There comes a time in every person's life when you have to ask the question: Should I spend an evening in close proximity with a 6'7" comic working through their personal issues? The answer, is of course, a resounding yes! Now that we're all living in this space...
Hello reader! This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Matteo Lane, a comedian whose humor is as sharp as it is unapologetically authentic. Matteo’s the real deal—a blend of Italian, Mexican, and Irish heritage, and 100% loud and proud. We talked about his lifelong love for Storm from The X-Men, a hilarious (and slightly surreal)...
Halloween seemed to fly by this year—I barely made it to any haunted houses or ghost tours before Thanksgiving’s brown-and-orange gloom settled in. My antidote? Heading to the Byrd on Tuesday, November 19th for the premiere of WIGGLERS by Seyla Hossaini, alongside The Dirt Eater by Jim Stramel, Traders by Olivia Gropp, and Doctor Drain...
Hello, reader! Gabe here with RVA Magazine, and I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with comedy heavyweight Marlon Wayans. Now, if you know anything about Marlon, you know he's a true jack-of-all-trades in the entertainment industry—comedian, writer, actor, and all-around icon. From Scary Movie to White Chicks and now his latest...
In Richmond’s diverse arts scene, the BLK VA Theatre Alliance (BVTA) is making waves by spotlighting stories that don’t always get center stage. This nonprofit theater company, driven by a commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility, is all about creating spaces where marginalized voices can shine.In this interview, we talk with BVTA...
“Alright, you primitive screwheads, listen up!” – Ash Williams, a guy with a chainsaw for a hand and more brains than most of us. In 1992, Army of Darkness hit theaters, and civilization has been on the decline ever since. Why? Because people still haven’t figured out that this is, without question, one of the greatest movies ever...
One look at Sweet Pickles, and your immediate thought is that she looks like the living incarnation of a clown doll from your childhood. Which one specifically is up to you, and in fact, the answer that springs to your mind is a good way for her to get a rough idea of just how old you might be. When asked to describe her drag, she sometimes...
Hello reader! Richmond comedians Elizabeth Byland and Anthony Brazeau have been performing together for five years, building a strong bond through Babe Improv. Their chemistry on stage is a mix of quick wit and heartfelt moments. As they mark their fifth anniversary, they’re excited to present their first fully independent show, "Babe and...
They say good living is to eat, drink and be merry. While you have the rest of RVAMag to get suggestions on where to eat and drink, I can help you find where to be merry with local comedy suggestions since what could be merrier than laughter? Although relatively young, Richmond’s comedy scene regularly offers a wide range of events with...
Hello reader! Today we are chatting with Mu Cuzzo, a hilarious comedian and producer making waves in the regional comedy scene. He’s now curating the Positive Vibes Only Festival, set to take place on Monday, August 5th at Brambly Park in Richmond, VA. Don't miss it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO3fq_HKF4M Gabe Santamaria: Alright, we're...
