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The Music Beat: At Carr’s Hill and JPJ, Mt. Joy Hopes You Had Fun
American indie rock band Mt. Joy returned to the University of Virginia on Friday evening for its second “Arts on the Hill” appearance since April 2023. The band performed an intimate set at President Jim Ryan’s Carr’s Hill home, just one day before headlining a nearly sold-out show at John Paul Jones Arena.
Arts This Week: Persimmon Tree Players present “All Bark, No Bite”
The Persimmon Tree Players will be performing the play, “All Bark, No Bite” on April, 26th and 27th and May 3rd and 4th at the historic Victory Hall Theater in Scottsville, Virginia. For Arts This Week we spoke with the director and the assistant director/ stage manager, about the play.
Virginia Theatre Festival Makes First Casting Announcement for Upcoming 51st Season-opening Production of Stephen Sondheim’s 'Into the Woods'
The Virginia Theatre Festival has announced the cast and creative team for its season-opening production of Into the Woods. Set to run June 27-July 6 in Culbreth Theatre at the University of Virginia, Into the Woods will be directed and choreographed by Matthew Steffens, who directed and choreographed the highly acclaimed 2023 VTF production of Cabaret and returns to VTF and his alma mater from recently serving as Associate Choreographer on the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival and subsequent national tour of Into the Woods.
The Virginia Gentlemen Sends Off Graduating Fourth Years with their Spring Concert
The Virginia Gentlemen held their annual Spring Classic Concert in Old Cabell Hall with a two-act, 10-song showcase Thursday night.
Mary Hall’s College Experience Culminates with “I Am My Mother’s Daughter”
On a cool Wednesday night in early April, a group of University students gathered in the Helms Theatre for a rehearsal of “I Am My Mother’s Daughter,” written and directed by fourth-year College student Mary Hall.
The New Dominions 35th Anniversary Concert Captivated Audiences
The New Dominions a cappella group celebrated its 35th anniversary concert Saturday evening in the Chemistry Building with unique pieces sung by both alumni from varying years and current New Dominion members.
Jenna Pastuszek wants you to "Get Happy!"
Bringing "Get Happy!" to the Virginia Theatre Festival this summer is not just a regular performance for Jenna Pastuszek — it is a homecoming.
U.Va. Drama United the Community with “As You Like It”
This spring, the drama department presented “As You Like It,” a musical adaptation of the Shakespeare classic play.
JoVia Armstrong Shows Students That a Career in Music Is Not Just a Lofty Goal
Assistant Professor of Music Dr. JoVia Armstrong has worn many hats throughout her life — performer, composer, producer, band leader. And in 2022, she added another as a professor, bringing her talents and experience to University classrooms.
The Cavalier Symphony Orchestra Gives Student Musicians Artistic Agency
The Cavalier Symphony Orchestra, the University’s only student-run symphony orchestra, gives student musicians an opportunity to perform both classical and contemporary instrumental music in a supportive college ensemble.
Reshaping an Industry: Women Directors Usher in a New Era of Theater
This year, many of the student directors — in both theater-focused Contracted Independent Organizations and drama department productions — are women. And these directors are using their roles to reshape the way that gender roles and norms are depicted in their plays.