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Richmond Theater Chat | VA Rep Theatre Unveils a Diverse New Season, from ‘Misery’ to ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

by Christian Detres | ART, COMEDY, DOWNTOWN RVA, NIGHTLIFE, PERFORMING ARTS, QUEER RVA

I have fully adopted the mantle of theater nerd since I’ve been back in Richmond. I’ve always been one, but companies like Virginia Repertory Theatre and their satellite collaborations have really reignited a passion that started the first time I put on leggings and...

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