Kendric Walpole 6/9/22 Kendric Walpole 6/9/22

[Free Lance-Star] Theater Review: ‘Nunsense’ turns up the fun at Riverside

Upon entering Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, some theatergoers might think for a second they’re at the wrong show. A lighted sign for “Grease” hovers over the 1950s-styled mainstage, with diner barstools, a jukebox and cardboard cutouts of a hip-shaking Elvis and a covered-up Marilyn Monroe scattered about.

If you’ve come for “Nunsense,” don’t worry, you’re in the right place.

Kendric Walpole 5/20/22 Kendric Walpole 5/20/22

[Free Lance-Star] Sally Struthers returns to Riverside in ‘Nunsense the Musical’

Legendary actress Sally Struthers has returned to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts for her seventh engagement at the venue.

This time, she’s starring as Mother Superior in the hilariously quirky musical “Nunsense.” The show kicked off on Wednesday and runs through July 10.

Kendric Walpole 5/6/22 Kendric Walpole 5/6/22

[Riverside Guest] LETTER: This was my first visit to Riverside

It is with a full heart and happy spirit that I reach out to you to say how thankful I am for the opportunity to have been in the audience for the May 4th matinee of Camelot!

Kendric Walpole 4/12/22 Kendric Walpole 4/12/22

[Falls Church News-Press Review] ‘Camelot’ Musical in Fredericksburg Salutes JFK ‘Camelot Era’

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg is currently presenting Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical “Camelot,” but with a twist: it actually tells the stories of two Camelots! The first is the story of King Arthur and his knights at the round table of medieval times, while the second is the story of the John F. Kennedy presidency.

Kendric Walpole 3/30/22 Kendric Walpole 3/30/22

[Free Lance-Star] Theater Review: ‘Camelot’ at Riverside: a tale of two leaders

Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot” is the kind of show audiences can get lost in—a sweeping tale of knights and romance in a faraway land—all set to a gorgeous score. However, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts brings this mythical story closer to home.

Riverside reimagines the beloved musical with an ambitious undertaking that marries the past with the present. “Camelot,” spearheaded by producing artistic director Patrick A’Hearn, connects the Arthurian legend with the Kennedy administration often referred to as the Camelot era. The musical was a favorite of President John F. Kennedy, and his wife, Jackie, cemented the association after his death.

Kendric Walpole 3/29/22 Kendric Walpole 3/29/22

[DCMTA Review] ‘Camelot’ reigns at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

The performances and vocals are stunning, and the live music continues to earn accolades as one of Riverside’s biggest draws.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents Camelot, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. David Lee’s book adaptation streamlines the production, and Director Patrick A’Hearn further restructures the show by blending history and legend. Camelot has long been associated with the Kennedy administration for a variety of reasons, and A’Hearn’s imaginative version celebrates this bond, resulting in a truly unique and interesting experience.

Kendric Walpole 3/23/22 Kendric Walpole 3/23/22

[Manhattan Digest] Riverside Center for the Performing Arts: Broadway Quality South of Times Square

Patrick A’ Hearn may have ambled from the streets of Broadway, but he brought Broadway quality with him to Fredericksburg, Virginia. Since 2011, he’s been at the helm of the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, a 36,000 square foot theater and conference facility situated between Washington, DC and Richmond, Virginia along Interstate-95.

Kendric Walpole 3/16/22 Kendric Walpole 3/16/22

[Free Lance-Star] ‘Camelot’ begins its reign at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Using “might for right” sure sounds nice amid current global happenings.

A much-needed escape has arrived in the ’Burg in the form of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s “Camelot,” providing a modern and musical spin on the classic tale. The production kicked off Wednesday at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts and runs through May 8.

Kendric Walpole 3/14/22 Kendric Walpole 3/14/22

Listen to Riverside’s King and Queen of Camelot preview the show with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!

Listen to Christopher Sanders (King Arthur) and Quinn Vogt-Welch (Guenevere) discuss our production of Lerner & Loewe’s Camelot alongside Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).

