The Riverside Center for the Performing Arts is staging a production of "The Wizard of Oz." This classic tale follows young Dorothy Gale as she travels from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz. Audiences will join Dorothy on her journey along the yellow brick road to the Emerald City in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s work, which includes the iconic score from the MGM film.
Performances are scheduled as follows: Wednesday matinees will have meal service from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with show-only arrivals at 12:45 p.m., and the performance starting at 1:30 p.m.. Thursday to Saturday evenings will have meal service and appetizers from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., show-only arrivals at 6:45 p.m., and the performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees will feature meal service and appetizers from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., show-only arrivals at 2:15 p.m., and the performance starting at 3 p.m.
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In "They're Playing Our Song" now at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, Carson Eubank and Ashlee Waldbauer command the stage with a dynamic energy that transports the audience into the heart of the comedic journey. Eubank's portrayal of Vernon Gersch, a wisecracking composer in search of a new lyricist, is solid, and his piano playing is so authentic that you'd swear he's actually at the keys (which he proved he could really do at the Stafford County Business reception held at The Riverside on Wednesday, April 24, 2024).
Meanwhile, Waldbauer's portrayal of Sonia Walsk, who experienced early songwriting success and is and is in awe of Gersch's accomplishments, exudes energy, pulling the audience right into the passenger seat of his car on the dramatic drive out to Long Island and on to her moving rendition of "I Still Believe in Love," (with which Waldbauer also wooed the crowd during an impromptu performance at the business reception).
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Bloom plays Bob Gaudio, who Gaudio wrote or co-wrote and produced the majority of The Four Seasons' music, including hits like "Sherry" and "December 1963 (Oh, What a Night)." Cooper plays Nick Massi, the band's bass singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist.
Both cast members talked about the challenges of singing the iconic Four Seasons songs, the intricate harmonies, and the unique voices each cast member brings to the performance.
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“Oh, What a Night:” If you haven’t already made plans to go to the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to see “Jersey Boys,” what are you waiting for?
- The show is excellent, and the songs are fantastic (you’ll probably know most of them, but you might not know who sang them).
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As Broadway comes to Caroline Street at the newly revitalized Fredericksburg Square, residents and visitors are in for a treat.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, the historic venue will host "Broadway on Caroline - Riverside Downtown," promising a night of live performances, craft beer, and culinary delights.
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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.
"Jersey Boys" chronicles the evolution of four blue-collar children who became one of the greatest success stories in pop music history – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, the show provides an intimate look behind the scenes at the 40-year friendship that propelled these young talents from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.
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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.
The performance house is celebrating its 25 years in 2023 and is showing “Miracle on 34th Street” for its annual Christmas show. “Miracle on 34th Street” gets everyone in the holiday spirit.
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Never having visited the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts before, I was unsure what to expect. Theaters always conjure images of damp, dark, old, and slightly threadbare interiors, with their glory days a dim and distant past.
However, this is not the case for the Riverside Center. Its bright interior conveyed none of that, and the welcome by the staff added to the warmth of the atmosphere. In keeping with the play's setting in the Deep South, the three-course menu complimented southern cuisine and culminated with a generous portion of fennel cake, which would not have been out of place in any county fair.
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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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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is now on stage at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Stafford County.
One of the most enduring shows of all time, this gem from Andrew Lloyd Webber uses the biblical story of Joseph—and a handful of popular song types to tell a universal story of dreamers: people from broken families who struggle to make the best of what they have, to trust in themselves, and most importantly, to see courage in forgiveness. Bursting with energy, this is the ultimate family experience that will leave you dancing in the aisles and exiting the theatre with a smile on your face.
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