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[DC Theater Arts] ‘‘Your ears will adore ‘Jersey Boys’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts”

For fans of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: two-plus hours of signature tunes, tight harmonies, and soaring voices.

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[MD Theatre Guide] ‘‘Theatre Review: ‘Jersey Boys’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts”

Channeling a band’s life onstage can be a tricky endeavor. The musical “biopic” is a tempting stage device, with its ready-made score and built-in name recognition. But it also has the danger of going off-kilter (see ABBA and the whimsical, paper-thin plot of “Mamma Mia.”) “Jersey Boys,” the musical sensation based on the life and hits of The Four Seasons, certainly does not make that mistake. Its gritty and often eye-opening portrayal of Frankie Valli and his band members adds gravitas to their well-known iconic songs. As soon as the rights to the show were available, Riverside snapped it up. Jersey is now located in Stafford County and the effect is, “Oh, What a Night!”

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[The Free Lance-Star] ‘‘An enjoyable ‘Jersey Boys’ takes the stage at Riverside”

“Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Bye Bye Baby” — we’ve all heard these classic songs by the Four Seasons either on the radio, in a commercial or in a movie. Or perhaps for a lucky number of you, live in concert.

However, behind those breezy popular hits was a lot of hustling, hard work, determination and drama. “Jersey Boys,” now playing at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, charts the successes and struggles of this iconic pop-rock group while also ramping up the nostalgia with an endless parade of musical numbers.

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[Potomac Local News] ‘‘ ‘Jersey Boys’ hit the stage: A musical journey from streets to stardom”

Stafford County’s Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is set to heat up even in the chilly winter weather as the “Jersey Boys” take center stage for their opening weekend.

Snow, ice, or wind won’t deter audiences from experiencing this award-winning musical’s phenomenal music, memorable characters, and captivating storytelling.

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[The Free Lance-Star] ‘‘A charming ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ marches into Riverside”

This holiday season, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is taking audiences to one of the most Christmassy places in the country: New York City — 34th Street to be exact.

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[Potomac Local News] ‘‘Miracle on 34th Street’ at Riverside gets everyone in the holiday spirit”

The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is decked out for Christmas, and its Christmas show reminds us what it means to be kind this holiday season.

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[DC Theatre Arts] ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ is a heartwarmer at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Meredith Willson’s tune-filled musical, based on the classic film of the same name, is a seasonal treat that's fun for all ages.

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[Free Lance-Star] A swoonworthy ‘Bridges of Madison County’ takes hold of Riverside

As the fall weather turns cooler, the desire for all things cozy and heartwarming becomes stronger. And Riverside’s beautiful production of “The Bridges of Madison County” exceedingly fits the bill.

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[Potomac Local News Review] ‘Bridges’ at Riverside is southern, slow, sultry, steamy

The performances by all of the cast were outstanding, and the singing quality was excellent. One party member commented that this production would not be out of place in a London West End Theater.

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[DC Theater Arts Review] ‘Bridges of Madison County’ combines music and forbidden romance at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Like the rock band The Clash, The Bridges of Madison County asks the question “Should I stay or should I go?” Director Patrick A’Hearn and the cast at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts have put on a musical that is a triumph of high art.

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[Free Lance-Star] 'The Bridges of Madison County' arrives at Riverside

When Patrick A’Hearn, producing artistic director of Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, saw the movie “The Bridges of Madison County,” he recalls thinking it would make a wonderful musical.

The movie — which opened in 1995 starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood and is based on a 1992 novel by Robert James Waller — tells “such a beautiful love story,” A’Hearn said.

“I always thought to myself, ‘This would make a good musical, and luckily someone else did, too,” he said.

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[MD Theatre Guide] Theatre Review: ’42nd Street’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

In the Hollywood-musical-turned-Broadway show ”42nd Street,” Peggy Sawyer, a young girl from Allentown, PA, dreams of being in a New York Broadway show in the theatre district of 42nd Street. The show fluctuates between the challenges she faces as a Broadway newcomer, her interactions with various people she meets in show business, and her unexpected triumphs towards stardom. It is a show within a show since most of the musical numbers are part of the fictional musical, “Pretty Lady.”

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[Free Lance-Star Review] A grand '42nd Street' makes its way to Riverside

If you ever wondered what happens before the curtain goes up opening night, take a journey to “42nd Street.”

Beyond the marquee lights, there’s also a lot of sweat and tears—not to mention broken ankles, thugs, meltdowns and romantic entanglements.

This Tony-winning classic, onstage at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, is absolutely pure enjoyment as it throws audiences into the Golden Age of musicals.

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[Potomac Local News Review] ‘42nd Street’ at Riverside has got a lot of what it takes to make you smile

The players returned to Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to present “42nd Street,” a story about a girl who moves from a small town to New York City to find fame on Broadway.

Riverside’s production of the high-energy show stars Andrea McArdle as Dorothy Brock, the seasoned star hired to make the fictitious show in the play, “Pretty Lady,” a hit. The iconic McArdle has appeared in several Broadway plays, including her heart-winning performance in the title role of “Annie” in 1977, a major musical based on the comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.”

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[DC Theater Arts Review] ‘42nd Street’ is a winner at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

An aspiring chorus girl from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Peggy Sawyer, arrives in Depression-era New York and joins the ensemble of Pretty Lady, a new Broadway show. Right before opening night, the star of the show breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step into the starring role and soar to stardom? With marvelous tap numbers, snazzy costumes, and well-known songs like “I Only Have Eyes for You,” “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” and “42nd Street,” the musical 42nd Street at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is a winner.

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[Free Lance-Star] '42nd Street' dances into Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

A show within a show has arrived at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts.

“42nd Street” — based on an iconic 1932 novel-gone-film starring Warner Baxter and Bebe Daniels — débuted yesterday and will run Wednesdays through Sundays through Sept. 10.

And, by all indications, its gearing up to be a showstopper.

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[MD Theatre Guide] Theatre Review: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is currently presenting “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Director and producer Patrick A’Hearn correctly describes this as a “fun show,” and for its 25th Anniversary, Riverside wanted a family friendly show just such as this.

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[DC Theater Arts] ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ is a vibrant must-see at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved classic Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, produced and directed by Patrick A’Hearn, with musical direction by Carson Eubank. This vibrant, spirited production is a must-see for fans of musical theater, and is a great choice if you’re looking to please the whole family.

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[Free Lance-Star'] Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' lights up Riverside stage

Technicolor is in the show’s name and, indeed, it’s shaping up to be a colorful spectacle like few others in the ‘Burg.

The nonstop, light-spectacle-of-a-musical that is “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” opened at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts yesterday and runs through July 9.

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[Free Lance-Star] Letter: Experience Broadway in Virginia

The current production of “Ragtime” at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg is one of the best shows we’ve seen anywhere. The entire production is Broadway caliber, including the large, talented cast, singing, acting, dancing, live orchestra and elaborate set. The classic story is extremely moving and strikingly relevant to current issues facing our country. It focuses on three divergent families and how their lives converge over time. “Ragtime” is beautifully executed and is something special and memorable.

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