The magnificent part about theatre is the examination of the human condition. The triumphs, the failures, the intricacies, and the grand sweeps that make up our lives are told in such artistic ways on the stage. But perhaps the most realistic, cathartic way to capture...
Topdog/Underdog Delivers Unforgettable Power, Drama, and Sibling Rivalry
Topdog/Underdog, the final production in TheatreLAB’s series Picking Sides, does an extraordinary job emphasizing the division created by brotherhood. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Suzan-Lori Parks is a dark comedy rife with themes of family, history, and...
TheatreLAB’s Deep Comedy Topdog/Underdog Highlights Brotherhood and the Past
Two black brothers, one named Lincoln, the other named Booth.No, you did not read that incorrectly. Yes, the irony is purposeful. TheatreLAB, home of “unexpected and evocative performance,” is at it again with another unforgettable piece. Finishing off their 2017/2018...
‘I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard’ Premieres at TheatreLAB Friday
Prepare yourself for some serious introspection. Friday night TheatreLAB opens “I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard,” a play by Halley Feiffer starring Alan Sader and Liz Earnest, who portray a father-daughter duo in a play that examines family ties. “The entire play...
RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 1/17-1/23
FEATURED SHOW Friday, January 19 & Saturday January 20, 7 PM both days Be Bad Weekend @ Strange Matter Day 1: Doll Baby, Kenneka Cook, VV, Listless, Wabeya, Magnus Lush, Madison Turner, Talk Me Off, Ice Cream Support Group DJs - $10 Day 2: Haircut, Serqet,...
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