeff Maisey | Nov 25, 2025 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
(Santa and the starring cast of Hurrah for the Holidays. Photo by Elena Grace Photography courtesy of Hurrah Players.) By Jim Roberts Hugh Copeland has a simple piece of advice for anyone considering producing back-to-back theatrical performances: “Don’t do it.” Yet...
