by Jeff Maisey | Aug 19, 2018 | Film, Stage & Film
By Tench Phillips, Naro Cinema I grew up middle class in Norfolk, and by all measures of a less material society back in the fifties and sixties, I grew up privileged. My father was a successful self-made businessman who benefited from a rising standard of living and...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 1, 2018 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
By Montague Gammon III The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach production of the musical Hairspray brings to their near-Oceanfront stage a happy ending “story of acceptance,” filled with upbeat early 1960s song and dance, accompanied by a big (for local community...
by Jeff Maisey | May 14, 2018 | Drama & Comedy, Stage & Film
By Jerome Langston Much has happened since my first interview with theater artist Connor Norton, just about a year ago, about his Orange Ave Project, a theatrical work that is being produced later this month at the Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach....
by Jeff Maisey | May 10, 2018 | Drama & Comedy, Stage & Film
By Jerome Langston “I’ve had an affinity for Regina Taylor’s work for forever,” says Raelle Myrick-Hodges, a D.C. native who happens to be directing Virginia Stage Company’s upcoming production of the gospel musical Crowns next month. Raelle now calls New York City...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 18, 2018 | Dance, Stage & Film
By Montague Gammon III A lush and accessible production of the Western world’s favorite tragedy of romantic woe, that of Juliet and her Romeo, comes to Hampton Roads in the hands – feet, heads, bodies – of The Birmingham Royal Ballet. The April performances of...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 11, 2018 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
By Jeff Maisey As the Hampton’s uniquely intimate American Theatre closes out its 30th anniversary season and artistic director Richard Parison completes his first year at its helm, a programming first fulfills a promise for the venue to look both back and...
