Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A’Hearn talks ‘Grumpy Old Men’ and ‘Bright Star’ with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel
Listen to Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA) as they discuss Riverside’s current production of Grumpy Old Men: The Musical as well as the highly-anticipated premiere of Bright Star on September 15!
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[Free Lance-Star] Review: Riverside's 'Grumpy Old Men' musical is a sweet charmer
The news is looking pretty grim these days, with the exception of the pandemic-delayed Olympics (go, USA!), but the theater is a place we can go to escape for a few hours.
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts continues its run of nostalgia-heavy shows, following the recent “Marvelous Wonderettes” that was overflowing with crowd-pleasing songs from the 1950s and ’60s. For its latest production, however, the theater isn’t going that far back.
“Grumpy Old Men” is a sweet surprise for another movie-turned-musical. Based on the 1993 classic starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, the story follows two neighbors feuding over the town’s foxy newcomer as they also grapple with changing times, financial troubles and—for one of them—a ridiculously persistent tax collector.
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[Free Lance-Star] Heartwarming 'Grumpy Old Men' makes its regional debut at Riverside Center
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts’ production of “Grumpy Old Men” is a salve for pandemic-weary audiences. It’s got a lot of laughs, but it’s got heart, too. That’s according to co-lead Jim Lawson who plays Max Gustafson in the musical.
He and co-lead John Hollinger, who plays fellow grumpy old man John Gustafson, began performing July 21. The show runs through Sept. 5 and is the first regional performance of the “Grumpy Old Men” musical—and the first performance of it after theaters reopened following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Director & Leading Men preview Grumpy Old Men with Town Talk's Ted Schubel
Listen to John Hollinger (John Gustafson) and Jim Lawson (Max Goldman) preview our production of Grumpy Old Men at Riverside alongside director and choreographer Penny Ayn Maas and Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).
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[Free Lance-Star] LETTER: Riverside Theater is a vital part of our community
Riverside Theater is a vital part of our community
The sun is indeed shining at Riverside Theater for the Performing Arts!
I have been a patron since 2005 and have enjoyed many productions, observing firsthand Riverside’s growth and development. As a member of the Riverside Foundation for the Performing Arts, I give credit for this mainstay of Fredericksburg culture to Patrick A’Hearn, the theater’s producing artistic director.
The Wonderettes preview The Marvelous Wonderettes with Town Talk's Ted Schubel
Listen to Sarah Mae Andersen (Suzy), Elizabeth C. Butler (Missy), Sheri Hayden (Cindy Lou), and Brittny Smith (Betty Jean) preview our production of The Marvelous Wonderettes at Riverside alongside music director, Carson Eubank, director and Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).
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[Free Lance-Star Review] Sweet, silly 'Marvelous Wonderettes' hits all the right notes
Summer is almost here and there’s a certain radiant energy in the air as life is starting to feel a little normal again. And one bright spot can be found at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, with its new show “The Marvelous Wonderettes.”
The past year has been a long and challenging one, and this charming jukebox musical takes audiences on a welcome journey to another era—making you forget we’re living in pandemic at least for a little while.
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[The Free Lance-Star] Blast from the past: Riverside returns to the stage with 'Marvelous Wonderettes'
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked absolute havoc on so many aspects of our lives—certainly including the privilege to enjoy live theater and, for the countless folks ingrained in the theater world, doing what they were born to do.
With hopefully our darkest days behind us, light and hope are noticeably emerging. And, that light is absolutely beaming through the halls of Riverside Center for the Performing Arts and in the form of its latest production.
“The Marvelous Wonderettes” is live and on Riverside’s main stage through July 11.
The Marvelous Wonderettes are a Dream Come True at Riverside Center!
Broadway’s Best is back in Virginia at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts with The Marvelous Wonderettes live onstage from June 2 through July 11! Written and created by Roger Bean, this smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts!
Sally Struthers and Patrick A’Hearn sit down to talk with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!
Listen to special guest, Sally Struthers and Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA) as they discuss COVID-19 and what the pandemic has done to the performing arts.
Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A’Hearn Checks in with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!
Listen to Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA) as they discuss our upcoming shows and reflect on what the pandemic has done to Riverside and the arts.
Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A’Hearn sits down with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!
Listen to Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA) as they discuss our revised schedule for season 24 (now opening on June 2), theatre during a pandemic, and the future of Broadway.
Riverside’s Patrick A’Hearn previews our 24th Mainstage Season with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!
Listen to Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA) as they discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an update on Riverside’s re-opening, and a preview of our thrilling 24th season beginning on March 24.
Riverside Center announces line-up of Broadway’s Best for 2021
Fredericksburg, VA – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts and Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A’Hearn are delighted to announce a thrilling lineup of shows for its 24th season of bringing Broadway’s Best to Virginia that includes the return of Joyce DeWitt and Joe Inscoe in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and the regional premiere of the side-splitting new musical, Grumpy Old Men, based on the classic motion picture which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margaret. The season opens with the bubbly, off-Broadway hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes, then continuing with a sweeping tale of love and redemption in Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Tony Award-nominated Bright Star. The season will ride into the holiday season and conclude with the beloved and heartwarming musical adaptation of Meet Me in St. Louis.
Ring in the holidays with Riverside: Be a part of theater family with new show
As soon as you’ve wrapped your Thanksgiving feast, it’s officially time to get in the holiday spirit.
While some of you may have shrugged off a Christmas tune or the oodles of holiday offerings on Netflix to this point, you have absolutely no excuse not to be jolly now.
Fortunately, you have some help in the form of Riverside Center for the Performing Arts’ latest show.
“A Riverside Family Christmas” and all of its seasonal cheer débuted yesterday and runs until Dec. 27.
Kathy Halenda and Patrick A'Hearn preview A Riverside Family Christmas with Town Talk's Ted Schubel
Listen to Kathy Halenda (Featured Performer) preview our upcoming production of A Riverside Family Christmas at Riverside alongside director and Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).
Riverside's Patrick A'Hearn previews A Riverside Family Christmas with Town Talk's Ted Schubel
Listen to Riverside Center’s Producing Artistic Director preview our upcoming production of A Riverside Family Christmas with Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).
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[BroadwayWorld] Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Presents A Riverside Family Christmas
Sleigh bells are ringing as Riverside Center for the Performing Arts prepares to celebrate the holiday season with A Riverside Family Christmas, opening Wednesday, November 25th, and running through Sunday, December 27th. Experience the warmth, traditions, values, and messages of Christmas in a show packed with charm, inspiration, and the goodwill of the season. Enjoy pure entertainment through music, dance, and holiday stories.
Riverside Center is thrilled to introduce the top-notch cast of performers who are eager to return to the stage and spread holiday cheer. Jarrett Bloom, Carson Eubank, Gabrielle Gutierrez, Kathy Halenda, Andrea Kahane, Ian Lane, Star Spann, and Stephanie Wood round out the cast. Patrons can also look forward to a guest appearance by Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn.
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[The Free Lance-Star] Bravissimo: Riverside's production of 'Souvenir' is music to my ears
Florence Foster Jenkins might be the world’s worst opera singer, but for me, she’s music to my ears.
“Souvenir,” onstage at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, is a charmer of a show about a wealthy socialite who simply wants to share her musical gifts with others and raise money for charities. There’s just a tiny little problem: She can’t carry a tune.
Andrea Kahane and Carson Eubank preview Souvenir with Town Talk's Ted Schubel
Listen to Andrea Kahane (Florence Foster Jenkins and Carson Eubank (Cosmé McMoon) preview our current production of Souvenir: A Fantasia about the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins at Riverside alongside Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).