Kendric Walpole 2/15/22 Kendric Walpole 2/15/22

Listen to the stars of Souvenir discuss the encore production with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!

Listen to Andrea Kahane (Florence Foster Jenkins) and Carson Eubank (Cosmé McMoon) discuss our production of Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins alongside Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).

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Listen to leading couple Ally Dods and Jackson Hurt preview Meet Me in St. Louis with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!

Listen to Ally Dods (Esther Smith) and Jackson Hurt (John Truitt) preview our production of Meet Me in St. Louis alongside Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).

Guest User 11/10/21 Guest User 11/10/21

[Free Lance-Star] ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ arrives at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

You’ve seen the Judy Garland classic on the big screen. And now, you can experience the magic locally onstage.

“Meet Me in St. Louis” and all of its uplifting, turn-of-the-century-infused charm débuted at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday and runs through Dec. 31. Shows will take place Thursday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Guest User 11/2/21 Guest User 11/2/21

Letter: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is a local gem

Riverside Center is a local gem

Just over the river in Stafford, within sight of Interstate 95 in a quiet business park, musical theater to rival the best in the country is on stage five days a week at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts.

Guest User 10/20/21 Guest User 10/20/21

Listen to Bright Star’s Danny Martin, Evan Bertram, and Robert John Biedermann talk Bright Star with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!

Listen to Danny Martin (Billy Cane), Evan Bertram (Margo Crawford), and Robert John Biedermann (Daddy Murphy) give a behind-the-scene peek at our production of Bright Star alongside Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).

Guest User 10/11/21 Guest User 10/11/21

[FLS - Letter to the Editor] Don’t miss ‘Bright Star’ at Riverside

Don’t miss “Bright Star.” Kudos to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, its cast, orchestra and artistic director for lifting the spirits of this audience member. The food was great, too.

Thank you for bringing the theater back after too long an absence.

Guest User 10/5/21 Guest User 10/5/21

[FLS - Letter to the Editor] Go see 'Bright Star' at Riverside

Hey, Fredericksburg! There’s a “Bright Star” shining over Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss it!

This beautiful story by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell is brought to life with powerful singing, flawless acting and the joy of performing that we consistently find at Riverside.

Guest User 9/30/21 Guest User 9/30/21

[DCMTA Review] ‘Bright Star’ shines at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Bluegrass musical Bright Star, an invigorating showpiece about hope and renewal, themes that are perfectly timed for the post-pandemic audience. With expert direction from Patrick A’Hearn, Bright Star truly earns its name!

Guest User 9/30/21 Guest User 9/30/21

[Free Lance-Star] Theater review: Beautifully moving 'Bright Star' shoots for the heart

After months and months of waiting in the wings, it’s safe to say that “Bright Star” was worth the wait. Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s feel-good bluegrass musical is finally getting its chance to shine at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, and it is absolutely beaming with talent.

The Tony-nominated musical, which also enjoyed a brief run at the Kennedy Center, is giving local audiences an opportunity to experience this sweeping story about love and redemption, heartbreak and hope.

Guest User 9/16/21 Guest User 9/16/21

[Free Lance-Star] 'Bright Star' musical beams into Riverside after 18-month wait

It’s happening, folks.

Nearly 18 months after being postponed and with its set literally tucked aside at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts since, “Bright Star” and all of its bluegrass glory is a go.

The nostalgic, feel-good musical with a score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell kicked off its local stint on Wednesday and runs through Oct. 31.

Guest User 9/9/21 Guest User 9/9/21

Listen to Bright Star’s Adrianne Hick, Douglas Ullman, Jr. and Carson Eubank preview Bright Star with Town Talk’s Ted Schubel!

Listen to Adrianne Hick (Alice Murphy) and Douglas Ullman, Jr. (Jimmy Ray Dobbs) preview our production of Bright Star at Riverside music director Carson Eubank and Riverside Center's Producing Artistic Director, Patrick A'Hearn and Town Talk's Ted Schubel (NewsTalk 1230 WFVA).

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